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Which areas of London do you operate in?

We operate 3 residences in London, all in Canary Wharf (E14). These are our own residences, owned and operated by Luxury Experience AI. We also have a curated list of luxury apartments across London, which you can book through our online concierge, and we always say whose apartment it is before you book.

How much does a luxury serviced apartment in London cost?

Nightly rates run from £275 to £580: 1-bedroom residences from £275 to £427 per night and 2-bedroom residence at £580 per night. Each booking adds a per-stay cleaning fee (£80–£120) and a 5% service fee. The total you see before paying is the total you pay.

How is Luxury Experience AI different from a luxury hotel?

We offer fully private residences with no shared lobbies and no other guests behind your door. You receive a complete home, separate living space, full kitchen, private bedrooms, plus a concierge desk and a 24/7 AI concierge. In the residences we own and operate, the team you contact is the team that holds the key, and across our curated list of luxury apartments in London we always tell you whose apartment it is before you book.

How does the AI concierge work?

Describe your ideal stay in natural language, no forms, no menus. The AI knows our live portfolio, recommends the right residence for your party and preferences, and takes you straight to booking. It is available 24 hours a day; our human concierge desk operates 09:00–22:00 for complex or sensitive requests.

How do I book, and how do I pay?

Book directly on each residence page: choose your dates and party size, and pay securely by card at the moment of booking. Your reservation is confirmed instantly, with a confirmation email on its way before you close the tab. If plans change, cancellations arranged with our team are refunded in full to your original card.

What is the minimum stay?

Minimum stays vary by residence, from 1 to 5 nights: The John Cabot takes 1 night, The William Jessop takes 1 night and The Mellish Residence takes 5 nights. Extended stays are welcome, up to 180 nights in selected residences, which suits relocations and project-based corporate housing.

Are the apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, The Mellish Residence welcomes pets by prior arrangement, at £50 per night. Our other residences are not pet-friendly, so tell the concierge when you book and it will place you correctly.

What is the Luxury Experience AI membership?

Membership is by application, for individuals and companies who stay regularly. Private members receive priority access to residences before public release, 10% off the full price of every stay in our own residences when booking signed in, and a concierge that retains preferences between stays. Applications are reviewed personally, typically within two business days.

Can you handle corporate housing and company stays?

Yes. Corporate membership provides a standing arrangement across the portfolio: consistent residences for relocations and rotating leadership, residences as private venues for offsites and client entertainment, and consolidated reporting of stays and spend for your finance team.

Guides

EFG London Jazz Festival 2026: Programme, VIP Hospitality and Luxury Stays

By Luis Aparicio, Founder · 24 October 2026 · 8 min read

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EFG London Jazz Festival 2026: Programme, VIP Hospitality and Luxury Stays

The EFG London Jazz Festival returns from Friday 13 November to Sunday 22 November 2026, presenting over 300 concerts across 60 London venues. Flagship performances run at the Royal Festival Hall, the Barbican Hall, Cadogan Hall, and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. If you plan to attend, reserve prime auditorium seats, private boxes, or hospitality packages several weeks ahead, as premier weekend concerts and historic club sessions routinely sell out well before November.

Checked 4 October 2026. Programmes and performance times can shift; check the official festival schedule at the EFG London Jazz Festival before making travel commitments.

Festival dates and marquee programme

The 2026 festival spans ten days from Friday 13 November to Sunday 22 November 2026. Established in 1992 by live music producers Serious, it is Europe's largest citywide music festival, welcoming over 100,000 visitors to auditoriums, churches, and basement clubs across the capital.

Opening night on Friday 13 November brings the signature Jazz Voice gala to the Royal Festival Hall at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 7:00pm. Arranged and conducted by Guy Barker, the EFG London Jazz Festival Orchestra backs guest vocalists including Lizz Wright, Emma Smith, Marvin Muoneké, Liv Warfield, and Rita Wilson, hosted by broadcaster Jumoké Fashola. In the City of London, the Barbican Hall presents Coltrane 100 at 7:30pm, a centenary concert featuring Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Nduduzo Makhathini, Linda May Han Oh, and Jeff "Tain" Watts.

On Saturday 14 November, Goldie presents his live orchestral project 'Dare to Dream' at the Royal Festival Hall, while the Barbican Hall hosts disco pioneer Asha Puthli with guest soloists Anoushka Shankar and Yazz Ahmed. Sunday 15 November features Portuguese fado singer Mariza at the Royal Festival Hall at 7:30pm, and an intimate duo set by Lizz Wright with pianist Kenny Banks Sr. at Cadogan Hall in Chelsea at 6:30pm. The Barbican stages oud master Anouar Brahem and Japanese saxophonist Yasuaki Shimizu.

