Jazz on the Square 2011

Imperial Gardens will come alive during the Jazz Festival with international food stalls, a Festival bar, family activities and plenty of free music on the Budvar Stage.

Opening times:

Thursday 28 April
5.30pm–10.30pm

Friday 29 April–Sunday 1 May
10.30am–10.30pm

Monday 2 May
10.30am–8pm

Find out which caterers and market stalls we have this year.

Budvar Stage

A huge variety of performers from headline acts to local young talent, all for free.

Download a listing of all the bands on the Budvar Stage.

Jazz Arena

The purpose built Arena hosts an array of main programme headliners. Browse all Jazz events, or download a handy guide (2.3mb) to plan your perfect Festival.

Food & Drink

Sample some of the international cuisine from the food stalls, or relax at the bar and watch some great free music on the Budvar Stage. Full list of caterers.

Festival Stalls

Rise Records will be running a special on-site store, hosting signings from your favourite acts — alongside a range of other stalls, from fashion to music.

Family activities

The Square will come alive with art activities and family fun on Saturday 30 April and Sunday 1 May for children of all ages — as well as our fantastic programme of Jazz It Up! performances from local schools. See the programme for Jazz It Up!

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Caterers and Market Stalls

Sense of Wonder

Indonesian crafts made from natural materials including woven bags and baskets, stone and wooden carvings and traditional musical instruments.

Scrumptious Sweets

Something to tempt anyone with a sweet tooth! Award winning fudge and traditional sweets, from strawberry laces to sherbet fountains.

Cotswold Crêpes

Local company selling sweet and savoury crêpes with a variety of fillings: www.cotswoldcrepes.co.uk

Pieminister

Bristol-based pie connoisseurs bring their award winning (and quirkily named) pastry creations to Cheltenham: www.pieminister.co.uk

Kismet

Kismet return this year with their delicious Mezze and olive bar.

IS Trading

Tribal textiles, hemp clothing, recycled art and ornaments from around the world.

Little Green Bean Machine

Eco-friendly mobile coffee shop selling ethically sourced hot drinks, freshly made smoothies and handmade cookies: www.littlegreenbeanmachine.co.uk

Los Churros

Delicious sweet Spanish snacks, hand made to order and served with pots of dipping chocolate: www.churros-susanna.com

Soulful Wraps

Hot wraps, soups and stews with an international flavour and a good dose of soul! www.soulfulsoup.com

Gordons

A wide range of Afro-Caribbean dishes from well-loved Bristol take away, Gordons: www.gordons01.co.uk

La Grande Bouffe

French for “The Big Nosh”, La Grande Bouffe is a favourite on the UK festival circuit, serving authentic continental dishes such as tartiflette (potatoes cooked with creamy cheese and bacon) and sausages cooked in rich white wine gravy: La Grande Bouffe

Festival Bar

Grab yourself a drink and check out some of the music on the Budvar Stage.

Fosters Jambalaya

Spicy rice and meat form the basis for this famous Louisiana soul food dish.