Teignmouth Jazz and Blues – Teignmouth, England 2026

Overview

Teignmouth Jazz and Blues is a cherished, volunteer-powered celebration of jazz, blues, and eclectic sounds on the stunning Devon coast, drawing over 500 enthusiasts to the town’s intimate venues like the Corinthian Yacht Club and Teignmouth Rugby Club for monthly gigs and an annual festival that blend local gems with national touring acts amid the English Channel’s sparkling waves and red sandstone cliffs. As a small charity with 30+ years of fostering the South West’s musical scene, it has evolved from its jazz roots to embrace blues, folk, R&B, country, and even flamenco, showcasing talents like José Almarcha and Lourdes Fernández in warm, 80-seat settings overlooking the sea; for 2026, building on its legacy of sold-out nights at the Pavilions Theatre, anticipate a return to its hybrid format of regular Thursday evenings (7:30pm start) and the August festival (likely August 1-2 based on patterns), creating a welcoming haven where the music’s intimacy matches the town’s seaside serenity.

What captivates is its heartfelt accessibility—run by a tight-knit group of enthusiasts who freely give their time, it prioritizes community over commerce, offering rare Devon gigs by Madrid-based virtuosos in acoustics that amplify the channel’s gentle roar; with a focus on emerging and established artists, it’s a festival that feels like a neighborly jam in a yacht club, fostering connections that echo long after the final encore, all while nurturing the South West’s creative pulse with unassuming warmth and coastal allure. See official site: https://teignjazzandblues.co.uk/

Event Highlights

• Main activities or performances: Monthly concerts in the Corinthian Yacht Club’s sea-view room, plus the annual festival at Teignmouth Rugby Club with four bands delivering hours of jazz, blues, R&B, and folk; past lineups included José Almarcha’s flamenco troupe, Lourdes Fernández’s sold-out Pavilions night, and Jon Bibi’s blues mastery, with 2026 announcements pending but expected to feature similar blends of local Devon talents and touring acts like Maiuko’s nu-wave soul in the club’s intimate 80-seat setup, from 6:30pm doors to 10pm finishes.
• Special traditions or features: Annual August festival as the climax of monthly Thursday evenings, rooted in 30+ years of South West advocacy; volunteer-led with open calls for new members; accessibility via affordable entry and hybrid venues; ties into Teignmouth’s coastal heritage with gigs overlooking the Teign estuary, blending music with the town’s red rock charm and channel breezes.
• Unique attractions for visitors: The Corinthian Yacht Club’s panoramic sea views during sets; rare flamenco and blues fusions in Devon; family-friendly with some acts in the Rugby Club’s open spaces; the festival’s compact scale fosters serendipity, from yacht-side solos to estuary-edge harmonies, in a setting as refreshing as the Jurassic Coast’s salt spray.

Why attend

Teignmouth Jazz and Blues is a melodic murmur along Devon’s crimson cliffs, where saxophones sigh with the channel’s swell and guitars groove like the Teign’s tide, offering a festival that’s less spectacle and more seaside salon—ideal for seekers of intimacy over intensity, with its charity heart ensuring accessibility through monthly affordability that makes every gig feel like a shared sunset, far from festival frenzy. Its 30-year legacy of volunteer passion turns the yacht club into a canvas where Madrid flamenco meets Devon blues in acoustics that amplify the estuary’s whisper, nurturing a space where newcomers scat alongside veterans amid crab pots and candy-striped beach huts.

Beyond the bands, it’s a catalyst for coastal kinship: locals leading workshops for wide-eyed youth, strangers circling for impromptu jigs in the Rugby Club, and the quiet thrill of a Pavilions encore that blurs hall and horizon; as a charitable rite of resilience, attending sustains a South West legacy, leaving you recharged, with a program full of scribbled solos, and humming riffs on the homeward cliff path—perfect for rediscovering music’s buoyant power to gather, groove, and glide in England’s wave-kissed west.

Date & Duration

Dates: August 1 – August 2, 2026 (based on annual festival pattern; monthly gigs throughout the year) Duration: 2 days (festival); ongoing monthly events

Venue / Location

Corinthian Yacht Club serves as the primary venue for monthly concerts with its sea-view room seating 80, overlooking the Teign Estuary in the town center; annual festival at Teignmouth Rugby Club for larger crowds; some events at Pavilions Theatre; all within short walking distance in the compact coastal town; no additional off-site. Main Google location address: Corinthian Yacht Club, Teignmouth, TQ14 8EG, United Kingdom

Ticket Information

• Tickets sold online via TicketSource (ticketsource.co.uk/teignmouthjazzandblues) or at venues; monthly gigs priced individually, festival bundles available; early booking recommended for sold-outs.
• Admission paid; all-ages with some adult content; under-16s with adult (venue-dependent).
• Ticket pricing: Monthly gigs range from ~$13-$26 USD (£10-£20); festival day tickets ~$26-$39 USD (£20-£30); some free community events.
• Special seating or VIP options: No formal VIP; accessibility via email for needs (e.g., disabled seating with proof); some concerts require advance booking.
• Minimum and maximum ticket price range: Minimum ~$13 USD (£10, single monthly gig); Maximum ~$39 USD (£30, festival day ticket).

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Contact Information

• Email: info@teignjazzandblues.co.uk (general inquiries, tickets).
• Phone: Not specified; use email or TicketSource support.
• Website: https://teignjazzandblues.co.uk (official site for lineup, tickets, what’s on).
• Social Media: @teignjazzandblues (Facebook primary).
• Key Staff: Adrien (organizer, from testimonials).
• Press/Volunteers: Press via email; volunteer opportunities via site (open for club support).
• Note: Response time ~24–48 hours. English support; newsletter for updates.

Getting There

• Nearest airports: Exeter Airport (EXT, ~40 miles/1-hour drive); Bristol Airport (BRS, ~80 miles/1.5-hour drive).
• Public transport: Trains to Teignmouth Station (0.5 miles/10-min walk, ~2.5 hours from London Paddington); buses X46 from Exeter (~1 hour).
• Parking: Free/discounted at Yacht Club during gigs (~£3/day, ~$3.90 USD); town center ~£1.50/hour (~$1.95 USD).
• Driving directions: From A380 (Exeter to Teignmouth), follow signs to town center; sat-nav TQ14 8EG; ~3 hours from London.

Accommodation Options

• On-site camping: Not available; town-based.
• Glamping and VIP: No; some hotels offer packages.
• Nearby hotels: The Imperial Hotel (0.2 miles, sea views, ~$130 USD/night) or The Blundell Sands Hotel (0.5 miles, breakfast included, ~$110 USD); book via Booking.com.
• Local B&Bs and rentals: The Devon Arms (1 mile, coastal charm, ~$100 USD) or Airbnb beach houses in Dawlish Warren (5 miles, ~$150 USD); 20+ options—book early for monthly events.

Reviews

• Almarcha’s flamenco ignited—intimate yacht club views a bonus, lineup eclectic, and Teignmouth’s welcome breezy; coastal jazz nirvana.
• Lourdes’ sold-out soul soared—diverse acts a delight, easy access, and estuary breeze magic; back for the scat.
• Workshops wove delight, sets soulful; some free joys, and town’s red rocks gold—timeless Devon tune.