Al (Fresco) That Jazz! Ronnie Scott's Is Throwing A Street Party In Soho This August

By Will Noble

Last Updated 16 July 2026

Will Noble Al (Fresco) That Jazz! Ronnie Scott's Is Throwing A Street Party In Soho This August

A Ronnie Scott's sign above the street — The jazz-infused street party runs from 11.30am-4.30pm. Image: Ronnie Scott's

There'll be dancing in the streets of Soho this August, as legendary jazz venue Ronnie Scott's throws a street party.

The free al fresco blowout — happening on Frith Street on Saturday 1 August 2026 — features two stages laying on live jazz, soul, R&B and gospel throughout the day. There'll also be family activities, outdoor bars and street food — making this an event for all.

Musicians playings on s stage in the street — Performers include Blue Lab Beats, Daniel Casimir Big Band and Ronnie Scott's Gospel Choir. Image: Ronnie Scott's

The full schedule is as follows:

South Stage

Blue Lab Beats
Summer Pearl
NEONE the Wonderer
GRAMN.
Jackson Mathod
DJ Jon Jules

North Stage

Daniel Casimir Big Band
Shae Universe
Guvna B
Ronnie Scott's Gospel Choir
Marlon the Pannist
DJ Mike Vitti

The party in full flow — "The Street Party is our way of opening Ronnie Scott's up to everyone." Image: Ronnie Scott's

Says Fred Nash, Managing Director of Ronnie Scott's:

Before the festivals, the awards and the headline tours, there are independent venues where musicians can experiment, find their voice and connect with audiences for the first time. Those spaces are absolutely essential to the health of British music. The Street Party is our way of opening Ronnie Scott's up to everyone. By bringing free live music into the heart of Soho, we want to celebrate the incredible artists performing today while also recognising the wider network of grassroots venues that helps make careers like theirs possible.

An overhead shot of the street party — One to two thousand people are expected to show up. Image: Ronnie Scott's

Ronnie Scott's was established in 1959 by saxophonists Ronnie Scott and Pete King, opening its doors on 39 Gerrard Street. In 1965, the club moved to its current home at 47 Frith Street. In its time, it's been graced by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and Chet Baker.

Ronnie Scott's street party takes place on Frith Street, Soho, on Saturday 1 August, 11.30am-4.30pm. Free, just turn up.

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