Enjoy live music – jazz, blues, funk and more – every night at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland. Experience the best live music, evening and late night. Open every day, 7 days a week!
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*** WEDNESDAY 11th ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
16:30 – Open Rehearsal – FREE entry!
A 17-piece big band consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studying at the University of Edinburgh.
ACOUSTIC TEATIME with Mike Kearney
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians playing standards. Featuring Mike Kearney on vocals and playing New Orleans stride piano.
The Groove Merchants:1950-60’s Hard Bop Golden Age
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
A celebration of the joyful compositions and arrangements of Tadd Dameron, Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, The Jazz Messengers and more.
Following the birth and progression of Bebop in the 40s and 50s – the rhythms and sounds of Black gospel music began to resonate in a new style known in the mid-1950s as hard bop. This change was partly in response to the popularity of cool jazz. Hard bop implies a return to some of the elements of the 1940s bebop style, which were configured using new concepts. In hard bop, counterpoint melodies or harmonized lines replaced the unison stylistic melodies of bebop, and medium tempos were favored over the faster tempos of bebop.
The Groove Merchants will play compositions and arrangements of Tadd Dameron, Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, The Jazz Messengers and more – in a tribute to one of the most joyful and progressive eras in jazz.
Cumbiatones
23:00 – late, FREE Entry! 
Cumbiatones is a Psychedelic Cumbia band based in Edinburgh (Scotland). Formed in 2021, Cumbiatones combines tradicional Cumbia rythms from Peru, Argentina and Colombia with rock music psychedelic sounds and energetic riffs that will get the crowd dancing non stop.
*** THURSDAY 12th ***
David Helbock & Julia Hofer
19:00 – 20:30 without a break, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Jazz Scotland Presents: A special intimate concert showcasing these rising European artists
DAVID HELBOCK – piano
JULIA HOFER – electric bass, cello
David Helbock is Austria’s flagship jazz pianist, whose virtuosity and creativity have been captivating audiences worldwide. His playing has earned him numerous awards, including prizes at the world’s largest Jazz Piano Solo Competition in Montreux, and being given the ‘Outstanding Artist Award’ by the Austrian government.
In his latest project, Helbock has recruited the versatile electric bassist and cellist Julia Hofer from Vienna as his duo partner. Hofer has primarily made a name for herself in the pop world so far, whether through tours with the No Angels or appearances on German TV shows. In addition to her impressive online following on YouTube, where her videos engage millions of bass fans, she is now dedicating herself more intensively to jazz.
In September 2025, the duo released a new album on the internationally renowned label ACT Music. The album promises a fascinating mix of calm, dreamy original compositions and groovy jazz pieces that bear the duo’s unmistakable style.
The album has garnered praise from the press and was included in „TheTimes“ (UK) best jazzalbums of 2025.
With inventive effects, rhythmic percussion elements in the grand piano, and the dynamic switch between cello and electric bass, these concerts promise an extraordinary experience and a musical journey full of emotion and innovation.
The Katet Vs. Stevie Wonder
21:30 – 23:00, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Edinburgh’s jazz-funk superband – after a five-year hiatus – now return to the great legend’s music with fresh ears, brand-new arrangements.
For four years running, their Stevie show wowed audiences and sold out its Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs. They’re back – bigger, better and bolder than ever. Non-stop Stevie classics played by top Scottish session players including Konrad Wisniewski (sax), Charles Dearness (trumpet), Ross Lothian (trombone) and the grooviest rhythm section in the country. Expertly arranged and led by ‘Northern Ireland’s answer to Stevie Wonder’ – Maestro Mike Kearney.
Ayla and the Astralnauts
23:00 doors, Free entry!
Led by the dynamic Ayla Ersoy, a rising star in Edinburgh’s vibrant music scene, Ayla and the Astralnauts bring a fresh take on funk and soul. Backed by the seasoned talents of jazz-bar veterans Glamour and the Baybes, this powerhouse collaboration guarantees an unforgettable night of electrifying grooves and soulful melodies.
*** FRIDAY 13th ***
The Gil Scott-Heron Songbook – Aki and Fraser
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Octology
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
Keith Edwards (Saxophone) regular leader of the Jazz Bar Big Band presents his brand-new project, showcasing arrangements of hardbop classics and jazz standards for the captivating and energetic Octet format.
Aki Remally & Amy Reader
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 on the door 💃🕺🏻.
Edinburgh’s funk legend Aki Remally is joined by the incredible Amy Reader on vocals.
