A vibrant celebration of jazz and blues, rooted in Dundee and shining a light on local and emerging talent alongside visiting artists.

Check out the full programme below - 11-15th November.

Tickets from £12, all students £9, w. free events and workshops all weekend.

This year's Dundee Jazz Festival

Colin Steele Quintet plays Miles Davis

Canvas · Wed 11 Nov · 8.00pm
T.C.KYLIE

Marryatt Hall · Thu 12 Nov · 7.30pm
Ali Affleck's Rhythm Rascals

Steeple Church · Thu 12 Nov · 7.30pm
Lowdown Jam Session

Canvas · Thu 12 Nov · 8.00pm
Sleeve Notes

Canvas · Fri 13 Nov · 5.00pm
Jed Potts Solo

Clarks on Lindsay Street · Fri 13 Nov · 7.00pm
Nicole Johänntgen Trio

Canvas · Fri 13 Nov · 8.00pm
Seth Bennett "What's Here" - A Dundee Jazz Premiere

Verdant Works Museum · Fri 13 Nov · 8.00pm
Sandy Tweeddale's Blue Hyenas

Clarks on Lindsay Street · Fri 13 Nov · 10.00pm
DJF After Party (DJ Late-Night)

Canvas · Fri 13 Nov · 10.00pm
Sue McKenzie's Interactive Jazz for Kids

ScrapAntics · Sat 14 Nov · 1.00pm
Dundee Jazz Workshop - Saturday Mornings, 11am

Just Bee Production · Sat 14 Nov · 11.00am
Eden Big Band + Support

Steeple Church · Sat 14 Nov · 1.00pm
Sekoya

Canvas · Sat 14 Nov · 3.00pm
Pippa Blundell

Canvas · Sat 14 Nov · 5.30pm
Clarks Live at 5: Funk Connection

Clarks on Lindsay Street · Sat 14 Nov · 5.00pm
Dave Toule Solo

Vinyls Bar · Sat 14 Nov · 4.30pm
Caitlyn Bogart

Vinyls Bar · Sat 14 Nov · 7.00pm
Kimberley Tessa - A Dundee Jazz Premiere

Bonar Hall · Sat 14 Nov · 8.00pm
Raven Afrikulture & Friends

Canvas · Sat 14 Nov · 9.00pm
DJF After Party (Raven Afrikulture)

Canvas · Sat 14 Nov · 11.55pm
Inclusive Jazz Workshop w. Sue McKenzie

Bonar Hall · Sun 15 Nov · 12.30pm
The Biggest Band: Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra meets Dundee University Big Band

Bonar Hall · Sun 15 Nov · 2.00pm
Canvas Sunday Jazz

Canvas · Sun 15 Nov · 3.00pm
Córas Trio

Canvas · Sun 15 Nov · 7.30pm

Homegrown Talent

Pippa Blundell

Ticket:

General Admission

Student

Raven Afrikulture & Friends

Ticket:

General Admission

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International Guests

Nicole Johänntgen Trio

Ticket:

General Admission

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Córas Trio

Ticket:

General Admission

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This year's Programme - 11-15th November

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Kimberley Tessa - A Dundee Jazz Premiere

The official countdown to this November starts right here in Dundee. To celebrate launching our 2026 festival programme (11–15th November), we’re taking over CANVAS for a full day of live music, local food, and great company. We’re here to champion Scotland’s jazz scene from the ground up, shining a light on brilliant emerging talent alongside established local voices. Whether you’ve been listening to jazz for decades or you’re just looking for a solid Saturday out with the kids, there’s a spot saved for you.

Ticket:

General Admission

Student

Upcoming Workshops

Dundee Jazz Workshop - Saturday Mornings, 11am

Do you play an instrument or sing? Would you like to learn about jazz music and how to play it?

Come to our Saturday Morning Session!

All ages, levels of ability and experience are welcome.

Taster sessions will be at 11am-1pm on the 20th and 27th of June at Just Bee, Nethergate, Dundee.

No-one turned away: Free for those who need it, with donations of £5 for unwaged and £10 waged.

To book a place or for more information, please contact Seth on seth@dundeejazzfestival.com

Our History

Dundee Jazz Festival has been running since 1974

Check out our past programmes and history