From the Jam

If you are looking for something to do just before Christmas, From the Jam are heading to Concorde 2 on Wednesday, 23rd December 2026. It is a bit of a tradition for many in Brighton to catch a show at this venue, especially with the sea air right outside on Madeira Drive. This tour is particularly significant as it marks the 20th anniversary of the project, though the lineup has seen some changes recently. While Bruce Foxton, the original bassist from The Jam, was the driving force behind this for years, he actually stepped back from touring in August 2025 for health reasons. Even though you might still see his name on some of the promotional materials, the show is now led by Russell Hastings, who has been the voice and guitarist of the band for a long time.

The setlist is pretty much what you would expect if you grew up with these records or discovered them later. They are covering the big ones like 'Down In The Tube Station At Midnight', 'Going Underground', and 'Town Called Malice'. It is less about being a tribute act and more about recreating the specific energy that the original trio had. Since it is happening at Concorde 2, the atmosphere usually gets quite close and lively given the layout of the place. They will also be weaving in some of Foxton’s solo material, which adds a bit of variety to the heavy rotation of classics from The Modern World era.

For those planning to go, doors are set to open at 19:00, with the music starting around 19:30. Tickets are currently priced at £32.50 plus the usual booking fees, and you can find them on platforms like AXS or Ticketmaster. It is worth noting the age policy if you were thinking of bringing younger family members; it is a 14+ event, and anyone under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult. It is a mid-week gig, falling on a Wednesday, so it is a solid option if you are already in the holiday mindset but want to avoid the more generic Christmas parties happening around town.