Price
£20 (adult), £17 (University of Birmingham staff and students), £12 (ages 5 – 15)
Time
Jul 25 2026
19.00 – 22.00
Part of the city-wide Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival, experience an evening of vibrant jazz music performed by the Alan Barnes Quartet, set against the beautiful backdrop of Winterbourne’s botanical garden.
Please make sure to bring your own chairs of picnic blanket for the performance. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks and the Terrace Tea Room will be open until the end of the interval selling light refreshments.
Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers.



Times
Doors open: 6.30pm
Performance starts: 7pm
Pre-order your picnic
Enjoy a traditional Great British picnic, made for you by the Terrace Tea Room, with a ‘Tea for Two’ that includes a range of sandwiches, sweet treats, traditional scones and a warming cup of tea.
Classic Tea for Two
1 x egg mayonnaise sandwich
1 x ham & mustard sandwich
2 x carrot cake bites
2 x chocolate fudge cake bites
2 x fruit scones
2 x Rodda’s clotted cream
2 x pots of strawberry jam
2 x butter
2 x vouchers for traditional tea from the cafe
£28.50
Vegetarian Tea for Two
1 x egg mayonnaise sandwich
1 x cheddar & pickle sandwich
2 x carrot cake bites
2 x chocolate fudge cake bites
2 x fruit scones
2 x Rodda’s clotted cream
2 x pots of strawberry jam
2 x butter
2 x vouchers for traditional tea from the cafe
£28.50
Vegan Tea for Two
2 x beetroot hummus, pickled carrot & spinach sandwich
2 x carrot cake bites
2 x chocolate fudge cake bites
2 x vegan scones
2 x pots of strawberry jam
2 x vegan butter
2 x vouchers for traditional tea from the cafe
£28.50
Add your chosen picnic when you proceed to booking.
Terms and Conditions
Our outdoor events go ahead in most weather conditions, including rain, and are non-refundable unless cancelled by Winterbourne. Please read our outdoor events policy before booking your tickets. All tickets are subject to a booking fee of up to £2.50.
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