American trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire is one of the most important jazz musicians of his generation, recognized for the emotional impact of his playing and the originality of his music. Following a Grammynomination in 2025 for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, he returns to London with his quartet and a new, yet-to-be-released album.
Baroque, contemporary, rock, improvisation… expect everything from Eric Vloeimans, Joanna MacGregor and Brighton Philharmonic Strings, returning after a triumphant Kings Place debut last year.
An electrifying celebration of contemporary Scottish folk, this tour brings together two of the scene’s most compelling forces: Hannah Rarity and Heron Valley.
Emma Rawicz’s Cloudwalker delivers fearless, spontaneous improvisation with a bold, international quartet. A unique blend of Nordic jazz, classical harmony, rock, and Brazilian grooves, it promises thrilling, uncharted soundscapes and a stellar sense of play.
Everything falls into place. Gravity. Death. Life. Three forces that shape our existence, yet they remain mysteries we are still trying to understand.
An exclusive concert celebrating the release of the critically acclaimed album Vital Spark (The Music of Kenny Wheeler), featuring the legendary Dave Holland, Norma Winstone MBE and The London Vocal Project.
The Isla String Quartet and pianist Jamie Cochrane share an evening spanning four centuries — from Purcell's contrapuntal fantasias to Bartók's masterful fourth Quartet, with Schubert, Chopin and Godowsky's mighty Passacaglia between.
A meeting of two exceptional talents, as Irish fiddle master Martin Hayes and cellist Kate Ellis come together for a Songlines Encounters performance unlike any other, where tradition and contemporary exploration intertwine.
Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music. In this special Future Folk show, they'll lead us into the festive season, presenting their brand-new festive album 'Great Joy to the New'.
This show is a meditation on the artist and the muse, past and present. Moving seamlessly through different eras, Olivia will perform new material and ideas, while revisiting beloved and lesser-known songs from her growing back catalogue.
For thousands of years the Psalms have been sung and remembered – words of sorrow, joy and hope that have travelled across generations and cultures. Aurora Orchestra’s latest collaboration with the BBC Singers brings together three composers.
Following a hugely successful run of shows, Steve Knightley and the Winter Yards Band return in Autumn 2026. Best known as co-founder of revered folk phenomenon Show of Hands, Steve Knightley’s latest work blends poetic songwriting with a cinematic acoustic sound, a ‘folk noir’ style which has been winning audiences across the UK. With support from special guest Megan Henwood.
Kings Place Jazz Orchestra brings big-band swing to the festive season, as Callum Au directs the new resident ensemble in seasonal favourites with acclaimed jazz vocalist Atila. Kings Place Jazz Orchestra is a handpicked, project-based
Often described as the “Irish Joni Mitchell,” singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt is one of the standout voices in contemporary Irish folk. Her songs combine poetic storytelling with warmth and emotional honesty. As part of Irish Folk Nights at Kings Place, she is joined by San Diego musician Jules Stewart for an intimate evening of beautifully crafted songs and harmonies.
Are you ready? The Advent edition of Bach, the Universe and Everything asks a timeless question: how do we respond when we are challenged to change and grow?
Legendary 70’s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne present a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, and guitar.
In an unmissable collaboration, five of the English folk scene’s most inventive artists - Lady Maisery, Sid Goldsmith and Sam Carter -invite you to gather and celebrate the riches of our varied winter traditions, bringing joy in the darkest season.
Launching Nico Muhly’s appointment as Kings Place Composer-in-Focus for 2027, this special concert reunites Muhly with friends and collaborators Fretwork and countertenor Iestyn Davies for a programme exploring the roots of his musical imagination.
Beethoven by Heart opens with Op. 131, as director Tom Morris and the Sacconi Quartet place audiences inside Beethoven’s final string quartets, performed entirely from memory in the intimate setting of Hall Two.
Two traditions. Ten extraordinary musicians. One unforgettable night. Two of the world’s most celebrated traditional music bands come together for Le Retour: Scotland Meets Quebec - a thrilling live collaboration between Scotland’s Breabach and Quebec’s Le Vent du Nord.