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Norwich Jazz Festival

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Norwich Jazz Festival

Norwich, East of England

Image: norwichartscentre.co.uk

Fest TimelineUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Today

1 Nov 2025

Lineup announced

Lineup announced

Early highlights announced (GoGo Penguin & Balimaya Project)

1 Nov 2025

17 Feb 2026

Lineup announced

Lineup announced

Full programme announced

17 Feb 2026

20 Feb 2026

General sale opens

General sale opens

General ticket sale opens (all shows)

20 Feb 2026

15–24 May

Norwich Jazz Festival 🎉

Norwich Jazz Festival 🎉

15–24 May

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About

Norwich Jazz Festival is a ten-day festival spread across multiple venues in Norwich city centre, presenting live jazz performances, talks and film. The 2026 edition is part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival and features artists including GoGo Pengui…

Website

norwichartscentre.co.uk

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Genres

Jazz

Date

15 - 24 May, 2026

Location

Norwich, East of England

Size

Tiny · <1k

Established

1981, Running 45 years

Vibe

A city-wide, mostly indoor festival spread across Norwich arts venues, where audiences move between seated shows, film screenings, and talks over ten days in May, with a programme leaning towards contemporary UK jazz and a few international names.

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city centreintimatesensible bedtimemusic nerdscome as you aretrain-friendly

TicketsUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

ADMIT ONE

Launch PartyFri 15 May

£5

ADMIT ONE

Balimaya Project at The SpiegeltentFri 15 May

£22

ADMIT ONE

Theon CrossSat 16 May

£21

ADMIT ONE

National Youth Jazz Orchestra presents Abdullah Ibrahim Tribute at EPIC StudiosTue 19 May

£15

ADMIT ONE

Neil Cowley TrioThu 21 May

£30

LineupUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

GoGo Penguin

GoGo Penguin

Nubiyan Twist

Nubiyan Twist

Balimaya Project

Balimaya Project

Theon Cross

Theon Cross

Neil Cowley Trio

Neil Cowley Trio

The Gary Crosby Sextet

The Gary Crosby Sextet

presents Mingus Moves

National Youth Jazz Orchestra

National Youth Jazz Orchestra

presents Abdullah Ibrahim Tribute

ABNA

ABNA

Tara Lily

Tara Lily

Amy NomvulaEasily DunnMondo DJsTadi The GreatAndré MarmotMarysia Osu

Recent NewsUpdated: 9 Apr 2026

Norwich Jazz Festival 2026: A City in Full Swing This May

Norwich is preparing to welcome back one of its most exciting cultural celebrations as the Norwich Jazz Festival returns from 15 to 24 May.

norfolk-enquirer.com·1 month ago

Norwich Jazz Festival Announcement

The festival opens on Friday 15 May with the Balimaya Project at The Spiegeltent, followed by the Norwich Jazz Festival 2026 Launch Party ...

norwichartscentre.co.uk·1 month ago

Norwich Jazz Festival (15-24 May 2026) announcement ... - Facebook

The full Norwich Jazz Festival programme will be revealed in February 2026.

facebook.com·5 months ago

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