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✈️How to get to London Jazz Festival
Planning your trip to London Jazz Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: London City Airport (LCY), about 13 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 23 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 18 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for London or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️London Jazz Festival 2026 accommodation: hotels near Various Venues
London Jazz Festival 2026 takes place in Various Venues from November 13 to November 22. Arrival night: November 13. The map below is prefilled for Nov 13–16 and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
Also consider staying around London, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around London.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️London Jazz Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Various Venues in November 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 53% of days
| 2025 | Rain | 9° / 4° | 4 rainy days |
| 2024 | Light rain | 10° / 4° | 5 rainy days |
| 2023 | Drizzle | 11° / 6° | 7 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near London Jazz Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around London Jazz Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, London and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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❓FAQ
When is the London Jazz Festival 2026?
The EFG London Jazz Festival runs from Friday 13 to Sunday 22 November 2026, ten days of live music. It opens on 13 November with the Opening Gala: Jazz Voice.
Where do the concerts take place?
There is no single site: more than 300 shows are spread across the city, from basement jazz bars to major concert halls. The festival hub, The Jazz Social, runs for two weeks at City Point, 1 Ropemaker Street (EC2Y 9AW), a stone's throw from the Barbican Centre, with intimate gigs, live radio broadcasts and family activities.
Is there anything for children?
Yes. A Free and Family programme offers interactive events, many of them free: South Asian Jazz on 14 November, Sound Lines: Voice and Percussion on the 15th, Mix and Move on the 20th and Homegrown on the 22nd. The youngest can join Baby Jazz Club at The Jazz Social on 15 and 22 November.
How long has the festival been running?
It was founded in 1992 by Serious, the UK producer of jazz, international and new music that still produces it today. The 2024 festival was its 32nd edition.
How many people attend?
The organisers report an audience of over 100,000 across the festival, which works out at roughly 10,000 admissions a day over ten days. Treat this as approximate, since many people attend several shows and are counted more than once.
