Jazz in June: 13 Smooth, Funky & Classical Concerts to Catch this Month

This performance explores reconstructed music from ancient China through historically informed performance. Using restored instruments and decoded scores, the concert presents how Tang-era music may have sounded. The show combines research, live performance, and multimedia staging to recreate a historical soundscape.

This candlelight concert brings together piano, violin, and cello to perform music by Joe Hisaishi, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and the unforgettable scores from Hayao Miyazaki’s animated worlds. Surrounded by candlelight, audiences can expect familiar melodies from Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and more, reimagined in an intimate chamber setting. It’s a nostalgic, cinematic evening for anyone who grew up with these soundtracks—or simply wants to hear them come alive off the screen.

“Beyond the Sonata” presents an evening of monumental piano works performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Haochen Zhang. The program pairs two late Beethoven sonatas with two large-scale works by Schumann, exploring the dialogue between Classical form and Romantic imagination.

From Hollywood film scores to organ classics, Anna Lapwood brings a modern perspective to the "King of Instruments." Experience immersive renditions of Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Interstellar, and organ masterpieces by Bach, Gigout, Glass, and Einaudi.

French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet presents a marathon recital performing all of Ravel’s solo piano works in one evening. Spanning nearly three hours, the program traces Ravel’s evolution from early compositions to his mature masterpieces.

The Barricade Boys brings a high-energy musical theatre concert to China, featuring West End performers known for their work in iconic productions like Les Misérables. The show presents a powerful setlist of musical theatre and pop classics performed with concert-style intensity.

Grammy-nominated trumpet legend Chris Botti is bringing his signature blend of jazz and pop back to Shanghai. With a star-studded ensemble and hits from his Grammy-nominated albums, this concert promises an unforgettable night of emotional and dynamic music.

Experience a night of modern jazz led by Israeli pianist and composer Oleg Roschin, joined by an international ensemble. The performance blends original compositions with interactive improvisation, taking listeners on a journey between subtle restraint and fiery intensity.

Fresh from Asia’s Java Jazz Festival, the Austrian Alexandra Ivanova Trio makes their Shanghai debut with a performance blending modern European jazz with global influences. From Balkan rhythms to Middle Eastern modes and cinematic European textures, this is a sonic journey that spans continents and cultures.

Let the warm, silky melodies of a golden era wash over you. The Reny Quintet brings Nat King Cole’s rich, midnight-radio tones together with Natalie Cole’s soulful modern interpretations for a cross-generational jazz tribute.

Ryuichi Sakamoto & Studio Ghibli Film Music Concert brings together music from iconic films and animated classics in one live orchestral performance. Performed by the Zhongxi Philharmonic Orchestra, the program features works from films including Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, The Last Emperor, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more.

Souvenirs Dormants is a modern jazz performance by KIKU Quartet, blending improvisation, composition, and emotional storytelling. The concert explores memory and time through a layered and atmospheric sound world.

This performance brings together Indian classical music and cross-cultural collaboration, led by bansuri flute maestro Rajat Prasanna. The show is split into two parts, moving from traditional North Indian ragas to an experimental fusion set blending global musical styles.