The Igor Butman Jazz Club is a live jazz venue and restaurant in central Moscow, and this guide to Igor Butman Jazz Club Moscow explains its history, how concerts work and what to check before going. It was launched by the saxophonist Igor Butman, whose earlier venue, Le Club, opened in the late 1990s, and the club is a legal successor to it.
The current club is on Verkhnyaya Radishchevskaya Street, a short distance from Taganskaya Metro station, and its evenings revolve around ticketed concerts by Russian and visiting artists. It also serves European cuisine. Hours differ between listings, so the sections below focus on what to confirm on the official site and how to plan the evening.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Джаз-клуб Игоря Бутмана |
|---|---|
| Address | Verkhnyaya Radishchevskaya Street 21, second floor, Moscow (Верхняя Радищевская, 21) OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tagansky |
| Metro | Taganskaya (Line 5, brown, and Line 7, purple, named as the nearest station in a map listing; the walking time and exit were not verified) |
| Type | Live music |
| Opening hours | The club opens in the afternoon or early evening and closes around midnight, but listings disagree on the exact opening time, and the real timing follows the concert schedule, so check the program on the official site (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Best time to visit | Evenings are the best time, when the concerts take place, and weekends fill up first. Check the schedule on the official site for the artist and the start time. |
| Recommended duration | 2–3 hours |
| Music | Live jazz in its many forms, from traditional and Latin-influenced programs to concerts by touring international artists, with a restaurant serving European cuisine. |
| Entry and dress code | Concerts are ticketed, and the price depends on the artist and the seat; the door policy, dress code and minimum age could not be verified. Check the schedule and the price of the evening's concert on the official site before going. |
| Price level | ₽₽₽ · upscale |
| Reservations | The map listing links to a schedule with tickets, and tables can be reserved through the club; the details of online booking were not verified, so check the official site for the evening you plan. |
| Website | butmanclub.ru |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit Igor Butman Jazz Club?
The club is one of the best-known jazz venues in Moscow, and it has a clear history: Le Club opened in the late 1990s, the Butman Club followed in 2006 and became a center of the city’s jazz life. A visitor can plan an evening around a concert by a named artist rather than a general bar night, and combine it with dinner.
Because concerts are ticketed and seating is limited, it suits a planned evening rather than a spontaneous stop. Check the schedule on the official site for the artist, and book in advance for a well-known name or a weekend.
Highlights of Igor Butman Jazz Club
Live jazz concerts
The club's program is built around concerts by Russian and visiting artists, and a map listing describes evenings such as Cuban-themed programs. Check the schedule for the artist and the start time of the first set.
Tip: Choose the evening by the artist, not by the weekday.
Dinner with the music
The club has a restaurant with European cuisine, so a meal can go with a concert. Check whether your table requires a minimum order when booking.
Tip: Reserve a table close to the stage for a popular artist.
The lineage of Le Club
Igor Butman was artistic director of Le Club from its opening in the late 1990s until it closed in 2006, and the Butman Club is described as its successor. Check the club's own site for its history.
Tip: Read the club's story before you go for context.
Igor Butman Big Band
Butman leads a big band that performs with guests, and the club is part of his wider work, which includes a jazz festival in Sochi. Check the schedule to see whether the band plays during your visit.
Tip: Look for big band evenings in the program.
The Taganka location
The club is on Verkhnyaya Radishchevskaya Street near Taganskaya, in an area with old churches and the Taganka theater district. See the walking itinerary for the area. Check the route on a map app.
Tip: Combine a daytime walk around Taganka with an evening concert.
Other Butman clubs
Butman has also opened a second club at Sokol in 2011, and the Chistye Prudy club of 2006 was an earlier home. Check which address a concert listing refers to before going.
Tip: Confirm the venue address on your ticket.
Atmosphere
The club is a warm, dimly lit room with tables facing a small stage, white tablecloths and the low murmur of conversation that falls silent when the band starts. The sounds are a saxophone or a piano trio, the clink of glasses and applause between sets.
The crowd is a mix of jazz fans, couples and groups on a dinner outing, and concert nights fill up early, with quiet weeknights calmer.
History of Igor Butman Jazz Club
Igor Butman, a saxophonist who studied in the United States, was artistic director of the Moscow jazz venue Le Club from its opening in the late 1990s until its closure in 2006. In 1999 he formed his big band, which played at Le Club with guests.
In 2006 Butman opened a new venue at Chistye Prudy, the Igor Butman Club, as a legal successor of Le Club, and it became a center of the city’s jazz life. In 2011 he opened a second club at Sokol. The present club is on Verkhnyaya Radishchevskaya Street near Taganskaya, and the date of the move was not verified.
Butman also runs a jazz festival in Sochi every year. The current program and ownership should be checked on the official site, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified.
Entry, Tables and Reservations at Igor Butman Jazz Club
Reservations. Tables can be reserved through the club, and the official site butmanclub.ru lists the schedule and tickets; how online booking works was not verified, so check the site for the evening you plan.
Entry. Concerts are ticketed, and prices vary by artist and seat, so the door policy for busy nights was not verified. Arrive early for a popular artist, and bring a photo ID.
Payment. Cash in rubles is the most reliable way to pay. Foreign Visa or Mastercard cards should not be assumed to work, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Igor Butman Jazz Club
The club is at Verkhnyaya Radishchevskaya Street 21, on the second floor, and the nearest station named in a map listing is Taganskaya, served by the brown Line 5 and the purple Line 7.
- By Metro: ride to Taganskaya and walk; check the route on a map app, since the entrance is inside a building.
- By taxi: use the address, Verkhnyaya Radishchevskaya Street 21.
- Getting home: the Metro usually closes around 01:00, so a taxi may be needed after a late concert; check mosmetro.ru for the current closing time.
Accessibility
The club is on the second floor, and step-free access and lifts were not verified, so check with the club before going if you need them.
Food Nearby
The club has its own restaurant, and the Taganka area has many cafes and restaurants; the exact venues were not verified.
What to Bring
Bring a photo ID, cash in rubles and a charged phone with a map and a taxi app for the way home.
Photography Rules
Rules for photography and recording were not verified; at concerts, ask staff first, avoid flash and respect the musicians and other guests.
Family Suitability
Suitable for older children at an early evening concert, but this is an evening venue with a bar, and the minimum age was not verified; stroller access was not verified.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check the artist and the start time on the official site before choosing your night.
- Book a table early for a well-known artist, since seating is limited.
- Confirm which Butman club address a concert listing refers to.
- Plan the way home before the last set, since the Metro closes around 01:00.
- Combine an early walk around Taganka with a concert later in the evening.
- Carry cash in rubles in case a card is declined.
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FAQ: Igor Butman Jazz Club
Who founded the Igor Butman Jazz Club?
The saxophonist Igor Butman, whose earlier venue was Le Club.
Is it the same as Le Club?
The Butman Club is described as the legal successor of Le Club, which closed in 2006.
Are concerts ticketed?
Yes, and prices vary by artist and seat; check the official site.
Can I just have dinner?
The club has a restaurant, but a concert evening may require a table; check when booking.
What are the opening hours?
They differ between listings and follow the concert schedule; check the official site.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Acceptance of foreign cards cannot be assumed; carry cash in rubles, and check your own country's sanctions rules, which may restrict some payment services.
How do I get home late?
The Metro closes around 01:00, so use a taxi; check the current rules for taxi apps.
Is it near Taganskaya?
Yes, Taganskaya is the nearest station named in listings.
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