Jon Batiste « World Festival - Batiste by Request »

Jon Batiste brings Batiste by Request to KOKO, London on 25 June 2026. Pianist, singer and composer shaped by New Orleans, he has poured his range into nine studio albums, an Oscar-winning film score, an original symphony and seven years steering a late-night band. This date flips the script: the audience builds the setlist, and Batiste responds in the moment.

The catalogue is wide open. Expect deep cuts from across his albums, music from his scores, and rare live versions brought back to life on demand. From the pop-leaning writing of WE ARE and World Music Radio to earlier material and themes from Soul, he threads jazz harmony, soul, R&B and gospel influences with an ease honed at Juilliard and on countless stages.

Batiste’s live craft is all about connection and agility. He moves between intimate piano moments and full-voice uplift, reshaping songs as the room asks for them, letting improvisation guide the flow. For longtime followers and curious first-timers alike, it’s a one-night tour through his musical world, drawn in real time by the person who knows it best.