{"title": "The Big Firkin Band", "start": "2026-11-08T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T16:00:00Z", "place": "The Fox & Firkin", "address": "Lewisham High Street 316, SE13 6JZ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz/big-band"], "description": "The Big Firkin Band is a big band performing classic Big Band music at The Fox & Firkin, a pub in Lewisham. It is the pub's own collective of world class jazz musicians based in Lewisham and South East London, who come together once a month. They play tunes from the golden age of jazz and swing made famous by the great bands of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman. The afternoon performances are relaxed and comfortable, with food available, and are family and dog friendly.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-big-firkin-band-43996/", "official_url": "https://foxfirkin.com/event/the-big-firkin-band-11/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/455631daec2627b4544a39f2ed8462a0a49166b7ac290b3920e3af21cf02deb9-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-08T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T16:00:00Z", "place": "The Fox & Firkin", "address": "Lewisham High Street 316, SE13 6JZ London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "The Big Market", "start": "2026-11-01T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T18:00:00Z", "place": "The Fox & Firkin", "address": "Lewisham High Street 316, SE13 6JZ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "markets", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "The Big Market is a market day at The Fox & Firkin with free entry, free artist workshops, a new craft area, and a free activity book. It is run by The Big Market, whose followers can keep up to date via @thebigmarketlondon, and it brings together a curated selection of 30 local makers, designers, and small businesses. Each event has a different theme, with details on their Instagram. A DJ plays all day, and visitors can eat, drink, shop, relax, create, and hang out while supporting local gems.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-big-market-43987/", "official_url": "https://foxfirkin.com/event/the-big-market-8th-november-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3333dd0450a9443869edb1dbc69ba44534dcb1958de68358292bd8484e99e3bd-2000.webp"}, {"title": "A Lunch Gig With Ewan Bleach & The Fleeting Paradise Orchestra", "start": "2026-11-01T12:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Jamboree", "address": "St Chad's Place 6, London", "price": "£14 / £11 (earlybird) £9 advance", "price_from": "14.00", "price_to": "14.00", "tickets_url": "https://wegottickets.com/f/27255", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz/big-band"], "description": "A Sunday lunchtime concert of live jazz and swing at Jamboree, a Kings Cross venue for jazz, world music and European folk. It features clarinettist and bandleader Ewan Bleach with his big band, The Fleeting Paradise Orchestra. The ten-piece-style ensemble plays arrangements of popular songs and original blues and jazz numbers from the 'territory' bands of late 1920s and early 1930s America, such as Benny Moten, Charlie Johnson, Fess Williams and Duke Ellington. They also perform material from Canadian and British dance bands like Guy Lombardo and Bert Ambrose, alongside Ewan Bleach's own compositions and arrangements, with Middle Eastern fusion food available from the venue's 'Zer' kitchen.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-lunch-gig-with-ewan-bleach-the-fleeting-paradise-orchestra-49157/", "official_url": "https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/events/live-afternoon-jazz-and-swing-in-london-17/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d1a5c5d15a426b89d18cd29eb1da5fe9bc0b80df35438e91def0fb70e6f7658b-600.webp"}, {"title": "MARK BUCKINGHAM BIG BAND: THE MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON!", "start": "2026-11-06T20:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Jazz Cafe Posk", "address": "King Street 238-246, W6 0RF London", "price": "£15 on the door and Eventbrite", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mark-buckingham-big-band-the-unforgettable-music-of-duke-ellington-tickets-2001778213523?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz/big-band"], "description": "A big band evening at Jazz Cafe Posk dedicated to the music of Duke Ellington. The Mark Buckingham Big Band, formed during lockdown by selected professional musicians, performs Ellington's original arrangements, including \"Concerto for Cootie\", \"Agra\", \"Blue Goose\" and \"Caravan\". Its players evoke the stars who performed with Ellington, such as Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Ray Nance and Russell Procope. The band has previously streamed events on YouTube and performs the works of great big band leaders such as Woody Herman and Thad Jones, and now presents the works of \"The Duke\".", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mark-buckingham-big-band-the-music-of-duke-ellington-36724/", "official_url": "https://jazzcafeposk.org/event/mark-buckingham-big-band-the-unforgettable-music-of-duke-ellington/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f9f05d99a8ff97de6177c283f9f924b30bbcc91dd7cc761013f67d43a73c383e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Institute of Rhythm & Blues", "start": "2026-11-10T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-10T22:30:00Z", "place": "The Fox & Firkin", "address": "Lewisham High Street 316, SE13 6JZ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/soul-funk/soul"], "description": "An evening of soul music at the pub venue The Fox & Firkin. Two bands from the Institute of Rhythm & Blues perform, guided by Andy Dummett, who has played with some of the biggest names in classic Soul music.