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30/09/2026

We’re excited to be a part of A New Direction’s Primary Arts 2026/27 programme! 🎭 🎬 🎶 🎨

Offering high-quality inspiring arts, cultural and creative opportunities for London's state primary schools and SEND settings, Primary Arts aims to unlock the creative potential, cultural capital and skills of teachers and children.

Delivered in partnership with over 25 cultural organisations this free programme offers opportunities to support:
🎓 Teaching & learning
🌟 Confidence
🌱 Personal interest & development

29/09/2026

We’re thrilled to announce Éire Eile – Another Ireland, a brand-new Irish music series coming to the EFG London Jazz Festival this November!

Inviting you to look beyond the horizon, Éire Eile celebrates contemporary musicians from across the four corners of Ireland, spotlighting the innovators shaping the future of Irish music.

From high-energy indie-electronic and bluegrass to spoken-word art-rock experimentation, kitschy folk-pop, Irish trad and jazz improvisation, discover a new wave of artists pushing boundaries across genres.

Taking place across some of London’s most iconic venues Village Underground, ICA,
Stone Nest, The Jago and The Vortex Jazz Club – Éire Eile will also take root at the Festival’s pop-up venue, The Jazz Social, with DJs and an all-levels Irish-language pop-up Gaeltacht.

Produced by Serious and National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland. Supported by Culture Ireland as part of Cultúr 2026: Sharing Ireland’s Culture, the culture programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.

Artwork: Ciara Wade

25/09/2026

Do you want to take part in this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival with Shri Sriram?

The Festival’s free mass-participation project returns with a celebration of Classical Indian, Jazz and Electronica led by Shri Sriram.

Come together with a group of musicians to learn and rehearse music specially arranged for this project, before performing live at the EFG London Jazz Festival.

The project is open to musicians aged 16 and over, with some musical experience expected. We welcome instrumentalists and vocalists working across jazz, Indian classical and folk music, electronica, and related genres. Participants must be available to attend all rehearsals and the final performance.

Apply via the 🔗 in the comments

Applications close: Sunday 11 October

23/09/2026

🔔 Just announced – Ronnie Scott's 100th Birthday: A Celebration in Concert

Marking 100 years since the birth of Ronnie Scott, we're celebrating the life and musical legacy of the legendary saxophonist, bandleader and co-founder of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, on his birthday live at the Barbican Centre!

Led by Ronnie Scott’s Artistic Director James Pearson and members of the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, the concert brings together a cross-generational selection of greats from across British jazz history.

Art Themen, John Etheridge, Orphy Robinson and Byron Wallen are joined by a new generation of artists including Camilla George, Daniel Casimir, Mark Kavuma and Joe Webb, alongside very special guests Omar Puente, Mica Paris and Curtis Stigers, alongside more still to be announced.

Discover more and sign up now for access to early presale tickets at serious.org.uk/events/ronnie-scotts-100th-birthday-a-celebration-in-concert

🎟️ General onsale is this Friday 25 September

16/09/2026

FULL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR THE EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL!

Discover some of the exciting new additions, including a first look at what’s on at The Jazz Social, our free and family-friendly programme; a brand-new Irish strand, ‘Éire Eile – Another Ireland’, in partnership with the National Concert Hall and supported by Culture Ireland, the line-up for the highly anticipated Opening Gala: Jazz Voice and Goldie’s Dare to Dream.

Discover the 2026 line-up with many more shows to explore at efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk

With several shows already sold out, we recommend acting fast. Book your tickets now and join us from 13-22 November!

The EFG London Jazz Festival is made possible thanks to our title sponsor EFG International and supporters Arts Council England, Serious Trust, Turkish Airlines, Eurostar, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, BBC Radio 3, Ch*****ne Thiénot, Jazzwise, Jazz FM and Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotels.

10/09/2026

🔔 We're thrilled to announce Ryman in Rhythm, a series of live jazz performances inspired by the late American painter Robert Ryman – the subject of a new major retrospective in Barbican Centre Art Gallery.

Moved by Ryman’s love of jazz, alumni from our Take Five talent development programme including Sarathy Korwar, Tyrone Isaac-Stuart and Soweto Kinch, will respond to the exhibition with live performances in the gallery.

Ryman in Rhythm will showcase some of the most versatile names in British jazz today. With sounds ranging from traditional bebop and acoustic jazz through to hip-hop and Indian folk, each artist will present a special live performance inspired by Robert Ryman’s lifelong relationship with music and improvisation. An exclusive exhibition viewing will be included in the ticket for each performance

📍 Wed 18 Nov Sarathy Korwar
📍 Fri 11 Dec Tyrone Isaac-Stuart
📍 Fri 26 Feb Soweto Kinch

🎟️ Secure your tickets now at serious.org.uk

09/09/2026

We’re sorry to announce that William Tyler will no longer be performing at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) next Tuesday 15 September due to passport issues.

William has shared the following message: “Hi everyone. In what is a shocking occurrence, my passport was either stolen or misplaced, and since I cannot get a replacement passport in time to make these shows, I am having to cancel this tour. I’m incredibly sorry and disappointed and hope I can play for you in the near future.”

If you purchased a ticket for this show, you will receive a full refund.

04/09/2026

With her London show at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) as part of this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival now sold out, don’t miss Mercury Prize nominee Emma-Jean Thackray bringing 'Dear Miles: A Love Letter' to Bristol’s Strange Brew.

Expect a bold fusion of Miles Davis-inspired jazz, beat-driven electronics and Thackray’s unmistakably genre-defying sound.

🎟️ Tickets are now onsale: serious.org.uk/events/emma-jean-thackray-dear-miles-a-love-letter-2

📅 Saturday 28 November
📍 Strange Brew, Bristol

28/08/2026

This September, American musician and guitarist William Tyler plays EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) 🎸

Bringing his inventive blend of southern and space rock, cosmic country, folk and indie folk to the venue.

With support from Jennifer Walton.

🎟️ Don't miss out, book your tickets now serious.org.uk/events/william-tyler-3

📅 Tuesday 15 September
📍 EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) Theatre

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