In its 38th year, the festival will run from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 July.  With 19 different performances from artists both local and from as far afield as the USA at over 10 venues spread across Sandwell there should be something for any jazz lover. Most performances are free to attend and many will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person.

Leader of Sandwell Council, Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, said:

“This summer is so exciting with both the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and the jazz festival  just around the corner. These international events will showcase on the world stage what a proud, friendly and diverse place Sandwell is.

“It’s a great time to shine a light on our rich diversity, culture and heritage and celebrate Sandwell as a Bostin Place that is home to Bostin People.”

Cabinet member for leisure and tourism, Councillor Laura Rollins added:

“We look forward to welcoming some incredible musicians to venues across Sandwell’s six towns, including our libraries, museums and parks. The festival will be a real showcase of talent, bringing high-quality entertainment to our communities for everyone to enjoy.”

Events are free unless otherwise stated.
•            Friday 15 July, 12pm, Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery: Simon Spillett Quartet
•            Friday 15 July, 7pm, Lightwoods Park Bandstand, Bearwood: The Shufflepack
•            Friday 15 July, 7.30pm, Central Library West Bromwich: Alan Barnes and Dave Newton*
•            Saturday 16 July, 2pm, Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery: Florence Joelle
•            Saturday 16 July, 6pm, Blackheath Library: New Street Authors
•            Saturday 16 July, 7pm, Blackheath Library: B.D. Lenz (USA)*
•            Sunday 17 July, 2pm, Bromwich Hall (Manor House), Stone Cross: Shakedown Brothers
•            Sunday 17 July, 7.30pm, Thimblemill Library, Smethwick: The Shufflepack*
•            Monday 18 July, 7.30pm, Great Bridge Library: Chris Bowden Quartet*
•            Wednesday 20 July, 7.30pm, Cradley Heath Library: Grandma’s Biscuit Tin*
•            Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm, Great Barr Library: Playing Django*
•            Friday 22 July, 7.30pm, Bleakhouse Library, Oldbury: Apex Jazz & Swing Band*
•            Saturday 23 July, 7pm, Wednesbury Library: Val Wiseman*
•            Sunday 24 July, 2pm, Haden Hill House, Cradley Heath: The Nitecrawlers
•            Sunday 24 July, 2.30pm, Oak House Museum, West Bromwich: John Hemming & The Jazz Lobbyists
•            Sunday 24 July, 7.30pm, Central Library West Bromwich: Neil Coley Big Band (Tickets £10 from Ticketsource)
(* denotes a live streamed event)