LOT Polish Jazz Festival in London 2025 – a fusion of the Polish and British music scenes
From 15 September 2025, Polish jazz musicians will perform on London’s iconic stages. The LOT Polish Jazz Festival in London 2025 will be launched for the first time, bringing together outstanding artists from Poland and the United Kingdom to present unique combinations of classic and innovative sounds of the genre. The event is part of the ongoing UK/Poland Season 2025.
LOT Polish Jazz Festival in London 2025 – Polish jazz on London’s iconic stages
Poland’s presence on the world jazz scene has been clearly visible for years, thanks to its bold, distinctive sound. From the groundbreaking legacy of Krzysztof Komeda, Tomasz Stańko, and Urszula Dudziak to a new generation of innovative artists, Polish jazz continues to inspire admiration among audiences worldwide. In September 2025, the LOT Polish Jazz Festival will appear on London’s cultural map for the first time – a multidimensional celebration of music that will bring together leading representatives of the artistic scene from Poland and the United Kingdom, showcasing both the rich tradition and the exciting future of Polish jazz. The festival will be hosted at several iconic venues in the British capital: Cadogan Hall, Kings Place, and PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Soho.
The artists participating in the LOT Polish Jazz Festival in London 2025 will include both recognisable names and young, charismatic talents. Leszek Możdżer, Anna Maria Jopek, Aga Zaryan, Marcin Wasilewski Trio, Piotr Wojtasik, and Sławek Uniatowski will present mesmerising arrangements and atmospheric improvisations. They will be joined by outstanding special guests: trumpeter Mark Kavuma, saxophonist Emma Rawicz, percussionist Chiminyo, trumpeter Poppy Daniels, and saxophonist Leo Richardson. The resulting Polish-British blend of traditions, sounds, and emotions will create a unique musical experience.
LOT Polish Jazz Festival in London 2025 Programme:
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15 September 2025, 8:00 pm – Kings Place – Marcin Wasilewski Trio and special guest: Emma Rawicz
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26 September 2025, 7:30 pm – Cadogan Hall – Leszek Możdżer & Anna Maria Jopek and special guests: Chiminyo and Mark Kavuma
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27 September 2025, 8:00 pm – Kings Place – Piotr Wojtasik Quintet and special guests: Anna Maria Jopek and Leo Richardson
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28 September 2025, 1:00 pm – PizzaExpress Jazz Soho – Alice Zawadzki
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28 September 2025, 8:00 pm – PizzaExpress Jazz Soho – Aga Zaryan Trio and special guest: Ant Law
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29 September 2025, 8:00 pm – PizzaExpress Jazz Soho – Sławek Uniatowski and special guest: Poppy Daniels
Ticket information and event details are available at: polishjazzfestival.com.
Festival partners: the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, the Polish Cultural Institute in London, One Jazz radio station, mypolska.uk, Radio PRL, Jazz Forum, and Jazz Kultura.
UK/Poland Season 2025 – music events
UK/Poland Season 2025 is a cultural programme of unprecedented scale, featuring several dozen events across multiple cities in both Poland and the UK. Running until November 2025, the season marks a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, revitalising cultural dialogue and strengthening existing ties between the two countries. For residents of both countries, it offers a unique opportunity to explore the most exciting artistic phenomena from both sides – encompassing film, theatre, visual arts, design, and music. In Poland, the events are organised by the British Council, while in the UK – by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, the Polish Cultural Institute, and the British Council. The organisation of the Season in the UK and Northern Ireland is supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Poland.
As part of the UK/Poland Season, a series of prestigious events are planned for the second half of 2025, highlighting the strong cultural and artistic ties between Poland and the United Kingdom. On 28 September 2025, the Barbican Centre in London will host a concert featuring the music of Zbigniew Preisner, with the participation of Lisa Gerrard and The Guildhall Session Orchestra and Choir, as part of the composer’s 70th birthday celebrations. Another important event will be the October concert by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in Glasgow, dedicated to Polish–Scottish cooperation, during which Andrzej Panufnik’s Sinfonia Sacra will be performed. A concert by Marcin Masecki, inspired by the discoveries of astronomer Johannes Hevelius, is planned in Oxford. In November, Polish artists will perform at the prestigious EFG London Jazz Festival, and the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Together, these events highlight the dynamic development of cultural relations between Poland and the United Kingdom, combining music, science, and social narratives.
