Live at Hertford Corn Exchange: Soft Machine
Friday, 4 December 2026 at Hertford Corn Exchange, Hertford
About this event
Mark Friday, 4 December 2026 in your diary: the Soft Machine concert, at Hertford Corn Exchange.
Formed in Canterbury in 1966, Soft Machine emerged as one of the defining bands of the UK underground scene, alongside acts like Pink Floyd. Originally featuring Robert Wyatt, Kevin Ayers, Daevid Allen and Mike Ratledge, the group quickly established a reputation for pushing musical boundaries—blending psychedelic rock with jazz improvisation and experimental structures. Their early work helped shape the influential “Canterbury scene,” and by the early 1970s they had evolved into pioneers of jazz-rock fusion, creating complex, forward-thinking music that would influence generations of progressive and experimental artists.
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Across decades of constant reinvention and changing line-ups, Soft Machine have remained defined by innovation rather than nostalgia. From their shift toward instrumental jazz fusion in the mid-’70s to later incarnations such as Soft Machine Legacy and the band’s re-emergence under the original name in 2016, their sound has continued to evolve while retaining its exploratory spirit. Today, Soft Machine stand as one of the most enduring and influential names in British progressive music—still performing and recording with the same commitment to musical adventure that has defined them since the beginning.
About Soft Machine.
Progressive rock · Jazz fusion
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 4 December 2026
- Time
- 19:30 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- Hertford Corn Exchange
- Address
- 39 Fore St, SG14 1AL, Hertford, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Rock
Venue & getting there
Every upcoming Soft Machine. date
- Soft Machine - LIVE at the Jam JarThe Jam Jar, Bristol
- Colosseum + Soft MachineThe 1865, Southampton
- Soft MachineThe Platform, Morecambe
- Soft MachineThe Jazz Cafe, London
Also at Hertford Corn Exchange that week
Good to know
When is the Soft Machine concert?
The Soft Machine concert takes place on Friday, 4 December 2026 at 19:30 local time.
Where is the Soft Machine concert held?
Venue: Hertford Corn Exchange, 39 Fore St, SG14 1AL, Hertford, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for the Soft Machine concert?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for the Soft Machine concert?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
Where else is Soft Machine. performing?
Soft Machine. also has 4 more dates coming up, for example Bristol (18 Nov 2026), Southampton (5 Dec 2026) and Morecambe (13 Feb 2027).
