Live music – jazz, blues, funk & more – 7 days a week, all-year round, at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland. Experience the best live music, evening and late night. Open every day!
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October
*** THURSDAY 29th ***
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
Zoe Downs
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Zoe Downs is a Scottish tenor saxophonist who grew up in Aberdeen, and is now living in Glasgow and studying in her final year at the RCS.
Zoe’s music is inspired by the vibrant music scene in Glasgow, blending contemporary jazz with folk influences. Her band consists of Ashwari Panesar on double bass, Alex Handyside on guitar, Ruby Smith on fiddle and Finlay Morgan on drums. Earlier in the year, Zoe and her band played their debut sold out gig at the Jazz Bar in Edinburgh, played at Aberdeen Jazz Festival, and Zoe played at the Edinburgh International Festival this summer. Zoe takes influence from artists such as Walter Smith III, Laura Jurd, and Joshua Redman and combines them into her own unique sound that she will be showcasing at the Jazz Bar.
Clean Cut
23:00 doors, Free entry! 
A new and dynamic powerhouse funk/soul band, tearing up the central belt of Edinburgh with fat basslines, slick drum grooves, infectious guitar licks and powerfully captivating vocals, bringing a tasteful mix of Funk, Neo-Soul, Disco and Pop-Jazz hits from across the decades, guaranteed to get your feet moovin’ and hearts groovin’!
*** FRIDAY 30th ***
Family Halloween Party with The Shiverin’ Sheiks Band (Rock ’n’ Roll)
16:30 – 18:00, £8 Child, £9 Adult, babies under 6 months free Tickets Here!
KIDS EVENT- A spooky live music party! The Shiverin’ Sheiks bring 50s rock’n’roll, dancing & Halloween fun for all ages. Costumes encouraged!
Kid-sized fun, grown-up tunes – expect bombastic 50s pop, Country Gospel and dancefloor Rock ’n’ Roll, courtesy of the brilliant Shiverin’ Sheiks, performing as a full 4-piece band.
Jazz Bar Friday: The Shiverin’ Sheiks
18:30 – 20:30, £10 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
Tickets for this gig only – as we have another show following at 21:00
Bombastic 50’s pop, Country Gospel, Dancefloor Rock n’ Roll and Doo Wop from these wandering princes
Latin Night At The Jazz Bar: Orquesta Boreal + Los Chichanos
21:00 – 03:00 , £12 ADV or £15 on the door Tickets Here!
Latin Night At The Jazz Bar-Live salsa, live cumbia-100% Latin all night!
ORQUESTA BOREAL
The best salsa outfit in the land. This massive 10 piece salsa orchestra have perfected that vibrant sound from the barrios of 70s New York and San Juan.
And the measure of their success can be judged by the crowds of salseros who flock every month to their sold out sessions at the Jazz Bar.
This is the fiery rhythm of salsa brava at its best so expect the music of Celia Cruz, Oscar D’Leon, Eddie Palmieri and many others delivered with style, colour, and piles of passion.
PLUS
LOS CHICHANOS
Masters of the mighty Peruvian Cumbia Psicodélica. The interest in the psychedelic sound of “chicha” cumbia is massive right across Europe just now, and Los Chichanos have played their part in spreading the word of a groove that soaks up the flavours across the Amazon.
The perfect outfit to keep the Jazz Bar smouldering away into the wee small hours.
Check out their recent “Caballo Savalvaje” EP to see what all the fuss is about.
***SATURDAY 31st ***
Afternoon Jazz with Campbell Normand
15:00 – 17:30, FREE Entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians playing standards, this week Campbell Normand on piano.
Jazz Bar HALLOWEEN: The Coven
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
Coven: Major Arcana Energy Kat Brooks, Nicole Smit, Cat Loud + The Tarot Deck
The nights grow longer, the veil is ever thinner and these three witches meet again on the most magical night of the year to decide your fate. Or rather – let the tarot decide.
We have given each of the Major Arcana cards in a classic tarot deck a musical vibe and assigned it a song. We don’t know our set list in advance. You pick a card, we give you a banger to relate to in exchange, and we all come a little closer to understanding what the universe has in store. No revelations guaranteed, but we’ve got tunes from all genres packed in, including some favourites you didn’t know you loved in styles you’d never expect.
Be careful of weirdos? We are the weirdos, mister.
‘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.
Phil O’Malley – trombone, Matthew Kilner – saxophone, David Patrick – piano, Ed Kelly – bass, Finlay Morgan – drums.
The Killerhorns
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door
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.
November
*** SUNDAY 1st ***
Hot Tin Roof
17:00 – 19:00, FREE Entry!
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!
Zain Cruickshank
Zain will be joined onstage by long-time collaborators Mark Sandford (bass) and Ethan James (drums) who together sold out the Pianodrome earlier this year.And, for one night only, THREE flugelhorns will also grace the stage.
