16 and 17 May THE BLACK SAINT AND THE SINNER LADY, Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Brighton

Part of Brighton Festival 2026. Celebrate the sensuality and power of jazz. Share the floor with a company of outstanding dancers and a 12-piece live band as Clod Ensemble and Nu Civilisation Orchestra join together to present Charles Mingus’ iconic 1963 masterpiece, The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, widely considered to be one of the greatest records of all time. Lose yourself in the music, get up and dance or take a seat and soak up the atmosphere with a drink. Everyone, including wallflowers, is welcome.

‘A joyful celebration of movement […] it’s a delight to be caught up in it, swept up in a wave with the simple pleasure of synchrony, community and great music.’ The Guardian

19, 20 and 22 August ARTHUR VEROCAI with NU CIVILISATION ORCHESTRA

Following a UK debut performance of Verocai’s eponymous 1972 album at London’s Barbican, NCO reunite with the Brazilian maestro for three special European shows.

Blending together samba, jazz and bossa Arthur Verocai (1972) only gained commercial success after being was sampled by rappers like MF Doom, Ludacris and Little Brother. As his original LP became a prized collectors item the album was reissued and launched him on to the Brazilian music scene. Since then he has arranged for artists such as Marcelo Jeneci, Ana Carolina, Danilo Caymmi, Hiatus Kaiyote and many more.

LIVE DATES SUMMER 2026
19.08 Elbphilharmonie | HAMBURG | GERMANY
20.08 TivoliVredenburg | UTRECHT | HOLLAND
22.08 We Out Here Festival | UNITED KINGDOM