The Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival 2025
and the Festival Fringe!
14th-16th November 2025
Experience a weekend of WORLD CLASS jazz, blues - and tango! - from the UK, Europe and South America, paired with an inspired Festival menu, cocktails & winter warmth.
The Fringe: Multiple indoor stages, across the centre of Midhurst town - an unforgettable weekend. Music on the streets, in bars, shops and restaurants throughout the day!
Join us, and defy the winter blues with every note played, every meal shared, and every memory made...
Welcome to the Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival 2025…
A bold new cultural experience set in one of England's most picturesque towns, paired with a unique festival menu matching music and food, inspired by the great jazz clubs of New York, Paris, Chicago and Buenos Aires!
Over one unforgettable winter weekend, we'll transform Midhurst's streets and historic venues into candlelit speakeasies and cosy blues bars (with a distinct Argentine twist, honouring Cowdray Park's polo heritage!).
Expect world-class jazz, funk and blues from the UK, Europe, and Argentina, as well as masterclasses and workshops and, of course, our own Festival menus and cocktail list. The whole town is involved, and with 10% of net proceeds going towards a scholarship for an individual local music student, together we'll be supporting the next generation of musical talent!
So, join us for a soul-stirring, palate-pleasing, musically rich weekend in the heart of the South Downs!
It’s The Sussex Exclusive Magazine Festival Fringe!
All Over Town! All Weekend!
…and almost ALL of it FREE!
Amuse Manouche Trio • Bad Influence • Barry & Alison • Big House! • Charlie Allen • Everyone's Guide To Jazz and Blues • Gypsy Jazz Guitar Workshop • History Of The Blues In Five Iconic Songs • John Oddie from Brassneck Blues • Karen Whittingham • Keziah • Marco Piccioni • Martin Gray • Masterclass with Argentine Pablo Murgier • Masterclass with Errol Linton • Psychedelic Hearts Club • Ross Harding • Sax & Uke • ¡Tango, Tango, Tango! • The Festival Tea Party with Manhattan Groove! • Friday Night Jam Session • Perello Duo • Saturday Night Jam Session • The Substitutes • Vince Dunn Jazz Drumming Workshop
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE DAILY SCHEDULES!
Join The Festival Patrons’ Circle!
Become a founding supporter. Support culture. Support community.
Invitation to the Festival Director's Opening Night Reception
Free entry and front row/table seating at all seven headline Festival events at Rother College and Memorial Hall
25% discount and priority booking for up to six additional tickets at any events not taking place at Rother College or Memorial Hall
VIP lounge with private indoor seating, complimentary bar and gourmet small plates
Additional gourmet meal experiences available for purchase (access your account to order)
Name recognition in the Festival programme and website
Priority booking for 2026
£395
Looking for somewhere to stay?
Book your accommodation early.
Bookings through our links help support the festival!
Festival Highlights
Our Sponsors & Supporters
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![Midhurst Town Council]()
Midhurst Town Council
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![Argentine Embassy in London]()
Argentine Embassy in London
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![Cowdray Estate]()
Cowdray Estate
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![Kerry Type]()
Kerry Type
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![Panacap Capital]()
Panacap Capital
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![Venelle Life]()
Venelle Life
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![Cowdray Polo Club]()
Cowdray Polo Club
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![Aspinal of London]()
Aspinal of London
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![Mortimers Prestige]()
Mortimers Prestige
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![Tinwood Estate]()
Tinwood Estate
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![Lewis Brownlee]()
Lewis Brownlee
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Sussex Exclusive Magazine
We’re supporting new talent!
Could you be the next big thing in Jazz?
We proud to be supporting musicians and singers locally. Check out some of our latest opportunities below.
The Festival Bursary
We're proud to announce that 10% of net proceeds from ticket, food & drink sales and sponsorship funding will be contributed towards a scholarship for an individual local music student wishing to study music at an undergraduate or postgraduate level at one of the UK's leading music schools.
If you’d like to nominate someone for our scholarship contribution, then please fill out this form!
Opportunities to Perform at the Festival!
We offer a limited number of opportunities for young talent from local schools to perform at the Festival, ranging from supporting major performers to performing short sets in local venues. This is your chance to experience the thrill of performance and play at a music Festival!
If you’d like to put yourself forward, simply fill out this form.