Midweek concerts highlight diverse collaborations. On Tuesday 17 November, Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca partners with French cellist Vincent Segal at Cadogan Hall at 7:30pm. On Thursday 19 November, saxophonist Soweto Kinch collaborates with the London Symphony Orchestra in the Barbican Hall at 7:30pm, presenting his trilogy of works including The Black Peril, White Juju, and Soundtrack to the Apocalypse. Across town, Norwegian jazz collective Jaga Jazzist performs at KOKO.

The closing weekend opens Friday 20 November with Church of Sound marking its tenth anniversary at the Barbican Hall at 7:30pm, featuring Byron Wallen, Norma Winstone, and Jas Kayser, while Ben Folds plays the Royal Festival Hall. On Saturday 21 November, the Barbican presents Haruki Murakami’s Jazz at Peter Cat, recreating the novelist's Tokyo jazz bar with Japanese modern jazz ensembles. The festival concludes on Sunday 22 November with Grammy-winning vocalist Samara Joy headlining the Royal Festival Hall at 7:30pm, Cécile McLorin Salvant performing alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra, and Swingin’ with Strings celebrating George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess at Cadogan Hall.

Venues and acoustic highlights

Concert acoustics vary widely across London, from 2,700-seat riverside auditoriums to intimate 220-capacity basement clubs. Matching your venue choice to your preferred listening style is essential.

Venue	Capacity	Acoustic Character	Primary Festival Focus	Nearest Transit
Royal Festival Hall	2,700	Expansive, crisp, reinforced sound	Opening galas, big bands, headline vocalists	Waterloo (Jubilee, Northern)
Barbican Hall	1,943	Warm, balanced, orchestral resonance	Symphonic works, global jazz, centenaries	Barbican (Circle, Elizabeth line)
Cadogan Hall	950	Rich, natural acoustic decay	Vocal recitals, chamber jazz, string ensembles	Sloane Square (District, Circle)
Ronnie Scott's	220	Close, direct, classic club acoustic	Late Late Shows, modern trios, residencies	Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)
The Jazz Social	250	Casual, open social hub	Pop-up performances, live radio, talks	Moorgate (Northern, Elizabeth line)

The Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank provides broad sightlines and reinforced sound for large ensembles. The Barbican Hall delivers balanced warmth, ideal for Soweto Kinch with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Cadogan Hall, set in a converted Byzantine hall off Sloane Square, delivers unamplified vocal and piano clarity. In Soho, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club seats guests at banquettes directly around the bandstand. Between concerts, The Jazz Social pop-up at Citypoint (1 Ropemaker Street, EC2Y 9AW) serves as the festival's gathering hub with live broadcasts and daytime music.

VIP hospitality and private boxes

VIP hospitality at major festival venues includes private boxes, reception lounges, and reserved dining packages. We do not sell general admission tickets; visitors seeking standard seats should buy directly through box offices at the Southbank Centre, Barbican, or Cadogan Hall.

At the Royal Festival Hall, private boxes on Levels 5 and 6 seat private groups with dedicated bar service and elevated sightlines. Pre-concert dining can be arranged at Skylon, with river views from the third floor.

At the Barbican Hall, private spaces including the Garden Room host hospitality guests before performances, combining three-course dinners with premier centre-stalls seating.

If you want to explore private boxes or corporate hospitality, you can ask our AI concierge to source hospitality packages through established providers. We work only with hospitality providers that have agreements in place with the clubs and promoters, and every supplier, inclusion, and price is confirmed in writing before you commit.

Late-night jazz clubs and dining

Festival music continues past midnight as touring artists move to West End clubs and basement jam sessions. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club on Frith Street in Soho serves as the focal point of after-hours jazz.

Ronnie Scott's runs Late Late Shows Wednesday through Saturday from 11:15pm until 3:00am, with touring musicians sitting in with the club's house band. Pre-booking a table is crucial to avoid cold queues along Frith Street.

Recommended dining options include:

South Bank: Skylon inside the Royal Festival Hall serves until 10:00pm, while The Delaunay on the Aldwych offers classic brasserie dining across Waterloo Bridge.
City of London: St. JOHN on St John Street serves supper until 10:30pm near the Barbican, and Duck & Waffle on Bishopsgate offers 24-hour skyline dining.
Chelsea: Colbert on Sloane Square serves until 11:00pm, steps from Cadogan Hall.
Soho and Mayfair: Dean Street Townhouse and J Sheekey offer late dining near Ronnie Scott's, while Bar Italia on Frith Street remains open until dawn.

