Bristol Jazz Festival to return 1 night only amid major funding cuts
The event will feature standout jazz acts, including The Good Stuff Gospel Choir and The Jazz Defenders.
Amid significant funding challenges, Bristol Jazz Festival will return for a One-Night-Only Festival Fundraiser celebrating jazz, community and resistance.
The jazz evening event will take place on May 28 from 6pm to 11pm at the historic Mount Without and will unite five standout acts across two stages in a genre-spanning spectacle designed to reaffirm the festival’s essential place in the heart of Bristol.
The event will feature performances by The Jazz Defenders, The Good Stuff Gospel Choir, Rebecca Nash & Raph Clarkson, The Brass Junkies, and Moscow Drug Club.
Guests can expect a genre-spanning journey through modern jazz, gospel, brass, and swing, from early evening into a late-night crypt show—underscoring the festival’s trademark energy and adventurous programming.
Curated courtyard food offerings and a full bar will also be available on the day.
Katya Gorrie, Festival Director, commented: "This night is our love letter to Bristol—to the artists who’ve graced our stages, the audiences who’ve filled our rooms, and the city that’s embraced jazz as its own.
“But it’s also a rallying cry. Losing funding hasn’t dimmed our fire; it’s made us louder. We’re proving that jazz isn’t just alive here—it’s essential.
“We’re asking Bristol to show up—not just for us, but for itself. Jazz is the sound of this city: rebellious, collaborative, and utterly alive.
“If we pack this night, we send a message that culture can’t be cut without a fight.”
Tickets are now on sale and can be booked here.