Another year, another London Jazz Festival – and another thrilling line-up to boot. Here are The House That Soul Built‘s top picks!
13 November: Jazz Voice – Royal Festival Hall [TICKETS]
An ensemble concert to kick off the festival, this year’s line-up of soloists features Lizz Wright, Emma Smith, Marvin Muoneké, Liv Warfield, Rita Wilson, James Emmanuel and more.
13 November: Renditions: Miles Davis (100 Years Of) – Ninety One Brick Lane [TICKETS]
This event pays homage to Miles Davis, celebrating 100 years of his music – going all the way back through his catalogue with selections across Bitches Brew, Birth of Cool, Kind of Blue and Sketches of Spain with JSPHYNX.
14 November: Judi Jackson – Fulham Pier [TICKETS]
A Jazz FM Vocalist of the Year winner, Judi Jackson is renowned for her powerful vocals, emotional storytelling and captivating live performances. Drawing inspiration from some of the greatest voices in music history, including Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Bessie Smith and Dinah Washington, Judi brings a unique blend of soul, jazz and contemporary influences to every performance.
16 November: Melody Gardot – Royal Albert Hall [TICKETS]
Melody Gardot stands as one of the most compelling and distinctive voices in contemporary music – an artist whose work has not only captivated jazz audiences but resonated deeply with listeners worldwide. Echoes of legends such as Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Édith Piaf, Blossom Dearie, Chris Connor, Shirley Horn, and Astrud Gilberto can be felt in her work—artists who mastered the art of saying more with less, favouring nuance, space, and emotional precision.
17 November: Natalie Williams – Fox and Firkin [TICKETS]
Natalie Williams has announced a special 20th Anniversary concert celebrating her landmark neo-soul album Secret Garden on 17th Nov 2026 at The Fox & Firkin in Lewisham, London. The one-night-only performance will double as a filmed live album recording, capturing two decades of musical evolution alongside her legendary backing band, Soul Family—who are also celebrating their 20th year in residency at London’s world-famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
18 November: Ego Ella May – Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club [TICKETS]
British-Nigerian singer-songwriter and musician Ego Ella May brings her distinctive blend of R&B, neo-soul, contemporary jazz and poetic songwriting to the stage.
22 November: Samara Joy – Royal Festival Hall [TICKETS]
Returning to the London Jazz Festival after her first appearance in 2023, Samara Joy has cemented her reputation as one of the finest jazz voices of her time. Praised by audiences and critics alike, she is celebrated as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a modern torchbearer for legends such as Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln, and Carmen McRae.
