MAMBO JAMBO

Mambo Jambo a la Francaise - Beaujolais Nouveau at Dysart Arms, Cheshire SOLD OUT
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-21 | Dysart Arms, Bowes Gate Rd, Bunbury, Cheshire, CW6 9PH
We’ll be singing and playing French music, from Edith Piaf to Django Rheinhardt, at this celebration The Dysart Arms will be hosting two Beaujolais Nouveau Nights with live music, delicious food, fine wine and good company! Book tickets here

Private Event
2025-11-29, 2026-02-28

The Old Forge, Cranford, Nr Kettering
2025-12-04 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Old Forge, Grafton Rd, Cranford,, NN14 4JE
Tickets £14 from theoldforgecranford@gmail.com or call 01536 330014 01536 330014.
Music starts at 6.45pm, with support from Adam The Greek. http://www.kcbworld.co.uk/old-forge-at-cranford.html

Mambo Jambo Christmas Bash at Cafe 9, Sheffield
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Cafe #9, 9 Nether Edge Rd, Nether Edge, Sheffield, S7 1RU
Come down to the fantastic and intimate special Cafe #9 Netheredge, Sheffield, for a fun and lively celebratory gig/ party! 7pm Doors Open, 7.30pm, concert starts.
Mambo Jambo play a Christmas Party Set! Tickets £15 plus booking fee, or from the Cafe. https://wegottickets.com/event/662616
Expect the usual eclectic mix from this genre-defying duo; but with an added upbeat party vibe! Think Christmas party, fiesta/ carnival, hoedown, speakeasy; a joyous whirlwind!
These Musical Explorers will be performing, as well as their own compositions, their upbeat mash-up of styles, with elements of roots, jazz, world and folk – on a fabulous array of instruments: Pete on guitar, banjo, vocals, accordion, Cuban tres, ukulele, and Frankie on sax, vocals, clarinet, flute, & between them all kinds of percussion including suitcase and spoons! A fabulous musical treat is in store wherever they roll up, their tour bus packed to the brim with instruments!
Pete and Frankie have appeared on various BBC Local Radio shows, BBC Look North, the BBC Symphony for Yorkshire and MTV Asia, and have been gathering admirers at shows and festivals the length and breadth of the country on their travels. They’ve played gigs in Havana, toured France, Ireland and Sweden, and festivals in Shetland, Borneo and Portugal.
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“They are the perfect band to see in an intimate setting as they have such a connection with an audience, and it’s a real treat to experience their musicianship and the way they bounce off each other close up and real”
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‘The sheer enthusiasm & joy of their music along with their wonderful musicianship & great stage presence combine to create an act that will undoubtedly go down a storm wherever they play. ” Jim McLaughlin, Musicport Festival
“Really brilliant ! So uplifting!” – BBC Radio Derby
“Lovely Stuff!” – Durbervilles Folk & Roots Show, BBC Radio Leeds
“Rays of sunshine and infectious energy. Holmfirth Arts Festival audiences loved them!! Bev Adams, Festival Director, Holmfirth Arts Festival
“Warm entertaining delivery and exceptional talent. Once Seen, never forgotten” Will Richardson, Hunsley Acoustic Music
“Mambo Jambo…a total delight!” – Big Malarkey Festival
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Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue.

Lookout On the Pier, Scarborough
2025-12-07 | The Lookout on the Pier, West Pier, South Bay, Scarborough, YO11 1PD

Mambo Jambo play Swing Set for 'Lindy Fridays' Leeds
2025-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 | St Chads Hall, Otley Road, Headingley,, Leeds, LS16 5JT
St Chads Hall, Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS16 5JT. Tickets £5
More info here

Mambo Jambo New Years Eve Party Pizza Express Beverley
2025-12-31 21:30 - 2026-01-01 00:00 | Pizza Express Beverley, 37 N Bar Within, Beverley, HU17 8BD
This is bound to be a fun evening! But book your places soon as it’s a popular one! Tel: 01482 679105

Private Party, Sheffield
2026-01-11

Private Birthday Party
2026-01-17
We’ve been asked to play a Private Party for a birthday party! Here’s more info on this page if you want to book us to play a private party, event or wedding: https://mambojambo.co.uk/private-parties-private-bookings-weddings/

Private Event
2026-01-31
Here’s more info on this page if you want to book us to play a private party, event or wedding, with frequently – asked – questions! https://mambojambo.co.uk/private-parties-private-bookings-weddings/

Oswaldkirk Village Hall
2026-02-14 18:30 - 22:30 | Oswaldkirk Village Hall, Main St, Oswaldkirk, Yorkshire, YO62 5XY
6.30 – 11pm.

