Bournemouth launch for Jazz by the Sea Festival 2018

Officially launched at Koh Lounge on 24 April, this year’s Jazz by the Sea Festival kicks off on 24 June with a jazz cruise around Poole Harbour, aboard recently restored 1920s’ classic passenger boat, The Dorset Queen.

New for 2018, Jazz by the Sea Festival will also be joining the Metropole Street Market in Bournemouth on 24 June, with performances from Scared of Jazz, Joe Limburn and Mambossa.

Venues involved in this year’s event include: Chaplin’s Bar, Brewhouse & Kitchen (Poole Hill), Blue Boar Poole, St Peter’s Church Bournemouth, Cosy Club, Vesuvio, Miramar Hotel, Urban Reef, Cottonwood Hotel East Cliff, The Cumberland Hotel & Koh Lounge.

Also new for 2018, Jazz by the Sea Festival will include a jazz film night and supper, with Koh Lounge hosting the acclaimed American Jazz film Whiplash on Wednesday 4 July.