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Jive Talkin' perform The Bee Gees

The original and best Bee Gees tribute band are back on tour with a stunning new show and line-up.Prepare to be amazed as the timeless repertoire of the Bee Gee…

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Clearwater Creedence Revival

Selling out at venues all over the world, Clearwater Creedence Revival feature road-hardened players who, collectively have performed with – Stax legend Steve C…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

The Viper Club

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Gyspy jazz violin superstar Tcha Limberger joins forces with the exhilarating Armstrong inspired trumpeter Jérôme E…

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

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Tenement Jazz Band For Kids

This one-hour show takes you on a fun adventure into the world of early jazz, designed especially for younger audiences.

North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh

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Bar Academia

Guitarist, composer and educator Haftor Medbøe presents a special festival listening party.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

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Immanuel Wilkins Quartet

Destined for the jazz hall of fame, American saxophonist and Blue Note recording artist Immanuel Wilkins is one of the most exciting musicians working in the ge…

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

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Colin Steele: Kings Of Swing

Trumpeter Colin Steele leads a stellar line-up as he celebrates the swinging dance tunes from the 30s and 40s.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

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Rigid Soul

Rigid Soul are an eclectic, high-energy band rooted in blues and swaggering 60s rock.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

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Ponga

With Ponga, anything is possible. Formed in 2023, they thrive on the possibilities of free improvisation, which is at the core of everything they play.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

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Brass Gumbo

Following their sold out 10 year anniversary show at last year’s festival, Brass Gumbo return with more upbeat, highly danceable arrangements, infusing their tr…

Murrayfield Parish Church, Edinburgh

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Nabou

Belgian trombonist Nabou Claerhout is one of the most distinctive new voices on the European jazz scene.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

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Verb T

A cool decade since he shared his celebrated sophomore LP 'Morning Process' with the world, Verb T is gearing up for an epic UK tour to celebrate the album (and…

Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh

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Drop-in Activity: What does a doctor look like?

What do you think a doctor looks like?They look just like you!Join us for a crafty activity day celebrating diversity within the medical community.

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

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Seonaid Aitken: Autumn Calls

A continuation of her award winning album Chasing Sakura, Seonaid Aitken’s new festival commission blends jazz, classical and folk music to explore explores ide…

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

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Jools Holland

JOOLS HOLLAND and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with special guest star ROACHFORD and guest vocalists RUBY TURNER LOUISE MARSHALL & SUMUDU JAYATILAKA + support f…

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

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Stories on the Way: Featuring Lababa Naqvi, Suzie Bryant, Trudi Collier

Enjoy live storytelling in the relaxed setting of the Netherbow Theatre, where the amazing apprentice storytellers will show off their skills and explore a diff…

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

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Louis And The Divas

Celebrated New Orleans singer Tricia Boutté joins Dave Batchelor’s all-star band, featuring trumpeter Colin Steele.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

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Fergus Mccreadie Meets Warren Vaché

For EJBF26, Fergus McCreadie presents a series of duo performances highlighting his interest in jazz from mainstream to contemporary.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

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Triskelion

Blending jazz, electronica, soul and hip-hop, Triskelion are Mark Deering (synth and keyboard), George Chandler (bass), and Scott Jamieson (drums).

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

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Creative Workshops for Kids: Storytelling Through Collage Animation

Join animator and visual artist Dominika Jackowska for a creative workshop just for kids, inspired by our Giants exhibition.After a guided visit to the exhibiti…

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

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Sultan Stevenson

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.One of the most exciting emerging talents in contemporary jazz, pianist and composer Sultan Stevenson combines eleg…

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

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Colin Steele Sextet

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Powerhouse Scottish trumpeter Colin Steele creates a celebration of melody and rhythm, infused with the energy, and…

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

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Science Fiction Reading Group

For the seventh book of 2026, we find a world in which power and magic are hoarded by the wealthy elite.Sancia Grado is a thief, and a damn good one.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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Blue Milk

One of Scotland’s finest blues outfits, Blue Milk are influenced by turn-of-the-century Delta blues and electric 60s and 70s blues rock.

