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EFG London Jazz Festival 2026: Ten Days of Music Across the Capital

The EFG London Jazz Festival returns from 13 to 22 November 2026 for ten days of headline concerts and club dates. Now in its 34th year, the festival spreads across more than 60 venues, from the Barbican, Southbank Centre and Royal Albert Hall to small rooms such as the Vortex and Green Note.

Names on the bill

Samara Joy and Ben Folds at the Royal Festival Hall.
Melody Gardot at the Royal Albert Hall with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Fatoumata Diawara at the Roundhouse and GoGo Penguin for two nights at KOKO in Camden.
Cécile McLorin Salvant with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Southbank Centre.
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves in west London, part of programming marking the Miles Davis centenary.

Despite the name, the programme reaches well beyond traditional jazz, with drum and bass artist Goldie, trip-hop band Morcheeba and electro-swing act Caravan Palace also announced.

Planning your festival

The big concert halls sell out first, but club gigs offer some of the festival’s best value and atmosphere. Many venues are on the Southbank and in Camden and Hackney, so it is easy to combine two shows in an evening. For other things to do in November, see our guides to the Lord Mayor’s Show and London’s Christmas lights.

Frequently asked questions

When is the EFG London Jazz Festival 2026?

The festival runs from 13 to 22 November 2026.

How many venues does the London Jazz Festival use?

Performances take place across more than 60 venues in London.

Who is playing the London Jazz Festival 2026?

Announced names include Samara Joy, Melody Gardot, Fatoumata Diawara, Ben Folds, GoGo Penguin, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves.