Charles Lloyd, Esperanza Spalding, Sun Ra Arkestra and The Isley Brothers feature amongst recruits to the historic Rotterdam music festival’s fiftieth anniversary edition.
North Sea Jazz Festival have announced the lineup for their forthcoming 2026 edition.
In what will mark a three-day-long celebration of their milestone fiftieth anniversary, the historic and long-revered Rotterdam music festival’s return is set to unfold between July 10th and 12th with The Isley Brothers, Marcus Miller and Nile Rodgers and CHIC amongst those named to helm headlining performances. Elsewhere other notable acts confirmed to appear across the festival’s 2026 programme include Bilal, Charles Lloyd Quartet, Bill Frisell, James Brandon Lewis Quartet, Kiefer, The Roots, Esperanza Spalding and Sun Ra Arkestra among many others. Ticketing options – including single and three-day passes – will be available to purchase from 31st January at 10am.
View the full first wave lineup announcement for North Sea Jazz Festival 2026 below and find ticket information here.
Words by Sam Wilkinson.
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