Upcoming tours, festivals and special events
Jessica Walker: All I Want is One Night

The singer performs as cabaret sensation and sex symbol Suzy Solidor.
Jessie Cave

Actress, comedian and cartoonist.
The Jest

An evening of subversive sketch and character comedy.
Jester Echo
Soul/R&B/funk/reggae group featuring Alana Carew on vocals.
Jesterval
For the third year running, Jesterval features local acts performing alongside well-known faces. This year includes Andrew Maxwell, Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe, Gein's Family Giftshop, Daniel Sloss and loads more.
The Jesus & Mary Chain

Psychedelic noise rock from the Scottish band formed by brothers Jim and William Reid.
Jesus Christ Superstar
- Written by: Tim Rice (lyrics)
Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm plays Mary Magdalene to ITV Superstar winner Ben Forster's Jesus, while Australian comedian and writer Tim Minchin takes on the role of Judus in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock musical.
Jesus H Foxx
Pavement-esque indie from the Edinburgh seven-piece.
The Jesus Taco
Folkadelic alt.country band.
The Jetbeats

Authentic 60s rock'n'roll from the Jetbeats.
Jethro

Risqué humour from the Cornish comic.
Jethro Tull: The Rock Opera
A rock opera about the life of Jethro Tull, the English agricultural inventor, told through – yes, you've guessed it – the songs of Jethro Tulle (the band.)
Jetplane Landing
Post-hardcore and alternative rock from this Derry-based band.
Jewellery Valuation Day
If you have a view to sell your jewellery at auction, get a complimentary valuation from a specialist.
Jewellery Workshop
Jewellery-making workshop for those who have previous experience in making jewellery and are looking to build upon basic techniques with help from an artist tutor. All students should come with their own design ideas. Tools and safety equipment are provided, but there will be extra charges for materials.
Jez Dior
A mix of grunge rock and hip hop.
Jez Ippolito
Jazz pianist and singer.
Jez Jowe

Nominee for the 2015 BBC Folk Awards, in both the Best Singer and Best New Song categories, Jez performs folk and acoustic sounds.
Jez Kerr
Singer, bassist and founder member of Manchester punk funk pioneers A Certain Ratio.
Jez Lowe

Acoustic folk singer often accompanied by his Bad Pennies.
The Jezabels
Melodramatic Aussie quartet influenced by Kate Bush and Fleetwood Mac.
The Jigantics

Quintet that fuse blues, rock, folk and Americana.
Jigsaw Players

The Wimbledon-based classical ensemble has some illustrious patrons (Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Kim Kashkashian) and is dedicated to making music accessible, especially to children.
Jillian Bain Christie

Aberdeen-born soprano and composer sings her own composition as well as other works by contemporary Nordic composers.
Jim Adkins

Acoustic songs from the guitarist and frontman of Jimmy Eat World.
Jim Bainbridge
Tyneside melodeon player and singer.
Jim Jefferies: Day Streaming
Leave your delicate sensibility at the door – Mr Jeffries is one of the most offensive comedians out there just now and is not afraid to revel in this fact.
Jim Jones & the Righteous Mind

Rock noise from the five-piece.
Jim Lambie

A solo exhibition of the Glasgow-born installation artist and sculptor, including his iconic 1999 work ZOBOP.
Jim Malcolm
Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter who is also the voice of Old Blind Dogs.
Jim Mullen Organ Trio

Mainstream jazz combo.
Jim Noir
Mancunian indie-rock singer-songwriter who covers all the important subjects: 'Alcohol. Life. Death. Aliens.'
Jim Page

Contemporary and traditional folk singer.
Jim Reynolds
Eclectic folk/blues singer-songwriter.
Jim Smith Soul Sensation

Soul musician.
Jim Watson

Pianist Jim Watson performs.
Jimeoin: Renonsense Man

Refining a lost art of the commonplace, Jimeoin is a comic with a delightful sense of the absurd and a uniquely low-key style.
Jimeoin: Ridiculous

Refining a lost art of the commonplace, Jimeoin is a comic with a delightful sense of the absurd and a uniquely low-key style.
Jimeoin: Roast Chicken Result!

Ruder and sillier show from the comedian, fresh from a smash-hit New York off-Broadway season.
Jimmy Buckley

Classic country originals and covers by the singer and his band.
Jimmy Cricket

Jimmy Cricket is without doubt a 1980s comedy icon. With his trademark wellington boots (on the wrong feet), his famous letters from his Mammy and his catchphrases of ‘come closer’ and ‘there’s more’, he holds the hearts of all those that were original fans of his television and radio shows. Jimmy has lost none of his…
Jimmy Eat World

Inoffensive US emo punks.
Jimmy Jemain

Jimmy Jemain (sometimes incorrectly spelled Jermain, as his website helpfully points out) is Europe's top Cliff Richard Tribute. He performs the greatest hits of the smooth-voiced knight of pop with his backing band The Rapiers.
Jimmy Lee's Edge Of Chaos Orchestra
Contemporary folk by the singer-songwriter from Pulborough and accompanying musicians.
Jimmy Livingstone

The British singer-songwriter performs contemporary folk.
Jimmy Osmond

Andy Williams tribute show starring Jimmy Osmond.
Jimmy Regal & The Royals
A howlin' blues three piece straight out of South London.
The Jimmy Shand Story

Brandon McPhee leads a celebration of the life and music of the Scottish accordion player. Narration by film and TV star Dave Anderson.
Jinnwoo

Gothic folk sounds.
Jinski

Drawing upon acoustic roots and country music, this talented duo sing songs of love, joy, loneliness and longing.