Lancaster Jazz Festival

The Lancaster Jazz Festival returns with another exciting programme for 2024. Running from 11th to 15th September, this vibrant celebration of contemporary jazz brings together the finest UK artists with exceptional local talent.

The festival will take over various city centre venues, offering a dynamic mix of free and ticketed events. Kanteena will host lively gigs, perfect for soaking up the atmosphere. Intimate ticketed performances will grace the beautiful Moor Space at The Dukes theatre, while the historic Priory Church sets the stage for the festival launch, featuring Ruth Goller's Skylla and Modern Vikings.

Offering a celebration of fresh sounds and artistic development Executive Producer Dave Shooter says, "We're incredibly excited for this year's festival. The program boasts a powerful line-up, showcasing the best of the UK scene alongside a strong focus on community engagement."

Artist-in-residence Charlotte Keefe will collaborate with local musicians throughout the weekend, before her special "Right Here Right Now" closing performance at Lancaster Library.

As a creative development company, Lancaster Jazz Festival is thrilled to be hosting another Inspire Artist Day. This free event, in collaboration with Jazz North, offers musicians the chance to hear from and connect with industry experts. Plus, The Innovation Hub at The Gregson will host a special Lancaster Jazz Jam, a photography exhibition and space for people to drop in and take part in workshops, performances, walking tours and more.

Lancaster Jazz Festival extends its gratitude to Arts Council England, UKSPF, Groundswell Innovation, Lancaster BID, and Jazz North.

Weds 11 - Ruth Goller's Skylla at the Priory
Thur 12 - Tom Harris at the Hall
Fri 13 - Camilla George at Kanteena
Sat 14 - Modern Vikings at the Priory
Sun 15 - Charlotte Keeffe at the Library


Kanteena Festival Free Stage - all day Sat 14 Sept featuring:
Dilutey Juice, Hippo, Sunkissed Child, Juggenaught, in//motion, Bay Big Band
Kanteena Festival Free Stage - all day Sun 15 Sept featuring:
Valia Calda, Yoshizawa, Mahuki, Katoush, Burst Horns

Moor Space at the Dukes:
Sat 14 Sept: Bryony Jarmen-Pinto, Maja Bugge SORTLAND
Sun 15 Sept: NIA, Loz Speyer's Inner Space

Gregson Centre will host our Innovation Hub - two days of workshops and live sessions exploring the intersection of jazz with other art forms and disciplines.
Featuring a workshop with Charlotte Keeffe and a very special edition of the Lancaster Jazz Jam.

Herbarium
LuLuLu, David Bowden

The festival is happening in 7 locations around Lancaster:
Kanteena, Brewery Lane, LA1 1QL
Lancaster Priory, Priory Close, LA1 1YZ
Lancaster Library, Market Square, LA1 1HY
Moor Space (The Dukes), Moor Lane, LA1 1QE
The Hall, China Street, LA1 1EX
The Herbarium, Great John Street, LA1 1NQ
Gregson Centre, Moorgate, LA1 3PY