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What's Hot in May

May is jam-packed with shows, from jazz to folk to comedy and more, so we just had to shout about it 📢
Read on for what you could be seeing live soon...

CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL

Wednesday 1 - Monday 6 May

Our family show Evelyn and the Yellow Birds is sold out but you can still see jazz piano legend Abdullah Ibrahim with his band Ekaya on Saturday 4 May.

PATTY GRIFFIN

+ Erika Wennerstrom of The Heartless Bastards

Saturday 11 May | LONDON Queen Elizabeth Hall

'Consistently one of Americana’s most distinctive performers. It’s her devastating voice and ear for the smallest detail' (Q)

NORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL

Friday 10 - Sunday 26 May

Last tickets available for Beverley Knight and Quercus. Other great shows include Las Maravillas de Mali, Tord Gustavsen, The Turbans, Judi Jackson and many more.

CHILLY GONZALES

Sunday 12 - Wednesday 15 May

Completely sold out in London, but you can still see Chilly Gonzales in Brighton and Norwich with Sarah McCoy opening the shows

DEAD RINGERS LIVE

Wednesday 15 May - Saturday 18 May | LONDON Barbican

In the current political climate, there’s never been a better time to bring this BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers live in front of an audience.

BETWEEN THE LINES

Thursday 16 & Friday 17 May | LONDON Corsica Studios

a new series showcasing music that explores the boundaries between genres featuring live performances from artists whose influences range from West African Wassalou music to Irish poetry and more

YouTube playlist // Early bird tickets // Two Night Package Deal

MARCUS MILLER

+ Emma-Jean Thackray's Walrus

Sunday 26 May | LONDON Royal Festival Hall

Rising UK jazz star opens for one of the most influential fusion, funk and jazz artists of our time, all on Miles Davis' birthday

FREE FAMILY SHOWS: The Story of Piney Gir

Tuesday 28 - Thursday 30 May | LONDON Various Libraries

Interactive fun for 5 - 7 year olds and their families in May half term

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