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Summer Jazz Series 2026

As the EFG London Jazz Festival returns for November 2026, with an exciting line-up of international artists, inspiring collaborations, themed strands and special creations. 

Before that, the festival team kicks off the journey with their Summer Jazz Series, in which a handpicked collection of global jazz stars will take to the stage at the Barbican, Cadogan Hall, Union Chapel and Theatre Royal Drury Lane from May through to July including a weekend takeover at the Barbican from Pat Metheny who brings us three shows across two days!


This Summer Jazz Series features concerts by global icons:


13 May - Roberto Fonseca, Barbican

4 June - RIOPY, Cadogan Hall

6 June - Emeli Sandé, Barbican

7 June - Mario Biondi, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

25 June - Al Di Meola, Barbican

17 July - Katie Melua, Union Chapel

16 July & 17 July - Stacey Kent, Cadogan Hall

18 - 19 July - Pat Metheny: Side-Eye III+, Barbican Centre

A staple summer experience, get warmed up for the EFG London Jazz Festival as we bring you a musical feast with the Summer Jazz Series 2026.