Polar Bear Jazz Club

Polar Bear Jazz Club returns to the Polar Bear Music Club on Saturday 19 December, from 19:30 to 22:30. It's the venue's monthly modern jazz night, led by Paul Sargeson, and it's built around a live band and an eclectic jazz playlist that runs throughout the evening. The club describes the series as a showcase for the best modern jazz from top regional talent, so the music comes from right here in the area rather than being flown in.

There's a strong community side to these nights, too. Musicians and singers are welcome to bring their own instruments and join in on stage, so if you play, you can end up part of the bill. The nights are supported by Humber Music Hub and Hull Music Service, and the room itself is a cosy, seated space, which suits a night where you can actually sit back and listen. It's a regular fixture on the calendar, not a one-off.

The venue has its own story to tell. It closed during the 2020 pandemic while under the ownership of a national company, and it was the local Hull community that helped the previous management bring it back in 2021 as a Community Interest Company. Since then, it's been running free-entry nights every Tuesday alongside its ticketed gigs and live performances.

Entry is free for those 18 and over, and the jazz night is followed by the club's Saturday club night, Wired, which runs until 2:30am. You'll find the Polar Bear Music Club at 229 Spring Bank, Hull, HU3 1LR.