Sadly, we’re announcing that the 2021 Watford Jazz Junction will not take place as planned.

With so many restrictions in place for venues, musicians and audiences it’s become impossible to envisage the wonderful Spring programme we had planned.

We will 100% be back 19-22 May 2022, with Emma Smith and Shri and our fabulous free fringe. Plus we'll be adding in the full National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Jelly Cleaver, Archipelago, Sam Sharp, Adrian Cox, Tomorrow's Warriors and loads more. Full programme to be announced January 2022.

Look out for 2 special concerts on 30 October 2021 and 12 February 2022.

As always, stay connected. And thank you for your ongoing support.

2021 LINE-UP

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID

SHRI

DRUM THE BASS

EMMA SMITH

A PORTRAIT OF ELLA

PLUS

DJ STYLE-IST / CHRIS INGHAM QUARTET / NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA / PURCELL SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS / ST ALBANS MODERN JAZZ QUARTET / THE TEN BELLS RAG BAND AND MANY MORE...

Our 2022 line-up will be announced in autumn 2021

FESTIVAL TICKETS:

ON SALE EARLY 2022

REGISTER INTEREST:

FOR OUR OCT & FEB CONCERTS BELOW

UPCOMING EVENTS

THE CHRIS INGHAM QUARTET PLAY THE JAZZ OF DUDLEY MOORE
30 Oct, 19:30
Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre, 5 Local Board Rd, Watford WD17 2JP, UK
Acclaimed pianist Chris Ingham brings his quartet to town with a one-off performance celebrating the Jazz of Dudley Moore. The show has been wowing national audiences back since 2017 and we’re so excited they’ve been persuaded to bring the music of Dud to Watford!
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THE TONY KOFI QUINTET PLAY A TRIBUTE TO CANNONBALL ADDERLEY
12 Feb 2022, 19:30
Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre, 5 Local Board Rd, Watford WD17 2JP, UK
Acclaimed saxophonist Tony Kofi brings the explosive music of Julian ‘Cannnonball’ Adderley to Watford
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2022 LAUNCH CONCERT - part of Watford Jazz Junction
19 May 2022, 19:00
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Rd, Watford WD17 1JZ, UK
A one off concert at the Watford Palace Theatre featuring the acclaimed talents of Shri Sriram, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and special guests (tba).
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JAZZ STEPS AROUND OXHEY VILLAGE - part of Watford Jazz Junction
22 May 2022, 13:00 – 23:30
Villiers Road, Villiers Rd, Oxhey, Watford WD19, UK
The final event of our 2022 festival, this will be a free all day fringe event for all the family across the pubs of Oxhey Village. Featuring more than a dozen gigs, this walking-friendly musical tour will get all toes tapping to jazz, blues and more.
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JAZZ DRUMMING MASTERCLASS WITH GEORGE DOUBLE - part of Watford Jazz Junction
Time is TBD
The Purcell School, The Purcell School, Aldenham Road, Bushey WD23 2TS, UK
Watch a drumming masterclass with renowned jazz drummer George Double. Young musicians from Purcell and across the county will pick-up tips and techniques from George, in what is guaranteed to be a fun and interactive event open to all.
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