Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

Cheltenham Jazz Festival is one of the UK's leading jazz celebrations, held annually in the heart of Cheltenham across indoor and outdoor venues throughout the town. The 2026 edition marks the festival's 30th anniversary, running 29 April to 4 May, w…

Website

cheltenhamfestivals.org

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Genres

JazzPopSoulR&BAcousticFolk

Date

29 April - 4 May, 2026

Location

Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham

Size

Large · 20,000

Established

1996, Running 30 years

Vibe

The festival spreads across the whole town, with the main marquees in Montpellier Gardens and gigs spilling into pubs, the Town Hall, and a craft cider taproom five kilometres out. The lineup runs well beyond jazz, and punters seem to know it and not mind.

WHAT PEOPLE SAID

“Lineup stretches far beyond jazz”

“Free around-town gigs a highlight”

“Family tent busy throughout”

“No camping, book accommodation early”

“Sunny weather, sold-out headliners”

LineupUpdated: 20 Apr 2026

Full lineup

Jessie J

Van Morrison

Jack Savoretti

Joss Stone

James Morrison

Nigel Kennedy

Mica Paris

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra

10cc

ABC

The Earth Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay

Joshua Redman

Bill Frisell

Eyvind Kang

Courtney Pine

Lady Blackbird

Makaya McCraven

Jalen NgondaGeorgia CécileAmerican SongbookGentleman's Dub ClubThe Puppini SistersGotts Street ParkChina MosesDJ YodaBlue Lab BeatsKim CypherAshley SlaterNectar WoodeTheon CrossCamilla GeorgeEmma RawiczYazz Ahmed

TicketsUpdated: 4 Apr 2026

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