20 May 2026
Sponsored by:
Heads South
- Date06 August 2026
- LocationThe Pantiles
Thursday: 7pm - 10pm
We’re delighted to announce that Live at The Pantiles is now free to attend, meaning no ticket purchase is required—simply come along and enjoy the atmosphere, music, and vibrant setting.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, the event space will operate within a managed perimeter with a maximum capacity of 499 guests at any one time. Once capacity is reached, a “one out, one in” policy will be in place.
Playing superb Latin Jazz fusing Cuban and Latin rhythms with distinctive melodies in an exhilarating repertoire of classic and original tunes. The Band is led by John Harriman piano/organ and features top UK trumpeter Steve Waterman, Venezuelan bassist Adolfredo Pulido, Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan on congas, bongos, cajon, guiro and Buster Birch on drums, timbale, castanets, frame drum. “Cool, cultured and exhilarating” The Musician. “Impeccable Musicianship” The Times.
The Band has released two albums to critical acclaim, it was chosen to perform a national tour of Wales sponsored by the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and Arts Council of Wales and was selected from more than 75 bands nationwide as winner of the UK Jazz Services/National Touring Forum award .
John Harriman is a critically acclaimed Jazz Pianist, Bandleader, Keyboardist and Composer. John performs in a wide range of duos, trios and line-ups with vocalists, sax players and musicians across jazz, latin, pop and rock genres and has toured and played at innumerable clubs and venues in the UK and abroad. He is renowned amongst other things for creating award winning Cuban Jazz Salsa Quintet Heads South.. “Impeccable musicianship” The Times “Fine jazz…excellent piano….well worth seeing” The Gig Guide “Dazzling solos” The Jazzmann “Superb” Latin Jazz USA. “Effervescent…excellent players” Rob Adams JazzUK.
Drinks Policy
Guests are welcome to enjoy drinks within the event area; however, no glass is permitted inside the perimeter. Any drinks purchased from bars at The Pantiles must be decanted into plastic cups or containers before entry.
Book Your Entry & Table
For those looking to make an evening of it, why not enjoy dinner at one of our participating restaurants:
The Tunbridge Wells Hotel – 01892 530 501
La Casa Vecchia – 01892 544 700
Essence at The Pantiles – 01892 614411
Sankey’s – 01892 511 422
Kumquat – 01892 487556
We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable evening of live music in the heart of The Pantiles – where the town comes alive!
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