Ari Lennox to Headline London Jazz Cafe Festival 2026

Grammy, nominated R&B artist Ari Lennox has been announced as one of the headliners for the third edition of Jazz Cafe Festival on Sun, 2 August 2026.

Once again, they bring the spirit of the Jazz Cafe back to an outdoor celebration of music in London.
The London concert will be Ari Lennox’s only show in the UK in 2026 and will be a perfect occasion for contemporary soul and R&B enthusiasts to witness a live performance.

Last year, Jazz Cafe Festival, which was led by Masego, was a massive success as it was sold out, and about 15,000 people had a great time dancing in Burgess Park.

As Ari Lennox is now confirmed at the top of the line, up, the fans’ expectations are already soaring for another memorable summer event.

If you want to get your tickets to see the American R&B singer-songwriter live at the festival this summer, do not panic: below, you can find all the details you need to know.

Jazz Cafe Festival is set to return to Burgess Park, south London, on August 2 with the best guess of a sunny Sunday afternoon.

The large open space has become a favorite for day festivals and offers plenty of room to listen to live music, buy street food and get a vibe of the casual and cool environment for which Jazz Cafe is well known.

Tickets and pricing
Tickets for Jazz Cafe Festival 2026 aren’t on sale just yet, but fans eager to be there early can join the official waitlist to stay ahead of the crowd. Last year, pre-sale tickets popped up in late January, with general admission following in late February, so it’s worth keeping an eye out.

DICE, the ticketing app, warns that pre-sale deals are limited, with the cheapest tickets starting at just £35.

If you miss out on the £35 pre-sale, don’t worry — there’s still a way in. Pre-sale VIP tickets, which let you get in before 6pm, are £55, while standard general admission tickets cost £65.

You can sign up for the waitlist for Jazz Cafe Festival on August 2 at Burgess Park here and be ready when tickets go live.