Glasgow Jazz Festival 2025 wraps with packed shows
With more than 200 musicians taking part in over 35 performances, the festival offered a wide range of events, including free jam sessions, one-off collaborations, a children's music workshop, and a book reading.
Brian Jackson (Image: knkography) This year saw an increase in audience size compared to 2023.
A number of shows sold out, including performances by New Orleans musician Jon Cleary, jazz fusion group Mammal Hands, Scottish jazz group Rose Room, and two concerts by trumpeter Colin Steele.
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The festival has supported the music industry's gender equality initiative, Keychange, since 2017, and this year, 75 per cent of performances included female artists.
Jill Rodger, director of the Glasgow Jazz Festival, said: "The 39th Glasgow Jazz Festival has been one to remember – from packed venues to incredible performances, the energy brought by both artists and audiences has been wonderful.
(Image: Campbell Skinner) "Our commitment to inclusivity, giving young and emerging talent a platform, and celebrating all genres of jazz, are at the heart of what we do.
"I want to personally thank everyone who played a part in making this festival such a success.
"We're already looking forward to what's in store for our very special 40th edition.
"See you next year, Glasgow."
The Glasgow Jazz Festival 2025 was supported by Creative Scotland and the Glasgow 850 Festivals Fund.
The festival is set to return for its 40th edition in June 2026.
For more information, visit www.jazzfest.co.uk.
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