Thursday, 8th January 2026
1:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Dringhouses Sports ClubSt Helen’s Road
Dringhouses
York
YO24 1HR
Live Performance Dates
In addition to performing for private and corporate functions Phil Shotton regularly performs around the North West of England and beyond. Catch Phil live with one of these ensembles...
Thursday, 8th January 2026
St Helen’s Road
Dringhouses
York
YO24 1HR
Friday, 9th January 2026
7:30pm
Lonesome Travellers
Phil Shotton performs with the Lonesome Travellers.
Saltburn ArtsAlbion Terrace
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
TS12 1JW
Sunday, 11th January 2026
2:00pm
Maghull Wind Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs the Maghull Wind Orchestra for a Charity concert to help raise funds for the Pearl of Africa Child Care.
Free entry, donations welcome.
Christ Church Ministry CentreLong Lane
Augton
Ormskirk
L39 5AS
Thursday, 15th January 2026
9:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
The Domino Club7 Grand Arcade
Leeds
LS1 6PG
Saturday, 17th January 2026
7:30pm
Cafe Society Trio
Phil Shotton performs with the Cafe Society Trio.
For information and tickets visit the Grosvenor Jazz Club website.
Grosvenor Jazz ClubBirkdale URC
Grosvenor Road
Birkdale
Southport
PR8 2ET
Sunday, 18th January 2026
1:00pm
Jazz with The Coffin Dodgers
Phil Shotton performs with The Coffin Dodgers.
Entry £5, on the door.
The ThistleberryKeele Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 2LT
Tuesday, 20th January 2026
7:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Roger's Supper ClubFentham Hall
Marsh Lane
Solihull
B92 0AH
Saturday, 24th January 2026
North West Duke Ellington Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs the North West Duke Ellington Orchestra.
The Wren75 High Street
Stone
ST15 8AE
Sunday, 25th January 2026
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band at the UK West Coast Folk Festival.
Winter Gardens Blackpool97 Church Street
Blackpool
FY1 1HL
Thursday, 29th January 2026
1:30pm
Cafe Society
Phil Shotton performs with Cafe Society.
The Engine RoomWayfarers Arcade
West Street
Southport
PR8 1NT
Friday, 30th January 2026
Prohibition Pop Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Prohibition Pop Band.
EdinburghSunday, 1st February 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
The Falcon HotelBreakwater Road
Bude
EX23 8SD
Wednesday, 4th February 2026
7:00pm
Jazz at The Phoenix Suite
Phil Shotton is guest soloist at Jazz at The Phoenix Suite.
Admission £8, pay on the door
The Phoenix SuiteLongton Rugby Club
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 8WG
Friday, 6th February 2026
7:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Artisan Tap552 Hartshill Road
Hartshill
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6AF
Wednesday, 18th February 2026
8:30pm
Head of Steam
Phil Shotton performs with Andy Henderson (trumpet).
Head of SteamSt George's Square
Huddersfield
HD1 1JB
Sunday, 1st March 2026
12:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Willingham Social ClubFen End
Willingham
Cambridge
CB24 5LH
Wednesday, 4th March 2026
8:00pm
The Original Panama Jazz Band
Phil Shotton performs with The Original Panama Jazz Band.
The Irby Club15 Thingwall Road
Wirral
CH61 3UA
Saturday, 7th March 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
The Swan With Two Necks65 Chestergate
Macclesfield
SK11 6DG
Sunday, 8th March 2026
1:00pm
Jazz with The Coffin Dodgers
Phil Shotton performs with The Coffin Dodgers.
Entry £5, on the door.
The ThistleberryKeele Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 2LT
Monday, 9th March 2026
North West Duke Ellington Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs the North West Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Southport U3ATuesday, 10th March 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Morley Green ClubMobberley Road
Wilmslow
SK9 5NT
Thursday, 19th March 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Didsbury Jazz ClubDidsbury Cricket Club
860 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 2ZY
Friday, 20th March 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
1066 Jazz ClubEgerton Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
TN39 4HL
Sunday, 22nd March 2026
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Concorde ClubStoneham Lane
Eastleigh
SO50 9HQ
Friday, 27th March 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Cairndale HotelEnglish Street
Dumfries
DG1 2DF
Saturday, 28th March 2026
7:30pm
Maghull Wind Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs the Maghull Wind Orchestra.
Holy Trinity ChurchHoghton Street
Southport
PR9 9DX
Sunday, 29th March 2026
12:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
The Walnut Tree Inn21 Station Road
Blisworth
Northampton
NN7 3DS
Saturday, 4th April 2026
12:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Darlington New Orleans Jazz ClubSt. Augustine’s Parish Centre
Larchfield Street
Darlington
DL3 7TG
Sunday, 5th April 2026
1:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band at the Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival.
