Monthly Friday night of modern jazz with regional talent, led by the venue's Paul Sargeson, in a cosy seated room.
Polar Bear Jazz Club returns to Polar Bear Music Club on Friday 20 November, part of the Hull Jazz Festival 2026. The night is run by the venue's own Paul Sargeson, and he describes it as more than your traditional jazz night: modern jazz from some of the region's finest talent played in a cosy, seated room, with an eclectic jazz playlist running throughout. It's a monthly Friday night special, and the ethos is open: musicians and singers are welcome to bring their own instrument and join in on stage, supported by Humber Music Hub and Hull Music Service.
On this particular night, trumpet player Aaron Wood and saxophonist Rob McGrath take the lead, playing alongside the club's in-house jazz band. The two will share the front line, with the house band filling out the sound behind them. It's a regional bill, with Wood and McGrath both from the area, so the night keeps the focus on the jazz being made right here in the city.
The club's open-door approach is a big part of what it is. If you play, you can bring your instrument along and get involved on stage, and the whole thing is backed by Humber Music Hub and Hull Music Service. It's a monthly fixture, so if you're into jazz, it's one of those things that comes around every few weeks rather than a one-off. This date also sits within the Hull Jazz Festival 2026, so it's one of several jazz events happening across the city that month.
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It runs from 19:30 to 23:00 at Polar Bear Music Club, 229 Spring Bank, Hull, HU3 1LR. Entry is free, and it's for over 18s.
