Bude Jazz Festival runs from Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 September 2026. Its programme uses pubs, hotels, halls and clubs around Bude, with the venues listed as being within walking distance. Street buskers and a town parade sit alongside the indoor sets.
The 2026 performer list includes the Alex Clarke Quintet, Bateman Brothers Jazz Band, Café Society Jazz Band, The Swing Commanders and Pete Allen’s Eight Piece Jazz Band. The published schedule covers New Orleans jazz, swing, blues, bop and other styles across the four days.
Visitor information
Dates: Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 September 2026.
Venue: Multiple venues in Bude. Check the programme for the location and start time of each performance.
Tickets: A one-day stroller ticket is currently £45 and the four-day stroller ticket is £145. Visit Bude processes the current ticket orders and says tickets are collected as wristbands from Bude Tourist Information Centre.
Access between sets: The festival describes its venues as being within walking distance, but visitors should still check the route and access arrangements for each building they plan to use.
The line-up is divided by day. Anyone travelling for one band should confirm the latest programme with the organiser before departure rather than relying on the four-day date range alone.
Where to stay
Bude is the festival base. Browse places to stay in Bude.
