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Bobby Sparks II
GRAMMY award-winning musician Bobby Sparks II channels jazz, funk, blues and R&B influences into impeccably hip grooves.
Asayake
Singapore jazz ensemble Asayake performs Japanese jazz fusion inspired by genre pioneers Casiopea and T-Square.
Date Night Friday: Sassy’s Tunes – A Sarah Vaughan Tribute
An evening of tunes first recorded and made famous by jazz icon Sarah Vaughan. Performed by Yvette Atienza & Friends.
The Moonbeans
The Moonbeans return to Esplanade with straight-ahead jazz, melancholic ballads and fresh reinterpretations of timeless jazz standards and classics.
Two Guitars
Experience an evening of “guitar conversations” where two veteran jazz guitarists explore and redefine the sound of jazz.
Jazz Eigenvectors III : Good Things Come in Trees
The Jazz Eigenvectors present a multi-sensory jazz project inspired by architecture, science, movement and anything that inspires their curiosity.
Safety Off!
Join Eugenia and Sarah as they play jazz and yap about their lives and the adventures they’ve embarked on.
SANPY
SANPY is a contemporary music collective that blends jazz, funk, soul and Filipino indigenous influences into a distinct sound.
The ABCs of Swing: Asian Roots, Bouncin' Beatles, and Swingin' Classics
Dance the night away to tunes that combine the best of evergreen pop hits, made different with a local twist.
Simplicius Cheong Quintet
Jazz veteran Simplicius Cheong leads his quintet through classic jazz standards—capturing the timeless charm of jazz’s golden age.
Amanda Lee Swingtet: Stride and Beyond
Celebrate the legends of swing and jazz with the Amanda Lee Swinget, blending standards, stride, and originals.
ZIP4
The finest New Orleans jazz from Seoul—street rhythms, classic tunes, and lively music for everyone to groove to.
Jazz 'Round Midnight: Open-air Listening Lounge
Every Fri, Sat & Sun from 5 – 31 Jul 2026
DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
No stage, no performers, just timeless jazz recordings under the night sky.
After an evening of live jazz performances, wind down by the waterfront until midnight with our all-new Jazz ‘Round Midnight series, where iconic jazz recordings become your soundtrack to the Singapore city skyline.
As a romantic backdrop for two, a gentle accompaniment to a leisurely stroll by the bay, or a comforting presence as you take in the city lights alone, enjoy the sound of romantic ballads and easy-listening jazz as they carry you through the night.
Fri, from 9.30pm, Sat, from 11pm, Sun, from 9.15pm
Jazz Over Coffee
Every Sun from 5 – 26 Jul, 2pm – 6pm.
Foreword Coffee (Esplanade Mall Level 3)
Spend your Sunday afternoons unwinding to classic jazz albums within the comforts of Foreword Coffee.
Official Merchandise
Official Jazz in July 2026 merchandise will be available at the merchandise booth at the Esplanade Concourse and DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade. The merchandise booth will be open every Fri, Sat & Sun from 5 – 31 Jul.
Esplanade&Me members enjoy 10% off purchases. Not a member? Sign up for free!
Payment mode: PayNow & Cash only. Please note that all sales are final and merchandise cannot be returned, refunded or exchanged. Merchandise is not for resale.
Peacock blue Jazz cat T-shirt
$22
Charcoal grey Jazz in July T-shirt
$22
Jazz in July metal keychain
$7
About
Jazz is Free. Fun. Dirty. Romantic. Rebellious. Classy. Chaotic.
Jazz is all these things and more: find a flavour for yourself at Jazz in July! From 1 – 31 Jul 2026, Jazz in July features over 50 performances and workshops suitable for everyone, from hardcore jazz lovers to those who are just curious about jazz. Don’t miss this month-long festival that digs into the freshest grooves of leading jazz cats from Singapore and abroad.
Jazz is Life.
Producer's Message
People are often surprised to hear that we have a 31-day jazz festival in Singapore—is there really that much jazz on the island? In truth, a festival this long is barely enough to represent the range of jazz that exists in this country. If this is new to you, and you’ve never been to a jazz venue in Singapore, we’re excited for you. Jazz in July, presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, is the perfect way to begin your journey of discovery into this music.
This festival isn’t just for the seasoned listener who can tell Jimmy Cobb from Philly Joe Jones on a Miles Davis recording. It’s also for anyone who goes “I don’t usually listen to jazz… but...”. The commuter who hears it at MRT platforms and airport lounges, and finds their mood gently lifting; for families who think it all sounds interesting, but hesitate to go to a bar; for couples looking to bask in an evening of romance; or for the all-round music lover who wants to trek new musical horizons.
Each night of the month you’ll find different flavours of jazz on our stages, making clear that jazz is wonderfully diverse and helping you discover what speaks to you. On the weekends, join us for jams where musicians spontaneously pit their skills alongside one other, brassy big bands, and musical guests from the region and beyond, bringing a slice of their local scenes. All of this is free-access, giving you all the opportunity to sample what you’ve always been curious about.
For those who want to go deeper, do check out our ticketed programme line-up: the hip-swinging samba and bossa of Nilze Carvalho, the velvety warm vocals of Gabrielle Cavassa, the edgy force of nature that is Peter Evans Quartet’s, and the impeccably hip groove of Bobby Sparks II. All four artists represent different facets of this music in a boutique curation that we are fiercely proud of—it is as always, all killer, no filler.
For 19 editions now, the jazz community—both practitioners and listeners—comes home to Esplanade in July. We hope you, too, will come to love this music, and find this to be your tribe as well.
Tan XiangHui
Senior Producer
The Esplanade Co Ltd
Contact
The Esplanade Co Ltd
1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
+65 6828 8377