What jazz gigs are on in Edinburgh?

There are 25 live jazz, soul and music gigs programmed in Edinburgh, 11 in the next 30 days, updated nightly.

Where can I see live jazz in Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh, 9 venues and spaces in our listings programme jazz. Above we link the guide to the best venues in Edinburgh, ranked by their actual activity.

Are there free jazz gigs in Edinburgh?

Part of the programme is free entry (jams, council-run series, open-air live shows). Take a look at the free gigs section too.

How often are the listings updated?

Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.

Jazz gigs in Edinburgh — What's On

August 2026

27AUG

This week

Jazz

David Bertand - Breathing Space

Fire Station Creative· Dunfermline· 20:30

From £14Tickets →

29AUG

This weekend

Jazz

Fringe: Orquesta Boreal + Los Chichanos + DJ Lubi Jovanovic (nightclub)

The Jazz Bar· Edinburgh

From £13Tickets →

29AUG

This weekend

Jazz

Code Switch

LM STUDIO· Edinburgh· 20:30

From £13Tickets →

30AUG

This weekend

Soul / Funk

Fringe Special: Kat Brooks + G-Money & The Deep Pockets (Funk & Soul)

The Jazz Bar· Edinburgh

From £13Tickets →

September 2026

01SEPT

Robin Trower

The Queen's Hall· Edinburgh· 20:30

Tickets →

03SEPT

Jazz

The Dequorum Sax Quartet plays the music of the 29th St Sax Quartet

Baberton Golf Club· Juniper Green· 20:30

From £15Tickets →

12SEPT

Jazz

Lenny Ranallo & Luke Anderson - Guitar Night (EDI)

St Vincent's Chapel: Scottish Episcopal Church· Edinburgh· 20:00

From £15Tickets →

12SEPT

Soul / Funk

LIGHTS OUT BY NINE

Fire Station Creative· Dunfermline· 21:00

From £14Tickets →

18SEPT

Soul / Funk

Up Close With The Blues At The Argyle & Cellar Bar, Edinburgh

The Argyle and Cellar Bar· Edinburgh· 20:00

From £28Tickets →

18SEPT

John Coltrane Centenary Celebration feat. Emma Rawicz

The Queen's Hall· Edinburgh· 20:30

Tickets →

20SEPT

Jacob Collier

The Queen's Hall· Edinburgh· 20:00

Tickets →

24SEPT

Jazz

An Evening with Louise Balkwill — Chatterbox

Baberton Golf Club· Juniper Green· 20:30

From £15Tickets →

October 2026

03OCT

Walter Trout

The Queen's Hall· Edinburgh· 20:30

Tickets →

11OCT

Soul / Funk

African Soul Rebels featuring Les Amazones d’Afrique & Gasper Nali

Usher Hall· Edinburgh· 20:00

Tickets →

26OCT

St.Paul and the Broken Bones

The Queen's Hall· Edinburgh· 20:00

Tickets →

29OCT

Bebop

Greg Abate from NYC helps Juniper Green Note celebrate first anniversary

Baberton Golf Club· Juniper Green· 20:30

From £15Tickets →

November 2026

18NOV

Paul Simon's Graceland: 40th Anniversary Celebration by the London African Gospel Choir

The Queen's Hall· Edinburgh· 20:00

Tickets →

19NOV

Jazz

Courtney Pine presents Out of the Ghetto: A Modern Day Jazz Story

The Queen's Hall· Edinburgh· 21:00

Tickets →

23NOV

Tony Hadley - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026

Usher Hall· Edinburgh· 20:30

Tickets →

December 2026

04DEC

Swing Into Christmas with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra

The Queen's Hall· Edinburgh· 20:30

Tickets →

15DEC

'A Georgia Cécile Kinda Christmas!'

Georgia Cécile

Assembly Rooms· Edinburgh· 20:00

Tickets →

January 2027

21JAN

Jazz

Alan Barnes joins the Juniper Green Note Trio

Baberton Golf Club· Juniper Green· 20:30

From £15Tickets →

23JAN

Blues

The Chicago Blues Brothers

Usher Hall· Edinburgh· 20:30

Tickets →

29JAN

Robben Ford

The Queen's Hall· Edinburgh· 20:30

Tickets →

February 2027

05FEB

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

The Queen's Hall· Edinburgh· 21:00

Tickets →

Frequently asked questions about jazz in Edinburgh

What jazz gigs are on in Edinburgh?: There are 25 live jazz, soul and music gigs programmed in Edinburgh, 11 in the next 30 days, updated nightly.
Where can I see live jazz in Edinburgh?: In Edinburgh, 9 venues and spaces in our listings programme jazz. Above we link the guide to the best venues in Edinburgh, ranked by their actual activity.
Are there free jazz gigs in Edinburgh?: Part of the programme is free entry (jams, council-run series, open-air live shows). Take a look at the free gigs section too.
How often are the listings updated?: Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.