Chris' Jazz Cafe

Chris' Jazz Cafe Founded in 1989, Chris' Jazz Cafe is the longest continuously operating jazz club in Philadelphia.

Live jazz, handcrafted cocktails, and a menu worth savoring đŸŽ¶đŸ„‚ Join us this week for performances by Keith Chasin, The P...
06/15/2026

Live jazz, handcrafted cocktails, and a menu worth savoring đŸŽ¶đŸ„‚ Join us this week for performances by Keith Chasin, The Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra led by Joe Bongiovi, and The SĂŁo Paulo–Philly Connection.

Don’t miss our Thursday night Late Night Happy Hour featuring food and drink specials alongside live music from pianist Sean Butkovich and his trio.

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This weekend’s lineup is a must-see featuring performances by John Vanore & Abstract Truth followed by Oliver Mayman + J...
06/11/2026

This weekend’s lineup is a must-see featuring performances by John Vanore & Abstract Truth followed by Oliver Mayman + Jam Session on Friday night, and Pianist Tyler Henderson & his Quartet followed by James Santangelo’s Late Night Jam on Saturday đŸŽ¶âœš Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

06/10/2026

Two shows, one night only! Join us this Friday night for performances by John Vanore & Abstract Truth đŸŽș✹Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

Mark your calendars because we’ve got a brand new lineup for you! Join us this week for performances by The Jason Blythe...
06/08/2026

Mark your calendars because we’ve got a brand new lineup for you! Join us this week for performances by The Jason Blythe Band, Rockwell Valentine & his Band, and Tina Hashemi & her band.

The show goes on this Thursday night with our Late Night Happy Hour featuring discounted food & drink specials, accompanied by the sounds of Pianist Elijah Lester & his Band.

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Don’t miss CCD Sips at Chris’ Jazz Cafe this Wednesday! Enjoy weekly food & drink specials every Wednesday from 5pm-7pm ...
06/08/2026

Don’t miss CCD Sips at Chris’ Jazz Cafe this Wednesday! Enjoy weekly food & drink specials every Wednesday from 5pm-7pm from now until August 26th! đŸ»

This weekend’s lineup is stacked with must-see live jazz performances featuring Danny Sinoff & his Trio and Lucy Wijnand...
06/05/2026

This weekend’s lineup is stacked with must-see live jazz performances featuring Danny Sinoff & his Trio and Lucy Wijnands & her Quartet with special guest guitarist Pasquale Grasso.

Don’t miss our weekly late night shows with Oliver Mayman + Jam Session on Friday night and James Santangelo’s Late Night Jam on Saturday night đŸŽčđŸŽ¶ Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

06/03/2026

2021 Ella Fitzgerald Award Winner Lucy Wijnands & Her Quartet take the Chris’ stage this Saturday night featuring special guest Guitarist Pasquale Grasso đŸŽ¶ Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

Trumpeter Josh Lawrence kicks off this week’s lineup tonight with ‘We Get Requests’ followed by performances by The Decl...
06/02/2026

Trumpeter Josh Lawrence kicks off this week’s lineup tonight with ‘We Get Requests’ followed by performances by The Declan Cashman Quintet on Wednesday and The Matt Kahn Trio on Thursday.

Don’t miss out on discount food & drink specials while listening to the sounds of Pianist Elijah Lester & his Band during our weekly Thursday night Late Night Happy Hour! Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more đŸŽŸïžâœš

Mark your calendars‌ Center City Sips is making its way back to Chris’ Jazz Cafe this Wednesday! Join us every Wednesda...
05/31/2026

Mark your calendars‌ Center City Sips is making its way back to Chris’ Jazz Cafe this Wednesday! Join us every Wednesday night from 5pm-7pm, from June 3rd-August 26th and enjoy


$8 Cocktails
$7 Wine
$6 Beer
$6 Mocktails

AND discounted appetizers!

This weekend’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss featuring performances by Laura Orzehoski & her Quartet on Friday ni...
05/28/2026

This weekend’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss featuring performances by Laura Orzehoski & her Quartet on Friday night followed by Oliver Mayman + Jam Session. Saturday night brings performances by Allison, Cardenas & Nash followed by James Santangelo’s Late Night Jam đŸŽ¶âœš

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The Ari & Cecil Alexander Quartet kick off this week’s lineup followed by The Lower Merion High School Big Band on Wedne...
05/26/2026

The Ari & Cecil Alexander Quartet kick off this week’s lineup followed by The Lower Merion High School Big Band on Wednesday night and The Jake Miller Quartet featuring Mike Lorenz on Thursday night!

Don’t miss our Thursday night Late Night Happy hour as you listen to the sounds of Oscar Beesley & his Quartet đŸ„‚ Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more.

05/24/2026

The Ari and Cecil Alexander Quartet take the Chris’ stage this Tuesday, May 26th, for two shows one night only! Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

Saxophonist John David Simon & his Quintet kick of this weekend’s lineup this Friday night followed by Oliver Mayman’s w...
05/21/2026

Saxophonist John David Simon & his Quintet kick of this weekend’s lineup this Friday night followed by Oliver Mayman’s weekly Jam Session. Saturday night brings performances by Webb Thomas & his Superband followed by James Santangelo’s Late Night Jam.

