Brecon Jazz Festival was created in 1984 by local enthusiasts – musicians, promoters and fans – the early festival featured live jazz music on the streets and in the pubs and cafes of Brecon. It was a community event created by the town’s residents, modelled on New Orleans-style jazz events. From its humble beginnings, the festival’s fame spread across the country and beyond.
2025’s Brecon Jazz Weekend will be held 8th - 10th August 2025.

Brecon Jazz quickly grew to include concert venues as well as music on the streets, attracting international musicians as well as thousands of visitors. It is said that anyone well known in the jazz world has played Brecon Jazz. From the beginning local jazz musicians have been involved. In the 1970s, long before the festival began, there was a very active local jazz club in the town. The festival is a very animated weekend in Brecon Town and a highlight of the annual calendar not to be missed.

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