Welcome to our 16th edition.

Islay is an enchanting island, but the Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival adds an extra dimension. High quality music to match the magical places.

We offer a choice of music throughout the weekend. You can mix and match to create your own musical experience and complement the music with a distillery visit, a seafood lunch, a walk on a beach or a round of golf…

Our programme brings Scottish and international musicians together in Islay for the weekend to present music that enjoys a real intimacy and close connection with the festival audience.

We look forward to welcoming old and new friends to the Festival and to raising a glass of Lagavulin™.

Fiona Alexander (Jazz Scotland) and Stuart Todd (Islay Arts Association)

The 2014 programme features

New York tenor player: Donny McCaslin
The stellar saxophone and piano duo: Tommy Smith and Brian Kellock
Champian Fulton: American singer and pianist
Keith Nichols: virtuoso classic jazz pianist
Gramophone Jass Band: high energy classic jazz band
Islay’s own: 95 Roots
Lyndon Anderson: rollocking blues
Trio AAB: collective trio delivering serious and fun jazz

Full programme details will be available from Monday 4th August