The Jazz Messenger
The Jazz Messenger by 5 Nights of Valery Ponomarev is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Jazz Bar. It has 5 performances listed, running from Wed 19 Aug, 19:00 to Sun 23 Aug, 19:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
An unmissable, exclusive performance from legendary Russian-American trumpeter and Jazz Messengers alumnus, Valery Ponomarev, who dramatically escaped 1970s USSR and toured the world with Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers for four years, recording 11 albums! Joined by an all-star international band, this elite quintet celebrates one of jazz’s most influential institutions, recreating their timeless music once more for the 33rd year. This is the jazz event of the Fringe!
Details
- Performer: 5 Nights of Valery Ponomarev
- Venue: The Jazz Bar
- Space: Venue (Partially Seated)
- Genre: MUSIC, Jazz
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 90 minutes
- Room size: about 120 seats (Venue (Partially Seated)) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 5, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Two flights of stairs, totaling 25 steps, down into the space. Stairs: 20+ Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 19 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £18.00