Welcome to the 2026 Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival

A FESTIVAL OF SOUND IN THE HEART OF RYE

  • Jazz
  • Blues
  • Roots
  • Soul
  • Gospel
  • Funk
  • Latin
  • Cuban

4 DAYS OF EXCEPTIONAL LIVE MUSIC

FRIDAY 28 – MONDAY 31 AUGUST 2026

HEADLINE CONCERTS Curtis Stigers, Mica Paris, Ray Gelato, Elles Bailey, Van Morrison Alumni, Myles Sanko & Thomas Earl

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  • Jazz
  • Blues
  • Roots
  • Soul
  • Gospel
  • Funk
  • Latin
  • Cuban

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HEADLINE ARTISTS

VAN MORRISON ALUMNI BAND 

FRIDAY 28 AUGUST

myles sanko 

SATURDAY 29 AUGUST

ELLES BAILEY

SUNDAY 30 AUGUST

EARL THOMAS

SUNDAY 30 AUGUST

RAY GELATO & THE GIANTS

MONDAY 31 AUGUST

MICA PARIS

MONDAY 31 AUGUST

Curtis Stigers

Saturday 1 August

De La Warr Pavilion, bexhill

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