Glasgow Jazz Festival
Scotland's largest city-centre jazz celebration, held each June across Glasgow with concerts, late-night sessions and free events.
- City
- Glasgow
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- When
- Mid-June
- Since
- 1987
Founded in 1987 and also known as the Glasgow International Jazz Festival, the event quickly attracted some of the biggest names in jazz history, from Sarah Vaughan to Miles Davis. It stages performances across a range of Glasgow venues alongside workshops and special one-off collaborations.
Combining ticketed headline concerts with free outdoor programming, the festival is a fixture of the Scottish summer and a showcase for both international stars and the strong home-grown Scottish jazz scene.
Gigs in our listings
Upcoming live gigs related to the festival on Jazz Live UK.
Where to stay for Glasgow Jazz Festival
Hotels and apartments around Glasgow. Prices shown are for one night; you can widen the dates on the map.
Frequently asked questions
- When does Glasgow Jazz Festival take place?
- Glasgow Jazz Festival takes place in Glasgow in mid-june, and has been running since 1987. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.
- Where is Glasgow Jazz Festival held?
- It takes place in Glasgow (Glasgow, 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.
The exact dates for each edition can vary. Check the festival's official website to confirm the line-up and tickets.