Multi-Grammy® and Academy Award® winner Jon Batiste today announced that he will bring his boundary-breaking artistry to KOKO in London for a special four-night residency of exhilarating, diverse and concept-driven performances from Wednesday, June 24, 2026, through Sunday, June 28, 2026. The performances are part of the inaugural JON BATISTE WORLD FESTIVAL, curated by Batiste and co–curated by Michael Mwenso, with additional dates to be announced soon.

Each evening of the residency will spotlight a distinct musical concept, underscoring the mastery of Batiste’s borderless artistry and collaborations—including a symphonic evening with orchestra, a fan-driven “by request” performance featuring selections from across his entire catalogue, a night of communal song centered on songs of hope and change with special guests, and, for the first time, a live-band performance of Batiste’s jazz compositions from Disney and Pixar’s Soul, which earned him an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.
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