LIVE music, quality food and drink, and a picturesque farm setting are all on the menu in Davenham this summer.
Davenham Jazz Fest 2026 is set to return in July, bringing an afternoon and evening of music back to Riverside Organic Farm in Whatcroft.
The event, organised by Davenham Theatre’s Jazz@Davenham group in partnership with the farm, takes place on Saturday, July 4, from 2pm until 9.30pm inside Riverside’s converted main barn.
Festivalgoers will be able to enjoy a packed programme of live performances alongside a fully stocked bar, Riverside’s popular burgers and woodfired pizzas, as well as pre-order picnic hampers and afternoon teas prepared using the farm’s own produce.
Opening this year’s line-up at 3pm are The Magic Beans, before emerging young artists The Jack Pearce Quintet take to the stage at 4.20pm.
The Marianne McGregor Trio will provide the evening’s established vocal set at 5.40pm, before headline act Sabiá close the festival with two performances at 7pm and 8pm.
New for this year, visitors will also be able to stay overnight, with camping and campervan spaces available on site.
Courtesy of Jazz@Davenham, Northwich & Winsford Guardian readers also have the chance to win two free tickets to the festival, including afternoon tea for two.
To enter the draw, email robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk with your full name and telephone number before midnight on Thursday, June 25. The winner will be selected at random and contacted on Friday, June 26.
Jazz@Davenham spokesman, Keith Anderson, said organisers were excited to bring another varied programme of jazz talent to the barn venue.
He said: “The atmosphere at Riverside is always fantastic and we’re delighted with the range of musicians performing this year.
“There’s something for everyone, from exciting young artists through to experienced headline acts, and the setting really makes it a unique event.
“One of the best things about the festival is that people can relax, enjoy great music, excellent food and drink, and spend the whole afternoon here regardless of the weather, because everything is under cover in the barn.”
Keith reminded visitors to bring their own chairs, and added that, as Riverside is a working farm, dogs and children under 12 are not permitted.
Standard tickets cost £27.50 (click here) and pre-order picnics and afternoon teas are also available when booking.
Organisers have asked guests not to bring their own food or drink to the festival.
