William and Marianne Cartwright-Hignett, owners and managers of the iconic Iford Manor estate, will once again welcome guests to their stunning Grade 1 listed gardens near Bath this summer solstice weekend, 18 – 21 June, for a spectacular series of evening concerts, with a programme of acclaimed jazz artists.
Curated by multi-award-winning jazz vocalist, Claire Martin OBE, the line-up this year has something for everyone. Claire says “As we reach our fifth year, I am absolutely delighted to be celebrating this milestone for the Iford Manor Jazz Festival. It has been a particular joy this year to shine a light on women in jazz, with three of our main acts being female-led. This truly reflects the extraordinary depth, originality and brilliance they bring to the genre. It is a true honour for me to curate this festival each year, and it remains one of my highlights every summer, as it is the perfect chance to bring together world-class jazz artists in a magical setting and an audience who listens with open hearts. See you there!”
Intimate cloister concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings feature Trish Clowes & Ross Stanley and Vanessa Haynes Duo presents Aretha Franklin – Queen of Soul, respectively, before Saturday gives way to dancing the night away to Snowboy and the Latin Section and DJ Mike Vitti on the lawn. On Saturday and Sunday a delicious three course lunch can be enjoyed whilst listening to the up-coming Maddie Martin Duo.
Image - Marianne Cartwright-Hignett Cloister concert
Festival guests are invited to bring a picnic, or book a pre-concert menu at Iford Manor Kitchen, and enjoy a special evening in the garden. Explore every nook and cranny with a glass in hand, watch the music, dance the night away, or laze on your rug and relax as suits you!
William Cartwright-Hignett said: “I’m so excited to celebrate the 5th year of our Jazz Festival. Claire has curated yet another incredible line-up of musicians and it’s going to be a fantastic weekend of music, dancing and food in the magical setting of the gardens.”
Tickets are on sale now, with some categories already sold out, so be sure to grab your friends and book now at www.ifordmanor.co.uk/ifordmanorjazzfestival-2026
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