This August, TÂN returns to Brecon Jazz Festival 2026 for two days of live music, culture and creative energy at Bethel Square. Taking place on Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August, TÂN will host two dedicated stages: the TÂN World Music Stage and the TÂN Black Acoustic Stage.
Across the weekend, the programme will move between bold global sounds, soulful live performances, acoustic expression and community-led musical moments. The TÂN World Music Stage will bring a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere to Saturday, celebrating rhythm, movement and diverse musical influences. On Sunday, the TÂN Black Acoustic Stage will offer a more intimate live experience, centred around voice, musicianship, storytelling and stripped-back performance.
Hosted by Mo Jannah, the weekend will create an open and welcoming space for audiences to discover new sounds, connect through live music and experience the creative spirit that sits at the heart of TÂN. As part of one of Wales’ most iconic music festivals, TÂN at Brecon Jazz Festival 2026 promises two days of culture, connection and unforgettable live energy.
TÂN World Music Stage
Saturday 8 August 2026 | 11am – 8pm
The TÂN World Music Stage opens the weekend with a bold celebration of rhythm, culture and live performance. This stage brings together artists whose sounds move across soul, hip hop, reggae, jazz, global music and contemporary Welsh creativity
The Saturday lineup features:
AC Factor, Sage Todz, Baby Queens, Skunkadelic, DJ Jaffa, Ruth, Cullzia, CKA, Enzie and Leah Gardiner.
From full-band energy to powerful vocal performances and DJ-led moments, the World Music Stage is built to move people. It is a space for discovery, connection and the kind of live music that brings different audiences together.
TÂN Black Acoustic Stage
Sunday 9 August 2026 | 11am – 6pm
On Sunday, TÂN presents the Black Acoustic Stage, a more intimate live music experience focused on voice, storytelling, musicianship and stripped-back performance.
The Sunday lineup features:
AC Factor, Adjua, Aisha Kigs, Bruna Garcia, Vanity J, DJ Jaffa, Ceeme, Bugsy Champagne, Eric Kamosi, Francesca Dimech, Ruth Vibes, Chinyere Chukwudi-Okeh and Ella Griffiths.
This stage will spotlight the beauty of acoustic music and the depth of Black creative expression, giving artists room to connect with audiences through raw vocals, live instruments and honest performance.
What to Expect
Across the weekend, TÂN will bring the spirit of its live sessions into the Brecon Jazz Festival space. Audiences can expect a warm and vibrant atmosphere filled with live music, community, culture and creative exchange.
The programme will move between energetic performances, soulful moments, acoustic sets, full-band arrangements and DJ selections, creating a weekend that reflects the full range of TÂN’s sound and identity.
At the centre of it all is the same mission: to create space for artists to be seen, heard and celebrated, while bringing audiences together through music that feels alive, rooted and connected.
