Singer

Featuring a full orchestra, sensational singers Vanessa Haynes, Joe Stilgoe and Strictly Come Dancing’s Tommy Blaize, along with the silky sounds of Giacomo Smith’s jazz clarinet and sax, the Hallé is hosting the finest jazz party in town.

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Gatsby & The Jazz Age

The Bridgewater Hall

Round off 2025 in style and get ready to step back in time for a night of glitz and glamour!
Featuring a full orchestra, sensational singers Vanessa Haynes, Joe Stilgoe and Strictly Come Dancing’s Tommy Blaize, along with the silky sounds of Giacomo Smith’s jazz clarinet and sax, the Hallé is hosting the finest jazz party in town.

The Hallé – Gatsby & The Jazz Age

The much-loved festive, annual tradition of Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas returns this year for its tenth edition.

Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas

Royal Albert Hall

Christmas isn’t complete without carols at the Royal Albert Hall. Join us for 15 magical performances over six days, featuring a mix of traditional and modern festive favourites.

Carols at the Royal Albert Hall

Perfect for the entire family, you’ll be able to sing along to an array of traditional carols alongside popular contemporary Christmas favourites.

Christmas Classics

Southbank Centre

The Soul Jazz Summit brings together the very best of jazz, funk and soul including special guests Emeli Sandé, Vanessa Haynes, Lulu, Tommy Blaize, Lucy-Anne Daniels, Curtis Stigers and Lisa Stansfield.

Soul Jazz Summit at Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Cheltenham Festivals 

A celebration of the words and music of Van Morrison – endorsed by Van Morrison himself – featuring the incredible musicians who have played thousands of concerts with Van. It will be a night of extraordinary live music.

The Van Morrison Songbook

Cadogan Hall 

The BBC Concert Orchestra lends its power and exuberance to an evening that celebrates a pivotal movement in late 20th-century club culture. Get ready for all the glitz, glamour and groove of disco at the Proms!

Prom 2: Everybody Dance! The Sound of Disco

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Radio 2 is marking the occasion with this special concert being held at Portsmouth Guildhall. Presented by Vernon Kay.

D-Day 80: Commemorating the Normandy Landings

Portsmouth Guildhall

Alison Jiear, Hallé favourite and vocal powerhouse is joined by Vanessa Haynes, lead singer of the legendary jazz funk band Incognito. Add a full orchestra, rhythm section and backing vocalists and you have the perfect night out!

R.e.s.p.e.c.t.

One of London's greatest vocalists, described as having a voice 'nothing short of mesmerising', Vanessa Haynes invites you to experience her personal brand of soul. Trinidad-born Vanessa Haynes is a vocal powerhouse to be reckoned with. Cutting her teeth as a backing vocalist for artists such as Van Morrison, Haynes became frontwoman of legendary jazz-funk outfit Incognito in 2008, touring with the band for over 14 years.

Vanessa Haynes

Ronnie Scott's

A celebration of the songs made famous by the greatest voice in soul music, this performance pays tribute to the extraordinary catalogue of Aretha Franklin, the undisputed Queen of Soul whose recordings helped define the genre across six decades. With 18 Grammy Awards, 17 US Top Ten hits and over 75 million records sold worldwide, her legacy remains one of the most influential in popular music history.

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Events

Upcoming events

Aug 27 - Sep 24, 2026

Vanessa Haynes · Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

4 - 5 Dec, 2026

Vanessa Haynes presents Aretha Franklin - Queen of Soul · Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

Past events

Dec 30, 2025

Gatsby & The Jazz Age · The Hallé

Dec 30, 2025

The Hallé – Gatsby & The Jazz Age · The Bridgewater Hall

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