7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
The Eric McGarry Group
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
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Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102·Center City
Live jazzJam sessionListening room
The downtown jazz room. Two sets a night, real food, real sound system, the place touring rhythm sections come through.
Tables, dim lights, a real stage. People listen. · Ticketed, two-set nights, varies by act.
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Getting there
Nearest transit
- Chestnut St & 15th St9 · 21 · 42~13m
- 15th St & Ranstead St31~101m
- 16th St & Chestnut St2~126m
Transit data © SEPTA
Next 30 days
2026-07-21
2026-07-22
2026-07-23
2026-07-24
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Pianist Keith Chasin & His Quintet Featuring Special Guest Hailey Brinnel
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Keith Chasin, Shane Aaserud, Kevin Blanke, Andrew Carson, Hailey Brinnel
Keith Chasin - Piano · Shane Aaserud - Bass · Kevin Blanke - Drums · Andrew Carson - Trumpet · Hailey Brinnel - Vocals Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-07-25
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Vocalists Katie Oberholtzer & John Dimase Together With Pianist Tim Brey & His Trio
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm · General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $30 · Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $105 · VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $125 · (Beverages not included) Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-07-28
2026-07-29
2026-07-30
2026-07-31
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Steve Weiss Mallet Festival
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Warren Wolf, Tony Miceli, Behn Gillece, Oliver Mayman, Morgan Wallbridge, Neil Podgurski, Mike Boone, Dan Monaghan
Warren Wolf - Vibraphone · Tony Miceli - Vibraphone · Behn Gillece - Vibraphone · Oliver Mayman - Vibraphone · Morgan Wallbridge - Vibraphone · Neil Podgurski - Piano · Mike Boone - Bass · Dan Monaghan - Drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-08-01
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
A Tribute To Lionel Hampton featuring Chuck Redd & Tony Miceli
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Chuck Redd, Tony Miceli, Tom Lawton, Nimrod Speaks, Dan Monaghan
Chuck Redd - Vibraphone · Tony Miceli - Vibraphone · Tom Lawton - Piano · Nimrod Speaks - Bass · Dan Monaghan - Drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-08-04
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
We Get Requests
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
We Get Requests is an engaging live music night led by Philadelphia trumpeter and GRAMMY-nominated artist Josh Lawrence. Each performance features Lawrence and a rotating trio of some of Philadelphia’s most respected musicians, with special guest artists joining the second set. Audience members can submit song requests in person or online between sets, shaping a spontaneous and memorable evening where the band brings those selections to life on stage. Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
11 pm
→ 2 am
Tuesday Night Late Jam
JamlikelyChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
sit-in · open signup
After the ticketed Tuesday set. Bring an instrument, sign up at the door.
2026-08-05
2026-08-06
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Don Glanden presents University of Delaware Jazz Chamber Ensemble
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Matthew Gianquinto – Trumpet · Jeremy Sherman – Tenor Saxophone · Tim Augusteijn – Trombone · Elliott Bastian – Guitar · Daniel Porotov – Piano · Nicholas Bedway – Bass · Cooper Gottcent – Drums · Don Glanden – Coach Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-08-07
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Vocalist Venissa Santi & Her Sextet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Bart Miltenberger, Michael Stark, Madison Rast, Olive Mitra
Venissa Santí - Vocals · Bart Miltenberger - Trumpet · Michael Stark - Piano · Madison Rast - Bass · Olive Mitra - Drums · Cuco Castellanos - Congas Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-08-08
7:30 pm
→ 11 pm
Vocalist April Varner and Her Band with "Ella" Album Release Celebration
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm · General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $30 · Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $105 · VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $125 · (Beverages not included) Two sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm.
2026-08-11
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
The Hannah Marks Quartet, CD Release Show
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Jonathan Paik, Hannah Marks, Mark Valdes
Jonathan Paik, piano · Hannah Marks, double bass · Mark Valdes, drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
11 pm
→ 2 am
Tuesday Night Late Jam
JamlikelyChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
sit-in · open signup
After the ticketed Tuesday set. Bring an instrument, sign up at the door.
2026-08-12
2026-08-13
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Susie Meissner Sextet featuring John Swana
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Greg Riley, John Shaddy, Lee Smith, Byron Landham, Susie Meissner
John Swana - Trombone & EVI · Greg Riley - Sax · John Shaddy - Piano · Lee Smith - Bass · Byron Landham - Drums · Susie Meissner - Vocals Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
2026-08-14
2026-08-15
2026-08-18
7:30 pm
→ 10:30 pm
Nate Hook Quintet
TicketedChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
Nate Hook, Ben Karp, Ryan Tomski, Jordan Berger, Paolo Canarella
Nate Hook, saxophone · Ben Karp, guitar · Ryan Tomski, keys · Jordan Berger, bass · Paolo Canarella, drums Two sets: 7:30pm, 9pm.
11 pm
→ 2 am
Tuesday Night Late Jam
JamlikelyChris' Jazz Cafe·Center City
sit-in · open signup
After the ticketed Tuesday set. Bring an instrument, sign up at the door.