Blue Note Jazz Club Set To Open in London

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Summary

  • The London Blue Note Jazz Club is scheduled to open in early 2026.
  • The venue will feature two performance spaces with a total capacity of 350.
  • This marks the first Blue Note venue in the UK.

The UK is getting its first Blue Note Jazz Club in early 2026.

According to Billboard, the new Blue Note venue has been granted a late license by the local council, enabling it to operate beyond midnight. Situated in the basement of the St Martins Lane hotel in Covent Garden, London, this venue will accommodate up to 350 guests. There will be two performance areas: a large room with capacity for 250 people and a smaller one for 100 people. Additionally, the venue will offer a full-service kitchen and beverage menu during dinner service.

Steven Bensusan, head of Blue Note Entertainment Group, expressed his enthusiasm about their upcoming move to London and gratitude towards Westminster Council for acknowledging the value Blue Note can add to the city’s nightlife. As they gear up to open in early 2026, they eagerly anticipate sharing top-notch jazz and a rich cultural heritage with one of the world’s best music cities.

Originally, the establishment could only operate until 11:30 PM. Earlier reports suggested that both residents in the area and the Metropolitan Police Service had expressed opposition to the venue’s operation. A report from the City of Westminster Licensing Sub-Committee in February indicated that local law enforcement objected to the opening, stating it would jeopardize the licensing objective of “maintaining public safety and order.

Industry representatives argue that the initial action was harmful to London’s nightlife. Bensusan explained to Sky News that obtaining a late license is crucial for the venue’s functioning, “Without a late license, I struggle to comprehend how they could support other smaller venues, which play a significant role in the overall ecosystem.

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2025-05-07 07:26