Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

The Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival is a multi-venue jazz and blues festival spread across pubs, parks, museums, gardens, and arts spaces throughout Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Most events are free to attend, making it one of Europe's la…

Website

birminghamjazzfestival.com

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Genres

BluesJazz

Date

24 July - 2 August, 2026

Location

Birmingham, West Midlands

Size

Large · 20k-80k

Established

1985, Running 41 years

Vibe

Relaxed and spread out across the city, with people drifting between pub sets, park bandstands, and museum courtyards rather than queuing for a single main stage.

Tags

city centresprawlinglazy afternoonsfamily-friendlymusic nerdsday tripperscome as you arelots of food optionscity-accessible

LineupUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Full lineup

Lady Sings The Blues

Celebrating the music of Billie Holiday

Miho Hazama

Val Wiseman

Soweto Kinch

Bruce Adams

Dave Newton

Dave Green

Ian BatemanMike HallEric FordTom FarmerSharne ForbesIvo Neame

Recent NewsUpdated: 9 Apr 2026

venue

42nd Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival - Venues and first tranche of ...

The festival will take place from July 24th to August 2nd 2026 at various venues in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

thejazzmann.com·1 month ago

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival - Now Booking for 2026 - YouTube

The 2026 Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival is now booking! For more information, call the Big Bear Music office on 0121 454 7020, ...

youtube.com·4 months ago

BLACK SABBATH’s First Manager JIM SIMPSON Awarded As Birmingham Jazz & Blues Fes

Organizers of the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival have won a top award for running the city's best event in 2025.

bravewords.com·5 months ago

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival confirmed for 2026 after ‘overwhelming support’

Organisers of the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival has announced that the popular event would continue in 2026 after “overwhelming support”...

greaterbirminghamchambers.com·7 months ago

Birmingham ‘could lose beloved Jazz and Blues festival next year’ amid financial

An “internationally-known and respected” Birmingham festival is facing the axe amid a financial crisis.

expressandstar.com·8 months ago

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