Lantern Presents: Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are thrilled to announce a 2026 show, joined by special guest Roachford.

Andrew Roachford is a British singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and genre-blending music that mixes rock, R&B, and pop. He rose to fame in the late 1980s with hits like “Cuddly Toy” and led the band Roachford. A solo artist and member of Mike + The Mechanics since 2010, he’s respected for his songwriting and powerful performances. Roachford was awarded an MBE in 2019 for his services to music over a decades-long career.

Fans will be thrilled to hear that the show will once again feature the incredible ‘Queen of Boogie Woogie’ Ruby Turner, as well as the outstanding vocals of Louise Marshall, and Sumudu Jayatilaka. Together with the skillful musicianship of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Jools Holland will be performing songs from throughout his career. With a catalogue of classics to choose from, the show is sure to have fans on their feet!