We've been building a community around jazz and improvised music since opening in 1995. Our community of musicians, staff and audience grows and evolves every week as new people arrive to share in the music.
We welcome everyone - our audience ranges from 18 to 80+, and people of all nationalities, religions and communities feel safe here.
Staff and volunteers are trained in accessibility and diversity awareness.
We programme a range of musicians, balancing male and female artists and band leaders, and reflecting the diverse makeup of the London, UK and international music community.
We offer genuinely affordable live music: ticket and bar prices are kept as low as we can manage. Discounted tickets are available for students, people on a low income, pensioners and NHS staff. Personal assistants and carers for disabled customers come in free.
Whenever possible, we record and live-mix our concerts into a high-quality free livestream, so people who can't attend in person can still take part.
Jazzlive at The Crypt is run by a small team of volunteers who seek to make the venue as accessible and inclusive as possible. We are a friendly and welcoming bunch of people and would urge you to get in touch to discuss if you’re considering a visit and have particular access needs.
We are, however, in the crypt of a church that was built in the 1840s, long before accessibility was a consideration for buildings, and the church’s plans for installing a lift are still a long way in the future.
The venue is accessed by 3 steps up into the church entrance with a handrail on the right hand side, and then 13 steep steps down into the Crypt, with a solid handrail on both sides, followed by 1 shallower step 1 metre along a corridor. Once inside, everything is on the same level, although the floor slopes very gently in places. To access the outdoor (smoking area) there are a further 16 steep steps at the rear of the building back up to ground level.
Fire exits are the same as the entrance or via the outside area at the back.
Unfortunately, there are no step-free options for accessing the venue.
Further information can be found in our accessibility statement including details on toilet facilities, public transport, parking, bookable access facilities and much more.
Please contact us with any questions or to discuss your access needs. Below are links to our full access guide, which includes our contact details.