Coolest and Classiest Capital of Jazz in the Deep South of the UK, sublimely set by the southern seashores with “beachy retro charm” (Harpers Bazaar), hosts an iconic annual jazz festival with unbuttoned charisma amongst Ventnor’s quirky shops, award winning eateries and ‘tangierois’ uber-cool.
Cutting edge jazz line-up full of ‘names’ - Innovative programming for those who know and a mixture of today’s jazz for those who want to find out - world-mix of today’s young and established talents – jazz for the young and young at heart - new for 2010, our French Jazz Quarter and a closing to the festival with “Steve Swindells’ Jam Today” featuring a star studded line up of musicians from jazz and other music worlds in one great big finale jam – it’ll be a stunner!
Next Isle of Wight Jazz Festival 9,10,11 April 2010
NEWS ITEM: Phew, what a scorcher! Not just the weather in Ventnor today– which is definitely hot and wonderful – but also the ticket sales for Cleo Laine and John Dankworth with friends on 30th and 31st October are blazing out of our box office. Check your diaries and book up fast for a hotel, or B&B or holiday home and get ready whilst the summer sun still shines, for an Autumn weekend break with the holiday highlight of the world’s most celebrated celebrity jazz couple appearing here in Ventnor at our Winter Gardens, in the Capital of Jazz of the Deep South of the UK. There’s no better place to combine a seaside break with great concert nights out and all the style of Ventnor’s growing reputation for eating and drinking or retro shopping experiences! Phone us on 01983 856200 today to secure your tickets at £38 only a seat.
