Swanage Jazz Festival 2026

The Swanage Jazz Festival is one of the UK’s most vibrant and much-loved celebrations of live jazz, set in the beautiful coastal town of Swanage in Dorset.

Each summer, the town comes alive with the sound of jazz as hundreds of musicians perform across a packed weekend of music, showcasing a wide range of the very best jazz, from New Orleans to contemporary styles, along with some rising stars and local favourites.

Across multiple stages, including indoor venues, outdoor spaces, pubs, and the iconic festival marquee. From relaxed daytime sets in the sunshine to energetic evening performances, the festival offers something for every jazz enthusiast.

Swanage Jazz Festival 2026 Artist Line-Up

Friday 10th July from 4pm

• Alan Barnes’ and Robert Fowler’s Reed-a-Rama
• Nigel Price Trio
• Steely Jazz
• The Kim Cypher Band
• Andy Urquhart’s Electric Miles
• Asa Martinson and The Outlet
• Roger Marks Riveria 5

Saturday 11th July from 12pm

• Originals – Laura Jurd and Rob Luft
• The Ivo Neame Trio
• The Pete Roth Trio with Bill Bruford
• Greg Abate with the Craig Milverton Trio
• The Alex Clarke Quartet
• Yetii
• The Bateman Brothers’ Tribute to Louis Armstrong
• The Olivia Cuthill Quintet
• Mambossa
• Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty
• Jazz Knots
• John Maddocks’ Jazzmen
• The Riveria Ramblers
• The Hothouse Combo

Sunday 12th july from 11.30am

• The Steve Waterman Octet celebrates Miles Davis
• The Joe Webb Trio
• The Jo Harrop Quartet
• The Rob Luft Quartet
• The John Etherige/Christian Garrick Duo
• Coltrane and Hartman on Impulse! Featuring Mark Lockheart and Marvin Muoneké
• The Clark Tracey Sextet – Under Milk Wood at 60 (includes two narrators)
• The Tim Whitehead Quartet
• Ray D’Inverno’s Quintessential Groove
• Pete Allen’s Big Jazz Band
• New Orleans Jazz Bandits
• Tim Eyes Jazz
• The Ragtime Revellers

Swanage Jazz Festival 2026 Event Details

Date: 10th July - 12th July 2026

Times:

• Friday: From 4pm
• Saturday: From 12pm
• Sunday: From 11.30am

Venues: 

• The Mowlem Theatre - Shore Road BH19 1DD
• Sandpit Field Marquee (South) - De Moulham Road BH19 1NR
• Sandpit Field Marquee 2 (North) - De Moulham Road BH19 1NR
• Sandpit Open Stage/Stretch Tent - De Moulham Road BH19 1NR

Swanage Jazz Festival 2026 Ticket Prices

Advanced Tickets

• Weekend Stroller – access to all ticketed concerts £160
• Friday Stroller £60
• Saturday Stroller £90
• Sunday Stroller £90
• Under 25s 50% off a day stroller
• Discounts for BH19 Residents
• Under 16s free if accompanied by an adult
• Single concert tickets £24

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