Live Music & Events at Ambassador Bar

Ambassador Bar hosts a rotating program of live music in the heart of Northbridge, from funk, soul, blues and jazz-rooted performances to dance nights, lounge sessions and collaborative arts events.

Upcoming Events

Friday Lounge Session: Tomas Clifford’s Back Pocket
Fri, 25 Sept
Award-winning cabaret artist Tomas Clifford joins Edward Drake on keys for an intimate evening of originals, unexpected arrangements, and songs pulled straight from the back pocket.
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Monthly Jazz Jam
Thu, 01 Oct
A live jazz jam session featuring local musicians in an intimate setting. Open to performers and listeners alike.
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Friday Lounge Session: Urban Soul
Fri, 02 Oct
Urban Soul brings soul, disco, pop, and rock classics from the 60s and 70s to Ambassador Bar for a night of feel-good grooves and dancefloor favourites.
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Camp Loveliness Presents: A Murder at the Ladybird Lounge
Fri, 09 Oct
Step into a glamorous 1920s lounge where a murder has taken place and everyone is a suspect. Follow the clues, question the suspects and solve the mystery at Ambassador Bar.
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PAST EVENTS

Fri, 11 Sept
Friday Lounge Session: Aiden Moroney Quartet
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11 Sept 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Aiden Moroney Quartet brings original modern jazz to Ambassador Bar, fresh from NYC and full of new compositions, influences, and spontaneous interplay.
Fri, 04 Sept
Friday Lounge Session: Jayden Jooste Quintet
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04 Sept 2026, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Jayden Jooste Quintet brings bebop and modal jazz standards to Ambassador Bar, blending timeless influences with a fresh, modern edge.
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Thu, 03 Sept
Monthly Jazz Jam
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03 Sept 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A live jazz jam session featuring local musicians in an intimate setting. Open to performers and listeners alike.
Multiple Dates
Thu, 06 Aug
Monthly Jazz Jam
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06 Aug 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A live jazz jam session featuring local musicians in an intimate setting. Open to performers and listeners alike.
Fri, 31 July
Souled Out - Friday Night Groove
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31 July 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A celebration of soul, disco, pop, and rock classics from the 60s and 70s, Souled Out brings an evening of timeless grooves, sing-along favourites, and feel-good energy to Ambassador Bar.
Fri, 17 July
Friday Lounge Session: Isaac Faithfull’s Quartet
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17 July 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Isaac Faithfull’s Quartet joins forces with special guest vocalist Ebony Ridgeway for an evening of jazz standards and modern arrangements, blending dynamic trumpet playing with expressive vocals.
Sat, 20 June
Louis Rebeiro & An Evening of Blues and Soul
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20 June 2026, 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Get ready for a night of electrifying blues and Soul with Louis Rebeiro & The Blues Machine!
Sat, 20 June
Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys - Live at Ambassador Bar
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20 June 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Catch Adam and the VPs before they depart for their highly anticipated European tour.
Fri, 12 June
Friday Lounge Session: Catherine Traicos - In The Heart Of The Night
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12 June 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sat, 30 May
Ambassador's New Menu Launch
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30 May 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Join us on May 30 for our 2026 cocktail menu launch featuring 10 new signature drinks, live music, and a complimentary cocktail included with your ticket.
Sat, 23 May
Strawberry Suburbia
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23 May 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Strawberry Suburbia brings laid-back indie funk grooves to Ambassador Bar, joined by a lineup of local talent for an easygoing night best enjoyed with a cocktail in hand 🍓
Fri, 22 May
Friday Lounge Session: Standards & Stories
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22 May 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A Perth jazz quartet formed by musicians from WAAPA and UWA, Standards & Stories moves from a mellow opening set into a more upbeat second half before finishing with an open jam session 🎷✨
Fri, 15 May
Friday Lounge Session: The Sleepy Echoes
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15 May 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fri, 08 May
Friday Lounge Session: Nevil Porter
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08 May 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fri, 01 May
Friday Lounge Session: Nevil Porter
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01 May 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sat, 25 Apr
Sing for the Fallen: Anzac Day Celtic Session
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25 Apr 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Raise your voice (and your tankards!) this Anzac Day for a unique sing-along session at the Ambassador Bar
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Wed, 22 Apr
Esencia
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22 Apr 2026, 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Looking for midweek vibes? Join us every Wednesday in the heart of Northbridge for a night full of music, dancing and great energy.
Fri, 17 Apr
Swing Special
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17 Apr 2026, 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Swing dancing at Ambassador bar!