Shez Raja - Summer Tour 2026.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Bassist & composer Shez Raja will be touring in the UK during June, July & August in support of his latest album "Spellbound". His band will include guitarist Guthrie Govan. Press release attached.

We have received the following press release;

Shez Raja Announces UK Summer Tour 2026 with Guthrie Govan – Following Acclaimed Album Spellbound

Following the acclaimed release of Spellbound in 2025, trailblazing bassist and composer Shez Raja returns to the road this summer with a UK tour, joined throughout by renowned guitar virtuoso Guthrie Govan.

Spellbound marked a significant milestone in Raja’s artistic journey, an ambitious and immersive project blending deep grooves, intricate rhythms and rich Eastern influences with contemporary jazz fusion. Featuring a world-class lineup including Dennis Chambers, Guthrie Govan, John Etheridge, Roopa Panesar, Tony Kofi, Vasilis Xenopoulos and more, the album received widespread praise for its virtuosity, musical depth and cross-cultural vision.

Now, in 2026, audiences will have the opportunity to experience this music live, with Raja and Govan leading a formidable touring ensemble across a series of standout venues nationwide. The pairing brings together two of the most distinctive voices in contemporary fusion, Raja’s deeply expressive, groove-driven bass work (performed on his custom 5-string Fodera bass) and Govan’s extraordinary virtuosity and improvisational firepower.

The tour culminates in a return to London’s iconic Jazz Cafe in Camden on 29 August, bringing the journey full circle following last year’s celebrated launch show.

With its fusion of East and West, tradition and innovation, the Spellbound live experience promises an uplifting evening of high energy and captivating musical storytelling.

Tour Dates – Summer 2026

Sat 20 June – Luton, Bear Club - Sold Out

Wed 8 July – Oxford, Spin Jazz Club

Sat 11 July – Bristol, Strange Brew

Sun 12 July – Swindon, The Victoria

Wed 22 July – Birmingham, The Jam House

Thu 23 July – Rutland, Goldmark Gallery - Sold Out

Fri 24 July – Birkenhead, Future Yard

Sat 25 July – Nottingham, Peggy’s Skylight

Wed 29 July – Leicester, 2Funky Music Cafe

Thu 30 July – Leeds, City Varieties Music Hall

Fri 31 July – Manchester, Band on the Wall

Sat 1 August – Peterborough, Met Lounge

Sat 29 August – London, The Jazz Cafe, Camden

Tickets for all shows available from http://www.shezraja.com