Brecon Jazz Festival

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MusicBrecon
Dates6–9 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival spreads performances across
LanguageEnglishCurrency: GBP
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Brecon Jazz Festival in Brecon

A jazz festival held in the streets, pubs and halls of Brecon since 1984, inspired by a visit to the Netherlands' Breda Jazz Festival. Free outdoor performances mix with ticketed concerts across the town's historic centre, a format that has drawn major jazz names to the small Powys market town for four decades.

Brecon Jazz Festival began in 1984 after a conversation among local councillors and residents, one of whom had recently visited the Breda Jazz Festival in the Netherlands and returned wanting something similar for the Powys market town of Brecon.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival spreads performances across pubs, the market hall and open-air stages throughout Brecon's compact historic centre rather than confining itself to a single fenced site, letting audiences walk between simultaneous free and ticketed performances across the town

02

The mystery stays covered

Early editions drew figures including George Melly and Humphrey Lyttelton, giving a small-town festival an outsized reputation within British jazz, and since 2016 it has been run by a volunteer coordination group drawn from the town's own jazz club rather than a large commercial promoter

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Free outdoor stages around the town centre alongside ticketed indoor concerts have remained the festival's format since 1984

Water and renewal

Living ritual

continuing under its current volunteer-led organisation

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

6–9 August 2026

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes for moving between venues across the town centre, with a layer for cooler evenings at outdoor stages.

Safety

Brecon Jazz Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Brecon you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

GBP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map51.95 N, 3.39 WOpen in Google Maps

Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom

Nearest airportCWL — Cardiff
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Brecon you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Brecon via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Brecon, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable walking shoes for moving between venues across the town centre, with a layer for cooler evenings at outdoor stages.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United Kingdom and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Brecon Jazz Festival?

Brecon Jazz Festival is listed for 6–9 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Brecon Jazz Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Brecon, United Kingdom. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLbreconjazzfestival2025.co.uk
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates6–9 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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