Continuing the town’s proud jazz tradition—led by Milestones Jazz Club since 1996—the festival was originally founded in 2018 by the much-missed Bob Blizzard and later run by the Seagull Theatre. Now, thanks to a group of local jazz lovers, including Piers Colby and the Mayfly Community Café, the festival is back and better than ever.
Expect a rich mix of world-class acts and local artists performing in unique venues—from churches to bars not usually known for live music. Highlights include:
Batfish – Thurs 4 Sept, 8pm, The Slounge
Pete Roth Trio feat. Bill Bruford – Fri 5 Sept, 7pm, Lowestoft College
Blue Ventura – Sat 6 Sept, 12.30pm, Mark G’s
Devon Harper Trio – Sat 6 Sept, 2.30pm, The Mayfly
Kit Downes & Tom Challenger – Sat 6 Sept, 7pm, St Margaret’s Church
Jazz Barbecue feat. David & Pete + Paul’s 78s – Sun 7 Sept, 3pm, The Rant Score Garden
Festival Finale @ Milestones Jazz Club – Sun 7 Sept, 8pm, Hatfield Hotel
🎟️ Ticketed events (Fri–Sun evenings):
• £14 until 1 Aug
• £16 from 1 Aug
• £18 on the door (if available)
Tickets: lowestoftjazzweekend.co.uk
Or in person at The Mayfly, 72 High Street, Lowestoft.
☀️ Daytime & Thursday events are unticketed – pay what you think (£5 suggested).
With thanks to our supporters: East Suffolk Council, Lowestoft Town Council, Green Jack Brewery, The Mayfly, and many more.
📞 For more info: Piers Colby – 07760 211311