Its back again! The 8th Congleton Jazz and Blues Festival will be taking place at various locations throughout the town. Happening from 26 to 27 August 2017, the festival which is now one of the biggest blues festival in Cheshire will see music fans and bands come together to celebrate all things blues and jazz.

Here are some of the program highlights which will take place during the two days. There will be about 20 venues, 57 bands and 67 gigs in total happening at this year’s festival. Most gigs are 2 x 45 minutes set with a 15 minute break for the artist. Some of the featured bands / performers include Dougie Francis, Mark Harrison, Jim Kirkpatrick, Lucy Zirins amongst others.

Here’s is a copy of the Jazz and Blues Music Map with venue details to help you find your way around. It also lists where most of the gigs will be taking place.

Here’s the program list for the two days, for the full list of what is happening, head to their official website here.

When is the Congleton Jazz and Blues Festival?
It will take place from 26 – 27 August 2017
How much does it cost?
All gigs over the weekend are FREE
What else do I need to know?
A fan already? Limited edition T-shirts and Posters will be on sale from A&A Music & Young Pretender.
