Before the noise, there were fields. Royal hunts echoed across open land that would one day pulse with artists, radicals and dreamers.

Immigrants, artisans and aristocrats built the bones of Soho. Cafés, churches and scandal shaped its first real community.

Industrial growth and cultural grit. Refugees, radicals and musicians made Soho London’s most international square mile.

Artists, anarchists and poets turned smoky cafés into creative labs. Modernism arrived with an espresso and an argument.

Jazz seeped in from Harlem to Dean Street. Nightclubs thrived, morals blurred, and Soho started swinging before the rest of London caught on.

Art deco meets underground politics. Film, cabaret and defiance filled basements as Europe teetered toward war.

Bombs above, bebop below. Amid rationing and rubble, jazz and cinema gave Soho its wartime heartbeat.

Club Eleven and the dawn of cool. Jazz ruled the rooms, the black market met the avant-garde, and Soho’s legend was sealed.

Guitars, psychedelia and protest. Carnaby Street dressed the world while Trident Studios recorded its soundtrack.

Film, funk, punk and sex. The underground grew louder, and Soho became both muse and mirror for a restless city.

Neon, New Wave and nightlife. From the Marquee to the Revuebar, Soho pulsed with rebellion and reinvention.

The last analogue decade. Superclubs, Britpop, and new money clashed with old soul. Soho refused to go quietly.

From film sets to flat whites, Soho became the creative class’s playground — slick, social and still a little dangerous.

Boutique everything. Studios, speakeasies and startups blurred into one long after-hours meeting. Gentrification met artistry head-on.

Post-pandemic rebirth. Independent voices, live music revival and a new wave of makers reclaim the small rooms that started it all.

Experience the vibrant rebirth of Soho's live music scene! As the city emerges from the pandemic, independent venues like Alfie’s and Piano Bar Soho are reviving the soulful sounds of jazz and emerging talent. Discover new artists like Sammy J and Ella Jane, who are re-energizing the community with their captivating performances. Join the celebration at initiatives like Soho Music Week, where creativity thrives and local voices resonate. Don’t miss out on this cultural renaissance—support live music, share your experiences, and help keep Soho’s artistic spirit alive! #SohoRising

The Legendary Voices Lunch pairs exquisite dining with live jazz tributes to icons like Ella Fitzgerald and John Coltrane.

Step into Gatsby’s Riot Rooms for roaring twenties jazz, fine dining, and immersive theatre in Soho’s most glamorous night out.

Explore Soho’s legendary music scene, from Ronnie Scott’s to The 100 Club—where icons and rising stars shape London’s sound.

Soho Live Studios blends vintage soul with modern tech to nurture new jazz talent and host intimate live sessions.

Experience Soho’s Jazz Jam, where pros and new talent collide in spontaneous live sessions that capture the pulse of London’s jazz scene.

Celebrate Soho’s hospitality heroes in Toast to the Host, a podcast sharing their creative stories and the art of great hosting.

Stream live jazz at home with Soho Jazz Club—intimate performances, signature scents, and the rhythm of Soho in your living room.

Meet Alfie, Soho’s Jazz Cat—symbol of creativity and connection at the heart of London’s thriving music scene.

Soho’s 2025 season brings Gatsby Week, global collaborations, and cultural events uniting art, music, and community.

One ticket, two venues—Golden Circle Thursdays unites Jack Solomons and The Piano Bar for an unforgettable night of jazz, cocktails, and community.

Rediscover Alfie’s Jazz Club with its outdoor terrace, live performances, and community-driven programming at the heart of Soho.

Over 100 artists light up Soho for the Soho Jazz Festival—celebrating jazz’s past and future through performances, food, and community spirit.

The Soho Film Guild unites filmmakers and hospitality leaders through screenings, workshops, and creative collaboration.

The Great Soho Jazz Revue unites legends and new talent across iconic venues in a celebration of jazz’s timeless energy.

Celebrate jazz at the Soho Jazz Festival—share moments, meet rising stars, and join a vibrant community of music lovers.

Give the gift of live music this Christmas with Soho Live passes—unforgettable nights of jazz, theatre, and festive connection.

Meet the 14 artists redefining jazz in Soho—each a Soho Star bringing their distinctive sound to London’s live music revival.

The Piano Bar Soho offers intimate cocktails, live piano, and a timeless atmosphere in the heart of London’s jazz district.