Summer Jazz Series 2025

A summer of boundary-pushing jazz, legendary collaborations, and electrifying live performances.

Across June and July, a handpicked array of jazz superstars and international talent take to the stage at the Barbican.

Experience Tigran Hamasyan’s genre-blurring mastery in The Bird of a Thousand Voices, the effortless virtuosity of the Brad Mehldau Trio, and a soulful journey through American music history with Take Me to the River: A Celebration of Classic Memphis Music.

The series concludes with an exclusive three-night residency from the legendary Herbie Hancock, 51 years after his first London show.

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Contemporary music

Tigran Hamasyan: The Bird of A Thousand Voices

Mon 16 Jun 2025, 19:30

The piano virtuoso with groove power seamlessly fuses potent jazz improvisation and progressive rock with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia.

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Contemporary music

Brad Mehldau Trio with Felix Moseholm & Jorge Rossy

Tue 24 Jun 2025, 19:30

Brad Mehldau, one of the most lyrical voices in jazz piano, blends jazz, classical, and pop in a spellbinding performance of original compositions and iconic reimaginings.

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Contemporary music

Take Me To The River All-Stars Memphis Soul Revue

Sat 12 Jul 2025, 19:30

Experience the electrifying sounds of Memphis with a soul-stirring revue featuring legends of STAX and Hi Records, including the Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas.

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Contemporary music

Herbie Hancock

Thu 24 –Sat 26 Jul 2025

The GRAMMY award-winning legend Herbie Hancock returns with three exclusive UK shows to celebrate his 85th birthday and 51 years since his first ever London show.

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Summer Jazz Series 2025

Events

Tigran Hamasyan: The Bird of A Thousand Voices

Brad Mehldau Trio with Felix Moseholm & Jorge Rossy

Take Me To The River All-Stars Memphis Soul Revue

Herbie Hancock

Venue Hire

What we offer

Barbican Immersive Exhibitions

Saved events

Summer Jazz Series 2025

Events

Tigran Hamasyan: The Bird of A Thousand Voices

Brad Mehldau Trio with Felix Moseholm & Jorge Rossy

Take Me To The River All-Stars Memphis Soul Revue

Herbie Hancock

Clod Ensemble & Nu Civilisation Orchestra: The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady

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