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/institute-of-rhythm-blues-43998/", "official_url": "https://foxfirkin.com/event/institute-of-rhythm-blues-10th-november-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/69782eb2162c870bbf5d4073757aa57e239feb7900dcd0386736a4baefb5efd1-2000.webp"}, {"title": "06.11| The Mark Buckingham Big Band: “Love You Madly” – The Unforgettable Music of Duke Ellington!", "start": "2026-11-06T20:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Polish Social and Cultural Association", "address": "King Street 238-246, W6 0RF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mark-buckingham-big-band-the-unforgettable-music-of-duke-ellington-tickets-2001778213523?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz/big-band"], "description": "The Mark Buckingham Big Band: “Love You Madly” – The Unforgettable Music of Duke Ellington! is a big band concert. The MB Big Band brings the unforgettable music of Duke Ellington, with selectively chosen professional musicians emulating stars that performed with Ellington, such as Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Ray Nance and Russel Procope. Their programme includes original arrangements of Concerto for Cootie, Agra, Blue Goose and Caravan, mixed with connoisseur material. The band was created during lockdown, streamed many events on YouTube, and has since performed evenings with the works of great big band leaders like Woody Herman and Thad Jones; it now presents the works of The Duke.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/0611-the-mark-buckingham-big-band-love-you-madly-the-unforge-78960/", "official_url": "https://posk.org/event/06-11-the-mark-buckingham-big-band-love-you-madly-the-unforgettable-music-of-duke-ellington/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c765f55e7c1fe395d4e1411952da8898ac3d0ff4a4ad860f0ddad783b0bbbb7f-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Collywobblers Comedy present Firkin Hilarious Comedy", "start": "2026-11-03T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T23:00:00Z", "place": "The Fox & Firkin", "address": "Lewisham High Street 316, SE13 6JZ London", "price": "GBP 5–15", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/stand-up"], "description": "Firkin Hilarious Comedy is a regular monthly stand-up comedy night hosted at The Fox & Firkin in Lewisham. It is presented by Collywobblers Comedy, a club named in The Londonist's list of the all-time best comedy clubs in London. The bill features Tom Houghton with a preview or work in progress of his new show, alongside Micah Hall, Irish musical comedian Eoghan Collins, German comedian Julia Eckhoff and a special guest to be confirmed, all hosted by MC Sion James. It is billed as the last Firkin Hilarious Comedy of the year, held in the pub's friendly, cosy atmosphere.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/collywobblers-comedy-present-firkin-hilarious-comedy-43989/", "official_url": "https://foxfirkin.com/event/collywobblers-comedy-present-firkin-hilarious-comedy-3rd-november-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9fa60fd53381a4c0bad897305f60cff1cede4fdde2e26350bd1f00ee92a5a994-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Music Complex Fundraiser", "start": "2026-11-11T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T23:00:00Z", "place": "The Fox & Firkin", "address": "Lewisham High Street 316, SE13 6JZ London", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["occasion/charity", "music"], "description": "The Music Complex Fundraiser is a night of live music and DJs at the pub venue The Fox & Firkin, with a line-up including DJ John Brown, Blurt, The DNA Test, Lello and Dave Okumu & The Means. It raises funds for Deptford's Music Complex, which has provided affordable rehearsal and creative spaces for musicians, producers and artists for over 20 years. After the financial impact of COVID-19 and a significant rent increase, the grassroots space faces an urgent funding challenge. Organisers and artists, including Dave Okumu of The Invisible, say the space has been central to nurturing local talent and must be supported to survive.