Welcome to the home of Aberdeen Jazz Festival.
A city-wide celebration of jazz, bringing bold, adventurous music to unexpected spaces across Aberdeen.
Community
Celebrating every note that makes your community unique.
Sunday Jazz Jams at Gaelic Lane Cafe
Starting 20th September, on the third Sunday of every month from 4pm - 6pm, Aberdeen Jazz Festival welcomes the people of Aberdeen to Gaelic Lane Cafe and Bar for an open jam session. Join us for a perfect end to the week! A bar, good food and free live music - what more could you ask for?
Education
Express yourself, we dare you!
Aberdeen Jazz Festival Youth Band 2026 - every Thursday, 5pm
Starting 20th September, on the third Sunday of every month from 4pm - 6pm, Aberdeen Jazz Festival welcomes the people of Aberdeen to Gaelic Lane Cafe and Bar for an open jam session. Join us for a perfect end to the week! A bar, good food and free live music - what more could you ask for?
Aberdeen Jazz Festival - March 2026
Relive the full program from Aberdeen Jazz Festival with our highlights video below!
From all the team and musicians involved, we're so grateful you could join us this year.
We rely heavily on your participation and feedback. It helps us to improve what we do, and to strengthen the case for more varied live music in Aberdeen in our applications to funders.
So no matter what you thought of our events this year - we'd really appreciate it if you could fill out our Audience Feedback form below.
Blog posts
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Aberdeen Jazz Festival Youth Band 2026 - every Thursday, 5pm
Aberdeen Jazz Festival Youth Band is back - every Thursday, 5pm. Starts 17th September.
Fun, free & inclusive - welcoming new members!
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AJF 2026 - Let us know your thoughts
Thanks very much from everyone at Aberdeen Jazz Festival for coming in 2026!
