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Hi There! We are pleased to announce that approximately 80% of our upcoming events have been confirmed, featuring a mix of returning performers and new acts, as well as established and new venues.

Hi There! We are pleased to announce that approximately 80% of our upcoming events have been confirmed, featuring a mix of returning performers and new acts, as well as established and new venues.

Great News Folk. We have been working hard to secure artists and venues ahead of our March extravaganza . Currently we have around 25 plus acts book and 20 or so in the final stages of booking .with 15 plus venues committed.

Watch this space for updates over the next couple of weeks.

Great News Folk. We have been working hard to secure artists and venues ahead of our March extravaganza . Currently we have around 25 plus acts book and 20 or so in the final stages of booking .with 15 plus venues committed.

Watch this space for updates over the next couple of weeks.

Congleton Jazz and Blues Memorabilia Clearance - available from Congleton Information Centre , we have a number of:

Hoodies (Large, Medium & Small) £25-00
T's (XXL, XL, Large, Medium & Small) £16-00
2025 Posters £12-00
Plus
Previous years posters at reduced prices

Congleton Jazz and Blues Memorabilia Clearance - available from Congleton Information Centre , we have a number of:

Hoodies (Large, Medium & Small) £25-00
T's (XXL, XL, Large, Medium & Small) £16-00
2025 Posters £12-00
Plus
Previous years posters at reduced prices

PLEASE HELP US KEEP MUSIC LIVE & FREE ! The volunteer team here at Congleton Live are still buzzing after another absolutely fabulous festival. Visitors to our festivals - you are the best!!!!

If you loved the weekend and wish to help us to ensure the festivals remain free to enter and keep on rolling, just click on the link below, or scan the QR code in the programme.

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QI1EF25F

PLEASE HELP US KEEP MUSIC LIVE & FREE ! The volunteer team here at Congleton Live are still buzzing after another absolutely fabulous festival. Visitors to our festivals - you are the best!!!!

If you loved the weekend and wish to help us to ensure the festivals remain free to enter and keep on rolling, just click on the link below, or scan the QR code in the programme.

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QI1EF25F

#CJABVENUES - TAKE A BOW !!!
You were massively enthusiastic and supportive of the festival. And you were incredibly warm and welcoming for all the artists and festival goers - delivering an awesome experience for everyone - a fantastic advert for our little town. We have run out of superlatives for you. A truly heartfelt thank you to you all from the Congleton Live team...

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

#CJABVENUES - TAKE A BOW !!!
You were massively enthusiastic and supportive of the festival. And you were incredibly warm and welcoming for all the artists and festival goers - delivering an awesome experience for everyone - a fantastic advert for our little town. We have run out of superlatives for you. A truly heartfelt thank you to you all from the Congleton Live team...

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

We are up and running for Sunday’s music fest - with Jazzworks at the Town Hall. Every seat taken and the band is sounding wonderful !!!

We are up and running for Sunday’s music fest - with Jazzworks at the Town Hall. Every seat taken and the band is sounding wonderful !!!

DON’T FORGET THE MERCHANDISE!! Whilst you’re in town pick up a fabulous T-Shirts or one of the Limited Edition Posters with the awesome new design by Daz at @adprofile featuring Treo and the Cenotaph. Better still buy both!! Pick one up in the Town Hall or at Blueys (when open).

DON’T FORGET THE MERCHANDISE!! Whilst you’re in town pick up a fabulous T-Shirts or one of the Limited Edition Posters with the awesome new design by Daz at @adprofile featuring Treo and the Cenotaph. Better still buy both!! Pick one up in the Town Hall or at Blueys (when open).

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
We know we keep saying this, but it is important. When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
We know we keep saying this, but it is important. When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

HERE YOU GO FOLKS SUNDAY UPDATED SCHEDULE
Get yourselves down into town for 12 noon when we kick off the day with Jazzworks in the town hall. There are loads of bars and cafes serving great food and drink and our fabulous #CJABVENUES where the free gigs are running all through the afternoon and late into the evening.
For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.

