Acid Jazz Concerts & Live Shows in London
Acid jazz emerged from the mid-1980s London club scene, fusing elements of rare groove, soul, funk, and hip hop into a revitalized jazz framework. Find upcoming Acid Jazz concerts in London below.
London
Upcoming Acid Jazz Events · London
THU 16 JUL
FRI 17 JUL
TUE 21 JUL
SAT 25 JUL
Ealing Jazz Festival 2026
2fox, Galliano, David Mrakpor, GANNA, Soothsayers, The Filthy Six, Sorvina, New Street Adventure, London Afrobeat Collective, Nick Corbin, Mark Kavuma, Steve White Trio, Bukky Leo, Rachael Cohen, Artie Zaitz, Florence Joelle, Grupo Lokito, Pete Horsfall, Gnawa Blues All Stars, the Moonlight Sirens, GW Jazz
Soul Lunch - Acantha Lang's Soul Selection
Acantha Lang
TUE 28 JUL
THU 30 JUL
TUE 4 AUG
FRI 7 AUG
SAT 8 AUG
WED 12 AUG
THU 13 AUG
Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Craig Charles, The Brand New Heavies
CHIC, The Brand New Heavies, Craig Charles
Mama Terra: 'Inner Space' Album Launch
Mama Terra, Konrad Wiszniewski, Marco Cafolla, Mikey Owers, Ross Saunders, Doug Hough, Rachel Lightbody
WED 19 AUG
THU 20 AUG
FRI 21 AUG
SAT 29 AUG
SAT 12 SEP
FRI 18 SEP
TUE 6 OCT
FRI 23 OCT
Sound profile
A danceable, upbeat sound.
About Acid Jazz
Acid jazz emerged from the mid-1980s London club scene, fusing elements of rare groove, soul, funk, and hip hop into a revitalized jazz framework. The genre typically features a hybrid instrumentation of live brass, electric bass, and Rhodes piano layered over sampled breakbeats or complex electronic percussion. Characterized by its mid-tempo, syncopated grooves and a sophisticated yet accessible mood, it bridges the gap between traditional live jazz improvisation and contemporary electronic club music culture. Historically championed by labels like Acid Jazz Records and Talkin' Loud, the genre remains influential for its cosmopolitan blend of organic musicianship, groove-based improvisation, and polished urban production techniques.
Also known as: Club Jazz
Acid Jazz events in London - FAQ
- What is Acid Jazz music?
- Acid jazz emerged from the mid-1980s London club scene, fusing elements of rare groove, soul, funk, and hip hop into a revitalized jazz framework. The genre typically features a hybrid instrumentation of live brass, electric bass, and Rhodes piano layered over sampled breakbeats or complex electronic percussion. Characterized by its mid-tempo, syncopated grooves and a sophisticated yet accessible mood, it bridges the gap between traditional live jazz improvisation and contemporary electronic clu…
- What Acid Jazz events are in London?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Acid Jazz events in London - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Acid Jazz events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Acid Jazz music?
- Acid Jazz music scores high on danceability (80%), valence (70%), organicness (70%), and lower on commerciality (40%), grit (30%). These qualities shape the typical Acid Jazz sound at live events and club nights.
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