The World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, a lively cultural hub and boutique venue in Nine Elms, is preparing to welcome 2026 with an exciting mix of blues, jazz, Indian classical, Persian, and classical music.
Many of these performances will take place in their space equipped with a world-leading d&b Soundscape system.
Every concert ticket will support the World Heart Beat Music Academy charity, which has allowed many young people enjoy the joy of music, regardless of financial or social limitations.
The season’s festivities begin in January with a performance by renowned jazz drummer Jas Kayser, who last year took part in Lenny Kravitz’s ‘Blue Electric Light’ world tour.
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Jas Kayser and her group, Chums, are scheduled to perform on January 16.
World Heart Beat is also hosting its Piano in the Elms series for the second year running.
This series, inspired by the Elm tree, a symbol of Nine Elms indicating harmony and community, will feature a range of talented pianists.
The series begins with Liberian-Norwegian pianist Kamilla Arku and artist Jordan Söderberg on March 12.
Concert pianist Andrei Gologan follows on March 13, Cristiana Achim on March 19, and World Heart Beat Artist in Resident Cyrill Ibrahim on March 20.
On Saturday 17 January, there will be a jazz-triple bill from Nnamdi Nachi Cole Trio, Wilf Diamond, and Ruben Ross.
On January 23, the venue will present an exhilarating journey through four unique works by Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson and Kumi Matsuo, showcasing their expressive scope and versatility.
A multi-genre vocalist, Vladimira Krckova, will enthral the audience in Vladimira Krckova: A Return to the Source alongside distinguished pianist and poet Robert Mitchell on February 4.
Promoting the universal message of peace, Ustad Kamal Sabri and Ustad Tari Khan come together to present their Peace through Music Concert on February 21.
On February 28, the renowned vocalist Rana Farhan, who pushes boundaries with her music infused with blues, soul, and Persian influences and Rumi’s timeless words.