HERE YOU GO FOLKS SUNDAY UPDATED SCHEDULE
Get yourselves down into town for 12 noon when we kick off the day with Jazzworks in the town hall. There are loads of bars and cafes serving great food and drink and our fabulous #CJABVENUES where the free gigs are running all through the afternoon and late into the evening.
For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

HERE WE GO .....
Get yourselves down into town for lunchtime where there are loads of bars and cafes serving great food, then join the Umbrella March (1.30pm at Little Street), or head straight to one of our fabulous #CJABVENUES where the free gigs start at midday and run late into the evening.
For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.
See You Soon !!!

HERE WE GO .....
Get yourselves down into town for lunchtime where there are loads of bars and cafes serving great food, then join the Umbrella March (1.30pm at Little Street), or head straight to one of our fabulous #CJABVENUES where the free gigs start at midday and run late into the evening.
For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.
See You Soon !!!

Good Morning Folks. Some overnight changes to the running order for today and tomorrow at the time of going to press. Hope some of you wont be disappointed too much but the artists shown are all fabulous.

Good Morning Folks. Some overnight changes to the running order for today and tomorrow at the time of going to press. Hope some of you wont be disappointed too much but the artists shown are all fabulous.

DON'T MISS A THING!! If you haven't already got one, when you head into town tomorrow make sure you pick up a programme from any of the venues, the Congleton Information Centre (in the Town Hall) and other outlets. Inside the front cover is the usual map of our fabulous #CABVENUES to help you navigate around town and plan your route. And with each venue having it's own page with details of all the acts appearing, it's the only way to make sure you don't miss anything you really want to see.
Alternatively, head over to our website and all the info is there too ... www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk

Please note: Little Street Cellar has sadly closed and all gigs scheduled for the venue have been cancelled

DON'T MISS A THING!! If you haven't already got one, when you head into town tomorrow make sure you pick up a programme from any of the venues, the Congleton Information Centre (in the Town Hall) and other outlets. Inside the front cover is the usual map of our fabulous #CABVENUES to help you navigate around town and plan your route. And with each venue having it's own page with details of all the acts appearing, it's the only way to make sure you don't miss anything you really want to see.
Alternatively, head over to our website and all the info is there too ... www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk

Please note: Little Street Cellar has sadly closed and all gigs scheduled for the venue have been cancelled

Don't forget this year as recent years to we will be opening the festival @ 12 noon on Saturday in the Town Hall with a Rock Choir performance - followed by our traditional Umbrella March through town led by The Beartown Stompers. Join us in Little Street from 1.15pm in time for a 1:30pm start. This event is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6jMv3PudfKY?si=W9WR-vAPsmLrpwoF

Don't forget this year as recent years to we will be opening the festival @ 12 noon on Saturday in the Town Hall with a Rock Choir performance - followed by our traditional Umbrella March through town led by The Beartown Stompers. Join us in Little Street from 1.15pm in time for a 1:30pm start. This event is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6jMv3PudfKY?si=W9WR-vAPsmLrpwoF

GET YOUR MERCH NOW!!!! AVAILABLE TODAY and over the weekend - T-Shirts and Limited Edition Posters with the awesome new design by Daz at @adprofile featuring Treo and the Cenotaph. Pick one up at Congleton Information Centre or Blueys (when open). There’s also a few retro items from previous festivals available at reduced prices.

GET YOUR MERCH NOW!!!! AVAILABLE TODAY and over the weekend - T-Shirts and Limited Edition Posters with the awesome new design by Daz at @adprofile featuring Treo and the Cenotaph. Pick one up at Congleton Information Centre or Blueys (when open). There’s also a few retro items from previous festivals available at reduced prices.