Leith Dockers Club, Edinburgh

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The Metz Foundation

Following an exciting debut in 2025, Luxembourg saxophonist Joël Metz returns to the festival with his own trio.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

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Morten Gunnar Larsen

The current king of ragtime piano, Norwegian Morten Gunnar Larsen spans the rollicking rags of Jelly Roll Morton and the playful stride of Eubie Blake to the da…

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

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Melanie Challenger for Alive: The Hidden Intelligence of the Living World

Melanie Challenger writes, researches and broadcasts on the history of ideas, the history and philosophy of science and the relationship between humans and the…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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Creative Workshops for Kids: In the Footsteps of Giants

This hands-on workshop invites children to think like palaeontologists, moving between the very small and the extraordinarily large.Led by theatre-maker and art…

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

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Silvie + Ursula

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Bass player Ursula Harrison and vocalist and composer Sylvie Noble present an intimate acoustic conversation betwee…

Leith Arches, Edinburgh

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Modern Love

Estelle and Andrew have been together since university, building a life together - or so Andrew believes.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

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The Cinelli Brothers With Special Guest Alice Armstrong

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.London’s dynamic four-piece, The Cinelli Brothers, deliver a gutsy fusion of southern soul, Chicago blues-funk, and…

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

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Alice Faye

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.With a voice that feels timeless yet fresh, Alice Faye has been making waves across Scotland.

George Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

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Etta & Gladys - Glamour & Grit

Celebrating the raw, bluesy beginnings of Etta James and Gladys Knight, vocal powerhouse Kat Brooks and her extraordinary eight-piece band guide you on a thrill…

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

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Monneau | Kilner | Stepehn | Cosker

Belgian bassist Jim Monneau joins a Scottish trio of Matthew Kilner (saxophone), Graeme Stephen (guitar) and Alyn Cosker (drums).

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

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Fergus Mccreadie Meets Mathias Eick

Scottish piano sensation Fergus McCreadie collaborates with some of his musical heroes at this year’s festival.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

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Drop-in Activity: How You Were Made

Come and learn how you were made when a sperm from your father got together with an egg from your mother.

Physicians’ Gallery, Edinburgh

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Brian Kellock: A Life In Music

Tickets also available via The Queen's Hall [https://www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/brian-kellock-ejbf-tickets-edinburgh]A towering figure on the UK jazz scene…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

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Dick Lee's Hot Club Hepcats

Making their festival debut, this Hot Club inspired quintet play swing jazz classics from the likes of Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

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Simona Parrinello Quartet

Velvet voiced singer Simona Parrinello is inspired by Ellington and Strayhorn’s fusion of poetry and music.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

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Live the Dream

Take a trip back to the early 90s DIY rave scene and Live the Dream. Euphoria, transcendence and collective abandon are in store as DMG, samwoodoowmas and Sly D…

People's Leisure Club, Edinburgh

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Petter Frost Fadnes | Haftor Medbøe & Sue Mckenzie

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.The acclaimed duo of Sue McKenzie (saxophones) and Haftor Medbøe (guitar and effects) deliver a suite of mesmerisin…

Leith Arches, Edinburgh

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Prime

Celebrating the classic guitar-organ-drums lineup, this collaborative trio features Kevin McKenzie (guitar), Pete Johnstone (organ) and Doug Hough (drums).

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

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Jerron Paxton

A masterful multi-instrumentalist and a deeply engaging storyteller, Jerron Paxton carries the torch for traditional acoustic blues.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

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Classic Jazz Orchestra

Tickets also available via The Queen's Hall [https://www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/classic-jazz-orchestra-ejbf-tickets-edinburgh]The band that sets the standar…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

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St Mary's Music School Lunchtime Recital - Voice

The St Mary's Music School Vocal Summer School pupils presents their Showcase Concert after a week of intensive training.

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh

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The Comedy Show

Gilded Balloon presents a classic night of stand-up comedy with the best comedians from across the UK.

Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh

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Mozart - Piano Sonatas by Candlelight

Immerse yourself in the brilliance of Mozart, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Luke Jones in the awe-inspiring candlelit setting ofSt Giles Cathedralthe h…

St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh

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Blue Giant Orkestar

Tickets on sale at noon on Thursday 30 April.Blue Giant Orkestar are an irrepressible Balkan-Celtic fusion octet - a riotous melting pot of blazing brass, seari…

Piccolo Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

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