🎤Lineup
Previous edition
2026 edition (finished)
The 2026 edition of Cheltenham Jazz Festival ran from April 29, 2026 to May 4, 2026, with 45 artists on the bill. The 2027 lineup has not been announced yet.
2026 line-up (finished edition)
- Lady Blackbird
- 10cc
- ABC
- Bill Frisell & Eyvind Kang
- Black Sabbath Mode
- Blue Lab Beats
- CAMILLA GEORGE
- CHINA MOSES
- Corinne Bailey Rae
- Courtney Pine
- DJ YODA
- Dunkertons
- Elaine Mitchener
- Elysia Biro
- Emma Jean Thackray
- Emma Rawicz
- Gentleman's Dub Club
- Georgia Cecile – American Songbook
- Giacomo Smith
- Gotts Street Park
- JALEN NGONDA
- JOSHUA REDMAN
- Jack Savoretti
- James Morrison
- Jessie J
- Joss Stone
- Kim Cypher
- Ladies of Midnight Blue
- Makaya McCraven
- Matt Carmichael
- Mica Paris
- Miles Davis Symphonic
- NECTAR WOODE
- Nigel Kennedy
- RBC & Siena Co-collaboration
- ROBERTO FONSECA
- ROBINSON KHOURY
- The Big Family Gig
- The Earth Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay
- The Easy Rollers
- The Puppini Sisters
- Theon Cross
- Tinariwen
- VAN MORRISON
- Yazz Ahmed
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🛏️Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2027 accommodation: hotels near Cheltenham
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2027 takes place in Cheltenham from April 28 to May 3. Arrival night: April 28. The map below is prefilled for the nights of April 28 to May 3 (check-out May 4) and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
Also consider staying around Birmingham, West Midlands, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Birmingham, West Midlands.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
✈️How to get to Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2027
Planning your trip to Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2027? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Birmingham Airport (BHX), about 66 km from the venue.
- Allow about 92 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Birmingham, West Midlands or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🌤️Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2027 weather
Weather in Cheltenham in April 2027?
Actual weather at the 2026 edition
From April 29 to May 4, 2026: up to 21°, low of 6°, 15.9 mm of rain in total.
- Wed, Apr 29Overcast18° / 6° 0 mm
- Thu, Apr 30Clear sky21° / 9° 0 mm
- Fri, May 1Rain20° / 10° 5.5 mm
- Sat, May 2Rain18° / 7° 9.7 mm
- Sun, May 3Light drizzle17° / 9° 0.3 mm
- Mon, May 4Light drizzle15° / 9° 0.4 mm
Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 39% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 20° / 8° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Drizzle | 15° / 8° | 4 rainy days |
| 2023 | Light drizzle | 15° / 7° | 3 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
Hour by hour
Tap a day to see how temperature and rain changed across 24 hours.
Same week in 2025: Wed April 30 → Mon May 5 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).
🗺️Things to do near Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2027
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2027. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Birmingham, West Midlands and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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