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Shri Sriram performing at WJJ 2022. Photo (c) Robert Crowley Photography

"I HAVE PLAYED ALL OVER THE WORLD AT MANY MAJOR FESTIVALS.

THIS FESTIVAL FEELS LIKE IT'S BEEN AROUND A LONG TIME. I WAS ONE HAPPY ARTIST."

SHRI SRIRAM - 2022 HEADLINER

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • The Vibes Describes
    The Vibes Describes
    Membership Offer
    Fri, 28 Feb
    Watford Pump House Theatre
    Orphy Robinson is joined by special guests from The Royal Academy of Music to present a fresh show exploring the legacies of Bobby Hutcherson, Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Roy Ayers, and many more.
  • Vanessa Haynes presents Aretha Franklin - Queen of Soul
    Vanessa Haynes presents Aretha Franklin - Queen of Soul
    Sat, 10 May
    Watford Palace Theatre
    “Vanessa Haynes’ voice is nothing short of mesmerizing – soulful, powerful, and deeply moving. A standout talent.” UK Soul Review
  • Elaine Delmar
    Elaine Delmar
    Membership Offer
    Sun, 11 May
    Halsey Hall
    Ruth Fisher's Jazz Brunch featuring conversation and live music with legendary singer Elaine Delmar
  • Janet Evra + Ilario Ferrari Trio
    Janet Evra + Ilario Ferrari Trio
    Membership Offer
    Tue, 13 May
    Watford Pump House Theatre
    A double-bill featuring US bassist & singer Janet Evra and local-based Italian pianist Ilario Ferrari
  • Tim Garland and Gwilym Simcock
    Tim Garland and Gwilym Simcock
    Membership Offer
    Wed, 14 May
    Watford Pump House Theatre
    Grammy-winning saxophonist Tim Garland is joined by acclaimed pianist Gwilym Simcock. With support act, the Nico Widdowson Trio.
  • Mark Kavuma
    Mark Kavuma
    Membership Offer
    Thu, 15 May
    Watford Pump House Theatre
    One of the capital's most exciting trumpeters, Mark Kavuma, performs a solo show for the first time in Watford. With support act, the Oscar Lyons Quartet.
  • Errol Linton
    Errol Linton
    Membership Offer
    Fri, 16 May
    Watford Pump House Theatre
    A Friday blues night to remember with the legendary Errol Linton Band. With support act tbc.
  • Alice Zawadzki
    Alice Zawadzki
    Membership Offer
    Sat, 17 May
    Watford Pump House Theatre
    Alice Zawadzki presents a unique show and musical collective, curated and assembled for the final concert night of this year's festival. With a support act from cutting-edge tap dancer Petra Haller.
  • Jazz Steps 2025
    Jazz Steps 2025
    Sun, 18 May
    Across Oxhey Village
    Our annual free festival within a festival, Jazz Steps, connects up all the pubs in Oxhey Village, the bowls club, St Matthews Church Hall and outside on Oxhey Green to present a bumper afternoon's entertainment.
  • The Emily Masser Quintet - Songs with my Father
    The Emily Masser Quintet - Songs with my Father
    Membership Offer
    Fri, 13 Jun
    Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre
    Join us for our first 'post-festival' show in June to hear the sublime and ridiculously talented vocalist Emily Masser - performing with an outstanding quintet including one of the UK's great tenor players, her dad, Dean.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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2025 FESTIVAL FUNDERS

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With great thanks to all our other funders including

Watford Community Fund

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2025 FESTIVAL PARTNERS

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With kind support from 

Thwaites | Watford Area Arts Forum | Jazz FM

2025 VENUE & MEDIA PARTNERS

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