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Events

Howl Quartet [Jazz]

Thursday
21 May 2026
  • : Known for their melodic storytelling and improvisational depth, the band takes inspiration from Allen Ginsberg’s poem Howl, crafting music with intensity and lyrical honesty. “Often beguiling… an assured statement of identity from a band that has very much found its feet… It is very good” - Jazzwise
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Jon Onabowu [Groove-based Jazz]

Friday
22 May 2026
  • : Jon Onabowu is a London-based drummer, composer, and bandleader whose work centres on high-energy live performance, deep groove, and collective improvisation. He leads project with a meditative, explosive energy, where the thread of groove remains constant.
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Saturday Afternoon – Unplugged – 23rd May ’26

Saturday
23 May 2026
  • : Our informal Saturday afternoon session, where musicians play, food and drink is served. Come and check out the venue, meet friends and browse our program. Entry is free on the door (we add a small, returnable reservation charge for advance bookings)
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Free Entry (returnable table reservation fee)

Louise Balkwill – Chatterbox [Jazz]

Saturday
23 May 2026
  • : Award-winning jazz vocalist Louise Balkwill makes her Peggy’s Skylight debut with music from her acclaimed album Chatterbox. Joined by piano trio, she blends classic swing, original songs and inventive vocalese for an intimate, elegant and joyfully swinging evening of live jazz.
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Peggy’s House Band ft. Rachel Foster – The Music of Peggy Lee

Sunday
24 May 2026
  • : Celebrating the sultry, velvet-voiced artistry of jazz legend Peggy Lee, with beloved classics including “Fever,” “I’m a Woman” and “Why Don’t You Do Right?”. Join us for an afternoon honouring her timeless elegance with fresh interpretations full of charm, passion, and sophistication.
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Moonlighters Big Band [Jazz/Funk]

Sunday
24 May 2026
  • : The Moonlighters Big Band are an energetic 18 piece big band from the University of Nottingham, playing a mixture of jazz genres including standards, swing, contemporary big band, funk and soul. An impressive ensemble who share their talent and passion for music with all those watching.
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Suntou Susso [Kora/West African Music]

Wednesday
27 May 2026
  • : Suntou Susso – The Future Is Ancestral. Intimate solo kora master Suntou Susso blends ancient Griot tradition with modern fire. Experience new album Jaliya Silokang: heritage, unity, ecology, ancestral wisdom, hypnotic strings, powerful voice, unforgettable atmosphere live.
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Smile – The Music of Nat King Cole and Gregory Porter [Jazz/Swing]

Thursday
28 May 2026
  • : Featuring songs such as 'Smile', L.O.V.E, Let There Be Love, Route 66, Hey Laura, Stand By Me; and many more, Louis Connor 'Sir Louis' and Tom Morgan keep the music of Nat King Cole and Gregory Porter alive and swinging.
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Moscow Drug Club [Jazz, Latin Grooves & New Orleans Swing]

Friday
29 May 2026
  • : Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, MDC have been selling out venues to happy audiences for over a decade and deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you won’t soon forget!
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Saturday Afternoon – Unplugged – 30th May ’26

Saturday
30 May 2026
  • : Our informal Saturday afternoon session, where musicians play, food and drink is served. Come and check out the venue, meet friends and browse our program. Entry is free on the door (we add a small, returnable reservation charge for advance bookings)
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Free Entry (returnable table reservation fee)

The Jazz Defenders [Soul Jazz/Hard Bop/Groove]

Saturday
30 May 2026
  • : Led by one of the UK's most formidable jazz pianists, George Cooper, The Jazz Defenders are a group born from a deep love of Blue Note jazz, drawing on a wealth of inspiration to craft their own raw and vibrant compositions that leaves audiences mesmerised “Absolutely storming!” Jamie Cullum
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Ben Martin Quartet presents Full GAS [The Great American Songbook]

Sunday
31 May 2026
  • : Spend a Sunday afternoon with the Ben Martin Quartet as they bring the timeless melodies of The Great American Songbook to life. The quartet will showcase a curated selection of jazz standards and classic songs that have defined American music for decades.
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Peggy’s Skylight
3 George Street
Nottingham
NG1 3BH

Opening Hours

Wed: 7pm – 11pm
Thurs: 7pm – 11pm
Fri: 6pm – midnight
Sat: 12:30pm – midnight
Sun: 1pm – 10pm

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