East Grinstead Jazz Festival

SUSSEX: East Grinstead Jazz Festival - Various Venues calendar_today 14 Aug 2026 Jazz Lunch £25 with Jenny Green Quartet Tickets via Chequer Mead Box Office 01342 302000. Free event tickets from Ticketsource (see Book a Ticket).

East Grinstead Jazz Festival 2026:

A Spectacular Weekend of Live Music & Community

Mark your calendars for the ultimate summer jazz getaway! From Friday 14th August to Sunday 16th August 2026, the historic town of East Grinstead transforms into a vibrant hotspot of syncopated rhythms, roaring brass, and world-class vocal harmonies.

Under the expert curation of celebrated jazz vocalist and radio broadcaster Jenny Green, the 2026 festival bridges the gap between elite international acts and a buzzing local community.

The 2026 Highlights Include:

  • The Headline Concerts: Experience the electrifying energy of the Gospel Rising Choir at St Swithun's Church on Friday night, followed by the sensational Saturday headliner Jazz Africa: From Roots to Right Now!

  • The Free Saturday Jazz Trail: Take a stroll through town and catch a world of genres, including The Sussex Stompers (New Orleans), The Jive Aces (Swing), Julian Nicholas & Imogen Ryall, George Trebar’s Nighthawks, and the gypsy-jazz styling of Django Chutney.

  • Interactive Workshops: Unleash your own creativity with dedicated vocal, gospel, and drum workshops running throughout the weekend.

  • The Grand Finale: Close out the weekend in style on Sunday with the Paul Richards Latin Trio and a luxurious Jazz Lunch featuring the Jenny Green Quintet at Chequer Mead.

Whether you are a lifelong aficionado or a curious newcomer, the East Grinstead Jazz Festival promises unmatched energy, beautiful historic backdrops, and memories that will sing long after the final note fades. Don't wait—secure your tickets today!  Jenny Green

FRIDAY 14th AUGUST 2026:​

  • 6-7pm: Gospel Workshop | St Swithun's Church

  • 7:30-9pm: Free Concert by Gospel Rising | St Swithun's Church

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SATURDAY 15th AUGUST 2026:​

  • 10am-12pm: Vocal Workshop with Jennifer Maslin | Glen Vue Community Hub

  • 10am-12pm: Drum Workshop with Vince Dunn | Glen Vue Community Hub

  • 7:30pm-10pm: HEADLINE CONCERT - Jazz Africa | St Swithun's Church

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Free Saturday Jazz trail:

  • 10am-12pm: The Sussex Stompers (New Orleans) | Highstreet & Queens Walk

  • 12pm-1.30pm: The Jive Aces (Swing) | Highstreet & Middle Row

  • 1pm-3pm: Julian Nicholas & Imogen Ryall Band (Funky Jazz, Bossa's) | Old Dunnings Mill

  • 3pm-5pm: George Trebars Nighthawks (Parallels of Jazz & Cinema) | The Crown

  • 5pm-7pm: Django Chutney (Gypsy Jazz) | The Engine Room

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SUNDAY 16th AUGUST:​

  • 11am-1pm: Paul Richards Latin Trio | Carlo Lounge

  • 1pm-3pm: Jazz Lunch with Jenny Green Quintet | Chequer Mead | Tickets £25 - book here

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