Zinco Jazz Club

Zinco Jazz Club is a jazz club on Calle Motolinía in the historic centre; a post on its blog in 2023 marked 18 years of music. Its programme runs from Wednesday to Saturday, with shows starting from 21:00, and it books a mix of local and international musicians. Big bands, quartets and tribute nights share the calendar, and the club's blog recalls past performers such as Arturo O'Farrill, Erik Deutsch and Ray Lema.

The weekly line-up gives a sense of the range. In the last week of October 2026, for example, the schedule includes Ana María Oramas on Wednesday, The Mattiya Project on Thursday, a Friday Night Blues session with José Ramírez and, on Saturday 31 October, a Thriller Night in which the Zinco house band plays Michael Jackson tributes. Checking the calendar on the website before you go is the best way to match the night to your taste, since the programme moves between straight-ahead jazz, blues and themed tribute shows from one night to the next.

Booking is easy. The website has an online form for groups of two to ten people, with the default time set at 21:00, and larger groups are asked to book by WhatsApp. There is also a contact email and phone number for questions. Weekend shows and tribute nights are the most popular, so reserve a few days ahead if you have a particular night in mind. The club notes that special days and schedules can change, so confirm the start time on the date you plan to go.

Zinco suits couples, music lovers and anyone looking for a night of live music in the centro. Plan on two to three hours for a full show with drinks. The club is in the historic centre, so arrange a taxi or ride-hailing car for the journey home late at night.

Motolinía is in the Centro Histórico, in the same district as Azul Histórico and Bar La Ópera. Dinner at Azul Histórico on Isabel la Católica or a drink at Bar La Ópera on 5 de Mayo makes a natural start to the evening before the music begins.