19th June 2026

Iford Manor Jazz Festival: Vanessa Haynes Duo present Aretha Franklin – Queen of Soul

Price: £'Up close and personal' premium seating £85 SOLD OUT Standard seating £62

Pianist and singer Vanessa Haynes celebrates the songs made famous by arguably the greatest soul singer ever – Aretha Franklin.

Start your evening by picnicking in the beautiful Grade 1 listed Iford Manor gardens and enjoy a wander through the various water features, columns and antiquities. Then head to Iford’s Grade II* cloisters (covered for the evening) to enjoy Vanessa Haynes celebrate the songs made famous by arguably the greatest soul singer ever – Aretha Franklin. Her concerts at Ronnie Scotts in 2026 are already sold out.

Those at Iford take place in-the-round with just 90 seats, this will be a unique experience with everyone just a few meters away from the performance.

Concert timings
Garden gates open for picnics: 18:00
First set: 19:30
Interval: 20:15 (complimentary teas & coffees will be served on the Conservatory Terrace)
Second set: 21:00
Finish: 21:45

Concert timings
Garden gates open for picnics: 18:00
First set: 19:30
Interval: 20:15 (complimentary teas & coffees will be served on the Conservatory Terrace)
Second set: 21:00
Finish: 21:45

Up Close & Personal Sold Out

Standard Seating Only