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!
Live Music & Events
Discover what's going on across our famous venues
Boisdale Coffee Rave
Canary Wharf
16 September 2026
The first Coffee Rave in Canary Wharf. DJ Dom Topics and saxophonist Sam Sax play a 45-minute morning set while you drink freshly brewed coffee and dance before the working day starts. No dress code, no warm-up, no excuses. Doors open 6:30am, dancefloor opens 7am.
Kings of Soul feat. Nate Simpson
Canary Wharf
16 September 2026
Nate Simpson, West End cast of Motown the Musical, Get Up Stand Up and The Lion King, brings Kings of Soul to Boisdale with a full live band. Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Al Green, Lionel Richie, George Benson, Earth Wind and Fire and The Four Tops, performed by a vocalist who has lived inside this music on stage.
Golden Voices of Lovers Rock feat Paul Dawkins & Paulette Tajah
Canary Wharf
19 September 2026
Paul Dawkins, a founding figure of British reggae since 1976 and British Black Music Award recipient, joins Paulette Tajah, now celebrating forty years in the industry, for an evening of lovers rock at Boisdale. The Zaine Band plays and John McLean hosts.
Shakatak
Canary Wharf
24 September 2026
Shakatak return to Boisdale with original members Bill Sharpe and Roger Odell. The London jazz-funk band whose 1982 gold album Night Birds entered the UK chart at number four and became the number one jazz album in Japan perform "Night Birds", "Easier Said Than Done", "Down on the Street" and more live.
The British Collective
Canary Wharf
1 October 2026
The British Collective brings Junior Giscombe, Omar and Don-E to Boisdale in one live show. The first Black British artist on Soul Train, the man Stevie Wonder cites as an influence and the producer behind "Love Makes the World Go Round", performing "Mama Used to Say", "There's Nothing Like This" and more.
Jools Holland Master Class
Canary Wharf
21 October 2026
For the first time, Boisdale Patron of Music Jools Holland brings his Master Class to Canary Wharf. An evening of stories, live music and conversation with the man who co-founded Squeeze, launched Later with Jools Holland and has been at the centre of British music for fifty years. His full band joins him, with a Q&A for the room.

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Coming up at Boisdale
Discover what's going on across our famous venues
Boisdale Coffee Rave
Canary Wharf
16 September 2026
Kings of Soul feat. Nate Simpson
Canary Wharf
16 September 2026
Golden Voices of Lovers Rock feat Paul Dawkins & Paulette Tajah
Canary Wharf
19 September 2026
Shakatak
Canary Wharf
24 September 2026
The British Collective
Canary Wharf
1 October 2026
Jools Holland Master Class
Canary Wharf
21 October 2026

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