Viktor Lind

Reporter

Latest piece24 October 2026, 18:50

Old Quay Jazz Weekend returns with 40 free gigs in pubs, cafés and on harbour boats

The festival is back after a year's break, with a pared-back budget, a focus on local musicians and a floating stage on a former ferry.

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