What’s coming up

NYJO Under 18s Programme

NYJO Under 18s Programme

Event date - April 18, 2026

Locationvenue - Woolwich Works

The 2026 Summer Term of our NYJO Under 18s Programme. Read more

Miles Davis 100 at Love Supreme Festival

Miles Davis 100 at Love Supreme Festival

Event date - July 4, 2026

Locationvenue - Glynde Place, East Sussex

Enjoy outdoor summer jazz with a tribute to the legendary Miles Davis. Read more

NYJO Learning Summer Showcase

NYJO Learning Summer Showcase

Event date - July 5, 2026

Locationvenue - Courtyard, Woolwich Works

Come and join us for our annual NYJO Learning Summer Showcase at Woolwich Works. Read more

Miles Davis 100 at 606 Club

Miles Davis 100 at 606 Club

Event date - July 9, 2026

Locationvenue - 606 Club

Join us at 606 Club in London this July for a celebration of the music of Miles Davis. Read more

August Holiday Project

August Holiday Project

Event date - August 18, 2026

Locationvenue - Warwick Arts Centre

This August, NYJO Resident MD Winston Clifford will be leading a 2-day summer course in Coventry for young musicians aged 13-18. Read more

NYJO’s Big Band Summer School

NYJO’s Big Band Summer School

Event date - August 27, 2026

Locationvenue - Woolwich Works

This August, NYJO is teaming up with Sam Eastmond to explore ensemble playing and improvisation! Read more

NYJO Blueprint Orchestra at Windsor Festival

NYJO Blueprint Orchestra at Windsor Festival

Event date - September 19, 2026

Locationvenue - Windsor Parish Church, High Street

Our new ensemble makes it debut with a bold programme celebrating Toshiko Akiyoshi and Duke Ellington Read more

Timeless Icons: The Music of Miles Davis & Nina Simone

Timeless Icons: The Music of Miles Davis & Nina Simone

Event date - September 19, 2026

Locationvenue - Cadogan Hall

An incredible night of iconic big band jazz, celebrating two of the all-time greats as part of this year's Chelsea Arts Festival. Read more

NYJO Blueprint Orchestra – Ellington’s Nutcracker

NYJO Blueprint Orchestra – Ellington’s Nutcracker

Event date - December 7, 2026

Locationvenue - Sinfonia Smith Square

An uplifting and festive set, filled with Big Band versions of the season's favourites Read more

NYJO Blueprint Orchestra

A new, forward-looking big band programme for NYJO Emerging Professional musicians.

Find out more about getting involved, upcoming gigs and how you can support.

Musical Director Olivia Murphy stands with her back to the camera, she is conducting the Blueprint Orchestra rehearsal.

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