The Festival opens with Jazz Voice at the Royal Festival Hall on Friday, 14 November. Hosted by broadcaster Jumoké Fashola, this year’s glittering line-up of soloists include 80s icon Tanita Tikaram, legendary jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, rising Afrobeat star Caleb Kunle, Haitian-American musician Tyreek McDole and Gen Z sensation Stella Cole; as well as the acclaimed talents of Vula Malinga and Natalie Williams. They will be accompanied by the 40-piece EFG London Jazz Festival Orchestra, led by conductor and arranger Guy Barker and featuring guest conductor Jack Murray.
Jazz Voice also kicks off the EFG Elements Series, four shows we hand pick every year in conjunction with the organisers Serious, to reflect the variety and depth of the Festival programme. Other shows in this year’s EFG Elements Series include a rare performance by Tanita Tikaram at the Royal Festival Hall; world-leading violinist Nigel Kennedy and the talented young Cuban singer Ana Carla Maza, both of whom will be performing at the historic Cadogan Hall.
EFG’s continued support will help sustain the Festival’s rich and versatile programming into the future. Christian Berchem, CEO, EFG Private Bank Ltd said: “We are delighted to announce we have extended our partnership for a further three years. Our relationship with the EFG London Jazz Festival is rooted in the core values we share: diversity, innovation and collaboration. Our ambition is that our long-term commitment will enable the Festival to continue to attract the finest artists, invest in the next generation, and remain a place where talent can grow and inspire, for years to come.”
EFG London Jazz Festival Director, Pelin Opcin said: “The EFG London Jazz Festival has always been about discovery, connection and the joy of live music. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to EFG for their continued support; the partnership extension into 2028 ensures the breadth and diversity of the Festival can continue”.
Watch the EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 trailer and check out the full line-up on the official website.