Sadly, what would have been Newark’s fifth Jazz Festival will not be taking place in 2011. But, the good news is that there will be an informal weekend of live jazz concerts in Newark over the weekend of May 20th-22nd 2011.

Our 2010 Gold sponsor Ann et Vin is leading the venues keeping jazz alive in Newark, staging three great concerts and a music workshop, featuring some big names, including David Newton, Tim Kliphuis, Alan Barnes Jeff Barnhart and John Hallam! Other venues include Newark Town Club, Stray’s, The Castle pub and the Navigation Waterfront. See www annetvin.com

May 20 - 22nd 2011

Building on Newark's great jazz tradition! Ann et Vin presents... A weekend of Jazz et Vin! Call to buy tickets on 01636 700900 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or use Paypal online.

A new Tapas in Newark restaurant is offering Live Jazz for diners. Tapas y Stray's is the latest offering from Newark's Jazz Central aka Stray's.

They open on Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30 and have events lined up for most weekends this year. These include the Matt Chandler Trio, Neil C. Young duo, Denny Doodwin, Organik Trio and more.
See the Stray's website » for more details of gig dates...

Any musicians wanting to play at Stray's should contact them via the website - for the attention of Mat Short.