When does Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival take place?

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival takes place in Edinburgh in mid-to-late july, and has been running since 1978. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.

Where is Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival held?

It takes place in Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland).

How do I follow the programme and get tickets?

At Jazz Live UK we publish its gigs in our What's On listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live UK, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

One of Europe's major jazz festivals, held over ten days each July across Edinburgh with more than 130 performances a year.

City: Edinburgh
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
When: Mid-to-late July
Since: 1978

Founded in 1978, the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival began in the city's pubs with a traditional-jazz focus and has grown into a wide-ranging event spanning jazz, blues and beyond. It welcomes Scottish, UK and international artists to venues right across the city.

The festival is known for its free outdoor highlights, including a Carnival and a New Orleans-style Mardi Gras that bring jazz and blues into the streets and the Grassmarket, alongside its ticketed concert programme.

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Frequently asked questions

When does Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival take place?: Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival takes place in Edinburgh in mid-to-late july, and has been running since 1978. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.
Where is Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival held?: It takes place in Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland).
How do I follow the programme and get tickets?: At Jazz Live UK we publish its gigs in our What's On listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live UK, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.

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The exact dates for each edition can vary. Check the festival's official website to confirm the line-up and tickets.