The Crown Hotel BallroomHigh Street
Nantwich
CW5 5ASE
Friday, 10th April 2026
7:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Saltburn ArtsAlbion Terrace
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
TS12 1JW
Tuesday, 14th April 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Leeds Jazz ClubMain Line Social Club
Pudsey Road
Leeds
LS13 4LS
Thursday, 16th April 2026
8:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Carlisle Rugby ClubWarwick Road
Carlisle
CA1 1LW
Friday, 17th April 2026
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive ClubHeriot's Rugby Club
Bangholm Terrace
Edinburgh
EH3 5QN
Sunday, 19th April 2026
6:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
The Chestnut Tree Inn21 Lansdowne Road
Worcester
WR1 1SS
Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
North West Duke Ellington Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs the North West Duke Ellington Orchestra.
The Arts CentreEdge HIll University
St Helens Road
Ormskirk
L39 4QP
Saturday, 25th April 2026
7:30pm
Maghull Wind Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs Maghull Wind Orchestra at the St Nicholas' Church Music Festival.
Saint Nicholas Church111 Mersey Road
Crosby
Liverpool
L23 6SS
Wednesday 29th April 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Royal British Legion Club11 Cock Lane
High Wycombe
HP13 7DE
Thursday, 30th April 2026
North West Duke Ellington Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs the North West Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Alexander'sRufus Court
Chester
CH1 2JW
Monday, 4th May 2026
2:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
The Fox InnCorscombe
Dorchester
DT2 0NS
Thursday, 7th May 2026
1:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Admission £5 (cash or card).
Dringhouses Sports ClubSt Helen’s Road
Dringhouses
York
YO24 1HR
Saturday, 9th May 2026
7:30pm
Maghull Wind Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs the Maghull Wind Orchestra.
St Michael's ChurchSt Michael's Road
Crosby
L23 8SD
Saturday, 16th May 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Berkhamsted Jazz ClubCivic Centre
High Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 3HD
Sunday, 17th May 2026
7:30pm
Phil Shotton Big Band
The Phil Shotton Big Band, with vocalist Chris James, present an evening of Classic Swing and Sinatra to raise money for Queenscout Hospice.
Tickets £13, availbale from littletheatresouthport.co.uk or from the Little Theatre Box Office on 01704 530 521.
Southport Little TheatreHoghton Street
Southport
PR9 0PA
Friday, 22nd May 2026
7:30pm
Phil Shotton Big Band
The Phil Shotton Big Band, with vocalist Chris James, performing for the Rotary Gala Dinner.
Sunday, 24th May 2026
7:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Kirkgate Arts & HeritageKirkgate
Cockermouth
CA13 9PJ
Thursday, 28th May 2026
1:00pm
Double Phil
Phil Shotton (sax / clarinet) performs with Phil Lucas (trumpet).
Admission £5 (cash or card).
Dringhouses Sports ClubSt Helen’s Road
Dringhouses
York
YO24 1HR
Friday, 29th May 2026
7:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band at the Big Ideas by the Sea (Arts And Environmental Festival.
St Mary's ChurchCastle Rdoad
Scarborough
YO11 1TH
Saturday, 30th May 2026
Zoot Serious & a Belly Full of Bop
Phil Shotton performs with Zoot Serious & a Belly Full of Bop.
Alexander'sRufus Court
Chester
CH1 2JW
Sunday, 31st May 2026
1:00pm
Jazz with The Coffin Dodgers
Phil Shotton performs with The Coffin Dodgers.
Entry £5, on the door.
The ThistleberryKeele Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 2LT
Tuesday, 2nd June 2026
7:30pm
Maghull Wind Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs Maghull Wind Orchestra.
St Andrew's C Of E Church22 Damfield Lane
Maghull
L31 6DD
Sunday, 7th June 2026
6:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
The Chestnut Tree Inn21 Lansdowne Road
Worcester
WR1 1SS
Sunday, 28th June 2026
4:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
The Fleece InnThe Cross
Bretforton
Evesham
WR11 7JE
Thursday, 16th July 2026
8:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Carlisle Rugby ClubWarwick Road
Carlisle
CA1 1LW
Friday, 17th July 2026
7:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Moffat TheatreOld Well Road
Moffat
DG10 9AP
Saturday, 18th July 2026
7:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Aros HallMain Street
Tobermory
Isle of Mull
PA75 6NU
Sunday, 19th July 2026
7:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Kilchoan Community CentrePier Road
Kilchoan
Acharacle
PH36 4LJ
Sunday, 9th August 2026
1:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band at the Retro Festival.
The Spitfire PavilionNewbury Showground
Priors Ct Road
Hermitage
Thatcham
RG18 9QZ
Wednesday, 12th August 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band at Wivey Has Jazz.
Langford Budville Jubilee HallRitherdons Lane
TA21 0RL
Sunday, 16th August 2026
4:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band at the annual Beattock Bash.
The Old Stables InnMain Street
Beattock
Moffat
DG10 9QX
Friday, 21st August 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
St. Andrew’s ChurchBradford Road
Oakenshaw
Bradford
BD12 7EN
Tuesday, 1st September 2026
11:45am
The Lonesome Travellers
Phil Shotton performs with The Lonesome Travellers at Bude Jazz Festival.
The Carriers ArmsThe Strand
Bude
EX23 8QU
Tuesday, 1st September 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band at Bude Jazz Festival.
