DEYA x Cheltenham Jazz Festival: Raising a Glass to Three Decades

Cheltenham Jazz Festival has announce a new three-year partnership with DEYA Brewery, launching in 2026 as the Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary in fitting style with bold music, emerging talent and exceptional beer.

Marking a fresh chapter for one of the world’s most respected jazz festivals, the newly named DEYA Arena will take centre stage over the May Bank Holiday weekend, presenting a programme of genre-defying artists and high-energy performances in the heart of Montpellier Gardens.

To commemorate the partnership, DEYA will brew a limited-edition beer celebrating 30 years of Cheltenham Jazz Festival — a first for the Festival and a toast to its future. Festival-goers can also enjoy DEYA’s official bar in the standing venue, serving its acclaimed beers within an expanded 900-capacity Arena in the Festival Village.

Part of Cheltenham Festivals, Cheltenham Jazz Festival is one of the world’s iconic jazz festivals, having launched in 1996 the Festival has welcomed some of the globe’s biggest stars and jazz legends including Van Morrison, Dionne Warwick, Gregory Porter, Jamie Cullum. Last year saw David Gray, Roger Daltrey, Macy Gray and Lulu all take to the stage.

The full Festival line-up will be announced on 10 February at 10am.

Tickets go on general sale on 4 March, with Members’ access opening on 25 February. All tickets are available at cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz.