Swansea International Jazz Festival

3 – 6 September 2026

Swansea International Jazz Festival is back, presenting some of the best of local and international artists and bands.

The city will be buzzing with the cool sound of jazz from 3 to 6 September, when the festival makes its welcome return.

Swansea International Jazz Festival Wristband

Book for all 10 ticketed shows for the one-off price of £175 with our multi-ticket discount (a saving of £48 compared to individual tickets). Limited availability. Find out more information and how to book here!

Nicolas Meier

Nicolas Meier Thursday 3 September, 8.00pm Arts Wing, Swansea Grand Theatre Join us…

Sep 03

Claire Martin and Laurence Cottle

Claire Martin & Laurence Cottle: Bass to Face Friday 4 September, 5.30pm Ocean…

Sep 04

Georgina Jackson’s 'Sass and Brass’

Georgina Jackson’s ‘Sass & Brass’ Friday 4 September, 8.15pm…

Sep 04

Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball Duo

Aidan Thorne & Jason Ball Saturday 5 September, 1pm Ocean Room, National…

Sep 05

Power of Gower Festival Big Band

Power of Gower Festival Big Band Saturday 5 September, 2.30pm Swansea Minster…

Sep 05

James Allsopp Quartet

James Allsopp Quartet plays Stan Getz Saturday 5 September, 5.30pm Ocean Room…

Sep 05

Christian Garrick’s String Bag

Christian Garrick’s String Bag Saturday 5 September, 8.15pm Swansea Minster, St…

Sep 05

The Cottle Brothers Dixieland All-star Band

The Cottle Brothers Dixieland All-star Band Sunday 6 September, 2.30pm Ocean Room…

Sep 06

Tango Jazz Quartet

Tango Jazz Quartet Sunday 6 September, 5.30pm Ocean Room, National Waterfront Museum…

Sep 06

Hejira

Hejira – The Music of Joni Mitchell Sunday 6 September, 8.15pm Swansea Minster…

Sep 06

Brought to you by Swansea Council in partnership with Swansea Jazz Club. All tickets include a 5.7% booking fee. Full terms and conditions for tickets are available here.

Copper Jack River Cruise: Sarah Meek and Dave Cottle

Join the crew of the Copper Jack for a delightful cruise up the River Tawe listening…

Sep 04

Copper Jack River Cruise: Elijah Jeffrey and Eddie Gripper

Join the crew of the Copper Jack for a delightful cruise up the River Tawe listening…

Sep 05

Copper Jack River Cruise: Georgia Furlong and Andy Mulligan

Join the crew of the Copper Jack for a delightful cruise up the River Tawe listening…

Sep 05

Copper Jack River Cruise: Li Harding and Gary Phillips

Join the crew of the Copper Jack for a delightful cruise up the River Tawe listening…

Sep 06

Check out our Stroller Programme

Enjoy over 30 free gigs in pubs and bars around the festival’s concert venues.

Friday 4 September 2026

Friday 4 Sept, 4.30PM

The Georgian - Georgia Furlong Quartet
Queens Hotel - Dick Hamer Quartet
Yacht & Sub Aqua Club - Jack Mac’s Full House Brass Band

Friday 4 Sept, 5PM

The Observatory - Trunk Of Funk
Pumphouse - Bunker
Three Brass Monkeys - Ray ‘taff’ Williams & String Fellows
The Swigg - Equinor Big Band
Session By Mumbles - Charlie Herbert Trio

Friday 4 Sept, 8PM

Sky Bar 27 (Altitude 28) - Jack Mac’s Brass Funk Pack
The River House- Donnie Joe’s American Swing
The Swigg - The Buzz Cuts

Friday 4 Sept, 10 PM

The Swigg - Festival Late Jam With Dave Cottle Quartet

Saturday 5 September 2026

Saturday 5 Sept, 11AM

National Waterfront Museum Foyer - Morriston Big Band

Saturday 5 Sept, 1PM

Amphitheatre - Donnie Joe’s American Swing Band

Saturday 5 Sept, 1.30PM

The River House - Ross Hicks Buena Vista Trio

Saturday 5 Sept, 2PM

The Cross Keys - Evan Extence Full Phat Band

Saturday 5 Sept, 3PM

Sky Bar 27 (Altitude 28) - The Buzz Cuts
The Welsh House - Chris Keys Band

Saturday 5 Sept, 3.30PM

Yacht & Sub Aqua Club - Ellie Jones Trio
National Waterfront Museum Foyer - Tomos Williams Quintet ‘a Kind Of Blue’ Miles Davies
Queens Hotel - John Paul Gard Organ Trio

Saturday 5 Sept, 4PM

Session By Mumbles - Afternoon In Paris

Saturday 5 Sept, 4.30PM

The River House - Bella Collins Blues Trio
The Swigg - Blue Vannin
Three Brass Monkeys - Groucho Club
The Georgian - Elijah Jeffrey & Eddie Gripper Trio
Amphitheatre - Equinor Big Band

Saturday 5 Sept, 5PM

Pumphouse - Ray ‘taff’ Williams & String Fellows

Saturday 5 Sept, 6PM

The Welsh House - Hot Club Gallois

Saturday 5 Sept, 7.30PM

The River House - The Buzz Cuts

Saturday 5 Sept, 8PM

The Swigg - Li Harding & Gary Phillips Band
Yacht & Sub Aqua Club - Afternoon In Paris
Sky Bar 27 (Altitude 28) - Linley Hamilton & Eddie Gripper Trio

Saturday 5 Sept, 10PM

The Swigg - Festival Late Jazz Jam With Dave Cottle Quartet

Sunday 6 September 2026

Sunday 6 Sept, 11AM

National Waterfront Museum Foyer - Constellation Big Band

Sunday 6 Sept, 1PM

Amphitheatre - Fiesta Resistance

Sunday 6 Sept, 1.30PM

The River House - Chris Keys Band

Sunday 6 Sept, 2PM

Yacht & Sub Aqua Club - Don Joe’s American Swing Band

The Cross Keys - Dave Jones ‘stratospheric’ Band

Sunday 6 Sept, 2.30PM

The Swigg - John Close Trio

Sky Bar 27 (Altitude 28) - Peri Lynn and Mart Swing Quintet

Sunday 6 Sept, 3PM

The Welsh House - Jack Mac’s Gin & Jazz Trio

Sunday 6 Sept, 3.30PM

Queens Hotel - Groucho Club

National Waterfront Museum Foyer - Bridgend Big Band

Sunday 6 Sept, 4.30PM

The River House - Ray ‘taff’ Williams & String Fellows

The Georgian - Ed Jones Quartet

Three Brass Monkeys - Bunker

Amphitheatre - Royal Scam

Sunday 6 Sept, 5PM

Session By Mumbles - Evan Extence Full Phat Band

Sky Bar 27 (Altitude 28) - Gethin Liddington & Brass Band Bychan

The Observatory - Georgia Furlong & Richard West

Yacht & Sub Aqua Club - Phil Dando Dixieland Jazz Band

Pumphouse - The Buzz Cuts

Sunday 6 Sept, 5.30PM

The Swigg - Elaina Hoss Quartet

Sunday 6 Sept, 6PM

The Welsh House - Afternoon In Paris

Stroller programme supported by Day’s Geely Swansea.

Discover Geely at the Swansea Jazz Festival, where style, innovation and performance come together in an exciting and ever-growing vehicle lineup. Leading the way is the Geely EX5, a fully electric model that delivers modern design, advanced technology and smooth, efficient driving for today’s motorists. Alongside it is the impressive Starray plug-in hybrid, combining bold looks with everyday practicality and the flexibility of electrified performance.

Now, Geely’s newest arrival, the brand new EX2 fully electric, joins the lineup, bringing even more choice to drivers looking to make the move to electric. Compact, contemporary and designed for modern life, the EX2 is set to make a big impression.

Whether you are already considering your next vehicle or simply curious about the future of driving, Geely offers something fresh, dynamic and forward-thinking. Visit us at the Swansea Jazz Festival and discover how Geely’s expanding range is driving the future in style.