Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival 2012

The fifth Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival takes place on Plymouth's Barbican from Friday 27th until Sunday 29th July 2012.

This year the festival moves when it's held to join a flotilla of waterside events including Plymouth's Classic Boat Rally and the Port of Plymouth Regatta, teaming up with them to create a waterside bonanza of classic boats, dinghy sailing, yacht races and good, good music.

Line-up

Based around West Pier – look out for lots of free music on here, beneath the Prawn on the Barbican.

There will be music on the water as well including a Blues Cruise, with Johnny Mars, Michael Roach and Thomas Ford on Saturday. Plus gypsy jazz fans can enjoy the Classic boats in sail to a soundtrack of Hamer & Isaacs on the water on Sunday.

There will also be the sounds of jazz and blues on dry land, with gigs at The B-Bar on Castle Street (which is also Festival HQ), Plymouth Gin, Bacaro and further inland at dBs-Live. The National Marine Aquarium hosts a jazz-umbrella workshop.

Tickets

Prices have not yet been confirmed, and tickets are not yet on sale.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.

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