Jazz in the Churchyard
Sunday 12th July 2026, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Churchyard Garden, St John’s Waterloo
Join us for an afternoon of outdoor jazz, blues and grooves in the beautiful surroundings of the award-winning St John’s garden. Presented by the Unity Music Arts Team (UMAT), in collaboration with St John’s Waterloo and The Bridge at Waterloo, as part of the Waterloo Festival 2026.
Following the success of previous summer concerts in St John’s churchyard, UMAT returns with some of London’s finest up-and-coming musicians, led by vocalist and event organiser Stephen Pierre.
Bring a friend, find a seat in the garden, and enjoy an afternoon of great music in the heart of Waterloo. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxed way to spend a Sunday afternoon, everyone is welcome.
This is a free event – no booking required.
About the organiser:
The Unity Music Arts Team (UMAT) is a grass roots music organisation founded by vocalist and event host Stephen Pierre in 2018. UMAT is proud to promote aspiring and seasoned creative music talent and supports diversity and community engagement. UMAT has been recognised by The Mayor of London Awards and was nominated for a culture and creative award in 2019. UMAT also won a Southwark Business excellence award in 2020 for community engagement. UMAT is looking forward to working with the creatives at St John’s and developing a series of popular music events. Donations towards UMAT are welcome here: umat.org.uk/donate.
About The Waterloo Festival:
The Waterloo Festival is an annual celebration of arts, heritage and community run by St John’s Waterloo with the local community. Read more about this year’s programme: www.stjohnswaterloo.org/wf2026
Getting to St John’s Waterloo: St John’s Waterloo is accessible by bus, tube or train; the nearest station is Waterloo Station. Parking is available in Exton Street on pay bays, Monday to Friday from 8.30am till 6.30pm & Saturday 8.30am till 1.30pm. Payment must be made by phone or app, details can be found on signs along Exton Street. After 6.30pm (1pm on Saturday) parking is free within the bays and on single yellow lines. There are no disabled bays along Exton Street. Parking is also available in car parks in York Road and Cornwall Road, details for both can be found online.