

With over 20,000 music-fans getting in the festival swing every year, and Jamie Cullum and Moira Stuart amongst their biggest fans, Cheltenham has become one of the country’s best-loved jazz festivals. Their trade-mark mix of international jazz icons, up-and-coming new artists and unique festival performances has seen them host some of the world’s greatest musicians over the Bank Holiday weekend. Previous guests include Jamie Cullum, Hugh Laurie, Eartha Kitt, Imelda May, Van Morrison, Stephane Grappelli and Ornette Coleman.
The festival site in Montpellier Gardens at the heart of Cheltenham is the perfect place to soak up an outstanding festival atmosphere. Featuring a feast of free outdoor music, a selection of food and drink stalls, and fun family activities – it’s the only place to be over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Big Top
Jessie J / James Morrison / Van Morrison / Corinne Bailey Rae / 10CC / Jack Savoretti / Joss Stone / Jalen Ngonda / ABC / Mica Paris / Earth, Wind & Fire - The Experience By Al McKay / Ronnie Scotts Jazz Orchestra
Town Hall
Lady Blackbird / Nigel Kennedy / Courtney Pine / Georgia Cecile / Bill Frisell And Eyvind Kang / The Puppini Sisters / Joshua Redman
Deya Arena
Gentleman's dub club / DJ Yoda / Emma-Jean Thackray / Blue Lab Beats / Roberto Fonseca / Makaya McCraven / Olive Jones / Kim Cypher / Ashley Slater / Nectar Woode / Gotts Street Park
Parabola Arts Centre
Theon Cross / Yazz Ahmed / Camilla George / Elaine Mitchener / Matt Carmichael / China Moses / BLACKSABBATHMODE / Emma Rawicz / Robinson Khoury
When is Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026?
Cheltenham Jazz Festival takes place from the 29th of April until the 4th of May 2026.
Where is Cheltenham Jazz Festival?
Cheltenham Jazz Festival is centred at Montpellier Gardens Montpellier Walk Cheltenham, Cheltenham.