Summer Jazz Series 2026 in London has just announced its lineup—and it includes jazz superstars and global icons. Acts like Pat Metheny, Katie Melua and Emeli Sandé will be taking to the stage inside some of the top live music venues in London (the Barbican Centre and Cadogan Hall included). Here’s the full upcoming lineup, plus venues and dates to catch some of the best jazz shows in London this summer.
Summer Jazz Series 2026 lineup: who’s performing at this jazz festival in London?
Summer Jazz Series 2026 in London kicks off on 13 May and is set to come to a close on 19 July. The jazz series will be taking place inside multiple venues throughout summer, including the Barbican Centre, Cadogan Hall, Theatre Royal Drury Lane and Union Chapel. Check out the full Summer Jazz Series 2026 London lineup announced so far below:
13 May – Roberto Fonseca, Barbican
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
More unmissable jazz shows in London
Fancy a bit of live jazz in London before the Summer Jazz Series 2026 lands? Here are some of the best London jazz shows scheduled over the next few months:
The Jazz Room
The Jazz Room is London’s intimate gateway to New Orleans’ soulful jazz legacy and beyond. This series of 60-minute live jazz shows blends timeless classics like “Ain’t Misbehavin'” and “Basin St. Blues” with electrifying improv solos. This season, there are also heartfelt tributes to icons like Sinatra and Armstrong, as well as nights dedicated to the best of soul—this experience transports you to ragtime roots and bluesy highs.
You can discover all upcoming shows at The Jazz Room here.
Late Night Jazz at Royal Albert Hall
Late Night Jazz is back inside Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room, delivering electrifying performances that fuse timeless jazz hits with cutting-edge talent from London’s vibrant jazz scene. Featured artists this season include eight-piece neo-soul group Orchard and the Harfoush Jazz Band led by Egyptian vocalist Ahmed Harfoush.
Cadogan Hall Jazz/Blues Season
Cadogan Hall in Chelsea is hosting a season of live blues and jazz music in 2026. Upcoming acts set to perform include Guitar virtuoso Bill Frisell & Eyvind Kang (23 Apr), a soul-jazz fusion with Norman Connors & Starship Orchestra (5-6 May) and an evening with Grammy-nominated jazz singer Stacey Kent (16-17 Jul).