SOLD OUT: Extra Dates TBA - Norwich: Ronnie Scott’s All Stars | Jazz In The City Fest

Schedule

Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

St. Mary's Works, Duke Street, NR3 1DD Norwich, United Kingdom | Norwich, EN

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Ronnie Scott’s All Stars - Jazz In The City: Start of Summer Festival
The Band Will be performing live on stage in Norwich May 16th!
One of the most famous jazz institutions in the world is coming to Norwich!
This May, Ronnie Scott’s All Stars headline Jazz In The City: Start of Summer Festival, launching both the summer season and our brand-new monthly Summer Jazz series in unforgettable style!
To kick-start the summer properly, we’ll be creating a relaxed, festival-style atmosphere from 2pm-8:30pm, bringing together incredible live music, soul DJs, standout street food and craft drinks - all culminating in an evening headline performance from the legendary Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, live from London’s Soho!
Throughout the day, expect a carefully curated line-up of exciting local and UK-wide jazz artists, setting the tone from afternoon into evening! As the sun goes down, the All Stars take to the stage, delivering world-class live jazz direct from Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, one of the most iconic jazz clubs on the planet!
The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars celebrate the rich musical history of the club, performing music inspired by the many jazz greats who have graced its stage over the decades! The current ensemble is led by the ebullient and highly acclaimed pianist James Pearson, alongside some of the finest jazz musicians in the UK today!
Critically acclaimed lead vocalist Polly Gibbons has been described as:
“Polly Gibbons is unmistakably a class act, getting classier fast.”
- ★★★★ The Guardian
“It seamlessly draws together all of Gibbons’ musical loves, from soul and gospel to jazz and R&B… capturing her many-sided artistry to perfection.”
- The Guardian
Critically acclaimed pianist and Artistic Director of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, James Pearson, has been described as:
“The harmony of Messiaen mixed with the rhythmic pulse of George Shearing.”
- The Sunday Times
“Pearson is in shattering form on these sessions.”
- The Sunday Times
Event setting & atmosphere
- Headline performance takes place inside The Hangar, a standing space designed to recreate a vibrant summer festival feel
-Top Street Food and drinks available throughout the day and evening!
-Additional seating available throughout the site, including outdoor and covered areas. Live Acoustic Performances, DJ’s and our very own resident host taking you through the day.
-Fully weather-proof, so the atmosphere stays high whatever the forecast!
This is a celebration of live music, food, drink and the start of summer, a day into night jazz experience bringing London’s world-famous sound to Norwich!
A perfect way to welcome the season.
Open To All Ages!

Open To All Ages! Tickets Prices:
🎟 First 100 Tickets - £35
🎟 General Release - £45
🎟 Final 100 Tickets - £55
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St. Mary's Works, Duke Street, NR3 1DD Norwich, United Kingdom, Norwich, United Kingdom

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