Make a date in Rye for the end of August as we announce the first of our exciting festival headline concerts. We will be announcing additional artists in the near future, but to wet your appetites and so that many of you can plan ahead, we are delighted to confirm the following five headline concerts taking place over the August Bank holiday weekend in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Church in Rye.

Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival proudly present singing sensation Russell Watson at a special outdoor summer picnic concert in the stunning and historic setting of Tonbridge Castle, Kent on Sunday 9th July and we are delighted to announce that acclaimed Jazz singer Liane Carroll has been confirmed to perform in the supporting line up.