Chetham’s International Piano Summer School

Late Night Jazz Room
2026-08-14 22:00 - 23:30 (Europe/London) | G04
A wonderful opportunity for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely informal space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop.
Listen with a drink, or enjoy playing to fellow participants.
Steven Osborne with Nikki Iles in an informal performance in 2025.

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Late Night Jazz Room
2026-08-15 22:00 - 23:30 | G04
An exciting chance for participants to explore jazz and improvisation in a relaxed, welcoming setting, featuring a magnificent grand piano generously provided by Forsyth Music Shop.
Sit back with a drink and enjoy the sounds, or step up and share your music with fellow participants.

Welcome reception and late night jazz.
2026-08-17 21:45 | Oglesby Atrium
A chance to meet friends, old and new as we celebrate 25 years of CIPSS. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly on us and savour the atmosphere of ‘the friendliest piano summer school’!
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the ‘Jazz Room’ – an intimate space for both playing and listening to participants playing jazz. The space will be available every evening after the last faculty recital. Not to be missed!
A short clip from the incredible Steven Osborne and Nikki Iles who enjoyed lots of fun in the Jazz room in 2025.
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Late Night Jazz Room
2026-08-18 22:00, 2026-08-20 22:00 | G04
Every evening a chance for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop.
Enjoy listening with a drink, or enjoy playing to fellow participants.

Late Night Jazz Room
2026-08-19 22:00 - 23:30 | G04
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy late -night jazz- either listening or playing yourself.
Enjoy a drink and soak up the atmosphere.
