Programme for 2025 is now live,
We are delighted to confirm that the Islay Jazz Festival will return in 2025 from 19 - 21 September, and the programme is now on sale!
Please see below for all the details of 21 concerts across 3 days on Islay.
2025 Programme and Tickets
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![(Launch) Fergus McCreadie Trio w. Norman Willmore]()
![(Launch) Fergus McCreadie Trio w. Norman Willmore]()
(Launch) Fergus McCreadie Trio w. Norman Willmore
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![Colin Steele Quartet: The Blue Nile]()
![Colin Steele Quartet: The Blue Nile]()
Colin Steele Quartet: The Blue Nile
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![Unharm ft Gaia]()
![Unharm ft Gaia]()
Unharm ft Gaia
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![Ali Affleck & the Gin Mill Genies]()
![Ali Affleck & the Gin Mill Genies]()
Ali Affleck & the Gin Mill Genies
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![Colin Steele & Dave Milligan]()
![Colin Steele & Dave Milligan]()
Colin Steele & Dave Milligan
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![Birds of a Feather w. Dopey Monkey]()
![Birds of a Feather w. Dopey Monkey]()
Birds of a Feather w. Dopey Monkey
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![Gaïa]()
![Gaïa]()
Gaïa
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![The Guitarist - Jim Mullen Quartet]()
![The Guitarist - Jim Mullen Quartet]()
The Guitarist - Jim Mullen Quartet
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![Norman & Corrie]()
![Norman & Corrie]()
Norman & Corrie
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![The Guitarist - Timmy Allan Quartet]()
![The Guitarist - Timmy Allan Quartet]()
The Guitarist - Timmy Allan Quartet
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![Islay Experience: Tuba in the Moonlight]()
![Islay Experience: Tuba in the Moonlight]()
Islay Experience: Tuba in the Moonlight
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![Ali Affleck Presents: A Hot Time in the Malt Mill]()
![Ali Affleck Presents: A Hot Time in the Malt Mill]()
Ali Affleck Presents: A Hot Time in the Malt Mill
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![Late & Live in Bruichladdich: A World Premiere Islay Quintet]()
![Late & Live in Bruichladdich: A World Premiere Islay Quintet]()
Late & Live in Bruichladdich: A World Premiere Islay Quintet
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![A 'Free' Breakfast]()
![A 'Free' Breakfast]()
A 'Free' Breakfast
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![Amy Laurenson]()
![Amy Laurenson]()
Amy Laurenson
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![Islay Experience: David Bowden]()
![Islay Experience: David Bowden]()
Islay Experience: David Bowden
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![Zoe Francis / Support: Ciara MacTaggart]()
![Zoe Francis / Support: Ciara MacTaggart]()
Zoe Francis / Support: Ciara MacTaggart
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![Cahalen Morrison]()
![Cahalen Morrison]()
Cahalen Morrison
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![Revisiting Köln at 50]()
![Revisiting Köln at 50]()
Revisiting Köln at 50
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![Modern Vikings]()
![Modern Vikings]()
Modern Vikings
Presented by Jazz Scotland and Islay Arts Association
The Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival is set to return to its beautiful Hebridean island setting. Now in its 27th year, this uniquely special event celebrates the best of Scottish jazz in unexpected, atmospheric venues including distilleries, village halls and churches. The rugged and tranquil beauty of the island provides a stunning backdrop to 3 days of intimate concerts and captivating performances.
Click the images for more on these featured artists heading the Island for the first time - Gaïa and Cahalen Morrison
(Launch) Fergus McCreadie Trio w. Norman Willmore
Award-winning pianist Fergus McCreadie’s music is captivating; a unique blend of jazz and folk inspired by the natural beauty of Scottish landscapes. His debut album earned him a 2022 Mercury Prize shortlist nomination, the 2022 Jazz FM Instrumentalist of the Year Award, and the 2022 Scottish Album of the Year Award - the first jazz artist ever to be awarded the prize. Fergus returns to Islay with his longstanding trio: David Bowden and Stephen Henderson alongside special guest Norman Wilmore to launch this year’s festival at the Caol Ila distillery, set against the iconic backdrop of the Sound of Islay. Lineup - Fergus McCreadie (piano), Norman Wilmore (saxophone), David Bowden (double bass), Stephen Henderson (drums)
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Meet the Musicians
Click here to see biographies and learn more about all the musicians we'll be welcoming on to Islay to perform for 2025.
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