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.

This unique performance will take place in our Museum Collection Centre, in the Transport gallery. Have a drink and enjoy the performance surrounded by over a million objects from our museum collections.

Doors open at 7pm, performance starts at 7:30pm.

BRAD HENSHAW
Brad Henshaw is a Birmingham-born singer-songwriter whose remarkable career has seen him collaborate with some of the most iconic names in music. His extensive résumé includes work alongside legends such as Whitney Houston, Buddy Guy, Blur, Richard Ashcroft, UB40, Rod Stewart, Roy Wood, Michael Bolton, Slade and Shirley Bassey, as well as performances with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Widely respected within the industry, Henshaw has earned praise from a host of influential artists, reflecting both his versatility and enduring musical impact. Having spent significant time living in America, he has developed a distinctive sound rooted in the timeless spirit of Americana and Southern Rock. Known for his strong, expressive voice, Henshaw performs with clarity and feeling. Blending soulful vocals with confident guitar work, his performances are engaging without being overworked, letting the quality of the songwriting and musicianship speak for itself/

Full Programme

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

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

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

Friday 31st July, 6-9pm
Twilight Jazz at Aston Hall, inside the Hall

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

Sunday 2nd August, 1-3pm
Jazz at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, in the Tearoom