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/music-complex-fundraiser-43999/", "official_url": "https://foxfirkin.com/event/music-complex-fundraiser-11th-november-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e4c87368ebd3a3354882fce8c3d194f744224ef3212e54244e65edcf33a81b1d-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Bonney / Brice / Crowley / Giles", "start": "2026-11-11T18:45:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T20:15:00Z", "place": "Vortex Jazz Club", "address": "Gillett Square 11, N16 8AZ London", "price": "Standard £12.50 / Vortex Members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5", "price_from": "12.50", "price_to": "12.50", "tickets_url": "https://www.universe.com/events/bonney-brice-crowley-giles-downstairs-tickets-28WBPD?ref=website", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz/free-jazz"], "description": "A jazz concert at Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston's Gillett Square, featuring one set of free jazz music. The performers are a British quartet: Alex Bonney on trumpet, Olie Brice on double bass, George Crowley on tenor saxophone and Tim Giles on drum kit. They play legendary free jazz repertoire by figures such as Ornette Coleman, Don Cherry, Albert Ayler and Paul Motian. Doors open before the music begins.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/bonney-brice-crowley-giles-40199/", "official_url": "https://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/bonney-brice-crowley-giles/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4bdf63bec336549199e2fa15aeeec4b79bd00d23df71c105084847cd74cefe58-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Shane Hampsheir & His Big Band", "start": "2026-11-07T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Jazz @ Pizza Express", "address": "Dean Street 10, W1D 3RW London", "price": "£40", "price_from": "40.00", "price_to": "40.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz/big-band"], "description": "Shane Hampsheir & His Big Band is a jazz show at Pizza Express Jazz Club. After a sell-out show in February, the singer returns with his 17-piece jazz orchestra celebrating swing and jazz classics. The programme features romantic standards by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Michael Bublé alongside punchy arrangements popularised by Harry Connick, Jr., Joe Williams and Sammy Davis, Jr. It also includes new arrangements by Evan Jolly and Graeme Taylor from Shane's debut big band album and his iTunes Jazz Chart Number 1 singles.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/shane-hampsheir-his-big-band-36748/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/41719a21b756f4dc0db048ce2ae5c8dd4434b8ccff473a33d6e0d922fbfe6b53-1200.webp"}, {"title": "LILA invites… Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy + more", "start": "2026-11-06T22:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T04:00:00Z", "place": "The Fox & Firkin", "address": "Lewisham High Street 316, SE13 6JZ London", "price": "GBP 8–16", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "16.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/electronic/house/deep-house"], "description": "A club night at The Fox & Firkin exploring soulful, disco and deep house flavours. It is hosted by LILA, a Rinse FM resident and Brighter Days Family member, and led by the legendary selector and curator Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy alongside DJs of the new generation of soulful sounds. The multi-generational party puts the dance floor and sound first, with a lineup of Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, LILA, FELIXCW, KOJAY and Juno. Comfy shoes are recommended.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lila-invites-colleen-cosmo-murphy-more-43993/", "official_url": "https://foxfirkin.com/event/lila-invites-colleen-cosmo-murphy-more/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/66971739a55a5c33f841f32b50f7dac48604969cab92b86d78311c4d2670881e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Jazz Night with Pianist Dave Gordon", "start": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Elephant Inn", "address": "Ballards Lane 283, N12 8NR London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz"], "description": "An evening of live jazz at The Elephant Inn in Finchley, built around well-loved standards and fresh interpretations. Acclaimed pianist Dave Gordon, a respected name on the British jazz circuit known for his inventive arrangements and expressive playing, leads the night. The evening is also about unwinding with the pub's full bar and spending time in good company. It is a ticketed event with advance booking essential.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/jazz-night-with-pianist-dave-gordon-49110/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/639a08d3ab7b5a1258e2d993bf5c3f89bb16c5a754b64de97ff28f307e07e808-600.webp"}, {"title": "Organ Night with Jake Sherman", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T23:00:00Z", "place": "The Fox & Firkin", "address": "Lewisham High Street 316, SE13 6JZ London", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz/organ-jazz"], "description": "Organ Night with Jake Sherman feat. Charlie Hunter is a live jazz show at The Fox and Firkin. The Jake Sherman Organ Trio melds 60's and 70's Hammond organ music with something that feels undeniably current. The venue hosts the trio's autumn residency, which will take place in the round and have a real Hammond B3 organ. There will be no mics used on the instruments, so the sound heard will be direct from the Leslie speaker, guitar amp, and drums.