If you’ve come here, it’s because you enjoy good music, so get your ears ready because this guide will take you to the best places to listen to jazz in Mexico City. These are places full of talent, good vibes, and memorable shows. Make your plans as soon as possible!
1. Parker & Lenox
Photo: courtesy of Parker and Lenox.
Immerse yourself in the world of jazz and other genres such as soul, funk, rock, and R&B at this club. Here you can see great musicians improvise in jam sessions (Tuesdays) or watch tributes to jazz legends (Thursdays). All in a sensual atmosphere accompanied by cocktails, wine, and different dishes. You can make your reservation here.
⏰Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The show starts at 9:00 p.m.
🎟️Free cover on Tuesdays, $200 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, $290 on Fridays and Saturdays.
📍General Prim 100, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc
2. Zinco Jazz Club
Photo by Secret Media by Elva Pérez
One of the legendary places to listen to jazz in Mexico City is Zinco. We’re talking about a club where you’ll see bands, artists, and personalities from traditional and Latin American jazz. A lot of genres and subgenres converge here, paying tribute to figures who have marked musical history. It also makes way for new generations of musicians.
The atmosphere here is unmatched, all accompanied by cocktails, wine, and even mezcal. To eat: burgers, tapas, cuts of meat, salads, and much more. Reserve at 55 1131 7760.
⏰Wednesday to Saturday from 9:00 p.m.
🎟️Cover charge depends on the artist performing
📍Motolinia 20, Centro, Cuauhtémoc
3. Foro 1869
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You probably already know it for its extensive cultural program or for being an excellent meeting place, but the truth is that Foro 1869 is also one of the places in Mexico City where you can listen to live jazz with concerts by The Jazz Room. It doesn’t happen every night, but when there is a concert scheduled, believe us: it’s worth it.
📅Selected dates
⏰ At 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., or 9:00 p.m.
🎟️You can buy your tickets here
📍Avenida de los Insurgentes Sur 1869, Guadalupe Inn
4. The Midnight Monkey
One of the most acclaimed clubs in recent months is The Midnight Monkey. Visiting this place is quite an experience, starting with the fact that it is a speakeasy where you can listen to live jazz.
This place will take you back to the clandestine bars of New York; you’ll enjoy an extensive menu of drinks and snacks while listening to bands and artists that change weekly. Reserve via WhatsApp.
⏰Wednesday to Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
🎟️Cover charge depends on the artist performing
📍 Río de Janeiro 54, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc
5. Afrogatto Coffee & Music
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Among the best-kept secrets of Santa María la Ribera is this place where you can enjoy coffee while listening to jazz. This venue is a stage for emerging artists. The program changes every week and is announced on social media.
So if you’re looking for a cool café, head to Afrogatto. Keep in mind that the cover charge and schedule depend on the artist.
📍Nogal 45, Santa María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc
6. Hilton Santa Fe
Yes, you read that right: in addition to being one of the best luxury hotels in the city, the Hilton Santa Fe is also the venue for live jazz concerts. Specifically, those at The Jazz Room, where each performance is a tribute to the genre’s most timeless songs. It’s like a trip to 1920s New Orleans or a tribute to two of the most iconic voices in this musical genre: Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. And all without leaving the heart of the Santa Fe corporate district!
📅Selected dates
🎟️You can buy your tickets for A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans here and for the Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong here
📍Antonio Dovali Jaime 70, Santa Fe
7. Jazzatlán Capital
Photo by Natalia Marrokin taken from JAZZATLÁN CAPITAL on Facebook.
Looking for a place to listen to live jazz in Mexico City? This place is sure to be the winner! Here you’ll find national and international bands and artists who create the best atmosphere. The program changes weekly, so each visit will bring you a new surprise.
To complement your experience, there is a varied menu with salads, pizzas, burgers, desserts, and drinks ranging from wine and spirits to signature cocktails. The cover charge depends on the show.
⏰Monday to Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
📍Guanajuato 239, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc
8. Casa Franca
Photo by Emmanuel Rodríguez taken from CASA FRANCA on Facebook.
This is a jazz and blues club in Mexico City that will win you over with its sensual spaces and great atmosphere. One of the best things about this place is that it makes you feel like you’re in a 20th-century speakeasy. So get ready for a night full of music and good drinks. To make a reservation, send a WhatsApp message to 55 3936 9590.
⏰Tuesday to Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Live shows start at 9:30 p.m.
🎟️Cover charge on Tuesdays $100 and Wednesday to Saturday $150. No cover charge after midnight
📍Merida 109, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc
9. Tamayo Museum
Photo of Tamayo Museum on Facebook.
At the Tamayo Museum, you’ll find Jazz Nights. It’s a show that’s part of Museum Night, where you can see bands and artists from the Latin American jazz scene.
We recommend purchasing your tickets well in advance, as they sell out quickly. The best part is that your ticket price includes a complimentary drink and a guided tour of the museum.
⏰Last Wednesday of the month
🎟️$250
📍Paseo de la Reforma 51, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo
10. Pizza Jazz Café
Photo by Adrián Escamilla on Facebook
One of those places where music isn’t just performed: it’s respected. And while you eat pizza. It’s not a dream, it’s Pizza Jazz Café. Its owner is Adrián Escamilla, who, in addition to being a chef, is also a saxophonist. Good food and good music are the main ingredients of this place where you can listen to live jazz while eating dishes named after icons of this musical genre. Although concert dates are announced daily on the venue’s Facebook group, we recommend going on Mondays from 8:00 p.m. onwards, when there are jam sessions.
⏰Different dates and times
🎟️Depends on the cover charge
📍Municipio Libre, 46, Benito Juárez
