17-jul-26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.
In August, Ian welcomes the award-winning journalist, broadcaster and restaurant critic Jay Rayner, who has also led his own band from the piano, mixing jazz classics with new takes on 80s chart hits. Following this, in September, Ian is joined by one of the most influential figures in British soul, Omar, a trailblazer who proved that Black British soul could be both globally respected and uncompromisingly rooted in local culture. As Questlove once observed, “If you love D’Angelo, Erykah Badu or Jill Scott, you owe a debt to Omar.”
Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.
Tickets:
Jay Rayner, Sat 8th August at 11am
Omar, Sat 5th September at 11am
3-jul-26
Saturday 8 August, 7pm
Crazy Coqs, Brasserie Zédel
The songs of Joni Mitchell and David Bowie. Drawing on the extraordinary back catalogue of these legendary artists, Ian explores our ideals of love and hope, and the darker truths of our times.
Tickets:
brasseriezedel.com
18-jun-26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.
In July, Ian welcomesthe irrepressible Joe Stilgoe — acclaimed singer-pianist, songwriter and consummate entertainer — renowned for his dazzling virtuosity, his deep love of the jazz tradition and his razor-sharp. Following this, in August, Ian is joined by the award-winning journalist, broadcaster and restaurant critic Jay Rayner, who has also led his own band from the piano, mixing jazz classics with new takes on 80s chart hits.
Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.
Tickets:
Joe Stilgoe, Sat 11th July at 11am
Jay Rayner, Sat 8th August at 11am
18-jun-26
Crazy Coqs, Piccadilly
27th-29th June
Madeline Bell returns to Crazy Coqs following her sold-out shows last year. With Ian at the piano, these two old friends weave a magical show – whether singing David and Bacharach classics or telling musical and showbiz stories. Expect searing ballads, swinging songs from the American classic canon, the odd surprise and the glorious voice of Madeline Bell.
Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel, Piccadilly, W1F 7ED. Shows: Sat 27 June at 7pm; Sun 28 June at 5pm; Mon 29 June at 6.30pm.
Tickets:
www.brasseriezedel.com
27-may-26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.
In June, Ian welcomes two great pillars of British Jazz — celebrated saxophonist Art Themen and legendary bassist Dave Green — to talk about their rich history. In July, Ian is joined by by the irrepressible Joe Stilgoe — acclaimed singer-pianist, songwriter and consummate entertainer.
Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.
Tickets:
Art Themen and Dave Green, Sat 6th June at 11am
Joe Stilgoe, Sat 11th July at 11am
15-apr-26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.
In June, Ian welcomes two great pillars of British Jazz — celebrated saxophonist Art Themen and legendary bassist Dave Green — to talk about their rich history.
Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.
2-may-26
Wedneday 20th May
Ian performs songs from his album What’s New with Iain Ballamy (tenor sax) and Jamie Safir (piano).
Fresh arrangements of songs of love and hope — from the title song of the album to Bernstein’s Some Other Time as well as the Bacharach/David classics Alfie and You’ll Never Get To Heaven alongside works by Legrand, Jobim and Ellington.
Tickets:
cornexchangenew.com/events/jamie-safir-and-ian-shaw
2-may-26
Saturday 19th September, 5.30pm and 8.30pm
Book early for Ian returns to Ronnie Scott’s where he presents two special shows reimagining the songs of David Bowie and Joni Mitchell.
Ian is joined by guitarist David Preston alongside his regular trio.
Tickets:
www.ronniescotts.co.uk
15-apr-26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.
In May, Ian welcomes Jean Toussaint, a master of the tenor and soprano saxophone, whose career serves as a bridge between the golden age of hard bop and the contemporary UK scene.
In June, two great pillars of British Jazz — celebrated saxophonist Art Themen and legendary bassist Dave Green — join Ian Shaw to talk about their rich history.
Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.
Tickets:
Jean Toussaint, Sat 2nd May at 11am
Art Themen and Dave Green, Sat 6th June at 11am
9-mar-26
Ian is joined by the fabulous Claire Martin in this intimate show of classic duets from the jazz, pop, soul and the Great American Songbook — as well as singer-songwriter gems from these two old friends. A welcome Easter weekend treat.
PizzaExpress Live (Holborn), Sunday, 5th April.
Tickets: www.pizzaexpresslive.com
9-mar-26
Ian discusses his latest album, sharing his deep connection to the songs of Stephen Sondheim.
9-mar-26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.
In April, Ian welcomes The George Michael Singers, offering fans of Ronnie’s, George Michael and the much missed UK singer-songwriter, Linda Lewis, a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Shirley, Jo and Jay’s working and offstage relationship with George — from 1986 to his final Symphonica tour.
In May, Ian is joined by Jean Toussaint, a master of the tenor and soprano saxophone, whose career serves as a bridge between the golden age of hard bop and the contemporary UK scene.
Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.
Tickets:
The George Michael Singers, Sat 4th April at 11am
Jean Toussaint, Sat 2nd May at 11am
9-mar-26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.
In March, Ian welcomes one of the UK’s most celebrated jazz pianists, composers and arrangers, Nikki Iles, bringing her trademark elegance and creativity to the stage.
In April, Ian is joined by The George Michael Singers, offering fans of Ronnie’s, George Michael and the much missed UK singer-songwriter, Linda Lewis, a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Shirley, Jo and Jay’s working and offstage relationship with George — from 1986 to his final Symphonica tour.
Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.
Tickets:
Nikki Iles, Sat 14th March at 11am
The George Michael Singers, Sat 4th April at 11am
13-jan-26

Ian brings the genius of Stephen Sondheim to life in a series of performances of Stephensong. With acclaimed pianist, Barry Green.
“Musically, lyrically, creatively, on every count this is a remarkable album – a standout entry in Shaw's formidable body of work.” Peter Quinn, Jazzwise
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama - The Richard Burton Theatre
www.rwcmd.ac.uk
St. Michael's Church, Church Street, Lyme Regis
www.ticketsource.co.uk
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Soho
www.ronniescotts.co.uk
Leeds Jazz Festival
www.ticketsource.com
12-jan-26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.
In February, Ian is joined by jazz legend Curtis Stigers. And in March, Ian welcomes one of the UK’s most celebrated jazz pianists, composers and arrangers, Nikki Iles, bringing her trademark elegance and creativity to the stage.
Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.
Tickets:
Curtis Stigers, Sat 7th February at 11am [SOLD OUT]
Nikki Iles, Sat 14th March at 11am