Blue Note Jazz Club to open London venue Sep 23 2026

The legendary Blue Note Jazz Club will open its first United Kingdom venue in London on September 23, 2026, marking a major expansion for the iconic brand. The club will be located in the basement of the St. Martins Lane hotel in Covent Garden, featuring a 250-capacity main performance room. The opening date coincides with what would have been the 100th birthday of the influential saxophonist John Coltrane.

Grammy-winning pianist and producer Robert Glasper will headline the grand opening on September 23 and 24. Glasper has also been appointed as a creative ambassador for the new venue. In a statement, he said London has been a significant supporter of his career and expressed his respect for the UK's musical culture. He described the new club's mission as creating a space where jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and other genres can meet and evolve, aiming to build an intimate and fearless venue for artists and audiences.

The inaugural season will feature a roster of prominent artists, including Erykah Badu, Jamie Cullum, saxophonist Nubya Garcia, drummer Yussef Dayes, the afrobeat group KOKOROKO, and rapper Hak Baker. The main room will host two shows nightly at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The club...