Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend
Sail over to the Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend for less with our great travel offers, valid 18-23 September 2024:
- £12.90pp Red Jet day return
- £21.00 Red Jet period return
- 15% off vehicle ferry travel
T&Cs apply - see below for details.
The Isle of Wight's annual jazz festival, now in its 12th year. The event brings the very best of the UK jazz scene to the Island for an intensive few days of top class music, using venues in and around Newport.
The event is popular with many jazz fans and visitors from the mainland, many of whom have commented upon the friendly and informal nature of the event, which is organised and run by volunteers on a not-for-profit basis. The festival is now regarded as one of the best small jazz events on the calendar. In previous years, it has hosted Stacey Kent, the BBC Big Band, Liane Carroll, Ian Shaw and a host of top musicians, alongside the best of the Island's own vibrant jazz scene.
In 2024, the festival has expanded from 4 to 5 days in length, and includes new venues. Highlights will include Claire Martin OBE with Jim Mullen, Alan Barnes and David Newton, the Tony Kofi Quintet, Shades of Shearing, plus many others including Daniela Soledade from Brazil. There are 30 events overall in 10 venues.
For full details and tickets, see the Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend website.
Getting to the Newport Jazz Weekend is easy from Southampton.
- By car - catch the hourly vehicle ferry service from Southampton to East Cowes, the journey will take 55-60 minutes. Upon arrival, head south on Dover Rd following the A3021 and A3054, Fairlee Road to Newport. The journey will take about 15 minutes.
- On foot - catch the Red Jet to West Cowes from Terminal 2 in Southampton. On arrival in West Cowes, Southern Vectis operate frequent buses from West Cowes to Newport (service 1). Taxis are also available outside the East & West Cowes terminals. For car hire, we recommend Enterprise - they will pick you-up from either terminal if you tell them your arrival time.
Travel Offer T&Cs
Vehicle Ferry: Valid for a day return vehicle ferry crossing between 18 and 23 September 2024, with up to 7 people (additional passenger rates available) in a car. Subject to availability. Conditions: Not valid with any other Red Funnel offer or concession, including standard Travel Card holder discounts. Valid for new bookings only. We reserve the right to withdraw this promotion without prior notice. Standard conditions of carriage apply. Offer available online only.
Red Jet: Valid for a £12.90 day return trip or £21.00 period return trip between 18 and 23 September 2024. Offer valid all day and travel must start in Southampton. Carriage is subject to availability and is on a first come first served basis. Note: It is not possible to pre-book seats with Red Jet tickets. Offer available online only.
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