Cheltenham Jazz Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a line-up curated by double-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae.
Taking place from 29 April to 4 May 2026, Corinne Bailey Rae as the festival’s guest curator for 2026-2028 has invited Joss Stone, Lady Blackbird, Gotts Street Park, Ladies of Midnight Blue, Emma Jean-Thackray and Tinariwen its 2026 edition.
Corinne Bailey Rae, Cheltenham Jazz Festival Guest Curator, said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Cheltenham Jazz Festival as Guest Curator in its 30th year and to be helping shape its artistic journey over the next three years.
Jazz is such an important part of my life and learning journey, and I’m excited to celebrate its incredible legacy as part of the Cheltenham family, exploring new ideas and future collaborations while also bringing new voices to the forefront.”
Ian George, Head of Programming for the Jazz Festival and co-CEO of parent charity Cheltenham Festivals, said: “Reaching 30 years is a major milestone for Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
This anniversary programme reflects everything the Festival has always stood for – world-class artists, boundary-pushing jazz and a platform for the next generation. We’re delighted to have appointed the brilliant Corinne Bailey Rae as our new Guest Curator and look forward to our collaboration over the next three years.”
Tickets for Cheltenham Jazz Festival are available now.
