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
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R&B Orchestra
Canary Wharf
17 October 2026
Led by the Infinity Orchestra & Soundhouse Band, R&B Orchestra is a 12-piece cinematic celebration of 90s and 00s R&B. Expect powerhouse vocals, sweeping strings and reimagined classics by Whitney Houston, Destiny’s Child, Usher, Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige.
Jools Holland
Canary Wharf
21 October 2026
Boisdale Patron of Music Jools Holland returns for a special extra evening beyond his annual show. His full band joins him including vocalist Ruby Turner, with stories from five decades at the heart of British music, a live set of boogie woogie and blues and a Q&A for the room. One night only.
Imagine: Lennon
Canary Wharf
28 October 2026
Tyson Kelly, long-time frontman of The Bootleg Beatles, brings John Lennon’s music centre stage with songs from The Beatles and his solo years. Expect “Imagine”, “Instant Karma”, “Jealous Guy” and “Come Together”, performed with the same melodic craft and lyrical fire that shaped modern rock and roll.
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.
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.

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