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13 to 22 November 2026

'The best jazz festival on the planet' (Jez Nelson, BBC Radio 3)

Tons of streams for your to enjoy at efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk

Our 10-day celebration of jazz, now in its 28th year, delivers a mix of world-class artists and emerging stars and takes the music to a massive and ever-growing audience. The Festival has a reputation for bringing the best and freshest music to the capital, with a w

ide-ranging programme of concerts, commissions, club events, talks, and an expansive learning and participation programme.

07/08/2026

Witness seven-time GRAMMY-nominated Blue Note Records artist Gerald Clayton live at Cadogan Hall with his trio this November. 🎷

The acclaimed pianist and composer brings his celebrated trio to London for one night only, joined by bassist Joe Sanders and drummer Jeff Ballard – three exceptional musicians with deep roots in the jazz world.

This is not one to be missed!

🎟️ Book your tickets https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/gerald-clayton-trio

📆 Saturday 21 November
📍 Cadogan Hall

05/08/2026

🎉 100 days to go until the EFG London Jazz Festival...

Join us from 13-22 November for 10 days of music taking place across the capital!

Who have you booked your tickets to see?

31/07/2026

Discover South African singer-songwriter bongeziwe mabandla, whose deeply personal songwriting and distinctive voice blend folk, soul and African musical traditions. He returns with his acclaimed new album, 'Ndingubani'.

Opening is Zola Marcelle., a name that has been quietly but powerfully carving her place in the UK contemporary jazz scene.

🎟️ Book your tickets now efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/bongeziwe-mabandla--zola-marcelle

📆 Thursday 19 November
📍 Union Chapel

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28/07/2026

Celebrate 50 years of Vangelis' groundbreaking ‘Albedo 0.39’ at this year’s Festival!

Best known for his iconic scores to Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire, Vangelis was one of electronic music's greatest pioneers. Experience the Guildhall Session Orchestra's bold reimagining of his landmark 1976 album 'Albedo 0.39' for orchestra, jazz quartet and electronics, directed by Mike Roberts.

A truly cosmic journey.

🎟️ Book your tickets efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/vangelis-albedo-0-39

📆 Saturday 21 November, 4:30pm & 7:30pm
📍 Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre

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24/07/2026

✨ Two extraordinary projects, one unforgettable evening.

Experience the restorative power of sound as L’Antidote Trio (featuring Redi Hasa, Bijan Chemirani and Rami Khalife) and Naïssam Jalal & Roberto Negro take audiences on breathtaking musical journeys through Persian rhythms, Mediterranean traditions, jazz, and the spiritual landscapes of North India.

A deeply moving celebration of connection, reflection and the healing force of music.

🎟️ Book your tickets now efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/lantidote-naissam-jalal-roberto-negro-landscapes-of-eternity

📆 Saturday 14 November
📍 Cadogan Hall

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22/07/2026

“A revitalising, soul-enriching tonic for our times.” - Black Major

South African vocal group The Joy return to the Barbican Centre following their sold out 2024 performance, bringing their signature blend of soul-stirring harmonies, heartfelt vocals and powerful storytelling rooted in Zulu culture.

🎟️ Book your tickets now efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/the-joy-2

📆 Saturday 22 November
📍 Barbican Centre

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20/07/2026

A true icon comes to the EFG London Jazz Festival. ✨

Asha Puthli brings a rare standalone UK concert to Barbican Centre, celebrating her genre-defying legacy across jazz, disco, Indian raga and beyond. Joined by a stellar band and a vanguard of special guests, this one-night-only performance honours the pioneering artist whose influence continues to shape generations.

Book your tickets now efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/asha-puthli-the-cosmic-voyager

📆 Saturday 14 November
📍Barbican Centre

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17/07/2026

🔥️ New shows on sale – book your tickets now!

We've just added even more shows to this year's programme, bringing world-class artists to London's biggest jazz celebration. .

Discover the latest additions, including new artists announced for the Jazz Voice and Melody Gardot, our Take Five Showcases, the Barbican's Jazz on Screen Cinema series, the EFG Elements Series, and the return of The Jazz Social...

🎟️Secure the best seats by booking now and join us from 13-22 November https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/

Special thanks to EFG International, and supporters Turkish Airlines BBC Radio 3 PRS Foundation Champagne Thiénot Jazzwise Jazz FM Arts Council England

Design: James Mayall
Animation: James Phillips

16/07/2026

This year’s dazzling opening gala Jazz Voice returns with a spectacular line-up of soloists including Lizz Wright Emma Smith Music Marvin Muoneké - Singer
Liv Warfield Rita Wilson and more to be announced ✨

Join the magnificent 44-piece EFG London Jazz Festival Orchestra and conductor and arranger Guy Barker for a spectacular evening of music!

Hosted by Jumoke Fashola

Part of our EFG Elements Series, each year we collaborate closely with our title sponsors EFG International to select shows exemplifying the richness and diversity of the Festival programme.

Discover more and book your tickets at efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/efgelementsseries

📆 Friday 13 November
📍 Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre

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