Jazz Festival 2025 Launches Queens Hall Programme
The countdown is on to Edinburgh Jazz & BF25 and we are delighted to announce our programme of events at The Queen's Hall, with four concerts taking place from 17 - 20 July. Check out the programme below - tickets on sale NOW!
Curtis Stigers [Thursday 17 July, 7.30pm]
One of the greatest jazz singers of our age, Curtis Stigers epitomises musical class, suave sophistication and style. Embracing everything from classic swing and the great American songbook to contemporary music, he is known across the world for his rich singing voice and has become unparalleled in modern music. He is backed by a top-class US band for a setlist spanning his entire career. Tickets available here.
Colin Steele: STRAMASH [Friday 18 July, 7.30pm]
An exhilarating fusion of jazz, folk and classical, Colin Steele’s STRAMASH has made waves since its inception in 2006 and we are delighted to premiere new music from the second album at this year's festival. The powerhouse Scottish trumpeter brings together a stellar jazz quintet, augmented by fiddles, whistles, cello and bagpipes, to create a richly coloured tapestry of mood, depth, style, originality and creative joy. Tickets available here.
corto.alto + support [Saturday 19 July, 8pm]
Shortlisted for the 2024 Mercury Prize, corto.alto is the creation of multi-instrumentalist and producer Liam Shortall. A lynchpin of Glasgow’s flourishing jazz scene, he brings together some of Scotland’s finest players, including pianist Fergus McCreadie and drummer Graham Costello, to create a heady mix of jazz, hip-hop, broken beat, electronica and dub. Expect musical fireworks from the hottest band around. Tickets available here.
A Very Special Evening with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and the Legendary Bobby Rush + support [Sunday 20 July, 7.30pm]
Two blues icons who need no introduction. With power-packed performances packed with blazing solos and unrelenting fretboard mastery, Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s live shows have cemented him as the leading young blues musician of his generation. He performs with the legendary Bobby Rush, following the massive success of their album ‘Young Fashioned Ways’. A special and truly unique celebration of the blues. Tickets available here.