Rochester Cathedral Jazz and Blues Festival 2024

 
 

13th - 16th November 2024

Now in its 2nd year Join us for a weekend of jazz and blues music by some of the greatest musicians working today. A series of gigs and live music raising money for Rochester Cathedral.

 

Performers

This year we are delighted to be joined by some extremely talented performers.

  • BBC Big Band

  • Jason Rebello Trio

  • Laurence Cottle Big Band play Tower of Power

  • Britten Sinfonia and Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio

Tickets can be booked exclusively through our website

Headliners

Don't miss
BBC Big Band | Jazz Festival 2024
Nov 13
BBC Big Band | Jazz Festival 2024

Join the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band for a world-class evening of music. Expect swinging versions of classic TV and Movie themes from the likes of James Bond, The Pink Panther, Peter Gunn, and Mission: Impossible – alongside Big Band and Swing favourites chosen from the BBC Big Band extensive library of music … plus a few surprises along the way!

Ticketed

Jason Rebello Trio | Rochester Cathedral Jazz Festival 2024
Nov 14
Jason Rebello Trio | Rochester Cathedral Jazz Festival 2024

Celebrated British Jazz pianist Jason Rebello will take to the stage on Thursday night. Inspired by Herbie Hancock he has worked with Sting, Jeff Beck, Wayne Shorter, Petter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Pee Wee Ellis, Joss Stone, Clare Teal and Ronnie Corbett.

Ticketed

Laurence Cottle Big Band play Tower of Power | Jazz Festival 2024
Nov 15
Laurence Cottle Big Band play Tower of Power | Jazz Festival 2024

Laurence Cottle pays tribute to Tower of Power who have been supplying us with 50 years of the funkiest music around. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold out crowds as they tour the world each year.

Ticketed

Britten Sinfonia and Tim Garland's Lighthouse Trio | Jazz Festival 2024
Nov 16
Britten Sinfonia and Tim Garland's Lighthouse Trio | Jazz Festival 2024

Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio, a truly unique and formidable acoustic band where interplay is paramount join forces with the exceptional Britten Sinfonia. This very special concert celebrates the trios 20th anniversary with the most ambitious project of Tim Garland’s stellar career.

Ticketed

VIP Reception

Treat yourself and purchase one of our VIP tickets for the Jazz Festival. It will give you access to an exclusive pre-concert reception in our historic Quire. Enjoy a sparkling reception with canapes before enjoying the concert from the front rows.

Select the VIP tier when chosing your ticket

The 2023 Jazz Festival

Our 2023 Jazz Festival included sold out performances by Ronnie Scott’s Big Band and The James Taylor Quartet. There were also incredible performances by Billy Childish and the Chatham Singers, the Nigel Price Organ Trio and Claire Martin OBE.

More Information & FAQ

Refunds

Tickets are non-refundable.

Do I need to book tickets in advance? How can I book tickets?

Yes, tickets must be booked in advance. Tickets can be booked on the individual events pages above.

How will I receive my tickets

You should receive an email confirmation from Little Box Office once booking. Please email info@rochestercathedral.org or log into your Little Box Office account if you can not find your tickets.

Do I need to print my tickets

No, it is fine to show them on a smart phone if you do not have a printer. We recommend taking a screenshot in advance.

Will there be a bar?

A bar will be in operation through the event.

Level or Accessible Access

Tickets have been reserved for wheelchair users and the majority of the festival is accessible to those in a wheelchair. The VIP area is upstairs but a lift is available. The lift does have a weight limit so anyone using a heavy mechanical wheelchair may need to transfer to a smaller wheelchair to access this area. Please do get in touch if you have any queries about this?

Carers Tickets

Carers tickets are available to support those who wish to attend with disabilities. Please email info@rochestercathedral.org to find out how to book these.

Parking

There is no dedicated parking for this event and car parks in Rochester will be busy. We encourage visitors to walk or use public transport where possible. Please leave plenty of time to find parking.