festival archive – Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival

Festival Postponement

It is with much regret that the producers of the Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival have taken the decision to postpone the event. The restrictions of travel have already […]

This year we are pleased to be able to offer you a range of workshops from both visiting musicians and Bristol Academy of Creative Music. All workshops will take place […]

Full Programme Schedule

SAVE THE DATE – 26-29 MARCH 2020

With less than 8 weeks to go we are really excited to present you with one of our most exciting line ups to date. With Colston Hall still undergoing refurbishments, […]

26 – 29 March 2020

Welcome to our 8th edition of Bristol Jazz and Blues Festival! While the eagerly anticipated renovations at Colston Hall continue, we will be staging concerts at St George’s, Bristol Folk […]

Start Planning your Festival Weekend!

Here are a few of the FAQ that you may find useful when planning your trip to Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival 2019! Who is playing this year and […]

Platform South at Colston Hall

The free foyer performances as part of the Festival have become as much a part of the life and soul of the festival as the incredible international musicians the event […]

Festival HQ Top Picks for 2019

Each year we bring our diverging tastes together in the form of a festival line-up which celebrates all things jazz and blues – from swing to funk, bebop to blues, […]

60 Seconds with Rebecca Nash

So you will present a new suite for Percussion and Electronics, which has been commissioned for the 2019 festival. How did that come about? Tell us a little bit more […]

Denny Ilett on Pee Wee Ellis with Strings ‘Ballads, Blues and Bossa’

At the Festival this year we will present a world premiere as legendary saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis realises a lifelong ambition to perform with a 12-piece string ensemble and jazz […]

2019 Printed Programme has Landed!

See the full line up, calendar, free stage info, masterclass line up and artist interviews in our 2019 printed programme. Available in many of Bristol and Bath venues and cafes […]

Culture Flash Sale!

Culture Vultures get ready – largest ever 24 hr Flash Sale starts today! Quick-off-the-mark culture fans can save money with thousands of discounted tickets and offers in the Bristol and […]

60 Seconds with Liane Carroll

Liane Carroll has been a pillar of the British jazz and soul scene for over thirty-five years and has dedicated her career to creating a deep and abiding connection with […]

60 Seconds with Ant Law

Before his gig at the 2019 Festival we hear more from guitarist Ant Law. Ant also joined us at the 2018 Festival with Trio HLK and Dame Evelyn Glennie… Musically, […]

Calling all artists!

Jazz South – Platform South Showcase at Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival 2019 Jazz South’s first touring programme – Platform South – is launching with a showcase of selected […]

2019 Highlights Flyer

See just some of the highlights from our 2019 line-up. Full details HERE.

Watch our 2018 Festival Film

See our 2019 line up HERE.

60 seconds with William Goodchild

From the group that brought you ‘Sounds For Spies and Private Eyes’ comes Cult Fiction Live! Sounds from the Small Screen – a joyous frolic through the jazz and funk-laden […]

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