Bude Jazz Festival returns for its 38th year from Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 September 2027, confirmed on the festival’s own website. An additional Jazz Club gig is booked for Sunday 19 September. As in past years, performances run in pubs, hotels, halls and clubs across the town, with venues described as within walking distance of each other.
Prices for 2027 have not been published yet. The 2026 festival sold a one-day stroller ticket for £45 and a four-day stroller ticket for £145, with tickets collected as wristbands from Bude Tourist Information Centre.
Visitor information
Dates: Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 September 2027, plus a Jazz Club gig on Sunday 19 September.
Venue: Multiple venues in Bude. The full venue and set-time schedule for 2027 has not been published yet.
Tickets: Not yet priced for 2027. In 2026, a one-day stroller ticket cost £45 and the four-day stroller ticket cost £145.
Line-up: The 2027 performer list has not been announced. The 2026 bill included the Alex Clarke Quintet, Bateman Brothers Jazz Band, Café Society Jazz Band, The Swing Commanders and Pete Allen’s Eight Piece Jazz Band, covering New Orleans jazz, swing, blues and bop.
Anyone travelling for a specific act should confirm the 2027 programme with the organiser closer to September rather than relying on the date range alone.
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