Expect lilting melodies, ambitious songwriting, and the most noble harmony that three flugels can buy.
Aki’s Sunday Social
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door
A laid back soulful set from Aki Remally and friends. Expect plenty of soul, fusion and groove.
*** MONDAY 2nd ***
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 3rd ***
JAZZ SOCIETY JAM
19:00 – 20:30, FREE for students before 19:30 – or £6/8
Edinburgh University Jazz Society Open Jam Session returns!
Whether you like jamming, love jazz, or simply enjoy good vibes and a friendly atmosphere, you’re invited to come along and bring friends!
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 4th ***
Electric Blues with Jed Potts
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
Teatime Session featuring the incredible Jed Potts, playing solo electric blues.
Deceptive Lizard
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
“Deceptive Lizard embodies everything I have been sonically searching for and is brought to life with the help of these incredible musicians and friends with whom I’ll share the stage.” – Brodie Laird-Jarvie
Deceptive Lizard is not just about one person, it is about all of the five musicians involved bringing their own voices and personalities to make this such an immersive and impressive experience.
The initial vision was ‘Unapologetic musical expressions’ and this vision carries through into their approach to music making today. The raw, unapologetic music that Deceptive Lizard embodies is a product of this mindset. While all the music is written by Brodie Laird-Jarvie, the band take the music by the horns and mould it with their own hands to create something fresh and exciting every time.
Brodie Laird-Jarvie – Electric Bass, Ben Macdonald – Guitar, Norman Willmore – Alto Saxophone, Michael Butcher – Tenor Saxophone, Alex Palmer – Drums.
Ayla and the Astralnauts
23:00 – late, 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.
*** THURSDAY 5th ***
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
GROOVE JAM
20:30 – 01:00 , £6/8 on door or FREE to play
FREE Entry from 23:00!
The Jazz Bar’s all-inclusive jam session is back! On the first Thursday of every month, the Jazz Bar’s team of regular house musicians are here to welcome and guide any and all musicians, genres and abilities into the Edinburgh music scene for an evening of funky tunes and the opportunity to meet artists of all shapes and sizes!
At the end of the jam, the house band will play a set to close off the night.
*** FRIDAY 6th ***
Ivy Big Band at the Jazz Bar
18:15 – 20:30, £10 ADV Tickets Here! – SOLD OUT. Tickets may be available on the door.
Ivy Big Band is a jazz orchestra dedicated to women and gender minorities, promoting gender diversity in jazz. Established in 2024, we reinvest profits to amplify diverse voices and create inclusive musical experiences.
Expect some of your favourite tunes from previous gigs, with some new ones thrown in there for good measure. You may even spot a new face or two!
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 (8-piece band).
Los Chichanos
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
Masters of the mighty Peruvian Cumbia Psicodélica. The interest in the psychedelic sound of “chicha” cumbia is massive right across Europe just now, and Los Chichanos have played their part in spreading the word of a groove that soaks up the flavours across the Amazon.
*** SATURDAY 7th ***
The Mellotones Trio
15:00 doors, FREE Entry!
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
Jazz Bar Saturday: Italian Jazz Affair
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Italian jazz vocalist Anna Vanosi returns with her beloved Italian Jazz Affair
Led by Italian singer Anna Vanosi, Italian Jazz Affair blends vintage Italian songs with smoky jazz classics, delivered with irresistible charm. With a voice “like nectar” and a magnetic stage presence, Anna draws you into every story. ★★★★ Broadway Baby: “Enchanting: a real-life Italian diva.”
‘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.
Aki Remally
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
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.
*** SUNDAY 8th ***
Tenement Jazz Band for Kids & Disco
14:00 – 15:45 – £8 Child, £9 Adult, babies under 6 months free. Tickets here!
Bring your little ones to our Interactive Live Jazz Show! This isn’t just music—it’s a full-blown adventure into the world of early jazz, designed especially for younger audiences. It takes them right into the heart of the band, experiencing the magic of live acoustic instruments through music, dancing, fun, and play!
Heart of Africa (Live)
17:15 – 18:45, ADV £9/11 Tickets here!
Early booking highly recommended.
The Amy Winehouse Songbook – Marianne McGregor
Top jazz vocalist Marianne McGregor performs an evening of Amy Winehouse songs performed with a top Scottish jazz band.
Paying tribute to one of her jazz idols, Marianne and her band bring an exquisite show to the jazz bar, a live interpretation of the Amy Winehouse songbook.
Marianne McGregor (vocals), Paul Harrison (piano), Laurie Moore (electric bass), Max Popp (drums), Sam Parkinson (guitar) and Brian Molley (saxophone/flute).
