Last Year in Numbers
2025-26 at a glance
Each year we offer high-quality, exciting, varied and innovative musical experiences to diverse audiences and communities in Scotland
Notably through our flagship jazz festivals in Aberdeen, Islay and Dundee
85
Events hosted
From intimate jazz moments to large concerts across Scotland
5700
Audience members
Music lovers who experienced live performances throughout the year
381
Artists engagements
Local, national and international musicians have brought diverse sounds to Scotland
Aberdeen Jazz Festival 2026 highlights
We develop and deliver educational and community programmes
Such as youth ensembles, workshops, digital education and resources.
19
Community focused events hosted
from Talks, Free Events and special performances, Jazz Scotland brought music to communities all across the country.
20
Workshops and Education classes
From masterclasses to dance classes, with attendees aged 8-80+, this year featured lots of great opportunities to learn with free attendance workshops in Dundee and Aberdeen
180
Local Artist Engagements
By making sure local musicians are at the centre of our programmes, we can keep local arts and music scenes flourishing. Community big bands, youth ensembles and home-grown talent make sure each of our festivals are of their place.
Increasing Accessibility to the Arts
For example through marketing strategies, considerations around affordability and accessibility, broad appeal and reach, catering for diverse audience profiles.
30
Venues used across through the year
with 29 being fully accessible venues for wheel chair users.
20
AJF Youth Band sessions
Our free entry all abilities welcome youth jazz band sessions offer instrument hire and personable support from local tutors in a community setting, to encourage young learners in to enjoy jazz and performance.