What a night at Boisdale Canary Wharf! Jools Holland and a phenomenal lineup lit up the stage for the Boogie Woogie & Blues Spectacular 2025. Huge thanks to Xerjoff, Yamaha Music London and Rock Angel. A thrilling, sold-out celebration of live music we won’t soon forget.
What a night! The Boogie Woogie & Blues Spectacular 2025 at Boisdale Canary Wharf was everything we hoped for and more. It was a celebration of music, passion and talent that filled the air. We couldn’t be more thrilled with how it all came together.
Hosted by the one and only Jools Holland, this sold-out night was absolutely incredible. Jools led the charge on the piano, bringing his usual charm and spark to the stage, and was later joined by a stellar group of musicians who exceeded all expectations.
We had the brilliant David Hermlin, the ever-talented Joe Webb, Ed Richardson bringing the rhythm, the groove of Dave Swift on bass, the ever-cool Angus Macdonald, Ranald’s Macdonald's son, and the legendary Neville Dickie, all rounding out the ensemble. Together, they created a phenomenal night of musical brilliance that was nothing short of entertaining.
As the night climaxed, the final part to end the night was the famous all-hands-on-deck performance: four pianists shared two grand pianos, two drummers alternated on one drum set, all while the bassist played for the final performance. It was an incredibly dynamic display of seat swapping, solo moments and teamwork.
We want to take a moment to thank Xerjoff, Yamaha Music London, and Rock Angel for their incredible support. Thanks to them, this spectacular night came to life, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their partnership.
The Boogie Woogie & Blues Spectacular 2025 reminds us of why we love live music so much. We can’t wait to welcome more artists, musicians and music lovers to Boisdale for future events. Keep an eye on our calendar because you won’t want to miss what’s next!
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Aretha Franklin by Vanessa Haynes of Incognito
Canary Wharf
11 November 2026
Vanessa Haynes, the celebrated lead vocalist of Incognito, honours the Queen of Soul in a powerful celebration of Aretha Franklin’s greatest songs. Expect classics including “Respect”, “Think”, “Natural Woman” and “Chain of Fools” delivered with passion, style and extraordinary vocal flair.
Osibisa
Canary Wharf
13 November 2026
Experience the pioneering Afro-rock sound of Osibisa live at Boisdale. Fusing African highlife, Caribbean rhythms, jazz and funk, their infectious grooves and soaring horns made them icons of global music. A rare chance to see these trailblazers up close in an intimate setting.
Tom Seals presents The Greatest Piano Men
Canary Wharf
24 November 2026
Tom Seals returns to Canary Wharf with The Greatest Piano Men, a night for the songwriters who led from the keyboard: Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder and Jerry Lee Lewis. Expect “Hit the Road Jack”, “Piano Man”, “Superstition” and “Great Balls of Fire”, with big vocals, rolling piano and a room that knows every word.
Heatwave
Canary Wharf
27 November 2026
Heatwave, the London-formed funk band whose hits "Boogie Nights", "Always and Forever" and "The Groove Line" were all written by Rod Temperton before he left to write "Thriller" for Michael Jackson, perform live at Boisdale. Three UK Top 15 singles from one of the most distinctive catalogues in 1970s funk and disco.
OKIEM Candlelight Concert
Canary Wharf
4 December 2026
The composer and pianist brings his candlelight show to Boisdale with a set that moves between cinematic scores and songs everyone knows: Hans Zimmer’s “Time”, the Glasgow Love Theme from Love Actually, Einaudi-inspired piano works, and singalong turns through “Hallelujah” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, with festive numbers folded in.

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