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15.11.2024 – 24.11.2024

EFG London Jazz Festival at the Barbican

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Enjoy some of the world’s best jazz, alongside cinema screenings and free-to-attend public performances as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

Dig in to all things jazz - from the biggest global names to rising stars on the FreeStage, plus take a peek behind the curtain with Jazz on Screen in the Barbican Cinemas.

This year, the Barbican will host seventeen events from 15-24 November 2024 including free performances in the Barbican Foyers, a collaboration with the Barbican’s Resident Orchestra the London Symphony Orchestra, and legends and newcomers alike in the Barbican Hall, Milton Court Concert Hall and on the Barbican FreeStage.

Discover a dynamic and lively mix of international legends and the freshest local talent. Soloists, quartets, trios, orchestras, ensembles, from London to New Orleans to South Africa: this year’s Jazz Festival caters to all tastes and interests.

Visit the Barbican Centre website for the full programme.

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