Emma Smith
Bitter Orange Tour
Don’t miss one of the UK’s most captivating jazz voices live in concert. Award-winning vocalist Emma Smith brings her magnetic stage presence to Kings Place for one unforgettable night, performing songs from her acclaimed album ‘Bitter Orange’ and reimagined jazz classics. Fresh from her sold-out 2025 world tour, this promises to be a landmark show from a truly unique artist.
Fresh from a sold-out world tour, award-winning jazz vocalist Emma Smith returns home to London for her Kings Place debut — an evening brimming with sophistication, storytelling and soul. Known for her dynamic artistry, virtuosic ‘chops’ and effortless command of the stage, Smith has forged a formidable reputation as one of the global jazz scene’s most electrifying performers.
Audiences can expect music from her critically acclaimed album Bitter Orange – a cinematic blend of wit, warmth, swing and heartbreak – alongside fresh interpretations of beloved standards from the Great American Songbook.
Accompanied by her world-class trio, Emma brings her signature mix of glamour, humour and emotional depth to every performance, creating an atmosphere that’s both intimate and exhilarating. With millions of streams, sold-out shows across Europe and the US, and collaborations spanning Postmodern Jukebox, Michael Bublé to Jeff Goldblum, this is a rare opportunity to experience a true star of British jazz at the height of her powers.
A night of world-class musicianship, heartfelt storytelling and timeless swing — this is one London concert you won’t want to miss.
This event will last for 80 mins with no interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of tickets are allocated for certain events (if the ticket type does not show in the booking pathway, it means they are not available for this event or have all been sold). Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Disability Benefit
- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
A limited number of £10 tickets for attendees aged under 30 are available for certain shows. To purchase an ‘Under 30s’ ticket, please choose the ‘Under 30s’ price type when selecting your ticket(s). If the option does not appear, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out or are not available for this performance. Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue. The £10 offer does not apply to premium price categories.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
About Emma Smith
Emma Smith is the 2024 Parliamentary Jazz Vocalist of the Year and one of the UK’s most distinguished jazz artists. She has performed at venues from the Royal Albert Hall to the worlds leading jazz clubs, collaborating with Michael Bublé, The Quincy Jones Orchestra, Jeff Goldblum and Postmodern Jukebox. A former BBC Radio 3 broadcaster and member of the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, she was the first British artist signed to LA Reserve Records. Her acclaimed albums Meshuga Baby and Bitter Orange have earned international recognition, millions of streams, and cemented her reputation as one of the most accomplished voices in contemporary jazz.
Reviews
‘This latest album from award-winning jazz vocalist Emma Smith delivers risk-taking, humour, a deep pocket, unforgettable interpretations and, most important of all, a huge emotional payload.’ Jazzwise
‘Emma Smith is a singer with a voice that is a breath of fresh air to the jazz world.’ Jazz Views
‘Emma Smith, one time Puppini Sister, has established herself over the past decade or so as one of the UK’s most compelling jazz singers.’ The Arts Desk
‘English singer Emma Smith is an utterly persuasive communicator of a lyric. She interprets the material with wonderful panache.’ London Jazz News