Trains to the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

Edinburgh boasts a number of world-famous festivals, from the renowned Edinburgh Fringe to literary and arts festivals. Among these eclectic celebrations of talent, industriousness, and creativity is the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.  

Taking place annually in July, the festival hosts some of the most talented jazz and blues musicians in the world. Join us as we explore the best of the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival and how you can make the most of your time there. 

How to get to the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival by train

The festival is held right across the city of Edinburgh, gracing theatres, parks, music bars, and even food markets. Edinburgh Waverley is the best starting point to explore the festival in your own way; you will never be too far from a jazz or blues show.

One venue putting on a grand show over the festival is The Queen’s Hall, one of the best live music venues in Edinburgh. The converted Georgian church is transformed during the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, providing a unique setting for a medley of talented jazz and blues musicians. Its high ceilings, arched windows, and horseshoe shape provide acoustics like no other venue.  

The Jazz Bar is an Edinburgh institution, thriving all year round but reaching an especially electric peak during the festival. The bar is an intimate setting, with tables and chairs packed around the stage to let visitors live and breathe each note. The Jazz Bar is just over a five-minute walk from the station.

St Bride’s Centre is a community centre that provides a welcoming space for the musicians and visitors. This space is used for a number of events that benefit the community of Edinburgh, and is no exception for the duration of the festival, as it has been one of the most consistently used venues for some years now. St Bride’s Centre is less than a fifteen-minute bus from the station. 

Things to do at the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

With ten action- packed days making up the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, there is plenty to discover for visitors.

Witness some of the world’s best jazz and blues musicians up close, their performances augmented by beautiful venues and outstanding acoustics. What’s more, each year, young local artists get the opportunity to perform in front of the same crowds as some of the most internationally renowned jazz and blues musicians – who knows, you might discover the next Miles Davis!