Non Zero
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
NonZero are a modern fusion quartet based in Glasgow with a sound inspired by bands such as Knats, Weather Report and Queenstown Collective.
They are bringing an all original setlist which blends together jazz, rock, fusion and hip hop into a wholly new sound.The band features Chris Carson (drums), Sam McLeod (bass), Thomas Morris (keys/synths) and Gerard O’Neil (sax/EWI). From recent gigs at The Hug And Pint, 1990 and The Alchemy Experiment, they have quickly established themselves on the Glasgow scene and are now looking to bring their sound to Edinburgh.
*** MONDAY 9th ***
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 10th ***
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 11th ***
Teatime Session with Lucas Ferrari
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
This week featuring a special guest, Argentinian hot jazz pianist Lucas Ferrari.
Mike Davis & Friends
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
The Mike Davis Quartet features New York trumpeter Mike Davis, known for his deep appreciation of early jazz and swing.
Mike Davis is a leading New York trumpet and cornet player, celebrated for his extraordinary command of the jazz language of the 1920s and ’30s. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, Davis performs regularly at prestigious venues including Birdland and Jazz at Lincoln Center, as well as major jazz festivals in the USA and internationally.
His playing has attracted significant critical acclaim. The Wall Street Journal described Davis as an “eloquent trumpet prodigy,”
DownBeat remarked that he seemed to have “emerged from a time portal from the year 1927.”
Bringing together dazzling technique, deep historical knowledge and an unmistakably New York energy, Davis offers a rare opportunity to hear authentic early-jazz trumpet at close quarters.
He will be joined by two of Argentina’s finest hot Jazz musicians Lucas Ferrari on Piano and Fernando Montardit on Banjo and guitar.
Glamour and The Baybes
23:00 – late, FREE Entry!
Funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Sultry Saxophonic Soloing, Gastronomically Gorgeous Guitar-Grooving and featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. For fans of Tower Of Power, Lettuce, Lizzo & all things Funk.
“Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!” (Scotsman)
*** THURSDAY 12th ***
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
The Blueswater Returns To The Jazz Bar
20:30 – 22:45, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
The Blueswater are an award-winning, Edinburgh-based band . Having sold out fringe runs for over ten years
Influenced by gritty, old-school rhythm and blues, they blend the Chicago sound of Chess records with the earthy, droning grooves of Mississippi to create a style that is truly unique. Thick guitar riffs and frenzied harmonica solos are built around driving rhythms to create raucous, high-energy performances.
Dank Mango
23:00 – late, FREE entry!
Neo-soul, hip-hop grooves and throwback funk classics! This vocal-lead band is guaranteed to get your hips moving.
Inspired by new and old artists from Steely Dan to Jordan Rakei, Dank Mango will cook up a funk-filled night with a wide range of musical styles to keep you on your toes. Led by vocal and guitar talent Ed Denman, Groovy bass by Lucas Gilchrist, Tight drums from Jack O’Rourke and soulful keys by Will Anderson.
*** FRIDAY 13th ***
TC.KYLIE – Before RE:conciliation Tour 2026
18:15 – 20:30, Tickets Here! SOLD OUT – Tickets may be available on the door
TC.KYLIE returns to The Jazz Bar on 13 November following her sold-out Edinburgh debut at the venue in April
The show will feature new material from her forthcoming debut album, RE:conciliation, alongside music from RE:birth. Piano, synths and her signature keytar remain at the centre of a full-band sound spanning cinematic jazz fusion, Japanese jazz-rock and acid grooves.
Since her first Edinburgh show, TC.KYLIE has continued her UK and European live run with performances at Ronnie Scott’s Upstairs, the V&A Performance Festival and A-Trane Berlin, alongside further sold-out dates.
Femme Fierce
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available 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 14th ***
Afternoon Jazz
15:00 – 17:30, FREE Entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians playing standards.
Jazz Bar Saturdays:
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
An intimate start to Saturdays offerings featuring our finest Jazz Bar musicians playing a selection of standards and swing.
‘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.
The Sinners
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door
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 hot vocals from Fiona Lynch, funky guitar from Aki Remally, and dope grooves from Jim Drummond (drums) and Dougie Coulter (bass).
*** SUNDAY 15th ***
Teatime Acoustic with Harry Higgs
17:00 – 19:00, FREE entry!
Stripped-back atmospheric blues originals and classics.
Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra
20:00 – late, £10/15 ADV or on door, Tickets Here!
EUJO is a 17-piece big band with 4 vocalists, consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studying in Edinburgh. We’re so excited to be back for our first gig this year at The Jazz Bar playing tunes ranging from classic swing to high energy funk. Expect a gig packed full of people, energy, and great music!
*** Line Up for the second half of November coming up!
Live music listings are updated continuously and published twice monthly — but rest assured, there’s live music here 7 days a week, all year round! ***
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