Workshops & Concert, The Courthouse, Thirsk
2026-02-19 | Thirsk Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS
Workshops in the afternoon & performance early evening.
WORKSHOPS:
Time: 1:45pm-2:30pm or 3:00pm -3:45pm

Duration: 45 Minutes

Come and join Pete and Frankie, Mambo Jambo, for an open access family workshop!
We’ll be trying out some (basic!) carnival tunes from New Orleans with singing and body percussion, and Brazilian rhythms – on basic hand percussion (claves provided by Mambo Jambo).
Ideally for ages beteen 4-11. No experience needed.
Please book a ticket for each person attending, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets: £7.00
https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/at-the-courthouse/family-carnival-workshop-with-mambo-jambo/

PERFORMANCE:
We’ll be performing a Family Show at 6.30pm.
https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/at-the-courthouse/mambo-jambo/
Get ready for an upbeat, eclectic evening with musical explorers Mambo Jambo!
From roots, jazz, world, folk, and bluegrass, to their own mash-ups, they’ll whisk you off to carnivals, fiestas, hoedowns, and speakeasies – all in one show!
Frankie: sax, vocals, clarinet, flute, guitar
Pete: guitar, vocals, banjo, ukulele, tres, accordion
Together: a mix of percussion including suitcase & spoons
Their tour bus is packed with instruments and infectious energy, bringing a fabulous musical treat wherever they go.
Experience the passion, fun, and sheer joy of live music with Mambo Jambo!
Book your ticket at ruralarts.org.

Mambo Jambo Workshop & Concert, Hoole Community Centre, Chester
2026-02-20 | Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Rd, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AP
Afternoon Workshop, 2pm:
“Come and join Pete and Frankie, Mambo Jambo, for an open access family workshop! We’ll be trying out some (basic!) carnival tunes from New Orleans with singing and body percussion, and Brazilian rhythms – on basic hand percussion (claves provided by Mambo Jambo). No experience needed. Ages 4-20 & their families”
Ticket Link for the workshop here:
Concert 8pm:
Tickets for the concert are £11 – £12.50 here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hoolecommunitycentre/t-njoveon
Doors Open at 7.30pm, Concert at 8pm

Private Party
2026-02-21
Here’s more info on this page if you want to book us to play a private party, event or wedding: https://mambojambo.co.uk/private-parties-private-bookings-weddings/

Mambo Jambo and Joe Martin at The Morden, London
2026-03-01 | The Morden Arms, 1 Brand St, Greenwich, London, SE10 8SP

'Cottingham Live'
2026-03-11 | Cottingham Live at The Back Room, The Back Room, 175a Hallgate, Cottingham, HU16 4BB
8pm at The Back Room Hallgate. You can find out more about Cottingham Live here

Eathorpe Village Hall, Warwickshire
2026-03-14 | Eathorpe Village Hall, Eathorpe, nr LEamington Spa, CV33 9DE
Details to follow

Whirlow Farm Mexican Tapas Night
2026-03-21

The Canteen, Bristol
2026-04-09 21:30 - 23:00 | The Canteen, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY

The Southgate Inn, Devizes
2026-04-12 17:00 - 19:00 | The Southgate Inn, Southgate, Potterne Rd, Devizes, SN10 5BY

Joe's Bar & Diner, Oxford
2026-04-16 | Joe’s Bar & Diner, 260 Banbury Rd, Oxford, OX2 7DX
Book yourself a table! There’s a £5 cover charge for the music: https://www.joesrestaurants.co.uk/ or 01865 554484

Plungar Village Hall, Nottinghamshire
2026-04-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Plungar Village Hall, Frog Lane, Plungar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 0JE
Tickets £20 (including light refreshments in the interval) here: https://www.plungar.org/plungar-events
Bring your own drink!

Concerteenies: Animal Adventure for Children & Families
2026-04-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Greystones, Greystones Rd, Sheffield, S11 7BS, United Kingdom
Concerteenies host “Mambo Jambo’s Musical Safari! ”
Shows at 10.30 and 11.45. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greystones-gigs-animals-adventure-mambo-jambo-tickets-1975111275995?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join Concerteenies favourites, Pete and Frankie from Mambo Jambo, as they arrive with a whole bunch instruments for an animal-themed session! We may travel across the sea, to the rainforest and jungle, arrive at a farm, and turn up in Australia! Of course we’re going to encounter lots of animals, lots of music and songs. Expect to shake along, sing along, flutter like a butterfly, swim with the fish, boing like a kangaroo and more!
With dancing, listening as well as bubbles, percussion, props and informal introductions, this is a fun and informal gig for 0-5 year-olds, their adults and siblings.
Read more aobut COncerteenies here:https://www.concerteenies.com/

St Neots Day Centre
2026-04-24

Haarlem, Netherlands
2026-04-26

Concert, Sweden
2026-05-01, 2026-05-09

Sweden: Skepparns Bar, Uddevalla
2026-05-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Skepparns Bar, Kungstorget 3, Uddevalla, 45130, Sweden
https://skepparnsbar.se

Mambo Jambo at Cambridge Folk Club
2026-05-15 | Cambridge Folk @ The Golden Hind, 355 Milton Rd, Cambrdige, CB4 1SP
Doors 7.30pm, concert at 8pm. Tickets£11/£12/£13 https://cambridgefolkclub.co.uk/
