
A relaxed cocktail bar, restaurant and art gallery in the heart of Hastings, known for jazz-led live music and crafted drinks. It occupies an old Victorian building spread over two floors.

Relaxed workshop led by artist Susie Warren to explore collage and montage techniques, with optional guided creative writing from the collages.

Open jazz jam night hosted by Barnaby's Lounge, with a house band and a Real Book for singers and instrumentalists to improvise.

Free silent writing session at Barnaby's Lounge in Hastings, held every Tuesday and Thursday, with registration required.

Live jazz night with vocalist Nikki (GertskiSings) reimagining classic standards and ballads, with cocktails and dining by Powell's Kitchen.

Afternoon of jazz and blues with pianist Richard Erickson, followed by a second set with guitarist C.J. Berry joining him.

Jazz quintet led by Andy Slack plays lesser-known jazz and Latin tunes at Barnaby's Lounge.

Free co-working club and writing session where writers set an intention and work quietly before meeting for a drink downstairs.

Afternoon of silliness, chaos and joy with a live session by Custard Caravan at Barnaby's Lounge.

Screening of the silent horror classic 'Nosferatu' (1922), hosted by Mark Poole at Barnaby's Lounge.

Live set by the jazz trio Afrit Nebula, mixing avant-garde jazz, progressive rock, Middle Eastern and Afro-Cuban rhythms.

Swedish-born guitarist Jonas Larsson leads a quartet through blues, rock 'n' roll and classic jazz for a Sunday-afternoon jazz session at Barnaby's Lounge.

Live jazz from the Simon Savage Jazz Quartet, with a Sunday roast from Powell's Kitchen.

Acoustic Gypsy Jazz afternoon by the duo Adrian & Jarrod, inspired by Django Reinhardt, with seasonal dishes from Powell's Kitchen.

Friday night jazz session with the pop-inspired jazz trio of Eleonora Claps, John Crawford and Terry Pack at Barnaby's Lounge.

Live set by Hastings band The 8th Form, blending funk, soul, jazz and indie influences, with food served from noon.

Pianist Paul Gunn and cellist Helen Thomas play a Sunday Jazz Lunch, blending Baroque cello and piano with Latin grooves.

Friday evening live jazz session with the Richard Erickson Jazz Quartet at the cocktail bar Barnaby's Lounge.

Weekly Friday night of karaoke at Barnaby's Lounge, with familiar favourites and duets until the early hours.

Live bossa nova and samba night with Pito Pato, followed by an open groove jam session at Barnaby's Lounge.

Weekly co-working and writing club session at Barnaby's Lounge, free but with limited space and registration required.

Presentation evening of the Hastings Book Festival 2026 competitions, with judges announcing shortlists and the festival director presenting the poetry awards.

JazzHastings presents a close-up live performance by saxophonist Alan Barnes and his quartet at Barnaby's Lounge.

Weekly co-working club and writing session with two hours of focused work followed by a drink at the bar, free but registration required.

Trial Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament for all skill levels, organised by Team Mayhem at Barnaby's Lounge.

Relaxed afternoon of live soul, reggae, blues and jazz with The Hippy Soul Sound, fronted by singer-songwriter Gail Edmunds.

Rebecca Mason leads her jazz trio with pianist John Harriman and bassist Alastair Franklin for an intimate Sunday session at Barnaby's Lounge.