Name: Brecon Jazz Festival 2011
Start: 2011-08-12
End: 2011-08-14
Location: Brecon, Powys, Mid-Wales

Brecon Jazz Festival 2011

Friday 12th to Sunday 14th August 2011
Brecon, Powys, Mid-Wales, LD3 9DP, Wales MAP
expect ticketed events with a single price from £5, £8, and £10 to £15

Last updated: Mon 8th Aug 2011

Set in a beautiful town within stunning Welsh countryside, Brecon Jazz takes place from Friday 12th until Sunday 14th August 2011, offering a mix of Great Brits and legendary Jazz stars from across the African continent to share the joy of Jazz in 50 concerts over 3 days.

Line-up

Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Allen Toussaint, and Monty Alexander headline, with BBC Radio 2 Big Band and Maceo Parker, Matthew Herbert Big Band, John Surman, Clare Teal, The Core, Courtney Pine + Zoe Rahman, Yaron Herman Trio, The Robert Glasper Experiment, Polar Bear, Gilad Atzmon & the OHE, Hidden Orchestra, Alice Russell, Sara Mitra, and Christian Prommer confirmed. With many more still to be announced.

Tickets

Ticket prices vary depending upon event. To buy tickets, click here.

Expect around 25 concerts over the weekend, which will also feature free family events - Fireworks on Friday, a Jazz Carnival parade on Saturday, and the Jazz Service on Sunday.

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.