Jazz festivals United Kingdom summer 2026

53Festivals
6+Sub-genres
6+Cities

Summer 2026 is a major season for Jazz festivals in the United Kingdom: 53 events are scheduled from June through August, spread across three months across the United Kingdom. July peaks with 29 Jazz festivals, ahead of the other summer months.

The monthly breakdown looks like this: June 2026 hosts 9 Jazz festivals, July 2026 29, and August 2026 15. That density makes Summer 2026 the ideal window to explore the Jazz scene in all its forms.

Among the must-see events of Summer 2026 in Jazz, you'll find We Out Here (United Kingdom, 74 artists), Love Supreme Jazz Festival (United Kingdom, 48 artists), Kelburn Garden Party (United Kingdom, 110 artists), Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul (United Kingdom, 53 artists), Stowaway Festival (United Kingdom, 55 artists). These festivals rank among the largest lineups of the season.

The busiest cities for Jazz festivals in Summer 2026 are Preston Park (2), Slessor Gardens (2), Glynde Place (2), Lulworth Castle (2). Broad national coverage makes it easy to combine travel and live music throughout the season.

By sub-genre, the most active scenes in Jazz this summer are Jazz Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Acid Jazz, Contemporary Jazz. For an overview of the full season, visit the United Kingdom summer 2026 festival hub.

Top Jazz festivals United Kingdom summer 2026

#1We Out Here
20 Aug 2026 — 23 Aug 2026We Out Here Festival74 artists
#2Love Supreme Jazz Festival
4 Jul 2026Glynde Place48 artists
#3Kelburn Garden Party
2 Jul 2026 — 6 Jul 2026Kelburn Castle110 artists
#4Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul
10 Jul 2026 — 12 Jul 2026Moseley Park53 artists
#5Stowaway Festival
31 Jul 2026 — 2 Aug 2026Stowaway Festival 202655 artists
#6Meltdown Festival 2026
11 Jun 2026 — 26 Jun 2026London19 artists
#7Lost Village Festival
26 Aug 2026 — 30 Aug 2026Norton Disney89 artists
#8Shambala Festival
27 Aug 2026 — 30 Aug 2026Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens112 artists
#9Moovin Festival
12 Jun 2026 — 14 Jun 2026Whitebottom Farm98 artists
#10Love Supreme Jazz Festival - Weekend Tickets
4 Jul 2026Glynde Place5 artists

By month

9June 202629July 202615August 2026

Jazz sub-genres

Jazz Fusion13Jazz-Funk9Acid Jazz9Contemporary Jazz8World Fusion7Nu Jazz5

By city

Preston Park2Slessor Gardens2Glynde Place2Lulworth Castle2Carreglwyd1Brighton Beach1

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Frequently asked questions

How many Jazz festivals take place in the United Kingdom in Summer 2026?▼
53 Jazz festivals are scheduled in the United Kingdom in Summer 2026. The season runs from June through August, peaking in July (29 festivals).
What are the biggest Jazz festivals in the United Kingdom of Summer 2026?▼
The Jazz festivals with the largest lineups in the United Kingdom in Summer 2026 are: We Out Here (United Kingdom), Love Supreme Jazz Festival (United Kingdom), Kelburn Garden Party (United Kingdom), Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul (United Kingdom), Stowaway Festival (United Kingdom).
Which cities in the United Kingdom have the most Jazz festivals this summer?▼
The cities with the most Jazz festivals in the United Kingdom in Summer 2026 are Preston Park (2), Slessor Gardens (2), Glynde Place (2), Lulworth Castle (2), Carreglwyd (1).
Which month is best for a Jazz festival in the United Kingdom in summer 2026?▼
July 2026 is the busiest month with 29 Jazz festivals. You can also browse June, July or August depending on availability.
Which Jazz sub-genres are most represented in festivals?▼
The most active Jazz sub-genres in Summer 2026 festivals are Jazz Fusion (13), Jazz-Funk (9), Acid Jazz (9), Contemporary Jazz (8), World Fusion (7).
How can I find more Jazz festivals?▼
Visit the Jazz festivals page (year-round), the United Kingdom page, or the United Kingdom summer 2026 festival hub to browse all genres.