Winchester Jazz Festival is returning for its eighth year packed with world-class performances.

The festival will be taking place from September 19 to 22.

Established in 2016, the Winchester Jazz Festival aims to bring top-tier jazz to Hampshire, offering a platform for established and upcoming artists.

The festival will commence with the regular Jazz Club at The Nutshell on September 19, featuring Jonny Wickham and his band, diving into Brazilian rhythmic traditions.

Wickham will also perform at The Nutshell's JazzBops, a coffee and cake event for adults and children at 11.30am.

September 20 will see Horns Up Front, a 7-piece funk-jazz-fusion band led by Neil Doherty, perform at The Arc.

Jacqui Dankworth, praised by The Sunday Times, will be performing at Theatre Royal Winchester on September 21.

Then, on Sunday 22, double MOBO award winner YolanDa Brown will perform twice at Theatre Royal Winchester.

Tickets are available at winchesterjazzfestival.com or from the venues.

Hannah Castleman, director of Winchester Jazz Festival, said: “We are thrilled to bring such an exciting lineup to this year's Winchester Jazz Festival. From Jonny Wickham's 'Terra Boa' celebrating the rhythmic traditions of Brazil, to the timeless elegance of Jacqui Dankworth, and the vibrant energy and sensational talent of YolanDa Brown, this festival truly has something for everyone."