Towngate Theatre Jazz Cafe - Basildon

A Top-Tier Jazz Venue Just Beyond Norfolk — Well Worth the Trip

The Towngate Theatre Jazz Cafe is yet another newly discovered Jazz Venue. It caught my eye because many of their acts have also performed at Upwell Jazz Club and Peterborough Jazz Club.

The Jazz Events are held monthly on the third Thursday of every month in the Towngate Theatre Cafe. They are mostly lunchtime events which makes the travelling easier for us!

For further detailed information about events at the club, take a look at https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/towngate-jazz-cafe/.

Towngate Theatre Jazz Cafe Events: 2026

• Thursday 16th July

  Art Themen Organ Trio

  Free Entry - Tables can be booked in advance - Contact the Theatre for more information

  

  We're excited to welcome the Art Themen Organ Trio.

  An exciting and inventive saxophonist, Art Themen has been an appealing presence on the British jazz circuit for over 60 years. Known for his work with the bands of Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey as well as recordings with Joe Cocker, Jack Bruce and Bing Crosby, Art is truly a living legend. Described by THE OBSERVER as "One of the tiny handful of undeniably perfect jazz musicians”, he remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever.

  His trio features organist Pete Whittaker, formerly of The Nigel Price Organ Trio, and drummer George Double who has worked as sideman to Shirley Bassey and Jack Jones. The band’s groove-led re-imaginings of quirky curiosities from the jazz canon act as a perfect vehicle for the twinkly mischief of this genuine grandee of British jazz.

  1pm-3pm. Free Entry.

  Tables can be booked in advance - contact the theatre box office on 01268 205 300.

  Free, Live Jazz, Every Third Thursday, Every Month.

  1pm – 3pm | Free Entry

  Reserve a table in advance by contacting the theatre for details.

Address, Contacts & Location

• The Towngate Theatre Jazz Cafe - Basildon

  St. Martin's Square, Basildon, Essex SS14 1DL
• More Information:

  Theatre, table bookings, general enquiries
  Telephone: 01268 205 300
  Email: towngate@gmail.com
  Web: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/towngate-jazz-cafe/
• Ben Fisher - Session Producer for Jazz Events

  Musicians should use the email address below to inquire about playing here.
  Email: towngatelive@gmail.com
• Jazz Parking Options

  There is no public parking at the Towngate Theatre.

  There are ample parking options within a few minutes’ walk from the theatre:

  Westgate Shopping Centre Multi-Storey Car Park
  Be sure to use the inside, multi-storey car park, as this area has no time limit. The outside Westgate parking area is time-limited. There is no overnight parking, and the car park closes at 10 pm.

  Great Oaks Multi-Storey Car Park
  Located about a 5-minute walk from the theatre, opposite the police station. This car park also has no time limit on parking.

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