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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Arrested Development
Canary Wharf
27 August 2026
Grammy-winning hip-hop pioneers Arrested Development return with the anthems “Mr. Wendal”, “People Everyday” and “Tennessee”. Fusing soulful grooves, live instrumentation and uplifting rhymes, their legendary sound lights up Boisdale of Canary Wharf for an intimate night of timeless hip-hop.
The Best of Hot Chocolate: with former lead singer Kennie Simon
Canary Wharf
28 August 2026
Kennie Simon didn't audition for Hot Chocolate. He got one phone call to cover Errol Brown in Düsseldorf, and sixteen years later he was still the frontman. At Boisdale Canary Wharf he plays the songs the way they were built: You Sexy Thing, Every 1's a Winner, Emma. Dinner, drinks, real disco-funk pedigree.
Odyssey
Canary Wharf
3 September 2026
Odyssey, the New York vocal trio who scored five UK Top 10 singles between 1980 and 1982, perform live at Boisdale Canary Wharf. "Native New Yorker", "Use It Up and Wear It Out", "Going Back to My Roots" and "Inside Out" from one of the defining acts of the British disco era, led by Steven Collazo.
Heatwave
Canary Wharf
4 September 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.
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.

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