The Festival 2026
19th - 22nd November 2026
The Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival
Four days of world-class jazz, blues, and food in the heart of Midhurst. Here’s a taste of the line-up.
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The Artists So Far...
•Errol Linton• Jim Mullen• DJ Craig Williams (Mi-Soul Radio) • MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Masterclasses • Free Performances • Multiple Venues • Across Midhurst!
FABIO & GROOVERIDER
JORDAN RAKEI
JORDAN RAKEI
The Line Up
Friday
Day One
- Bad Influence
- Friday Night Jam Session
- Amuse Manouche Trio
- Charlie Allen
- Masterclass with Errol Linton
- Ross Harding
- Sax & Uke
- History Of The Blues In Five Iconic Songs
Saturday
Day Two
- The Substitutes
- Saturday Night Jam Session
- Barry & Alison
- Gypsy Jazz Guitar Workshop
- Karen Whittingham
- Marco Piccioni
- Perello Duo
- ¡Tango, Tango, Tango!
- Vince Dunn Jazz Drumming Workshop
Sunday
Day Three
- Big House!
- Psychedelic Hearts Club
- The Festival Tea Party with Manhattan Groove!
- Everyone's Guide To Jazz and Blues
- John Oddie from Brassneck Blues
- Keziah
- Martin Gray
- Masterclass with Argentine Pablo Murgier
12th - 15th November 2026
Food & Drink
Dishes Inspired By The Great Jazz and Blues clubs!
We’re offering something unique at this year’s Festival, by focusing on pairing food with music, rather than just pairing food with wine.
We worked with Chef Santiago Polo and local food entrepreneur, Michelle (Eat The Street) to develop a festival menu inspired by the dishes served at the great jazz and blues clubs of New York, New Orleans, Paris, and Buenos Aires. Each course riffs on a city’s groove: left-bank cool, Soho romance.
We've put our mixologists to work, and they've come up with the goods. We think you're going to love the Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival's very own cocktail menu, each one designed especially for us. Feel like getting a Miles High? How about a Sachmo's Sazerac?
2025 Highlights
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!
Playlists
Relive the moments from 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival runs from Friday, November 14th to Sunday, November 16th, 2025. Events start from 6pm on Friday and from 10am on Saturday and Sunday, with performances and events running all day and into the evening until late!
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Yes, we strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as many venues have limited capacity and popular performances will sell out. Tickets can only be purchased online through our website.
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Many daytime events are family-friendly, and we have specific workshops designed for young music enthusiasts. Evening performances at pubs and bars are generally 18+ only..
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All of our venues are indoors, so the festival will proceed regardless of most weather conditions!
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No, unless clearly stated. Our headline events at the Memorial Hall and Rother College are all dining events, and so meals must be pre-ordered when you order your tickets.
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Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another person up to 48 hours before the event. In case of event cancellation, full refunds will be provided.
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Yes, we've worked to ensure our venues are accessible but cannot guarantee it. Each venue's accessibility information is available on our venue info page.
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Yes, we welcome volunteers! Visit our 'Get Involved' page to learn about volunteer opportunities and to apply.
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Your eticket - with QR code - was emailed to you at the time of purchase. If you’ve lost or accidently deleted your eticket email please contact info@midhurstjazzandblues.com with the name and email address that tickets were booked under.
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With the exception of assistance dogs, dogs are not allowed to attend ticketed performances.
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We have a limited number of performance slots available. If you would like to perform, email info@midhurstjazzandblues.com and include something about yourself and some links to your music. We are getting a lot of applications so we’ll contact you if we want to book you.
Don’t forget we also have the late night jam sessions on Friday and Saturday Upstairs at the Wheatsheaf where anyone can perform. Bring your instruments!
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The festival is taking place in winter and all venues are indoors, so there are no opportunities for street traders or food vans. Any catering for our performances is being arranged by us. Any traders or food vans turning up will be turned away by the relevant council agency and by the festival organisers.
Proud Sponsors
MTC
Venelle
Lewis Brownlee
Tinwood
Argentine Embassy
Panacap
Kerry Type
Aspinall
Cowdray Polo
Mortimers
Cowdray Est
Midhurst Town Festival
Venelle
Lewis Brownlee
Tinwood
Argentine Embassy
Panacap
Kerry Type
Aspinall of London
Cowdray Polo
Mortimers
Cowdray