Aki Remally presents a set of original music influenced by the likes of Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway and Thundercat with some choice covers thrown in for good measure. Expect soulful melodies, deep lyrics, soaring guitar and hefty grooves – music for the body and mind.
*** SATURDAY 14th ***
John Hunt
15:00 – 17:30 Free entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz/Acoustic featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians.
This week featuring our regular Thursday evening bluesman John Hunt! Playing everything from Blues to Sinatra and his own compositions
Check out his amazing hand-built guitars! ‘Gritty, Funky Boogie-Woogie from a master of blues slide-guitar’ – Evening News
Jazz Bar Saturday: The Fraser Urquhart Trio
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
Famed Scottish Piano player Fraser Urquhart returns to the jazz bar to start our Saturday programming for a delightful range of swing and great American song book selections. Purchase of this ticket also allows you to stay for all other gigs on this day !
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
Every Saturday, a different hand-picked selection of five excellent jazz players meets on stage for the first time (hence the name) – to play with no rehearsal, and no set list! Always a fresh line-up.
Line Up:
Matthew Kilner – saxophone
Killerhorns + All Vinyl DJ Percy Main
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
(DJ starts at 23:30)
Led by drummer Carter Skillicorn, the Killerhorns play horn led funk and soul, ranging from deep cut New Orleans tunes to JBs inspired orignals and everything in-between.
*** SUNDAY 15th ***
Phoebe Katis + Support Nicole Smit
19:30 – 22:00, Advance £9 student or £12, Tickets Here!
Full Fat
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
*** MONDAY 16th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
20:00 – 22:45, £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 20:00-21:00, full gig from 21:15-22:45.
**Arrive early, in time for rehearsal to guarantee a seat**
FOUR trumpets, FOUR trombones, FIVE saxes and FOUR rhythm! It’s a variable line-up of top-class pro players, who travel in from around Scotland to participate in this outstanding gig. Nowhere else can you hear this standard of regular Big Band playing. Led by saxophonist Keith Edwards, the personnel changes weekly, as does their selection of fantastic arrangements.
*** TUESDAY 17th ***
JAZZ SOCIETY JAM
19:00 – 20:30, FREE for students before 19:30 – or £6/8
Edinburgh University Jazz Society Open Jam Session.
Make sure to come along for a great night of music whether you want to join in or, relax on the axis of the wheel of life, with jazz, and cocktails.
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
21:00 – 23:30, £6/8 on the door or FREE to play!
Open Stage ‘Jazz Jam’ where our excellent House Trio backs all kinds of surprise jazzy guests dropping in to play – and we’ve no idea who’s coming in until tonight! If you want to play, turn up with your instrument and ask for a place on the evening’s list of guest players.
*** WEDNESDAY 18th ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
16:30 – Open Rehearsal – FREE entry!
A 17-piece big band consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studing at the University of Edinburgh.
Teatime Session with Jed Potts
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
Teatime Session featuring the incredible Jed Potts, playing solo electric blues.
Brian Molley Quartet
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
From straight-ahead high-octane jazz to tender ballads, from driving Indian Raga to Scots traditional folk song, this is contemporary jazz by a long-established, multi-award winning group at the height of their powers.‘BMQ Never waste a note’ Mojo Magazine‘A Treat’ Rolling Stone‘Mesmerising’ Huffington PostBrian Molley (Saxes)Tom Gibbs (Piano)David Bowden (Bass)Stephen Henderson (Drums).
Neon Moss
23:00 doors, Free entry! 💃🕺🏻
Neon Moss are a Scottish Jazz Funk band consisting of drummer Andrew Scott, Saxophonist Jenna Tufnail, bassist Gregor Wilson and guitarists Aaron Wilson and Kenny Martin.
This band draws main inspiration from the Fearless Flyers, blending baritone and standard tuned guitar, creating compositions of beloved songs in a way that will get you moving. Expect big riffs, tasty solos, nasty grooves!
*** THURSDAY 19th ***
JOHN HUNT’S BLUES AND SWING EVENING
18:15 – 19:45, Free entry!
Acoustic/Electric Blues by singer/guitarist John Hunt – and check out his amazing hand-built guitars! ‘Gritty, Funky Boogie-Woogie from a master of blues slide-guitar’ – Evening News
EUJO
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
The Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra.
“This is our second performance at the Jazz Bar this semester, performing everything from jazz standards to soul and modern funk. Expect a gig packed full of people, energy and great music!”
Aki Remally
23:00 doors, Free entry! 💃🕺🏻
Aki Remally presents a set of original music influenced by the likes of Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway and Thundercat with some choice covers thrown in for good measure. Expect soulful melodies, deep lyrics, soaring guitar and hefty grooves – music for the body and mind.
