A popular musician and television presenter has been announced as the first artist to perform at a town festival. 

Jools Holland will take to the stage at the Corn Exchange on July 25  part of next year's King's Lynn Festival.

Known for presenting Later...with Jools Holland and the Jools Annual Hootenanny on the BBC, the pianist and bandleader has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians in the world, including Eric Clapton, Luther Vandross, Sting and Tom Jones. 

Jools Holland is known for presenting the BBC's Annual HootenannyJools Holland is known for presenting the BBC's Annual Hootenanny (Image: Press Association Images)

He will be joined by his 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra as well as special guest Chris Difford and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka.

Tickets will go on sale to the public at 9am on November 15 via the Corn Exchange’s website or from the box office.

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Festival Friends and Patrons have access to priority booking from 10am on November 14. 

The 2025 King’s Lynn Festival will take place from July 13 to July 26, with details of the full programme available in spring 2025.