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The Bear Club

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The Bear Club books Jazz, Blues, Soul, Funk, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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The Bear Club has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Luton venues for size comparisons.

Intimate 100-capacity jazz and blues club in the heart of Luton.

Venue at a glance The Bear Club · Luton

c. 100

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standingsmall

2 nights

Live music

Fri · Satper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

Backline

PA + micsgear

Jazz

Books

originals+4 more

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Intimate 100-capacity jazz and blues club in the heart of Luton.

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Capacityc. 100 standing

Live nightsFri, Sat

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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The Bear Club 24a Guildford Street, Mill Yard
Park Street
Luton LU1 2NR

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Jazz

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Soul

Funk

Singer-songwriter

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About The Bear Club

The Bear Club is a grassroots music venue in Park Street, Luton with a standing capacity of approximately 100. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Bear Club books Jazz, Blues, Soul, Funk, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Luton venue directory.

The ‌‌‍Bear Club is a fiercely independent, 100-capacity grassroots music venue tucked away in Mill Yard off Guildford Street in Luton. Founded in 2014, it programmes jazz, blues, roots, Americana, folk and alternative music from Thursday to Sunday, alongside comedy nights, spoken word and a monthly jazz jam. Seating is armchairs, benches and small tables just a few feet from the musicians. It has been voted one of the top 25 jazz clubs in the world by All About Jazz.

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24a Guildford Street, Mill Yard, Park Street, Luton, LU1 2NR

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What equipment does The Bear Club provide?

PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Luton venues by backline.

What genres does The Bear Club book?

The Bear Club books Jazz, Blues, Soul, Funk, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of The Bear Club?

The Bear Club has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Luton venues for size comparisons.

Does The Bear Club have open mic nights?

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Where is The Bear Club?

24a Guildford Street, Mill Yard, Park Street, Luton, LU1 2NR. See the map below for directions. Browse more Luton venues nearby.

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