As of December 19, 2025, Friday evenings at Marlow have settled into a steady, intentional rhythm. From late August through the end of January, the venue has been hosting a live music program that turns the close of the workweek into a shared, low-lit ritual - part social gathering, part dance floor, part listening room.
The series, titled Lively evenings at Marlow, runs every Friday from August 29, 2025, through January 31, 2026, with performances scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The dress code is described simply as “casual chic,” a signal that the atmosphere aims for elegance without formality.
In the evenings, lighting is central to the experience. Each table is marked by a subtle glow, with table lamps placed throughout the room to create what the venue describes as a warm and inviting aura. The bar, positioned as the venue’s centerpiece, becomes more prominent after dark, anchoring the space as guests gather and move between conversation and the music.
What distinguishes the program is its consistency. Every Friday night, Marlow’s guests dance to live music, with a rotating lineup that spans international variety, Latin music, pop, electro, soul, and related genres. Rather than a one-off event, the series is structured as an ongoing commitment to live performance.
The November 2025 schedule featured Bëcca & Floran performing international variety on November 7, followed by Habanita’s Latin music set on November 14. Inner Blue brought pop and electro sounds on November 21, and The Groovement closed the month on November 28 with pop and soul.
December continued the rotation. Inner Blue returned on December 5, Habanita on December 12, and Bëcca & Floran on December 19. The final Friday of the year, December 26, is scheduled to feature The Dukes, performing pop and international variety.
The program extends into the new year, with Habanita set to perform on Friday, January 2, 2026, maintaining the Friday-night format as the series approaches its conclusion later in January.
In an era when live music often appears as a special attraction or a limited run, Marlow’s approach is notable for its regularity and restraint. The emphasis is not on spectacle but on atmosphere: lighting, timing, and a dependable cadence of performances that invite repeat visits. Week by week, the venue has positioned live music not as an event to attend once, but as a habit - one Friday night at a time.
Photo credits: Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer