EFG London Jazz Festival

London's finest Jazz festival brings musicians from all over the globe into the capital - from jazz masters flexing their chops to cutting edge bands making a stir.

The EFG London Jazz Festival – presented by our Associate Producer Serious – has hundreds of gigs across the city, with jazz popping up everywhere, from concert halls to street corners.

During this week the Barbican becomes a hub for all things jazz, with live performances from the most exciting musicians from across the globe - in our Hall and free shows throughout the centre.

Events

Pat Metheny sits, holding his guitar, on the street.

Event

Contemporary music

Pat Metheny: Dream Box

Sat 16 Nov 2024, 19:30

20-time GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist & composer Pat Metheny performs his new album MoonDial, featuring personal and fan favourites from his near 50-year career.

Anouar Brahem Quartet stand with their instruments, smiling to camera

Event

Contemporary music

Anouar Brahem Quartet

Sun 17 Nov 2024, 19:30

As the leader of this lively and creative quartet, Anouar Brahem takes a fresh look at his musical universe, taking the traditions of Arab music in contrast to modern jazz.

Britten Sinfonia on stage, playing violins

Event

Contemporary music

Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio and Britten Sinfonia

Tue 19 Nov 2024, 19:00

A giant of the jazz improv world, Tim Garland brings together his eclectically-minded trio and the equally open-minded orchestra Britten Sinfonia for the most ambitious project of his stellar career.