Opening Gala: Jazz Voice
Opening Gala: Jazz Voice
Fri 14 November 2025
Stage time / 7:30pm
Doors / 7:00pm
The spectacular opening gala of the EFG London Jazz Festival returns to the Royal Festival Hall with an impressive line-up of soloists featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tanita Tikaram, Stella Cole, Tyreek McDole, Caleb Kunle, Natalie Williams, Vula Malinga and Jacqui Dankworth
They’ll be performing alongside the magnificent 44-piece orchestra conducted by Guy Barker, with guest conductor Jack Murray.
This spectacular show will be hosted by Jumoké Fashola.
“A parade of wonderful jazz singers, backed by a luxuriantly big orchestra, singing two dozen or so of the greatest popular songs ever written. It’s a sure-fire recipe for bliss.”
Daily Telegraph
“The capital’s annual celebration of jazz music and beyond opened, as tradition dictates, with the glittery Jazz Voice gala.”
★★★★☆ The Times
Part of our EFG Elements Series, each year we collaborate closely with our title sponsors EFG to select four shows exemplifying the richness and diversity of the Festival programme.
