Venues and regular jazz gigs known to CJ
- Hippo Bar, 9pm EVERY WEDNESDAY (program). Canberra's premier jazz venue on Wednesday nights. See touring jazz players and bands formed around teachers and students from the CSM Jazz school. Recommended, longstanding. Cover charge usually $7/10 depending for local or visiting performers. (Last updated May 2007)
- ANU School of Music Lots of excellent, interesting music - jazz, but also opera, percussion, "fine". Highly recommended. See the concert program. (Last updated Jan 2008)
- Hotel Kurrajong, 5.30pm EVERY FRIDAY. Longstanding after-work gig featuring the staff of the CSM Jazz School at a posh but inviting local pub. Smooth and accomplished. Mingle with Liberal Party apparatchiks and PM&C staffers. Recommended, longstanding. Free entry, but don't drink too heavily. (Last updated May 2007)
- Jazz @ White Eagle (MySpace site). Sadly now ended (Last updated Sept 2007)
- George Harcourt Inn. Pleasant beer garden which used to feature local bands on Sunday afternoons. Free entry and some interesting beers. (Last updated Apr 2008)
- The Gods Cafe at ANU Arts Centre. Geoff Page runs an annual series of six or so concerts. A great venue, an attentive audience and excellent performers. See reviews of past concerts in CJBlog. (Last updated May 2007)
- Trinity Bar, 28 Challis Street, Dickson, 9pm. Trinity's longstanding Tuesday night jazz is reinstated with a new generation. Cocktail/wine bar; free entry. (Last updated July 2008)
- Trinity Tuggeranong, has featured regular jazz in the past. (Last updated Jan 2008)
- Belgian Beer Cafe, Kingston, 2-5pm EVERY SUNDAY: David Rodriguez Trio. 6-9 EVERY THURSDAY: Groove/funky with David Rodriguez. Interesting Belgian beers on tap; free entry. (Last updated Jan 2008)
- Minque Bar at Manuka. 2-4pm, EVERY SATURDAY. "Smooth jazz" (live with decent local players) and wine & cheese tastings. (Last updated July 2008)
- Julep Lounge at Manuka. Used to features Thurs eve jazz. (Last updated Apr 2008)
- Dendy Cinema, Canberra Centre. 6pm EVERY FRIDAY. Ali Flet (vocals), Phill Jenkins (double bass), Ben Foster (keyboard) Wines and drinks available, and decent movies. (Last updated Sept 2007)
- Alliance Francaise. Long standing, occasional venue for jazz of various formats. Alliance Française, Maison de France, 66 McCaughey Street, Turner. Cover charge ~$12/15 (Last updated Jul 2007)
- Front Gallery. Occasional jazz in a listener's environment. 1/2 Wattle St, Lyneham. Ph 6249 8453. Low cost; gold coin donation or similar. (Last updated Oct 2007)
- Kremlin Bar. (Last updated Apr 2008)
- National Press Club, 6-9pm EVERY FRIDAY (program). Mainly blues, but also some soft jazz. Renowned and pleasant venue with Happy hour for Friday evening jazz and your opportunity to look for the Press gallery members. (Last updated Apr 2007)
- Casino Canberra, 9-11pm EVERY FRIDAY and SATURDAY, (program). Jazz, swing, blues, etc. (Last updated Feb 2007)
- All Bar Nun, Two bands: 3-6pm, 7-10pm EVERY SUNDAY. A mix of various styles, but some jazz. See their website under "Sunday gigs". (Last updated Jan 2008)
- Teatro Vivaldi Restaurant at ANU Arts Centre. Occasional jazz
- University House Friday evening summer sessions now ended (Last updated May 2007)
- Babar's Woden, 6-8pm Fri. Jazz on the pavement. Longstanding.(Last updated May 2007)
- Edgar's Inn, Ainslie, 3-5pm Sun? Jazz on the pavement. (Last updated ~mid-2005)
- Lanyon Homestead. Lanyon is part of the ACT Museums & Galleries group. Occasional, intimate jazz in the old stables with players out of the ANU Jazz School. See CJNews for more info.
- Kamberra Winery, 1-4pm last Sun each month. Stupid website entry requires you to be 18yo?!? Psst...big adult secrets here... (Last updated ~mid-2006)
- Das Kapital. Occasional jazz
See outincanberra.com.au for a list of bars in Canberra, with contact phones, addresses and links to websites.