Something rather special happens beneath the walls of Bembridge Fort.
Step away from the ordinary and descend underground for an evening of live jazz, intimate atmosphere and exceptional musicianship at the Hidden Jazz Club, one of the Isle of Wight’s most unique live music experiences.
Following a series of sell-out evenings, the Hidden Jazz Club returns with another exceptional line-up, bringing together some of the Island’s finest jazz musicians and special guests for a night you won’t find anywhere else.
Olivia Cure & Mixed Messages
At the heart of the evening is the wonderful Olivia Cure with Mixed Messages, bringing their distinctive sound and energy to the Fort’s atmospheric underground Magazine Theatre.
Expect beautifully crafted vocals, outstanding musicianship and a repertoire that moves effortlessly between sophisticated jazz, familiar favourites and unexpected musical moments.
This is live music in a setting that feels made for it.
A Jazz Club Like No Other
There are no grand concert halls or rows of theatre seats here.
Instead, you’ll find yourself beneath the historic Fort, surrounded by original brickwork, atmospheric tunnels and the unmistakable character of a building with more than 150 years of stories behind it.
The lights go down. The music begins. The Fort becomes your jazz club for the evening.
Come with friends, bring a date, or simply come for the music, settle in, enjoy a drink from the bar and let the evening unfold.
A Firm Favourite — And Usually a Sell-Out
The Hidden Jazz Club has quickly become one of Bembridge Fort’s most popular evenings, with previous events selling out.
With a limited capacity inside the underground venue, tickets are deliberately kept limited to preserve the intimate atmosphere.
If you’ve been before, you’ll know. If you haven’t, this is your chance.
Doors open at 7:30pm and the live music begins at 8pm.
BAR 1867
Refreshments will be served all evening at The 1867 Bar, offering a curated selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, alongside tempting bar snacks. Set within the beautifully quirky surroundings of the former gunpowder magazine at Bembridge Fort, it’s the perfect spot to sip, mingle, and soak up the atmosphere.
Tickets: Booking in advance is essential. Follow the link below to book your tickets to the event. A ticket will then be sent to your email which will be scanned upon entry.
Refreshments: The 1867 Bar will be serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages all evening. There will also be snacks available from the bar.
Parking: Free parking is available outside The Fort walls. Disabled parking can pre-booked by prior arrangement within the fort with access 30 minutes prior to event start time. Email hello@eventurecollective.co.uk to arrange this.
Accessibility: Due to the nature of this historic site, disabled toilets are not currently in place (although this is being worked on!) The theatre is accessible by wheelchair users. There may be loud noises and flashing lights during this showing. To access the theatre, guests walk through an underground tunnel and there may be dark areas.