Spend your weekend surrounded by the sound of live jazz - tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more đŸŽ¶đŸŽŸïž

05/20/2026

Webb Thomas & his Superband take the Chris’ stage this Saturday night for two shows, one night only! Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

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has been the largest funder of art and culture organizations in Philadelphia since 1991. And while essential support for art and culture funding across the country continues to be jeopardized, our city has an opportunity to prioritize and value art and culture in the FY27 Budget.

When others step back, Philadelphia steps up. Invest $6 million in PCF.

This week’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss with performances by the Matt Kahn Quartet, the Dave Posmontier Trio, a...
05/18/2026

This week’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss with performances by the Matt Kahn Quartet, the Dave Posmontier Trio, and the Lower Merion High Scool Jazz Combo followed by Christian Ertl & his Quartet đŸŽ·âœš

Don’t miss our Thursday night Late Night Happy Hour with discounted food & drink specials. Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

Join us for a weekend full of live jazz performances starting off with The Betz-Gillece Quartet followed by Oliver Mayma...
05/14/2026

Join us for a weekend full of live jazz performances starting off with The Betz-Gillece Quartet followed by Oliver Mayman’s Jam Session on Friday night. Then, Saturday night brings Trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr. & his Quartet followed by James Santangelo’s weekly Late Night Jam đŸŽș✹

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05/13/2026

Join us this Friday night for performances by The Betz–Gillece Quartet bringing together two of the region’s most distinctive jazz voices, guitarist Brian Betz and vibraphonist Behn Gillece.

Joined by bassist Charles Ford and drummer Dan Monaghan, the quartet delivers a sound that balances swing, groove, and inventive improvisation. Featuring music from Gillece’s recent recordings alongside new material from both bandleaders, this is a night jazz lovers won’t want to miss đŸŽ¶âœš

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This week’s lineup is full of live jazz performances you won’t want to miss! Join us for The Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet’s Al...
05/11/2026

This week’s lineup is full of live jazz performances you won’t want to miss! Join us for The Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet’s Album Release Show, Liam Sutcliffe & his Quintet, and Grammy award-winning Trumpeter & Composer Charlie Porter & his Quintet followed by Christian Ertl & his Quartet.

PLUS don’t miss our Thursday night Late Night Happy Hour with discounted food & drink specials đŸ„‚ Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

Every night, something tight! đŸŽ¶ Edgardo Cintron & his Inca Band take the Chris’ stage this Friday night celebrating the ...
05/07/2026

Every night, something tight! đŸŽ¶ Edgardo Cintron & his Inca Band take the Chris’ stage this Friday night celebrating the music of Santana, followed by Oliver Mayman’s weekly Jam Session. Saturday night brings Darryl Yokley’s Sound Reformation followed by James Santangelo’s Late Night Jam. âœšđŸŽŸïž Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

This week’s lineup kicks off with The Chris Oatts Quintet featuring The Shipley School Jazz Honors Combo on Tuesday nigh...
05/04/2026

This week’s lineup kicks off with The Chris Oatts Quintet featuring The Shipley School Jazz Honors Combo on Tuesday night, followed by The Caleb Eckstein Boptet on Wednesday night.

Thursday night brings the sounds of Saxophonist and Vocalist Katie Neary & her Band, followed by Christian Ertl & his Quartet and our ✹Late Night Happy Hour✹Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

We’re welcoming May with a fresh lineup! đŸŽ¶ Friday night brings performances by Luke Carlos O’Reilly & his Quartet with V...
04/30/2026

We’re welcoming May with a fresh lineup! đŸŽ¶ Friday night brings performances by Luke Carlos O’Reilly & his Quartet with Vocalist Shenel Johns, followed by Oliver Mayman’s weekly Jam Session.

Saturday brings Saxophonist T.K. Blue & his Quartet to the Chris’ stage for a centennial tribute to NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston, followed by James Santangelo’s Late Night Jam.

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We’re bringing the month to an end in style with performances by The Mzantsi Jazz Collective, Vocalist Olivia Perrin & h...
04/27/2026

We’re bringing the month to an end in style with performances by The Mzantsi Jazz Collective, Vocalist Olivia Perrin & her Quintet, and the Philadelphia Youth Jazz Orchestra followed by James McGovern & his Quintet.

Don’t miss our Thursday night Late Night Happy Hour with discounted food & drink specials đŸ» Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

Join us this Friday night for performances by Pianist Lafayette Gilchrist & his Sextet followed by Oliver Mayman’s Jam S...
04/23/2026

Join us this Friday night for performances by Pianist Lafayette Gilchrist & his Sextet followed by Oliver Mayman’s Jam Session. Saturday night brings Saxophonists Brandon Suarez & Dylan Band with The Neil Podgurski Trio followed by James Santangelo’s Late Night Jam đŸŽ¶

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04/22/2026

Pianist Lafayette Gilchrist & His Sextet take over the Chris’ stage this Friday night for two shows, one night only đŸŽ¶âœš Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming info, and more!

This week’s lineup is stacked! Catch live sets from Elaine Dame & her Band, Duane Eubanks & his Band, Jeremy Alie Leon &...
04/20/2026

This week’s lineup is stacked! Catch live sets from Elaine Dame & her Band, Duane Eubanks & his Band, Jeremy Alie Leon & his Quintet, and James McGovern & his Quintet.

Stick around Thursday night for our Late Night Happy Hour with discounted bites and drinks! Tap the link in our bio for tickets, streaming, and more.

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1421 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA
19102

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 6pm - 2am

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