Celebrate the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival 2026 with Birmingham Museums Trust

Join us as we celebrate the 42nd year of the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival with a series of pop-up performances across six of our sites. Experience live music in our iconic spaces and discover jazz in some of Birmingham's most beautiful locations.

Our jazz performance at Thinktank is included with your entry ticket. Join us on Level 0 from 1-3pm.

Performers are still to be confirmed - watch this space for more information!

Full Programme

Friday 24th July, 7:30pm
Museum Collection Centre, in the Transport Gallery

Wednesday 29th July, 1-3pm
Thinktank, Level 0 

Thursday 30th July 1-3pm
Blakesley Hall, in the Gallery

Friday 31st July, 1-3pm - Twilight Jazz
Aston Hall, inside the Hall

Saturday 1st August, 1-3pm
Sarehole Mill, in the Courtyard

Sunday 2nd August, 1-3pm
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, in the Edwardian Tea Rooms