Iford Manor Jazz Festival 2025
The Iford Manor Jazz Festival returns, just 15 minutes from Bath. 19th - 22nd June 2025
Don’t miss Jason Rebello, Tim Garland, Jacqui Dankworth, Shakatak and more….
Treat yourself to an evening of world class jazz in the romantic setting of Iford’s beautiful Grade 1 listed gardens. Surrounded by architecture, plants & antiquities with idyllic countryside views, this is a jazz festival like no other.
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iford manor jazz festival
19th - 21ST June 2025
Claire Martin OBE - Festival Curator
“One of the highlights of my year is curating the Iford Manor Jazz Festival and the 2025 edition is shaping up to be another weekend of world class jazz. In such a spectacular setting, it truly is a festival for all senses!
From Grammy award winning saxophonist Tim Garland who will play with celebrated pianist Jason Rebello in the glorious cloisters to the iconic jazz funk band Shakatak who will no doubt get us all up dancing to some classic hits, I can’t wait to welcome you back.” Claire Martin OBE
Picnic in the beautifully romantic Iford Manor Gardens, with the stunning evening light showing off the garden at its best, as the garden then morphs into a magical delight especially lit up at night for the festival.
Thursday 19th June: Tim Garland and Jason Rebello in Iford’s cloister
Treat yourself to an intimate performance within the stunning cloisters at Iford (nb: the cloister will have a temporary roof put on for the festival). Tim Garland (sax) and Jason Rebello (piano) are two of the UK's most impressive, renowned jazz musicians who between them have worked with luminaries such as Sting, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter and Jeff Beck.
On Friday & Saturday nights, picnic with music wafting over you (or dine in the restaurant), promenade the garden exploring it’s antiquities, structures and views with a glass in hand before, dancing the night away:
Friday 20th June: An Evening with Jacqui Dankworth, Charlie Wood and band in the casita.
The acclaimed jazz-vocalist, Jacqui Dankworth, is joined by a stellar line-up of musicians for a very select number of tour dates - which includes Iford’s casita. Don’t miss this extra-special performance!
Saturday 21st June: Shakatak in the casita, with DJ sets from Mike Vitti on the lawn
Legendary jazz-funk band Shakatak will be playing their familiar hit records, such as Easier Said Than Done, Night Birds and Down on the Street as well as new material from recent albums. DJ Mike Vitti returns to the lawn to play in between set. Whether you prefer to sit and listen or get up and dance the night away there’ll be something for everyone. Don’t miss this epic evening!!!!
Please note that 25% of your ticket price for the festival is a heritage contribution that will be spent directly on the restoration, maintenance and improvement of the venue, being the Grade 1 listed garden here at Iford and the numerous listed structures therein. Ticket prices include VAT.
Well behaved dogs on short leads are most welcome to the events, with the exception of Thursday’s evening concert due to the restricted space in the cloister.
Note that our Saturday Jazz Lunches in Iford Manor Kitchen continue throughout the Winter (until March) on the last Saturday of the month with top, local jazz musicians. Click here for more information.