AND FINALLY.... With just a couple of days to go, we feature the last 2 of our 22 OFFICIAL #CJAB VENUES. #rumbacongleton and #Ye Olde white Lion with yet another ten awesome FREE LIVE MUSIC gigs and yet again there's something for everyone. Fill yer boots !!! Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk

#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic
Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @hammondmcnulty @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @markseventsltd @clonteropera @congletonmarketquarter @congletontc #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

AND FINALLY.... With just a couple of days to go, we feature the last 2 of our 22 OFFICIAL #CJAB VENUES. #rumbacongleton and #Ye Olde white Lion with yet another ten awesome FREE LIVE MUSIC gigs and yet again there's something for everyone. Fill yer boots !!! Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk

#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic
Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @hammondmcnulty @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @markseventsltd @clonteropera @congletonmarketquarter @congletontc #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

This year we will be opening the festival @ 12 noon on Saturday in the Town Hall with a Rock Choir performance - followed by our traditional Umbrella March through town led by The Beartown Stompers. Join us in Little Street from 1.15pm in time for a 1:30pm start. This event is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6jMv3PudfKY?si=W9WR-vAPsmLrpwoF

This year we will be opening the festival @ 12 noon on Saturday in the Town Hall with a Rock Choir performance - followed by our traditional Umbrella March through town led by The Beartown Stompers. Join us in Little Street from 1.15pm in time for a 1:30pm start. This event is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6jMv3PudfKY?si=W9WR-vAPsmLrpwoF

PLEASE HELP US!

PLEASE HELP US!

Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden is a wonderful outdoor community area where we will be hosting 4 fabulous acts on Saturday afternoon. The gardens are a perfect space for families and those seeking a slightly calmer environment away from the noise, hustle and bustle of the high street and the indoor venues. There will be seating under the marquee and lots of space to spread out, bring a picnic and enjoy some fantastic live music. There's even a chance to join in !!!

Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden is a wonderful outdoor community area where we will be hosting 4 fabulous acts on Saturday afternoon. The gardens are a perfect space for families and those seeking a slightly calmer environment away from the noise, hustle and bustle of the high street and the indoor venues. There will be seating under the marquee and lots of space to spread out, bring a picnic and enjoy some fantastic live music. There's even a chance to join in !!!

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

We just want to give a quick shout out to our supporters in the media who do a fantastic job for us helping to spread the word. Over the weekend we have many visitors to our lovely town and, in no small part, that's thanks to the folks in these organisations and the work they do to promote the festivals and encourage music lovers to come into town.
A BIG THANK YOU from us all at Congleton Live for your support!!

Chronicle Series Moorlands Radio Canalside Radio 102.8fm @bbcstoke Congleton Radio Churnet Sound Congleton Nub News Cheshire Independent Congleton Town Council

We just want to give a quick shout out to our supporters in the media who do a fantastic job for us helping to spread the word. Over the weekend we have many visitors to our lovely town and, in no small part, that's thanks to the folks in these organisations and the work they do to promote the festivals and encourage music lovers to come into town.
A BIG THANK YOU from us all at Congleton Live for your support!!

Chronicle Series Moorlands Radio Canalside Radio 102.8fm @bbcstoke Congleton Radio Churnet Sound Congleton Nub News Cheshire Independent Congleton Town Council

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A selection of artists, venues and audiences from CJAB Unplugged 2026 - Saturday

Magic Voices

Almaz

The Pronounced

Art Unplugged

The 10K

RockaCella

The Vanz Duo

Vinyl Overdrive

Small Horse and the Plan

Dom Kelly

Arkham

Cry Baby and the Hoochie Coochie Boys

Vavoom

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A selection of artists, venues and audiences from CJAB Unplugged 2026 - Sunday

Gus Glynn

Jason Huxley

Ant Clowes Duo

Mob

Boss Trio

Daisy Kate

The Tyler kent Band

Wayne R Guitar

Mr G and The Faith Healers

Malpractice

We would like to thank all our sponsors, without whom the festivals would not be possible !

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