Secret Club x The Jazz Room: Exclusive Soho Jazz Night at Phoenix Arts Club, London

London has no shortage of live music venues, but very few offer the kind of atmosphere you'll find at the Phoenix Arts Club.

Hidden beneath the West End and tucked behind the bright lights of Soho, this intimate underground venue has built a reputation as one of London's most characterful places to experience live entertainment. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, it will host something a little different.

For the first time, Secret London is bringing its Secret Club community together for an exclusive meetup at The Jazz Room, one of the city's most popular immersive live music experiences.

The evening combines a private members-only social gathering, VIP seating, complimentary food and drinks, and a live jazz performance inspired by the golden age of swing and New Orleans jazz. If you've been looking for a way to experience London's music scene beyond large arenas and crowded bars, this is one of the more distinctive events on the calendar.

What is Secret Club x The Jazz Room?

Secret Club is the membership programme created by Secret London, offering members access to exclusive events, priority bookings, special discounts, and insider experiences across the city.

For this event, Secret Club has partnered with The Jazz Room, a globally successful live music experience produced by Fever that currently runs in more than 100 cities worldwide. The Jazz Room recreates the atmosphere of a classic jazz club. Expect live musicians, intimate seating, low lighting, cabaret-style surroundings, and a performance that celebrates some of the most influential artists and genres in jazz history.

The June 25 edition is being elevated further through exclusive Secret Club benefits that are not available during standard Jazz Room performances.

What makes this event different from regular Jazz Room shows?

Ordinarily, guests attending The Jazz Room simply arrive for the performance itself. For this special Secret Club edition, your evening begins before the music starts.

A dedicated pre-show mixer takes place at 7:45 PM, giving you the chance to meet fellow Secret Club members, chat with the Secret London team, and settle into the venue before the performance begins.

Your ticket also includes a complimentary welcome drink, pizza slices served during the evening, and VIP seating reserved exclusively for Secret Club members. The result feels less like joining a private social event, centred around great live music.

What Is The Jazz Room?

The Jazz Room is designed as a journey through some of the most influential periods in jazz history.

Depending on the edition running on the night, performances may explore the sounds of New Orleans jazz, ragtime, swing, soul, blues, and the music of iconic artists including Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, and Aretha Franklin.

What makes the experience particularly appealing is that it balances carefully arranged classics with moments of live improvisation.

Jazz has always thrived on spontaneity, and The Jazz Room embraces that tradition by allowing musicians space to interact, reinterpret familiar songs, and create unique moments throughout the performance.

The show itself lasts approximately 60 minutes, but the atmosphere of the venue often encourages guests to arrive early and stay afterwards.

Why The Phoenix Arts Club works well

The Phoenix Arts Club is one of London's most celebrated hidden entertainment venues. Located beneath the Phoenix Theatre in Soho, it occupies what were originally the theatre's dressing rooms and rehearsal spaces. Its history stretches back decades, with connections to some of Britain's most famous performers and productions.

Today, it operates as an independent entertainment club hosting cabaret, comedy, theatre, live music, drag performances, and late-night events.

Unlike larger music venues where audiences can feel detached from performers, the Phoenix Arts Club creates a close connection between musicians and guests. The room is compact, atmospheric, and intentionally intimate.

With exposed brickwork, low lighting, cosy seating, and a speakeasy-style ambience, it feels remarkably well suited to jazz.

The venue has received recognition from publications including Time Out, Harper's Bazaar, and the Club Awards, earning praise for both its atmosphere and entertainment programme.

What you can expect from the night

The experience is designed to feel relaxed from start to finish. You'll arrive at the venue from 7:45 PM for the Secret Club mixer, collect your complimentary drink, and settle into your reserved seating.

As the room fills, you'll have the opportunity to meet other members before the live performance begins at 8:15 PM. Once the music starts, the focus shifts entirely to the performers.

Expect powerful vocals, exceptional musicianship, and a carefully curated setlist that moves through some of jazz's most beloved styles and influences.

Whether you're already a jazz enthusiast or simply curious about experiencing something different, the format is deliberately accessible.

How to join the Secret Club

Access to this event is reserved exclusively for Secret Club members.

Membership costs £1.99 per month and unlocks a range of benefits beyond this particular event, including discounted tickets, exclusive city experiences, priority access opportunities, and member-only recommendations.

Once you've joined, tickets for the June 25 event can be purchased through the member portal.

Event information at a glance

Event: Secret Club x The Jazz Room
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Pre-show mixer: 7:45 PM
Show start: 8:15 PM
Venue: Phoenix Arts Club
Address: 1 Phoenix Street, London WC2H 8BU
Ticket price: £50 solo ticket or £100 double ticket
Membership required: Yes (£1.99/month)
What's included: Welcome drink, pizza slices, VIP seating, member mixer, live jazz show
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Age requirement: 18+

Whether you're a lifelong jazz fan or someone who has never stepped inside a jazz club before, this is the kind of evening that reminds you why London's live entertainment scene remains one of the best in the world.