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Blue Note Jazz Club to open first UK venue in London
May7
The legendary Blue Note Jazz Club has secured a licence to open its first UK location in London. Th
The legendary Blue Note Jazz Club has secured a licence to open its first UK location in London. The new venue will be situated in the basement of the St Martins Lane hotel in Covent Garden.
The licence permits the club to operate until 1 a.m. from Monday to Saturday and until midnight on Sundays. The London location will feature two performance spaces: a main room with a capacity of 250 and a secondary room that can accommodate up to 100 guests. A full-service kitchen and beverage menu will also be available, offering dinner service throughout the week.
Founded in 1981 by Danny Bensusan, the original Blue Note in New York City quickly established itself as a leading institution in the global jazz scene. Located in Greenwich Village, the club was created with a mission to treat jazz artists with the respect they deserved, while providing audiences with an intimate setting to experience performances by some of the finest jazz musicians in the world.
The upcoming London venue marks a significant expansion for the brand, which has since grown to include clubs in cities such as Tokyo, Milan, and Rio de Janeiro. The new club aims to continue Blue Note’s legacy of showcasing both legendary artists and emerging talent, reflecting the diversity and evolution of jazz on a global stage.
Steven Bensusan, President of Blue Note Entertainment Group says “We`re excited to be coming to London and grateful to Westminster Council for recognising what Blue Note can bring to the city`s nightlife. As we prepare to open in early 2026, we`re looking forward to bringing world-class jazz and a deep cultural legacy to one of the greatest music cities in the world.”
Sophie Asquith, Venue Support Team Manager at Music Venue Trust says “Music Venue Trust is delighted to learn that Blue Note has been granted a license with the hours needed to enable its world-famous jazz operation to flourish in central London. Their plans and commitment have been thorough and conscientious throughout, and so we were very pleased to speak in support of the application at their recent hearing. The charity is excited to continue to work with the team, and wish them every success in their vision, bringing the very best in global and local grassroots jazz talent to their latest home in London.”
Blue Note Jazz Club London is due to open its doors in early 2026, with further details to be announced later this year.
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