Live Music

  • Craig Milverton Trio – Jazz in the Showbar

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Craig Milverton Trio – Jazz in the Showbar Craig Milverton is one of Britain’s finest jazz pianists, recognised by winning Best Jazz Pianist in the 2010 British Jazz Awards. Join us in The Showbar where  alongside Craig will be two of the most gifted UK artistes, the incredible virtuoso Ashley John Long on bass and the young drum sensation Alex […]

  • The Big Christmas Assembly 2025

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Big Christmas Assembly 2025 What began as a few playful social media videos of James performing iconic school songs for his students quickly turned into a nationwide sensation. These videos resonated deeply, tapping into nostalgic hearts across the UK and sparking the creation of Primary School Assembly Bangers. Since early 2023, James has brought this live school-assembly experience to […]

  • The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar The Pent Up House Trio will present an evening of Jazz in The Showbar at The Mowlem Theatre on the first Tuesday of every month. Entry is free and the music starts at 7.30pm. They will be exploring the past, present and future of Jazz, with material stretching from […]

  • SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra + Rebecca Nash

    SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra + special guest Rebecca Nash. Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra (DYJO), led by renowned local musician Terry Quinney, features talented young players on a full big band lineup. Expect festive favourites alongside classic and contemporary jazz, performed by the next generation of jazz musicians. The this gig DYJO will be joined […]

  • Christmas Celebration with the Salamanda Swing Band

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Christmas Celebration with the Salamanda Swing Band Get ready to join the Salamanda Swing Band for an unforgettable Christmas Celebration on Tuesday, December 16! We're thrilled to bring you an amazing lineup of big band hits and festive favorites. Whether you want to dance the night away or simply soak in the fantastic music and Christmas cheer, this is the […]

  • Christmas with Castle Voices Choir – FREE event in The Showbar

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Christmas with Castle Voices Choir – FREE event in The Showbar Castle Voices Do Christmas!Castle Voices rehearse every Tuesday evening in the Studio and this is their first public performance in the Showbar - bring your friends for a festive drink and some Christmas cheer!Entrance is free but please bring your loose change as we’ll be passing round a hat!Visit […]

  • SoundCellar and Swanage Jazz Festival present Andy Panayi with Bill Mudge & Andy Chapman

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Andy Panayi with Bill Mudge and Andy Chapman – Jazz in the Showbar Multi-award-winning sax virtuoso Andy Panayi has over 40 years’ experience at the forefront of British jazz, performing with legends like Freddie Hubbard, John Dankworth, and Wynton Marsalis. Catch him for one night only with Bill Mudge (organ) and Andy Chapman (drums) for an unmissable evening of top-class […]

  • Artsreach presents: Klezmer Foygl

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Artsreach presents: Klezmer Foygl Based in London, Klezmer Foygl is an exciting new ensemble playing both traditional and original Klezmer repertoire, and this spring they’re touring Dorset as part of the programme by local charity, Artsreach. Meaning ‘Klezmer Songbird’ in Yiddish, the quartet is led by clarinettist John Macnaughton, and features some of the UK’s leading Klezmer musicians; Josh Middleton (Don […]

  • Budapest Café Orchestra

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Budapest Café Orchestra In 2009 Christian Garrick established the refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired Budapest Café Orchestra with the intention to present a broad range of music from all over the world in the most entertaining and fun way.  BCO perform all their music from memory. Combined their trademark wit and charm, audiences are left tingling with warmth, delight and […]