Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns from 17th to 26th July 2026, presenting a programme that spans the entire history of the music from ragtime to modern jazz to Chicago blues and beyond.
About Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
| 17th Jul 2026 to 26th Jul 2026 | |
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| Various Locations Edinburgh | |
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We are shaped by the city with concerts taking place in theatres, parks and clubs in the city centre as well as in every ward in the city.
We present a programme that spans the entire history of the music from ragtime to modern jazz to Chicago blues and beyond. Our programming is bespoke for our audiences and regularly features new commissions, new projects and exciting collaborations with creative musicians from both home and abroad.
We champion Scottish musicians. They form the beating heart of the programme, we believe in the depth and breadth of talent that exists in Scotland and believe that our homegrown Scottish artists are talents that demand to be heard.
We also help to develop young artists, supporting them through their careers as they grow and develop towards the international stage.
We embrace and celebrate internationalism, bringing some of the finest artists working in the world today to Edinburgh.
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Other Events at Various Venues or Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Tuba Skinny
Making their Edinburgh debut, Tuba Skinny are a powerhouse ensemble channelling the spirit of early New Orleans jazz, don't miss them at the Queen's Hall as part of Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival!
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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Davina & The Vagabonds
Davina & The Vagabonds are a long-standing Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival favourite, each visit feels more electric than the last, so it’s no surprise their shows so often sell out!
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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Experience an unforgettable night of world-class music as Jools Holland and his renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra take over Usher Hall for the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival!
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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Brian Kellock: A Life in Music
Expect an evening of world-class music, packed with generosity, humour and wonderful storytelling, as Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival pay tribute to the musical genius and virtuosity of Brian Kellock!
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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Jerron Paxton
Soulful and irresistibly engaging, this American bluesman delivers concerts that stay with you long after the final note. A must-see performance from a true audience favourite!
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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Afrobeat Party: London Afrobeat Collective + Samson Sounds + Samedia Shebeen
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