JAZZ CAFE FESTIVAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED

Jazz Cafe Festival
Sunday, 2nd August, Burgess Park, London
Tickets available from Tuesday 3rd March, HERE
12pm - 10pm

LONDON. Thursday 26th February, 2026: Jazz Cafe, one of the world’s most iconic live music venues, is set to return with its highly anticipated festival on Sunday, 2nd August at Burgess Park, Camberwell. Building on the success of last year’s sold-out event, this year’s festival will once again fuel Burgess Park with more unforgettable moments, celebrating both rising stars and established legends from across the scene. 

Headlining this year’s Jazz Cafe Festival main stage is R&B songstress Ari Lennox. The festival  is set to be Lennox’s only UK date of 2026 and will see her perform tracks from her highly regarded new album Vacancy. This year’s female-leaning lineup continues with Greentea Peng, whose soulful energy has captivated audiences. Also featured is American singer-songwriter and producer Durand Bernarr, along with BRIT School alumni Jaz Karis, and captivating performances from Mansur Brown, Gabriel Jacoby, Amaria and  Momoko Gill. 

The Plant Room, brings a mix hip-hop and underground beats. Hailed as one of hip-hop’s most refreshing voices, SMINO, will headline the stage with his unique mix of neo-soul, funk and modern hip-hop. American rapper and Griselda Records artist Boldly James will also perform, alongside Kofi Stone, an artist known for his deeply reflective lyricism and soulful storytelling.  The stage will also spotlight rising UK talent, including rapper/MC Namesbliss, Birmingham born Alt-RnB singer RUBII, London-based producer, vocalist and DJ, Lauren Duffus and Brighton-based rap & production duo Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn. 

The energy continues at the Four Corners stage, bringing together a lineup of highly sought-after electronic artists. Leading the charge will be party starter Dan Shake, alongside a DJ set from Warp Records producer Nightmares On Wax, NTS Resident Mafalda, London-based producer System Olympia, and Anish Kumar, an emerging talent from the UK’s dance music scene. 

The Dome stage will feature a fusion of experimental sounds, featuring DJ sets from Arthi, Chamos, Messie, Greentea Selecta, and Bushbby.

With its carefully curated programming and unmistakable spirit, Jazz Cafe Festival reflects the venue’s long-standing legacy of nurturing groundbreaking artists and creating unforgettable live experiences. Blending soulful R&B with boundary-pushing hip-hop and electronic music, the festival will transform Burgess Park into a lively showcase of music, culture, and community — bringing London even more unforgettable moments, just as its iconic venue has done for the past 35 years.