The Sandwell concerts help celebrate 40 years of the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival

This 40th festival will see local, national and international musicians showcase their talent across Sandwell’s six towns, including FREE events in our libraries, museums and parks.

The Council values ​​the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and is therefore proud of Sandwell’s rich and diverse culture and heritage. With artists from all over the UK, as well as musicians from as far afield as Norway, the USA and Singapore, this year’s festival reflects this.


This year the festival coincides with Sandwell’s 50th anniversary and is part of the Sandwell Arts Festival, which will take place from 13 July to 4 August.

Leader of Sandwell Council, Councilor Kerrie Carmichael, said:

“Festivals and events like this really show that Sandwell is a Bostin place that’s home to Bostin people, which is why we’re proud to welcome residents and visitors from further afield.”

The Jazz & Blues Festival runs from 19th – 28th July and full details can be found online, with more information about the Sandwell gigs here.

In addition to these summer events, the council runs an exciting calendar of council events throughout the year, with something for everyone. Go to our Visit Sandwell website to find out more.

Sandwell Council would like to thank the West Midlands Combined Authority for supporting some of the Sandwell 50 events and the Jazz & Blues Festival.

Free concerts at the Jazz and Blues Festival in Sandwell:

Friday 19 July
• 19.30, Blackheath Library Ben Toury (France)

Saturday July 20
• 12 noon, Bromwich Hall (Manor House), Stone Cross, Florence Joelle
• 12 noon, West Smethwick Park Pavilion, Simon Spillett Quartet
• 1pm, West Bromwich Central Library, The Traveling Janes (USA/Norway/Singapore)
• 14.30, West Smethwick Park Pavilion, Nils Solberg Rhythm Boys
• 4pm, West Bromwich Central Library, Val Wiseman Quartet
• 7pm, West Bromwich Central Library, Tipitina

Sunday July 21

• 12 o’clock, West Smethwick Park Pavilion, Gianni Tbay (Italy)
• 2.30 pm, West Smethwick Park Pavilion, Honeyboy Hickling Blues Band

Monday July 22

• 7.30pm, Great Bridge Library, Hit Parade Heroes

Tuesday July 23rd

• 7.30pm, Wednesbury Library, Tenement Jazz Band

Wednesday July 24

• 19.30, Cradley Heath Library, Art Themen Quartet

Thursday, July 25

• 7.30pm, Great Barr Library, The Journeymen

Friday July 26

• 11am, West Bromwich Central Library, You’re never alone with a uke
• 7pm, Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, Rich Dickinson’s Driving Force
• 7.30pm, Bleakhouse Library, Oldbury, Playing Django

Saturday July 27

• 12pm, Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, Bruce Adams Quartet
• 1pm, West Bromwich Central Library, The Swing Cats (Spain)
• 4pm, West Bromwich Central Library, Hannah Brine
• 7pm, Lightwoods Park Bandstand, Bearwood Alan Barnes Quartet
• 7.30pm, West Bromwich Central Library, Errol Linton & His Band

Sunday July 28

• 1pm, Thimblemill Library, Smethwick, ‘A Night at Minton’s’ with Bruce Adams/Alan Barnes Quintet
• 2pm, Haden Hill House, Cradley Heath, Warren James Skiffle Group
• 2.30pm, Oak House, West Bromwich, Chick Wren’s Rollin’ River Band
• 4pm, Thimblemill Library, Smethwick, Jamie Thyer & The Worried Men
• 7pm, Thimblemill Library, Smethwick, Hot Club of Halifax

Data correct at time of issue.