Jazz Festival Fringe: Saturday

Friday’s fringe programme combines art during the day with a late-night celebration of live music at The Wheatsheaf.

What’s happening today

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9am–5pm | Festival Gallery – Chris Rowe
📍 Kemaelli’s, North Street
An exhibition of jazz and blues-inspired artwork, open throughout the festival.

11am–12.15pm | Barry & Alison
📍 Gather & Graze, Rumbolds Hill
Start the day with live music in the relaxed surroundings of Gather & Graze.

11am–8pm | Festival Live Showcase
📍 Festival Bar, Midhurst Rother College
A rolling programme of live artists throughout the day, with refreshments and food available.

11.30am–12.45pm | Drum Clinic with Vince Dunn
📍 The Wheatsheaf, Wool Lane
A free masterclass with acclaimed drummer and festival musical director Vince Dunn.

2–3.30pm | Martin McNeill
📍 Kemaelli’s, North Street
Enjoy live music from Martin McNeill in the Festival Gallery café.

4–5.15pm | Lindy Hop & Swing Dancing
📍 The Old Library, Knockhundred Row
Join Jason and Robyn from Swing4All for an introduction to the lively world of Lindy Hop and swing dancing.

4–5.15pm | Slide Guitar Workshop with John Oddie
📍 The Wheatsheaf, Wool Lane
Explore slide guitar with John Oddie of Brassneck Blues in this free workshop.

5–6.30pm | Karen Whittingham
📍 Fratelli’s, West Street
Enjoy live music from Karen Whittingham at Fratelli’s.

10pm–1am | Late Night Jam Session featuring Lauren Dalrymple
📍 The Wheatsheaf, Wool Lane
The Queen of Scat, Lauren Dalrymple, joins the festival house band for another late-night jam session.

All fringe activities are free. Some workshops and limited-capacity events require booking a free place in advance.