Who is SMJC and what do we do?

Sunday Jazz Nights at Good Things Cafe,
7pm Start - Free Entry.
Donations are fundamental to support the musicians

Southampton Modern Jazz Club has been hosting free concerts in the city since 2009. Since the start of our journey at our first beloved venue, The Bent Brief, The concert series has become a unique and respected presence on the UK jazz scene. The SMJC aims to provide an unrestricted platform for artists to present their music the way they intend it to be. Whether it’s original compositions, carefully crafted arrangements, or considered tributes, listeners can depend on a varied and unique experience each week. The extradonairy stream of the highest quality musicians that pass through the club has become an impressive virtue that would be hard to find in many other places. Situated near the Bedford Place area of Southampton, The SMJC is hosted in the wonderful and welcoming venue, Good Things. This spot is truly a place were everyone can feel comfortable and has helped bring The SMJC into a new era! Concerts start at 7pm every Sunday. Donations for the musicians and support for the bar are strongly recommended in lieu of an entry fee. It’s the donations from the audience that keep The SMJC's standing as a viable place for professional musicians to come perform. Support for the bar continues to keep the doors of the venue open!

Upcoming Shows at the SMJC

Every Sunday at Good Things

Solent Jazz Massive

Platform for Performers

This concert series offers artists a true creative sanctuary. With no restrictions on material, bands and musicians have a dedicated platform to present their work to an interested listening audience. It’s a space where expression is paramount.

Destination for Listeners

The Southampton Modern Jazz Club is committed to hosting artists across the jazz idiom. Listeners can anticipate a deeply curated and engaging experience. Expect nights of original music, heartfelt tributes, and expertly crafted arrangements.

Community
Hub

Musicians and music lovers, young and old, come together both on the stage and in the audience. It's a place to feel inspired, a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy a drink, an opportunity to learn, and the ideal setting to meet like-minded people.