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/organ-night-with-jake-sherman-43990/", "official_url": "https://foxfirkin.com/event/organ-night-with-jake-sherman-4th-november-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bfa4e560b94ed20427865e608a17b219af839a3973f15ac3ffb5c4bf4f2f1e20-2000.webp"}, {"title": "FURSDAY", "start": "2026-11-05T21:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T00:00:00Z", "place": "Duke of Wellington", "address": "Wardour Street 77, W1D 6QA London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.qxmagazine.com/event/shopping-in-soho-4/2026-10-26/", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/electronic/house"], "description": "FURSDAY is a club night at the Duke of Wellington pub in London's Soho, dedicated to bears and their admirers, and to anyone who likes to start the weekend early. Resident DJ Ben Jamin plays Classic House, RnB, Nu Disco, Nu House and Pop tracks on the dance floor late into the night. The night is aimed at bears, cubs, chubs, daddies, otters, chasers and admirers, with furry chests especially welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/fursday-43207/", "official_url": "https://www.dukeofwellingtonsoho.co.uk/events/fursday-with-dj-ben-jamin?eventDate=2026-10-29T20:00:00.000Z", "image": "https://noky.io/images/764323f64f317ee921371424d2ec81a1a806e1cdd09dcd62c168401e7f56d84d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Pete Cater Big Band – Drum Spectacular", "start": "2026-11-01T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Jazz @ Pizza Express", "address": "Dean Street 10, W1D 3RW London", "price": "£35", "price_from": "35.00", "price_to": "35.00", "tickets_url": "https://pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/pete-cater-big-band-the-great-drum-show", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz/big-band"], "description": "Pete Cater Big Band – Drum Spectacular is a big band jazz show at Pizza Express Dean Street in Soho, London. It is led by Pete Cater, a drummer, bandleader, record producer, author and educator, whose ensemble performs under the name Drum Spectacular. The show runs as an afternoon matinee performance at the club. The venue on Dean Street has hosted internationally acclaimed musicians since its first ticketed shows in 1976.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/pete-cater-big-band-drum-spectacular-36740/", "official_url": "https://petecater.org/events/2026/11/1/pete-cater-big-band-drum-spectacular-at-soho-pizza-express", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c990c32798b2288ce1717d90fcec3edbadb443d7280a5fc0e4c086b83a200a2e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Limehouse de Reverie With The Cable Street Rag Band", "start": "2026-11-05T20:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Jamboree", "address": "St Chad's Place 6, London", "price": "£9 - £22 advance / Gig + Dance Class Option Available", "price_from": "9.00", "price_to": "22.00", "tickets_url": "https://wegottickets.com/f/27254", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/jazz/swing"], "description": "Limehouse de Reverie is a night of live old-time, 1920s, '30s and '40s jazz and swing at Jamboree, with three sets from 8.30pm and a late-night jam from 11.30pm till 12.30am. The resident players are Ewan Bleach's Cable Street Rag Band, a band formed at the Cable Street studios in Limehouse. They play rags, blues, song-book foxtrots, swing numbers and other dance music from around the world, including waltzes, beguines, tangos and the odd polkas, all dating from the 1850s-1940s; the band features Ewan Bleach on saxophones, clarinets and vocals, Lewis Taylor on trumpet and vocals, John Kelly on guitar and Joe Dessauer on drums. Before the concert, from 7pm to 8pm, Lesta Woo presents a drop-in, open level swing dance class with no prior experience required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/limehouse-de-reverie-with-the-cable-street-rag-band-36709/", "official_url": "https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/events/live-jazz-and-swing-music-in-london-4-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ad7cf4bddb0321fc4bce0ad61e9ddba1903707645300ca79f14035c18100edaa-600.webp"}, {"title": "LILA invites… Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy + more", "start": "2026-11-06T22:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T04:00:00Z", "place": "The Fox and Firkin", "address": "", "price": "£8.00 – £16.00", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "16.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/electronic/house/deep-house"], "description": "This is a club night of soulful, disco and deep house DJ sets taking over the Fox & Firkin. It is hosted by LILA, a Rinse FM resident and Brighter Days Family member, and led by the legendary selector and curator Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, alongside DJs FELIXCW, KOJAY and Juno from the new generation of soulful sounds. The night is billed as a multi-generational party where the dance floor and sound matter most, with comfortable shoes recommended.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lila-invites-colleen-cosmo-murphy-more-46819/", "official_url": "https://foxfirkin.com/event/lila-invites-colleen-cosmo-murphy-more/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/66971739a55a5c33f841f32b50f7dac48604969cab92b86d78311c4d2670881e-2000.webp"}]}