Live Jazz

Molly is Canberra's home of live jazz.

Four nights a week, the bar fills with some of the city's best musicians - solo piano on Tuesdays, a late-night pro jazz jam on Wednesdays, rotating guest artists on Thursdays for Take Five, and Straight, No Chaser running hard bop to fusion on Fridays, with smoky vibes, strong drinks, and a little late-night debauchery.

Free entry every night. Walk-ins welcome, bookings are highly recommended.

Person playing piano with a glass of whiskey and an oil lamp on top, warm ambient lighting in a cozy room.

Tuesday night piano jazz

Tuesdays from 8.30PM

Settle in for an evening of piano jazz performed by Molly resident Micah Knight.

Jazz band performing live on stage in a cozy restaurant setting with seated audience.

Pro Jazz Jam

Con Campbell’s band take the stage each week and curate a level of improv Chicago-style pro jazz never before seen in Canberra. Professional instrumentalists, vocalists, supporters, and bar guests all are welcome.

Wednesdays from 8.30PM

Three male jazz musicians performing with saxophone, trumpet, and double bass in an intimate indoor setting.

Take Five

Take Five brings a rotating cast of Canberra's best trios and quartets for a night of proper jazz and good drinks.

Thursdays from 9.30PM

Musicians performing live at a jazz club, with an audience enjoying the music

Straight, No Chaser

Every Friday night, Molly turns the lights down and lets the band take over at Straight, No Chaser. Expect a soundtrack of high-energy jazz including hard bop, soul-jazz, latin jazz, gritty fusion, and even some cheeky jazzed up pop covers to keep the room buzzing while the drinks are flowing.

Fridays from 9.30PM