The Love Supreme Jazz Festival has officially revealed its complete 2026 programme, confirming its status as Europe’s premier outdoor jazz event. Returning to the scenic Glynde Place in East Sussex from July 3rd to 5th, the festival features a powerhouse trio of headliners: Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective, acclaimed wordsmith Loyle Carner, and legendary hip-hop pioneers De La Soul.
Friday night kicks off with Ezra Collective presenting "Temple Of Joy," a curated opening-day programme designed to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the London jazz scene. Saturday sees Loyle Carner make his highly anticipated Love Supreme debut, while Sunday concludes with a historic performance by De La Soul—marking their only full-band UK appearance of 2026.
The 2026 roster spans the full spectrum of soul, funk, and R&B. Festival-goers can look forward to performances from icons such as The Temptations & The Four Tops, Sister Sledge, and The Free Nationals. Contemporary stars including Grammy-winner Samara Joy, the innovative esperanza spalding, and high-energy collective Kokoroko also join the bill, alongside jazz stalwarts Courtney Pine and Joe Lovano.
The festival has also announced its final wave of artists, adding Kofi Stone, The Bad Plus, and Horse Meat Disco to the weekend’s festivities. A special presentation by the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) titled "Miles Davis 100" will celebrate the centennial of the jazz titan.
True to its mission of fostering the future of the genre, the "New Generation Jazz" and "One Jazz" stages return to showcase rising stars like ORBIT and QOW Trio. Beyond the music, the Glynde Place site will offer wellness sessions, a dedicated kids' area, and an on-site Ottolenghi restaurant.
For those looking to dance into the early hours, the late-night programme has been significantly expanded. Anderson .Paak will perform a special set as DJ Pee .Wee, while curated takeovers from labels like Mr Bongo and Tru Thoughts ensure the music never stops.
Tickets for the Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2026 are on sale now below.