*** FRIDAY 20th ***
Bodega Latina: Orquesta Boreal (10-piece latin orchestra)
21:15 – 23:30, £11 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
NEW OPENING TIME-10.30PM ORQUESTA BOREAL ON STAGE -11.30pm Ticket Guarantees Entry Till 11.30 Only
Featuring the 10 piece Salsa outfit that are Orquesta Boreal (formerly Latina Turners Orchestra)! Since kicking off their residency at The Jazz Bar, Orquesta Boreal (formerly Latina Turners Orchestra) have gone from strength to strength — now firmly established as the fiercest salsa outfit in Scotland.
Their infectious energy and heavyweight sound have started turning heads far beyond the border too, with several members now working with the renowned Mambo Orchestra International.
Featuring DJ Simon Hodge
*** SATURDAY 21st ***
Afternoon Jazz/Acoustic
15:00 – 17:30, FREE Entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz/Acoustic featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians.
Jazz Bar Saturday: Lachlan Mccall, Robert Pettigrew
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
An Intimate gig featuring jazz standards to start our Saturday Jazz offerings, this week featuring Lachlan Mccall, Robert Pettigrew.
Purchase of this double ticket also gives you entry to both this show and our 9pm world premier quintet gig! Space is only kept until 19:00 for ticket holders so if you only wish to attend the world premier quintet please arrive at 20:30 and buy on the door.
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
Every Saturday, a different hand-picked selection of five excellent jazz players meets on stage for the first time (hence the name) – to play with no rehearsal, and no set list! Always a fresh line-up.
This week featuring:
Colin Steele – trumpet
Stewart Forbes – saxophone
Dave Milligan – piano
Mario Caribe – bass
Nemo Ganguli — drums
Ayla and The Astralnauts + All Vinyl DJ
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
(DJ starts at 23:30)
Led by the dynamic Ayla Ersoy, a rising star in Edinburgh’s vibrant music scene, Ayla and the Astralnauts bring a fresh take on funk and soul. Backed by the seasoned talents of jazz-bar veterans Glamour and the Baybes, this powerhouse collaboration guarantees an unforgettable night of electrifying grooves and soulful melodies.
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*** SUNDAY 22nd ***
Tenement Jazz Band for Kids & Disco
Hot Tin Roof
17:00 – 19:00,
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul originals and classics from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar). With blues/fusion dancers taking on the dance floor regularly!
Ali Affleck’s Bedlam Boys
20:00 – 22:00, £12 Advance or on door, Tickets here!
Little Wolf Co.
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
Contemporary groove based band taking influence from jazz, soul and funk playing immersive instrumental compositions.
*** MONDAY 23rd ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
20:00 – 22:45, £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 20:00-21:00, full gig from 21:15-22:45.
**Arrive early, in time for rehearsal to guarantee a seat**
FOUR trumpets, FOUR trombones, FIVE saxes and FOUR rhythm! It’s a variable line-up of top-class pro players, who travel in from around Scotland to participate in this outstanding gig. Nowhere else can you hear this standard of regular Big Band playing. Led by saxophonist Keith Edwards, the personnel changes weekly, as does their selection of fantastic arrangements.
*** TUESDAY 24th ***
SOUL SOCIETY JAM
19:00 – 21:00, Members Free or £2/6 until 20:00
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
21:00 – 23:30, £6/8 on the door or FREE to play!
Open Stage ‘Jazz Jam’ where our excellent House Trio backs all kinds of surprise jazzy guests dropping in to play – and we’ve no idea who’s coming in until tonight! If you want to play, turn up with your instrument and ask for a place on the evening’s list of guest players.
*** WEDNESDAY 25th ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
16:30 – Open Rehearsal – FREE entry!
A 17-piece big band consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studying at the University of Edinburgh.
BLUES AT THE JAZZ BAR ft.
19:00 – 22:45, £5/7 tickets only available on the door (FREE to play!)
A monthly night dedicated to showcasing Edinburgh’s blues scene.
Hosted by Edinburgh blues mainstay Richard Price, we aim to highlight and provide a home for blues in the city. With a featured artist performing an hour of their set followed by an Open Blues Jam (starting 20:00). This is the night to see blues in the jazz bar every month.
Open Blues Jam
20:00 start – £5/7 tickets only available on the door (FREE to play!)
All Instruments Welcome! Backed by House Trio.
Late Night Blues with Louis Crossland
23:00 doors, Free entry! 💃🕺🏻
A late night groovy funky set guaranteed to keep you moving.
