Listen, dance and join in at EFG London Jazz Festival 2026 EFG London Jazz Festival 2026 runs in London from 13 to 22 November. The festival is produced by Serious. You can choose a day spent listening in front of the stage or one spent moving and taking part, making it a musical outing to enjoy with family or friends. The whole festival is not free, so check the admission conditions for each programme separately. Author: EVENTODIT Editorial Team Published: 2026.11.06 Updated: 2026-11-06T09:02:59.824829+00:00 Original URL: https://eventodit.com/en/stories/london-jazz-festival-2026-free-family-programme-visit.html Practical summary Key decision: Choose listening and dancing dates, checking companions’ ages and entry conditions. Responsible roles / intended readers: Families and friends choosing free listening and dance activities Record / next task: Chosen programmes, age checks, admission guidance and companion plan Basis of information: Official announcements, current programmes and venue information were compared. Editorial review: 2026-11-06 Free performances of voice and percussion Sound Lines: Voice and Percussion is a free performance on 15 November in the Clore Ballroom on Level 2 of Royal Festival Hall. It takes place in three sessions, from 14:00 to 15:00, 16:00 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 19:00, leaving time between performances to fit in other programmes. It is suitable for ages 7 and over, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at the venue. No ticket is required. All times are local to London, and the organiser advises that times may change. Move to live music at Mix & Move Mix & Move takes place at the same venue at 15:00 on 20 November. It is free and no ticket is required. Grounded Movement and a live band lead the session, and you can join without dance experience or a partner. Seated movements are available too. All ages can take part, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Thinking about how you would like to respond to the music, rather than your dancing ability, can help you enjoy it without pressure. Check the pop-up hub and paid performances The Jazz Social runs at CityPoint from 9 to 22 November and is closed on the 16th. The entrance is on Moor Lane. It mixes free and paid programmes, and seating is unreserved and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so places may be limited. If you book an additional paid performance, check prices, age restrictions, remaining seats, and change and cancellation conditions on the official booking page. Check the latest programmes on these official pages. - Full festival programme: [https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/](https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/) - Sound Lines: [https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/sound-lines-voice-and-percussion/](https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/sound-lines-voice-and-percussion/) - Mix & Move: [https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/mix-move-efg-london-jazz-festival-special/](https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/mix-move-efg-london-jazz-festival-special/) - The Jazz Social: [https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/thejazzsocial](https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/thejazzsocial) Application conditions An advance notice. Current programme and venue information takes precedence; admission and remaining seats are not guaranteed. Unconfirmed information Recheck future operating details, programme changes, crowding and admission availability before travelling. Sources Barbican/Serious · release 15 Jul 2026 · checked 6 Nov 2026 https://www.barbican.org.uk/our-story/press-room/efg-london-jazz-festival-2026-third-wave-of-artists-announced-by-the-barbican Southbank Centre · Sound Lines https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/sound-lines-voice-and-percussion/ Southbank Centre · Mix & Move https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/mix-move-efg-london-jazz-festival-special/ EFG London Jazz Festival · The Jazz Social https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/thejazzsocial EFG London Jazz Festival · current programme https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/