Norwich Jazz Festival Launches May 2025

In May 2025, Norwich Arts Centre are very excited to be launching the Norwich Jazz Festival which originally ran at the ran at the venue at various points between 1980-2005.

“We’re really looking forward to bringing back the Norwich Jazz Festival after a hiatus of 20 years! Our hope is that the new Norwich Jazz Festival becomes the first of many, with the ambition to grow across more venues in the years ahead.” Bradley Glasspoole, Norwich Jazz Festival Artistic Director

From the 15th-24th May Norwich Arts Centre will be curating performances showcasing the best UK and international Jazz musicians across the city including EPIC Studios, Anteros and more to be confirmed.

Headliners announced today include Norwich trio Mammal Hands, Brazilian Jazz-Funk legends, Azymuth, twenty-piece collective, National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Hip Hop-Jazz pioneers Ebi Soda, saxophonist and composer Jasmine Myra and Folk-Jazz artist Caoilfhionn Rose.

Tickets go on sale Monday 20th January at 10am with a 20% early bird discount if booking 3 or more events.

More acts will be confirmed over the next few weeks so keep a look out on the Norwich Arts Centre website and socials for updates.