Thousands of jazz fans filled venues in celebration of the 40th edition of the Glasgow Jazz Festival.
For five days, more than 40 live performances took place across nearly 20 venues throughout the city from June 10 to June 14, drawing crowds despite coinciding with the World Cup.
Highlights included a performance by renowned saxophonist Courtney Pine and a show from Mercury Prize nominee Fergus McCreadie.
The festival showcased a blend of talent from Scotland and beyond, including award-winning vocalist Marianne MacGregor and Australian multi-instrumentalist Audrey Powne.
It also featured emerging Scottish artists such as SAY Award winners Kai Reesu, nu-jazz vocalist Gaïa, Glasgow artist Pippa Blundell and the contemporary jazz group Sekoya.
The Old Fruitmarket, known as the festival’s spiritual home, was just one of nearly 20 iconic venues hosting around 220 musicians over the five days.
Audiences enjoyed a wide-ranging programme that included everything from soul and funk to blues and experimental jazz.
The event is Glasgow’s longest-running music festival and plays a key role in the city’s designation as a UNESCO City of Music.
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Jill Rodger, director of Glasgow Jazz Festival, said: "What a feeling it is to have 40 editions under our belt officially, we can most definitely say the 2026 festival was a resounding win.
"The past, present and future of our thriving jazz scene was lovingly celebrated, and the homegrown talent on display was enough to make anyone feel proud to be Scottish.
"This cultural moment was played out under stage lights rather than floodlights, but for music fans it was just as thrilling as the spectacle happening across the pond.
"I would like to thank all of our audiences who came out to enjoy the festival, our gigs and the brilliant programmed artists – your support has made our 40th edition a fitting celebration and success."
Supported by Creative Scotland, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Festival Fund, and sponsors including Second Line Records and SM Lighting Scotland Ltd, the festival continues to be a major fixture in Scotland’s cultural calendar.
Glasgow Jazz Festival will return in June 2027.
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