To arrange late tables or secure banquettes near the venues, request dining arrangements through our concierge.

Where to stay in London

Selecting the right base depends on which concert halls feature on your itinerary, with venues spread across central London.

We have a curated list of luxury apartments across London, which you can book through our online concierge.

Mayfair and Marylebone

Mayfair provides an ideal central base, putting Ronnie Scott's within a 15-minute walk. Chauffeur transfers reach the Southbank Centre in 15 minutes, while the Elizabeth line from Bond Street reaches the Barbican in six minutes.

To the north, Marylebone offers quiet Georgian squares and direct Bakerloo line access to Waterloo.

Chelsea and South Kensington

For Cadogan Hall concerts, Chelsea places you within walking distance of Sloane Square. A partner apartment in South Kensington can be arranged from our curated list, by enquiry; our own residence there is planned and not yet open. South Kensington stations reach Sloane Square in four minutes on the District and Circle lines.

Canary Wharf luxury apartments

Canary Wharf provides a quiet waterfront base with rapid transit links: the Elizabeth line reaches the Barbican in under 11 minutes, while the Jubilee line reaches Waterloo in under 12 minutes.

Luxury Experience AI operates three owned luxury apartments in Canary Wharf:

The John Cabot: 1-bedroom apartment sleeping 4, from £427 a night.
The William Jessop: 2-bedroom apartment sleeping 7, from £580 a night.
The Mellish Residence: 1-bedroom apartment sleeping 5, from £275 a night.

These apartments provide full kitchens, living space, and quiet dockside surroundings after late evenings out.

Getting between concert halls

Public rail lines provide the most dependable travel times across London between 6:30pm and 8:00pm:

Barbican to Royal Festival Hall: Northern line from Moorgate to Waterloo takes 12 minutes.
Soho to Southbank Centre: Walk across the Golden Jubilee bridges in eight minutes.
Cadogan Hall to Barbican: District or Circle line from Sloane Square to Monument takes 18 minutes.

Private chauffeur transfers provide comfort in mid-November weather. Request vehicle drop-off on Belvedere Road for the Royal Festival Hall, or use the covered Silk Street loop at the Barbican.

For private aviation arrivals, London City Airport (EGLC) is 20 minutes from Canary Wharf, while Farnborough (EGLF) and RAF Northolt (EHTW) handle private jets. Flights can be arranged via our charter enquiry service, with flights operated by third-party licensed air carriers.

To coordinate private transfers between your apartment and concert halls, speak to our AI concierge.

Questions we are asked most

When is the EFG London Jazz Festival 2026? The festival runs from Friday 13 November to Sunday 22 November 2026. The ten-day schedule features opening weekend galas at the Royal Festival Hall, daily recitals and club sessions, and headline vocal performances on Sunday 22 November.

How can I book VIP tickets or private boxes for festival galas? We source VIP hospitality packages, including private boxes and hospitality lounge dining, through established providers holding agreements with venues and promoters. We do not sell general admission tickets; standard seating must be purchased via the venue box offices.

Do I need tickets for Ronnie Scott's Late Late Shows? Advance ticket bookings or table reservations are strongly recommended for Ronnie Scott's Late Late Shows (11:15pm to 3:00am). While limited walk-up tickets may be offered at the door subject to capacity, pre-booking avoids standing in queues on Frith Street in November.

Which neighbourhood is best to stay in during the jazz festival? Mayfair and Soho are ideal if your focus is late-night clubs, while Canary Wharf offers rapid Jubilee and Elizabeth line access to both the Barbican and Southbank Centre. Chelsea provides convenient walking proximity to Cadogan Hall.

Are festival events child-friendly? The festival includes dedicated free family concerts and film screenings at the Barbican and Southbank Centre foyers during festival weekends. However, evening auditorium concerts and late-night jazz club shows maintain formal listening etiquette and age restrictions.

Planning your festival stay

The EFG London Jazz Festival offers an immersive way to experience London's cultural halls, jazz basements, and dining across ten autumn days. Coordinating accommodation, transport, and dining reservations in advance ensures effortless evenings across the capital.

To arrange luxury apartment accommodation, explore our residences catalogue, or browse our guide to corporate hospitality. Whenever you are ready to reserve your London stay, arrange transfers, or source VIP hospitality boxes, start by contacting our online concierge.