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Glasgow Jazz Festival

The Glasgow Jazz Festival takes place annually in June and features a wide range of jazz artists from around the world!

Glasgow Jazz Festival

About Glasgow Jazz Festival

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The Glasgow Jazz Festival was founded in 1987 and is one of the largest jazz festivals in the United Kingdom. The festival has featured some of the biggest names in jazz, including Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, and Tony Bennett. The festival is also a great opportunity to discover new jazz artists.

If you're a fan of jazz music, the Glasgow Jazz Festival is a must-attend event. The festival is a great way to experience the best of jazz music in a vibrant and exciting city.

Upcoming Events at Glasgow Jazz Festival

Glasgow Jazz Festival: Michelle Willis Trio

19th June 2024

British-born, Canadian-raised singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michelle Willis will be joined by Mario Caribé on bass and Calum McIntyre on drums and percussion at The Hug and Pint!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Dan Do

19th June 2024

Vietnam's Dan Do group perform using handmade musical instruments of the same name, don't miss them live at the Mackintosh Church as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Norman Willmore & Corrie Dick

19th June 2024

The dynamic duo of Scottish saxophonist Norman Willmore and drummer Corrie Dick have graced stages at festivals across the UK, catch them live at Nice N Sleazy as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival

19th June 2024 - 23rd June 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

With locations across Glasgow set to burst with jazz talent, the 2024 five-day Glasgow Jazz Festival will take place between Wednesday 19th and Sunday 23rd June!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Black Umfolosi

19th June 2024

Black Umfolosi performances are inspired by the traditional song and dance of their native southern Africa, with a beauty and enthusiasm that is unrivalled.

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Hejira - Celebrating Joni Mitchell

20th June 2024

Hejira is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, don't miss them live at Mackintosh Queen's Cross on Thursday 20th June!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: BLACKSABBATHMODE

20th June 2024

BLACKSABBATHMODE, a collaboration between nu-jazz duo BIGHEADMODE and Plumm, pay homage to the enduring legacy of Black Sabbath at Nice N Sleazy as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Jim Mullen Trio with Pete Johnstone & Alyn Cosker

20th June 2024

Two generations of grooving Scottish jazz mastery combine in this mouthwatering prospect when Jim Mullen Trio performs live at Oran Mor Glasgow as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Mama Terra - Head Hunters

20th June 2024

Mama Terra recreate songs from the classic album 'Head Hunters' by Herbie Hancock, in their own sound at Saint Luke's as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Kapil Seshasayee

21st June 2024

Kapil Seshasayee is a protest musician from Scotland whose work fuses R&B, Indian classical and jazz fusion with contemporary electronic genres like hyperpop!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Kyoto Jazz Massive

21st June 2024

Led by influential DJs and artists Shuya Okino and Yoshihiro Okino, don't miss Kyoto Jazz Massive live at Oran Mor Glasgow as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Kitti’s Caledonian Songbook

21st June 2024

Kitti's Caledonian Songbook at Glasgow Jazz Festival is set to be an exciting evening celebrating Scottish talents both historic and contemporary.

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Fergus McCreadie Trio

21st June 2024

Fergus McCreadie Trio's live performances are exuberant, uplifting and soul-stirring experiences! Don't miss them live at The Mackintosh Church on Friday 21st June!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Hamish Stuart Band

22nd June 2024

British guitarist, bassist, singer, composer and record producer Hamish Stuart brings his band to Oran Mor Glasgow as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Ben Shankland Trio

22nd June 2024

Winner of 2023 BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year Ben Shankland will bring his trio to Saint Luke's as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Bobby Watson Quartet

22nd June 2024

Considered one of the top alto saxophonists in the world, Bobby Watson brings his Quartet to Saint Luke's as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Faye MacCalman and David Bowden

22nd June 2024

Don't miss an afternoon of music from Faye MacCalman and David Bowden at The Glad Cafe on Saturday 22nd June as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra with Orphy Robinson

23rd June 2024

Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra reunite with Orphy Robinson, one of the most engaging and influential voices in British jazz, for an afternoon at Saint Luke's as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Glasgow Jazz Festival: Pippa Blundell

23rd June 2024

Glasgow songstress Pippa Blundell will perform live at The Glad Cafe on Sunday 23rd June as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!

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Aye Write!

The Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 7DN

Aye Write is Glasgow's annual book festival, bringing writers and speakers from across Britain and beyond to the heart of Scotland's largest city!

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St Mungo Festival

St Mungo Festival , Various Locations Glasgow

St Mungo, patron saint of Glasgow, is celebrated during the city's official St Mungo Festival held annually in January!

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WestFest

, Glasgow West End

WestFest 2024 will take place from between Saturday 1st and Sunday 30th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area.

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Being Human Festival

Hosted by the University of Glasgow , Online Event Glasgow

The University of Glasgow channels the Glaswegian spirit of invention and reinvention in its Being Human festival programme.

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Enjoy a fortnight of music, workshops and events south of the river Clyde when the Southside Fringe Festival returns in May 2022!

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Glasgow St Patricks Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

The Glasgow St Patrick's Festival celebrates and promotes Irish Heritage and Culture across the city!

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Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QZ

Glasgow Cathedral Festival brings music, art and education to the dramatic setting of Glasgow's medieval cathedral!

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Glasgow Zine Fest is a yearly celebration of zine culture, featuring events about art, community, and heritage!

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, Various Locations Glasgow

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Glasgow International Comedy Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival features spectacular stand-up stars and home-grown favourites on stages across the city!

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, Various Locations Glasgow

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