# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Live on the Bandstand: Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival - Rich Dickinson's Driving Force
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Birminghams' Jazz and Blues scene as live music returns to the Gardens’ iconic bandstand this summer.
We’re thrilled to welcome the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival back to the Gardens for a whole weekend this summer!

Running since 1985, The Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival is England’s longest-established jazz and blues festival and one of Europe’s biggest free jazz parties.

Formed over twenty years ago, Rich Dickinson’s Driving Force delivers electric performances built on well-crafted originals alongside faithful takes on blues classics from artists such as Joe Bonamassa, Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore and ZZ Top. The line-up has evolved over the years, now featuring Rich (Dave) Sleep on bass and vocals and Ted (Thundersticks) Nawrot on drums, adding new depth to the band’s sound while keeping its roots firmly in place. 

At the centre of it all is Rich Dickinson himself, a self-styled Guitar Hooligan whose playing mixes flair with a deep respect for the blues. Through Rich’s wild and electric performance style, the band has built a reputation for exciting, high-energy performances. In 2025 alone they played 88 gigs, with a standout moment at the Riverside Stage at Upton Blues Festival, where a crowd stretched the length of the town and stayed put through torrential rain, hoods up and brollies out, still dancing. 

In partnership with Big Bear Music. The performance is included with admission to the Gardens.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/live-on-the-bandstand-birmingham-jazz-and-blues-festival-rich-dickinsons-driving-force/200030256690913
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, parties, art, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- **lat**: 52.466897872566
- **long**: -1.9293116972726
- **full address**: Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3RT, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Live on the Bandstand: Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival - Rich Dickinson's Driving Force being held?
  - **A:** Live on the Bandstand: Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival - Rich Dickinson's Driving Force takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3RT, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Live on the Bandstand: Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival - Rich Dickinson's Driving Force?
  - **A:** Live on the Bandstand: Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival - Rich Dickinson's Driving Force is organized by Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Live on the Bandstand: Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival - Rich Dickinson's Driving Force is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Live on the Bandstand: Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival - Rich Dickinson's Driving Force sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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