Glasgow Jazz Festival 2025

18 – 22 June, 2025

The 39th edition of Glasgow Jazz Festival – Five Extraordinary Days of Live Music

Over 100 musicians, from renowned international acts to Scotland’s brightest stars

This year’s programme spans more than 35 events in venues from Milngavie to the Merchant City.

Not to be missed shows include:

Brian Jackson – catch the legendary Gil Scott-Heron collaborator live.
Jon Cleary – Grammy-winning pianist bringing New Orleans soul and funk.
Theon Cross Trio featuring Graham Costello – cutting-edge UK jazz at Óran Mòr.
Poesis – a Beyond Borders commission featuring Xhosa Cole, Lulu Manning & more.

Celebrating Scottish Talent

Glasgow Jazz Festival spotlighting homegrown talent throughout the festival:

Fat-Suit – the genre-defying ensemble are reimagining iconic video game soundtracks.
Marianne McGregor – acclaimed vocalist with a fresh take on modern jazz.
Modern Vikings – supergroup comprising Stephen Henderson, Fergus McCreadie & more.
Timmy Allan – BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Jazz Musician of 2024, takes the stage at Nice n Sleazy. Followed by Late Night Jam Sessions – free and open to all on Thu, Fri and Sat nights.

See the full programme Glasgow Jazz Festival 2025.