Free Jazz Shows in Seattle

Jazz Singer Open Mic. Elliott Bay Brewing Lake City (Same building as Brother Barrel) No Cover. Top tier band and vocal talent. Want to sing a jazz song? Sign up Starts at 6:00PM. 12537 Lake City Way NE, Seattle. No Cover. Hosted by Dave Desrochers.

Thu, Jun 25, 8:00 PM

Kahil El’zabar & David Murray

Nectar Lounge / Map

Legendary percussionist and bandleader Kahil El’Zabar joins forces with saxophone icon David Murray for their 2026 tour, WE BE FREE—a dynamic and deeply expressive program rooted in spiritual jazz improvisation, and the ongoing exploration of freedom through sound. El’Zabar & Murray have captivated audiences worldwide for over 40 years, selling out venues across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Following the success of their previous collaborations, this new tour continues to build on their shared legacy as pioneers of Great Black Music, bringing together decades of innovation, global performance history, and cultural impact. 7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Show 21+

Join us for a special Happy Hour (the Happiest Hour), with lovely music, good food & drink, marvelous ambience, and some of your very best friends. Happy Hour: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Ticket: FREE No cover, just great drinks and snacks The Casalini Trio has played happy hours at the Royal Room since 2019. They play laid-back, swinging versions of great tunes by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Hoagie Carmichael, Phillip Johnston, and other great American songwriters of the last 100 years. The happy hour usually lasts about an hour and a half. Good drinks, good people, good ambience, and there’s never a cover charge, although the band often encourages donations to local food banks and other worthy causes.

Free! Doors open at 6:30pm, the house band plays at 7:30pm, and an open jam session follows their set. Come to play and to listen! Sign up sheet to play at the front desk. All seats are first come, first served. All shows are all ages. 103 S. Main Street, Seattle WA Please note: we are a basement venue only accessible by stairs.

Jazz night is back! Catch us on the patio every first Wednesday 7-10pm, May through October! Free and All-Ages! Hosted by King Dre May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7.

Jazz Singer Open Mic. Elliott Bay Brewing Lake City (Same building as Brother Barrel) No Cover. Top tier band and vocal talent. Want to sing a jazz song? Sign up Starts at 6:00PM. 12537 Lake City Way NE, Seattle. No Cover. Hosted by Dave Desrochers.

Enjoy a free summer evening of live jazz outdoors in Bellevue. Bring friends, relax outside, and enjoy great music in a welcoming community atmosphere. Feel free to bring food or snacks and make an evening of it. Swing Arts Foundation, in collaboration with the Bellevue Programming Fund, is hosting a free outdoor series featuring live jazz from 7–9 PM. A free beginner swing dance lesson will be offered from 6:30–7 PM, followed by social dancing and live music. A short swing dance demonstration will take place during the band break, but everyone is welcome whether you want to dance, listen, or simply enjoy the music. The evening will feature the Jumpin’ Jennies. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Stop by the Fellowship and Antipode during art walk. There’ll be wonderful art and a free show with local jazz luminaries. Show time at 8:00 p.m. All seats are first come, first served. All shows are all ages. 103 S. Main Street, Seattle WA Please note: we are a basement venue only accessible by stairs.