JAZZ CAFE FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS AUGUST WITH ARI LENNOX AS HEADLINE ACT

Returning to Burgess Park, Londoners can expect the festival to be a landmark summer celebration of music and culture. Following the success of the Jazz Cafe Festival’s previous editions, it continues to build its reputation as a bold, forward-thinking extension of the venue’s legendary programme.

Headlining this year’s Jazz Cafe Festival stage is R&B songstress Ari Lennox. Renowned for her captivating vocal tone, hypnotic lyricism and unique approach to R&B and soul, Lennox has carved out a new path for generations of contemporary musicians and fans. 

Lennox’s headline performance marks her only UK show in 2026 as she released her third studio album Vacancy, out on 23rd January. This will be a chance for fans to see Lennox perform latest tracks such as Twin Flames, and songs from beloved previous works such from 2019 Album ‘Shea Butter Baby’ and 2016 PHO EP.

The festival announcement follows a hugely successful 2025 edition, which sold out in advance and welcomed thousands to the grounds of Burgess Park for remarkable shows from Masego and Westside Gunn, and countless performances from rising artists across the Hip-Hop, Jazz and Soul scenes. This year, the line up nods to the finest names leading the worldwide R&B stage, with further acts to be revealed soon. 

With its carefully curated programming and unmistakable Jazz Cafe spirit, Jazz Cafe Festival reflects the venue’s long-standing legacy of championing artists who shape culture, set against the open-air backdrop of Burgess Park.

Early bird tickets are available now, with limited tickets available from just £35, offering music lovers the first chance to secure their place at one of London’s most anticipated summer gatherings.

Sunday, 2nd August, Burgess Park, London
TICKETS HERE
12pm - 10pm