In 2003 the Berlin was another venue to fall foul of enforced closure by the council but has since bounced back impressively, with its own jazz school....

For many years now, this beautiful place with high ceilings and elegant decor has been the place to get your jazz fix in Madrid. The artists that come here...

Escape from the beer-crawl route that is Huertas by slipping into this superb jazz club. There's no cover charge, but the drinks are a bit pricey. A strong...

Known as Jazzanova until recently, Castellana 8 remains a supremely smooth bar-restaurant-club, its black walls softened by clever uplighting, orange velvet...

This emblematic jazz club opened in 1979, and for eight years served as the set for the TV programme Jazz Entre Amigos. Stocking what is apparently the...

This auditorium, located in a student residence, and known affectionately as the 'Johnny', is actually much more important than you might think. Contrary to...

Las Matas is a bit of a schlep from the city centre, but often worth it for great jazz and Brazilian acts at Dizzy Jazz. There are two shows, the first is...

Epitomising Lavapiés - a bohemian, cool and laidback hangout for those who like the tempo of their evening to be energetic but not too frenetic. The bare...

This is the late-night jazz spot in the city, boasting jam sessions on Sundays and Tuesdays, and gigs on most other weeknights. When there are not live...

Spacious, friendly and soothingly decorated, this is an oasis of calm in the desert storm of Madrid's nightlife. With a café-style air, the easygoing crowd...

Set up by Madrid's water company, the Canal Isabel II, in recent years this foundation has become active in all areas of the arts, programming various types...

This basement club is cosy, friendly and nicely chilled. The DJs spin a delicious mix of funk, soul, jazz and hip hop, luring the friendly clientele on to...

Founded many years ago by the owner of the legendary Whisky Jazz Club, this is Madrid's longest standing jazz joint. Nowadays, as well as jazz, the...