Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are returning to the Hall, joined this year by special guest Imelda May.

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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Royal Albert Hall

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are thrilled to announce their 2025 Autumn/Winter tour across the UK,  joined this year by special guest Imelda May.

Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

As the UK’s most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late George Harrison and Luther Vandross, Sting, BB King and Paul Weller.

Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Grimsby Auditorium

After building his reputation as part of Squeeze, in 1987, Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band which gradually metamorphosed into the current 19-piece Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Marlowe Theatre

As the UK's most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late George Harrison and Luther Vandross, Sting, BB King and Paul Weller.

Weymouth Pavilion

As the UK's most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late George Harrison and Luther Vandross, Sting, BB King and Paul Weller. Jools is respected not only as a performer, but also an authority on all music.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra head out on a run of dates with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee. From his years in the internationally acclaimed duo Soft Cell to the successful solo career that followed, Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Audiences will also be treated to the supreme talent of blues guitar prodigy and social media sensation, Toby Lee. 

O2 Apollo Manchester

Audiences will also be treated to the supreme talent of blues guitar prodigy and social media sensation, Toby Lee. Described by Joe Bonamassa as "a future superstar of the blues”, Toby first came to public attention at 10 years old when he posted a get well soon jam for BB King which went viral with 5 million views in a week. Since then, he has gone on to perform in West End productions, winning Olivier and UK Blues Awards and showcasing his skills on TV and live performances around the world. Now joining Jools for every stop of the tour, audiences have a chance to see one of the world’s most promising blues guitarists in the flesh.

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

York Barbican

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra head out on a run of dates with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee. From his years in the internationally acclaimed duo Soft Cell to the successful solo career that followed, Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Audiences will also be treated to the supreme talent of blues guitar prodigy and social media sensation, Toby Lee.

O2 City Hall Newcastle

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced the run of dates for their 2024 Autumn/Winter tour, with special guests Imelda May and Toby Lee.

Jools Holland And His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

G Live

From his years in the internationally acclaimed duo Soft Cell to the successful solo career that followed, Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide with his list of hit songs including ‘Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, ‘Touch’ and, of course, ‘Tainted Love’. Audiences will also be treated to the supreme talent of blues guitar prodigy and social media sensation, Toby Lee, described by Joe Bonamassa as “a future superstar of the blues”.

Bristol Beacon

As the UK’s most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented artists and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, Smokey Robinson, the late George Harrison, Booker T. Jones, Beverley Knight, BB King and Paul Weller.

Jools Holland And His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra with special guest star Roachford plus guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka have confirmed dates at 3Arena, Dublin and Belfast’s Waterfront Hall.

Jools Holland

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 9, 2026

Jools Holland · Waterfront Hall

Past events

21 - 22 Nov, 2025

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra · Royal Albert Hall

Nov 20, 2025

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra · Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

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