Cheltenham Jazz Festival returns to Cheltenham, England from April 29 to May 4, 2026, featuring an impressive lineup of jazz, pop, soul, R&B, and blues artists. Headliners include legendary performers Van Morrison, Earth Wind & Fire, James Morrison, and Jessie J, alongside acclaimed jazz artists Joshua Redman, Makaya McCraven, and Bill Frisell. The festival showcases both established stars like Joss Stone and Corinne Bailey Rae and rising talents such as Lady Blackbird and Emma-Jean Thackray. With 36 artists representing the UK, US, and France, this six-day celebration offers diverse programming spanning traditional jazz to contemporary soul and R&B.
Featured Artists
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Van Morrison
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Jessie J
Chadwell Heath, England
Jalen N'Gonda
Wheaton, Maryland
Makaya McCraven
Chicago, Illinois
Mica Paris
London, England
China Moses
Paris, France
Gentleman's Dub Club
London, England
Joshua Redman
San Francisco, California
Emma-Jean Thackray
Leeds, England
Abc
Sheffield, England
Earth, Wind & Fire
Chicago, Illinois
Lady Blackbird
Los Angeles, California
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