Cambridge Jazz Festival 2026

The multitude of gigs on offer at this year’s Cambridge Jazz Festival include international heavyweights, stars of the UK’s thriving scene and some fantastic local talent.

Now in its 12th year, the festival includes more than 40 events in two weeks across the whole city.

As well as British stars like Andy Sheppard, Jean Toussaint and Emma Rawicz, the festival brings international musicians including Delfeayo Marsalis together with Eric Alexander and the extraordinary Lizz Wright.

Artist in Residence is composer, educator and sax player Josephine Davies, while the brilliant Fergus Quill is also throwing his composer, bass player and educator hats into the ring.

Past guests on Harmonious World who will be appearing include Tim Boniface and James Pearson.

If you are anywhere near the East of England from 12-23 November, check out the fabulous music that is on offer around Cambridge.

Find out all about this year’s festival at cambridgejazzfestival.info