Festival Information
London
Overview
The Brick Lane Jazz Festival transforms East London's iconic Truman Brewery site and surrounding areas into a vibrant hub of musical innovation. This three-day event showcases a diverse line-up of emerging and established artists across multiple genres, including jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, R&B, broken beat, and electronic music. Featuring over 100 artists performing across twelve venues, the festival offers a unique opportunity to experience London's thriving underground music scene. With a focus on spotlighting new talent and fostering a sense of community, Brick Lane Jazz Festival has quickly become a cornerstone of London's cultural calendar, attracting music enthusiasts from across the city and beyond.
Location
Brick Lane Jazz Festival takes place at: The Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln, London, E1 6QR.
The Festival is hosted across multiple venues, all within walking distance of each other in the vibrant Brick Lane area. The festival's main stage will be at Village Underground. This multi-venue approach allows festival-goers to explore different spaces and discover new music throughout the iconic Truman Brewery site and its surroundings, creating a diverse and immersive jazz experience.
The most convenient tube station for accessing Brick Lane is Aldgate East. Located on the District and Hammersmith & City lines, it offers a relatively short walk of about 7-11 minutes to Brick Lane. Another option is Liverpool Street station, which is about a 12-minute walk away.
For other transport options (bus routes) check out the festival's Access Page.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £25 - £150
Tickets to Brick Lane Jazz Festival can be purchased from their Tickets Page (via Kaboodle).
Please note: Tickets do not guarantee entry into specific venues if they reach capacity. The festival operates on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning attendees should arrive early for shows they are keen to see, especially headline acts. This ensures they can secure a spot before the venue fills up. If one venue is full, there will always be space available at another show happening simultaneously elsewhere in the festival area.
The After Parties sell out for sure, so don't sleep on it!
Options include:
- Weekend Pass
- Friday Day Pass
- Saturday Day Pass
- Sunday Day Pass
After Parties (Not To Be Missed!)
- Official Friday After Party at XOYO
- Official Saturday After Party at Village Underground
Accommodation
Brick Lane Jazz Festival is NOT a camping festival, please make your own accommodation arrangements.
A useful website to find places to stay is Visit London, here you can search for a range of accommodation options to suit your budget.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you're fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
The Brick Lane Jazz Festival strives to make its events accessible to all attendees.
Most participating venues for the festival are wheelchair accessible and have disabled toilets. The festival offers free tickets for companions, carers, or personal assistants for those who need them. Venues like Village Underground provide a seated platform area for wheelchair users and those who need to be seated during live music events. Guide and hearing assistance dogs are welcome, but attendees should inform the organizers in advance. For specific accessibility needs or concerns, festival-goers are encouraged to contact the organisers directly at hello@bricklanejazzfestival.com.
For further details, check out the festival's Access Page.
