Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarpCollective: For Alice & John Koltrane

24 Sep 2026

Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarpCollective: For Alice & John Coltrane

+ special guests Tony Kofi, David Kayode & Songs for Ukraine

 

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane with a special evening honouring the music and legacy of revolutionary jazz power couple John and Alice Coltrane in our spectacular neo-Gothic setting

Alina Bzhezhinska – described by theEvening Standardas “a modern-day supremo among the best contemporary harpists” – and her award-winning HipHarpCollective, featuring two-time BBC Jazz Awards winner Tony Kofi, pianist Sam Leak, percussionist Joel Prime, bassist Kobe Ngugi, and drummer Matt Holmes, the concert pays tribute to two of jazz’s most transformative artists.

They will be joined on the night by special guests Songs for Ukraine Chorus, paying homage to Alice Coltrane’s time leading the Sai Anantam Ashram Choir, and supported by rising saxophonist David Kayode, who will perform a set of works inspired by and dedicated to the Coltranes with his band.

Part of BBE Music’s 30th Anniversary celebrations at Grand Junction.

 

The evening is presented by BBE Music and Grand Junction, as part of the Right Here, Right Now programme, supported by the DCMS and Arts Council England (Supporting Grassroots Music fund).

Cambridge Takht: An Evening with Umm Kulthum

24 Sep 2026

Cambridge Takht: An Evening with Umm Kulthum

Celebrate the legendary voice of Umm Kulthum in a special tribute evening of Tarab in our spectacular setting

Join us for a special evening as Cambridge Takht returns to Grand Junction, with guest artist and rising qanun player Hend Al Zouari, to perform timeless Tarab classics by the late Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum, 51 years after her passing.

The evening celebrates the Star of the Orient’s unparalleled voice and raw emotional power that mesmerised audiences for years.


Lineup:

Narjes Abouda – Voice

Mohamed Emad – Violin/Band leader

Mohamed Nour – Oud

Aida Moreno – Double bass

Hanna Hawa – Darbouka (Tabla)

Omar Madani – Riq 

+ Special Guest: Hend Zouari – Qanun


The evening is presented by Arts Canteen and Grand Junction, as part of the Right Here, Right Now programme, supported by the DCMS and Arts Council England (Supporting Grassroots Music fund).

New Wave Arab: Celebrating the Next Generation of Arab Artists

24 Sep 2026

New Wave Arab: Celebrating the Next Generation of Arab Artists

Discover the next generation of Arab artists redefining the region’s sound through a fusion of contemporary genres and live Arabic instrumentation

Isadora is a pharaoh brought to life – here to make compassion exciting and altruism cool. Her connection to her Egyptian roots has touched the hearts of millions who can relate to her story through music.

Vincent J is the magical yet down to earth prince striving for vtopia. Through vulnerability and catharsis, he connects with the people that he’ll lead to vtopia with him.

Layal is an Egyptian artist based in London. Her music is a form of self-expression before anything else. Rooted in the sounds of Cairo and shaped by a wide range of global influences, her work resists easy categorisation, blending instruments and genres in a way that feels instinctive rather than strategic.

Awadh is a Yemeni-British rapper who lives by example. His persistence in his craft is driven by passion, joy, and a deep desire of mastery.

Rhea Kattan is a Lebanese singer, songwriter, and drummer. She’s the odd one out. She lives in a realistic world with the purpose to challenge the boundaries of what sets us apart as people.

The evening is presented by SWANA records and Marsm UK in collaboration with Grand Junction, as part of the Right Here, Right Now programme, supported by the DCMS and Arts Council England (Supporting Grassroots Music fund).

Oxford Maqam - EFG London Jazz Festival 2026

24 Sep 2026

Oxford Maqam – EFG London Jazz Festival 2026

+ Support from Syrian singer Rama Alcoutlabi


Join the internationally acclaimed traditionalArabic Takht ensemble for an evening of Egyptian music from the 19th and 20th centuries in a special concert for the EFG London Jazz Festival 2026

Described as “revolutionary” by Songlines for their debut albumThe Wax Cylinder Recordings, Oxford Maqam are renowned innovators of classical Arabic music, having sold out venues both at home and internationally. This concert offers a rare opportunity to experience live renditions of music steeped in Arab heritage in a spectacularly ornate setting.

The evening is presented by Arts Canteen and Grand Junction for EFG London Jazz Festival 2026.

Part of Grand Junction’s Right Here, Right Now programme, supported by the DCMS and Arts Council England (Supporting Grassroots Music fund).