The Falcon HotelBreakwater Road
Bude
EX23 8SD
Wednesday, 2nd September 2026
6.30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band at Bude Jazz Festival.
Bude Methodist ChurchLeven Cottages
Bude
EX23 8LA
Thursday, 3rd September 2026
Cafe Society
Phil Shotton performs with Cafe Society Jazz Band at Bude Jazz Festival.
Friday, 4th September 2026
Cafe Society
Phil Shotton performs with Cafe Society Jazz Band at Bude Jazz Festival.
Friday, 4th September 2026
3.45pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band at Bude Jazz Festival.
The Parkhouse CentreErgue-Gaberic Way
Bude
EX23 8LD
Saturday, 5th September 2026
Zoot Serious & a Belly Full of Bop
Phil Shotton performs with Zoot Serious & a Belly Full of Bop.
Alexander'sRufus Court
Chester
CH1 2JW
Tuesday, 15th September 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Leeds Jazz ClubMain Line Social Club
Pudsey Road
Leeds
LS13 4LS
Monday, 21st September 2026
12:00noon
Manchester Jazz
Phil Shotton is a guest at the Manchester Jazz lunchtime special.
High LaneStockport
SK6 8DR
Thursday, 24th September 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Didsbury Jazz ClubDidsbury Cricket Club
860 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 2ZY
Monday, 5th October 2026
1:30pm
Phil Shotton Saxophone Quartet
Phil Shotton performs with his Saxophone Quartet for 'Lowther Classical'.
The Lowther PavilionLowther Terrace
Lytham Saint Annes
FY8 5QQ
Thursday, 8th October 2026
1:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Admission £5 (cash or card).
Dringhouses Sports ClubSt Helen’s Road
Dringhouses
York
YO24 1HR
Saturday, 10th October 2026
7:30pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Nantwich Methodist ChurchHospital Street
Nantwich
CW5 5RP
Friday, 16th October 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
The Acorn TheatreParade Street
Penzance
TR18 4BU
Thursday, 22nd October 2026
North West Duke Ellington Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs the North West Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Carlisle Jazz ClubCarlisle Rugby Club
Rugby Ground
Warwick Road
Carlisle
CA1 1LW
Saturday, 24th October 2026
7:30pm
Moldova Charity Concert
Phil Shotton directs the Maghull Wind Orchestra for a concert to help raise funds for Breadline, a charity based in Moldova.
Free admission, with donations gratefully received on the night.
Maghull Baptist ChurchHall Lane
Maghull
L31 3DY
Thursday, 29th October 2026
8:00pm
Rhythmic Reeds
Phil Shotton performs with the Rhythmic Reeds.
Admission £12
Nottingham Rhythm ClubThe Stadium Leisure Club
Nottingham Road
Basford
Nottingham
NG5 1EG
Tuesday, 3rd November 2026
Maghull Wind Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs the Maghull Wind Orchestra.
Liverpool CathedralSt James’ Mount
Liverpool
L1 7AZ
Wednesday, 11th November 2026
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Kings Bromley Jazz Club35 Village Hall
Alrewas Road
Kings Bromley
DE13 7HW
Friday, 13th November 2026
Duke Ellington Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs the North West Duke Ellington Orchestra, playing music from all eras of Ellington’s output, from his Cotton Club days to the swinging suites.
The Capstone TheatreLiverpool Hope University
Creative Campus
17 Shaw Street
Liverpool
L6 1HP
Sunday, 22nd November 2026
6:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
The Chestnut Tree Inn21 Lansdowne Road
Worcester
WR1 1SS
Friday, 27th November 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Cossington Village HallTrivetts Way
Cossington
Bridgwater
TA7 8JN
Saturday, 28th November 2026
Zoot Serious & a Belly Full of Bop
Phil Shotton performs with Zoot Serious & a Belly Full of Bop.
Alexander'sRufus Court
Chester
CH1 2JW
Saturday, 12th December 2026
7:30pm
Maghull Wind Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs Maghull Wind Orchestra as they perform a selection of Christmas music.
Holy Trinity ChurchHoghton Street
Southport
PR9 9DX
Monday, 14th December 2026
U3A Jazz Society
Phil Shotton and the Festive Big Band.
Tuesday, 15th December 2026
7:30pm
Maghull Wind Orchestra
Phil Shotton directs Maghull Wind Orchestra as they perform a selection of Christmas music.
St Andrew's C Of E Church22 Damfield Lane
Maghull
L31 6DD
Thursday, 17th December 2026
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Didsbury Jazz ClubDidsbury Cricket Club
860 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 2ZY
Saturday, 13th February 2027
8:00pm
Jake Leg Jug Band
Phil Shotton performs with the Jake Leg Jug Band.
Calstock ArtsThe Old Chapel
Sand Lane
Calstock
PL18 9QX
Friday, 18th June 2027
7:00pm
Cafe Society Trio
Phil Shotton performs with the Cafe Society Trio.
Prescot Parish ChurchChurch Street
Prescot
L34 3LA