The legendary Jazz Cafe has confirmed the return of Jazz Cafe Festival for its third instalment, landing on Sunday 2nd August 2026.
Once again taking over Burgess Park, the open-air event is set to be one of the capital’s standout summer gatherings, uniting music lovers for a day that celebrates boundary-pushing sounds and cultural connection. Building on the momentum of its first two editions, the festival continues to evolve as a dynamic outdoor counterpart to the venue’s storied year-round programming.
Leading the 2026 bill is acclaimed R&B powerhouse Ari Lennox. Celebrated for her rich, magnetic vocals and emotionally immersive songwriting, Lennox has become a defining voice within modern R&B and soul. Her headline appearance will mark her sole UK performance of 2026, arriving shortly after the release of her third studio album, Vacancy, which dropped on 23rd January. Fans can expect to hear new material including “Twin Flames,” alongside favourites from 2019’s Shea Butter Baby and her 2016 Pho EP.
The announcement follows a triumphant 2025 outing, which sold out ahead of schedule and drew thousands to Burgess Park for unforgettable sets from Masego and Westside Gunn, alongside an array of emerging talent spanning hip-hop, jazz and soul.