International Jazz Day

2026 Global Celebrations

United Kingdom

City: London

Organizer(s): 3Play Band Jazz, Funk and Soul

3Play Band Jazz, Funk and Soul Jazz Day Clips

Online

04/30

06:00

3Play Band Jazz, Funk and Soul Jazz Day Clips performing for the international jazz day from London UK

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City: London

Bill Evans: A Vocal Portrait

In-Person

04/30

20:00

“A beautiful portrait of a timeless genius — through the voices of today.” Tap into the “Universal Mind” of Bill Evans in this exclusive album launch show of “Portrait in Evans” by vocalist Noa ...

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City: London

Organizer(s): PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

Bill Evans: A Vocal Portrait w/ Noa Levy & Paul Edis Trio

In-Person

04/30

20:00

“A beautiful portrait of a timeless genius — through the voices of today.” Tap into the “Universal Mind” of Bill Evans in this exclusive album launch show of "Portrait in Evans” by vocalist Noa ...

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City: London

Organizer(s): Blue-in-Green:RADIO

Blue-in-Green:RADIO x International Jazz Day 2026

Online

05/03

12:00

From midday to midnight, the online internet radio Station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO, will present a special series of shows in celebration of International Jazz Day marking our fourth year of jazz j...

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City: Swansea

Organizer(s): Swansea Jazz Club

GARETH WILLIAMS POWER TRIO @THE OBSERVATORY

In-Person

04/29

20:00

GARETH WILLIAMS : PIANO LAURENCE COTTLE : BASS IAN THOMAS : DRUMS GARETH WILLIAMS is one of the UK’s leading modern jazz pianists. A fiery and creative player, he won the Br...

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City: Leeds

Organizer(s): Jazz Leeds

Innervisions – Celebrating the Jazz Genius of Stevie Wonder

In-Person

04/30

19:30

On International Jazz Day on Thursday 30 April 7.30pm Leeds celebrate the jazz genius of Stevie Wonder with music from the classic 1973 album “Innervisions” performed by the Chapel FM Jazz Colle...

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City: London

Organizer(s): 24/7 Online Radio Group

International Jazz Day, 2026

Online

04/30

00:01

On April 30th, 2026, day and night, our two jazz internet stations, 24/7 Jazz Radio and Jazz Radio International will be dedicating their schedules to International Jazz Day. Every hour we will...

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City: London

Organizer(s): Lauderdale House

Jazz in the House: Rob Luft Quartet

In-Person

04/30

20:00

Award-winning guitarist Rob Luft brings his acclaimed quartet to Lauderdale House for an evening of bold, contemporary jazz. Recently named Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2025 British...

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City: Deal

Organizer(s): Jazz on the Beach

Jazz on the Beach x Middle Street Coffee Jazz Kissa.

Online

04/30

18:00

To celebrate International Jazz Day, Adam Sieff (Jazz on the Beach) presents an an evening of classic Blue Notes, contemporary masters and a few wild cards at Deal's Middle Street Coffee. The al...

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City: London

Organizer(s): JustKing Jones LLC

JustKing Jones – Thy Kingdom Come Tour (Ronnie Scott’s)

In-Person

04/30

20:30

As part of International Jazz Day 2026, Jamaican saxophonist, composer, and producer JustKing Jones brings his Thy Kingdom Come Tour to Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London. Known for blending jaz...

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City: Cheltenham

Kim Cypher LIVE in-store performance – HMV Records Cheltenham

In-Person

04/25

15:30

As part of the global celebrations for INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 2026, UK saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher and her band will perform live in HMV Record Store in Cheltenham ahead of the...

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City: London

Organizer(s): Royal Albert Hall

Late Night Jazz: Gary Crosby & Cameron Pierre Quartet

In-Person

04/30

21:30

International Jazz Day comes to the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the music of Ernest Ranglin OJ OD, the virtuoso Jamaican guitarist. Ernest Ranglin OJ OD is accepted as one of Jamaica’s...

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City: Poole

Organizer(s): SoundCellar Poole

MANGORATA @ SoundCellar Poole

In-Person

04/30

19:30

Exciting up and coming sextet MANGORATA formed in Leeds, are a young ensemble led by in-demand drummer Miles Pillinger and featuring 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Award winner, Olivia Cuttill. ...

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City: BRIGHTON

Organizer(s): Verdict Jazz

Roella Oloro Trio

In-Person

04/24

20:30

Roella Oloro is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader from Gloucester, blending jazz, classical, and contemporary influences across small ensembles and large-scale works. A Magna Cum...

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City: Okehampton

Organizer(s): The Cottles Club

St James Chapel Jazz Okehampton, Yvette Andrewartha Trio

In-Person

04/30

18:30

Yvette Andrewartha (vocals) Martin Jenkins (keyboards) and Nigel Wayne (Saxophone) will be giving lyrical and melodic renditions of great jazz classics in the gorgeous surroundings of this fabul...

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City: Shepreth

Organizer(s): Hot Numbers

The Fontanas

In-Person

04/30

18:00

The Fontanas will be joining us Hot Numbers Roastery in Shepreth for a one-off special gig to celebrate International Jazz Day. Featuring the inimitable Kay Elizabeth on vocals and harnes...

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City: London

Organizer(s): Toulouse Lautrec Restaurant and Jazz Club

The Luke Doyle Quartet

In-Person

04/30

19:30

Eclectic Jazz Quartet Led by Soaring, Virtuosic Violin An evening of classic jazz standards, but not quite as you’ve heard them before. Led by the remarkable young violinist Luke Do...

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City: Chester

Organizer(s): The North West Duke Ellington Orchestra

The North West Duke Ellington Orchestra at Alexander’s Live in Chester

In-Person

04/30

19:00

Directed by acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Phil Shotton, the band brings together Ellington obsessed musicians from across the North West of England. Celebrating the music of jazz le...

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City: NOTTINGHAM

Organizer(s): Jazz Steps Nottingham UK

Tommaso Starace Organ Trio

In-Person

04/30

19:30

Hip Hammond-organ trio format has stunning saxophonist Tommaso Starace playing with bluesy swagger and Italian flair, jazz in the Cannonball Adderley style. Tommaso’s playing swings magni...

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City: BRIGHTON

Organizer(s): The Verdict

Tristan Banks Quartet

In-Person

04/17

20:30

Tristan Banks is a dynamic drummer, percussionist, and composer known for blending jazz, Latin, and fusion with precision and energy. With over 30 years of professional experience, he has built ...

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