*** THURSDAY 26th ***
JOHN HUNT’S BLUES AND SWING EVENING
18:15 – 19:45, Free entry!
Acoustic/Electric Blues by singer/guitarist John Hunt – and check out his amazing hand-built guitars! ‘Gritty, Funky Boogie-Woogie from a master of blues slide-guitar’ – Evening News
Colin Steele/Martin Kershaw Quintet play Chet Baker and Stan Getz
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Scotlands finest play the iconic music from some of jazz’s greatest musicians.
Chet Baker and Stan Getz exemplified the laid back soulful sounds of 1950’s California cool school jazz.
This new project features Steele (trumpet) and Kershaw (saxophone) Dave Milligan (piano) Brian Shiels (bass) and Max Popp (drums) who will transport you to a time when melody was king. ‘The best music I saw might have been Martin Kershaw and Colin Steele playing 50s bebop at the Jazz Bar, which I wasn’t expecting, but it made me hear that music as a living organism rather than a museum piece.’ (Stewart Lee).
The Sinners
23:00 doors, Free entry! 💃🕺🏻
Neo-soul grooves and re-edited classics are delivered to your ears, feet and hips by this vocals-fronted band with a rhythm section to die for. Guaranteed to keep your feet moving and your jaw dropped. Featuring guitar from Aki Remally, grooves from Jim Drummond (drums), Dougie Coulter (bass) and Fiona Lynch (vocals).
*** FRIDAY 27th ***
Matthew Kilner
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Legit
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
A collective gig of the best of Scotlands west coast jazz scene, curated by the accomplished Ben MacDonald. This month featuring the all star lineup of Ben MacDonald on bass, Ewan Johnston on keys/piano, Kenny Lyons on drums and India Blue on vocals/effects!
Femme Fierce
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 on the door 💃🕺🏻.
A late night high energy set of soul, funk and disco guaranteed to keep you moving, fronted and led by the soulful high energy vocals of Kat Brooks.
*** SATURDAY 28th ***
Afternoon Jazz
15:00 – 17:30, FREE Entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz.
Jazz Bar Saturdays: The Zanang Dangata Group
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
An Intimate gig featuring jazz standards to start our Saturday Jazz offerings, this week featuring piano player Zanang Dangata.
Featuring Gary Laidlaw – guitar, Ed Kelly – bass, Keith Haldane – drums.
Purchase of this double ticket also gives you entry to both this show and our 9pm world premier quintet gig! Space is only kept until 19:00 for ticket holders so if you only wish to attend the world premier quintet please arrive at 20:30 and buy on the door.
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
Every Saturday, a different hand-picked selection of five excellent jazz players meets on stage for the first time (hence the name) – to play with no rehearsal, and no set list! Always a fresh line-up.
This week featuring:
Colin Steele – trumpet
Martin Kershaw – saxophone
Paul Harrison – piano
Ali Watson – bass
Max Popp – drums
G Money and The Deep Pockets + All Vinyl DJ Toni
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
(DJ starts at 23:30)
A brand new band from Bohemian Monk Machine members. Expect high energy funk mania and exciting new original material!
*** SUNDAY 29th ***
NEW STEPS SESSIONS
17:00 – 19:00, £4 Jazz Soc Members or £6/8
Edi Uni Jazz Society is bringing you a new monthly set showcasing their emerging talent – an exciting opportunity to hear the next generation of jazz musicians.
Danah
20:00 – 22:00, £12 adv Tickets Here!
Late
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
Late
*** MONDAY 30th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
20:00 – 22:45, £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 20:00-21:00, full gig from 21:15-22:45.
**Arrive early, in time for rehearsal to guarantee a seat**
FOUR trumpets, FOUR trombones, FIVE saxes and FOUR rhythm! It’s a variable line-up of top-class pro players, who travel in from around Scotland to participate in this outstanding gig. Nowhere else can you hear this standard of regular Big Band playing. Led by saxophonist Keith Edwards, the personnel changes weekly, as does their selection of fantastic arrangements.
*** TUESDAY 31st ***
SOUL SOCIETY JAM
19:00 – 21:00, Members Free or £2/6 until 20:00
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
21:00 – 23:30, £6/8 on the door or FREE to play!
Open Stage ‘Jazz Jam’ where our excellent House Trio backs all kinds of surprise jazzy guests dropping in to play – and we’ve no idea who’s coming in until tonight! If you want to play, turn up with your instrument and ask for a place on the evening’s list of guest players.
*** APRIL Music Listings will be published at the end of March ***
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