Jazz in Madrid: a guide to the best live jazz

Are you spending the weekend in Madrid? We recommend you visit some of the capital’s jazz venues and clubs.

Vibrant venues where you can listen to jazz and other genres, and dance the night away.

Take a good look at this list of jazz venues in Madrid and come and discover them!

Bars and jazz venues in Madrid

Madrid is home to some of Europe’s finest jazz clubs. These venues enjoy a stellar reputation among both local and international audiences, and have hosted some of the finest artists on the international scene.

Here are some of the bars and jazz venues in Madrid where you can enjoy live performances and music:

Café Central

This stylish jazz venue in Madrid is one of the city’s most iconic. With high ceilings, an extensive menu of tapas, pinchos, wines and cocktails, and a stage that has hosted Pedro Iturralde, George Adams and Chano Domínguez, among other jazz stars, you can view the full concert programme here.

Location: (Plaza del Ángel, 10)

Cries

Sala Clamores is one of Madrid’s legendary jazz bars, and one of the pioneers in bringing the genre to the capital in the early 1980s. It is a spacious venue with excellent acoustics and a carefully curated line-up of artists, making it a must-visit for jazz lovers in Madrid. Check here for all upcoming performances.

Address: (14 Calle de Alburquerque)

The Jungle Jazz Club

With a weekly programme featuring jazz, soul and other genres every day of the week, this Madrid jazz club offers an elegant and welcoming venue where you can enjoy the best live jazz. It also boasts a restaurant serving cuisine inspired by Japan, India and Brazil. You can view all the shows here.

Address: (Jorge Juan, 20)

Café Berlin

This small jazz venue in Madrid has a fantastic atmosphere and has become one of the city’s legendary nightspots thanks to its mix of genres: jazz, funk, soul, flamenco and more. The venue also operates as a club, offering long nights out for Madrid’s nightlife crowd. Check out their upcoming gigs here.

Address: (Costanilla de los Ángeles, 20)

Tempo Audiophile Club

This club hosts concerts and DJ sets with stunning sound quality thanks to its vintage equipment. Although music of all genres is played, there is an unmistakable jazz atmosphere. In addition to its concert programme, it offers an extensive selection of food, wine and cocktails.

Address: (Duque de Osuna, 8)

Madrid Jazz Festival

Every year, Madrid hosts one of the most important jazz festivals, the Madrid International Jazz Festival, which brings together the genre’s finest artists in the Spanish capital.

The JazzMadrid festival takes place every November, featuring a programme that includes concerts in theatres and venues across the city, as well as talks, discussions and film screenings. Past performers at the festival have included Aki Takase, Erik Friedlander and Ingrid Laubrock. Check out this year’s programme and why not go along to one of the concerts!

Your accommodation for enjoying jazz in Madrid

At Hotel Único Madrid, you’ll enjoy the best possible stay in one of the city’s most central and exclusive areas, the Salamanca district.

Stay at this 5-star hotel in Madrid and enjoy comfortable rooms and a wide range of luxury amenities during your stay in Madrid. At the RFXM restaurant, you can sample Michelin-starred cuisine that will delight your senses. We also have a fitness centre and a wellness area offering exclusive beauty treatments.

Book your stay and enjoy some jazz in Madrid!

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