Welcome to the 2025 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival which takes place from Friday 23 to Monday 26 May incorporating the end of May bank holiday weekend.

We promise you four days of exceptional live music with a stellar line-up of World-Class internationally acclaimed artistes. This year’s programme includes an evening concert to open the festival on the Friday followed by three days of incredible live music performances between Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May on our dedicated outdoor performance stage, a wonderful free educational programme of workshops, masterclasses and performances, plus fantastic free live music events at many local venues.

Artistes confirmed Soul II Soul, Gabrielle, Curtis Stigers, Eric Bibb, Wonder 45, Nubiyan Twist, James Taylor Quarter, Wolfgang Valbrun and many many more.

This year we are pleased to welcome the addition of the Love Local Stage to the festival. This free to access stage in Peacock Lawns will provide an incredible platform for up-and-coming musicians to showcase their talent. With four performances each day between Saturday May 24 and Monday May 26, featuring jazz and blues music, this new element contributes to the vibrant atmosphere of the festival, and will proudly champion regional and local talent.

Join us on Peacock Lawns and fest in our free to access Soul Food area. Highlighting local food producers, the festival is commited to collaborating with East Devon partners. The Soul Food offerings will feature an impressive range of global cuisines, from mouthwatering BBQ delights by Greendale Farm Shop to vegetarian, vegan, and world flavours that cater to all tastes.

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