JAZZ CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
JAZZ CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Jazz Concerts in Manchester
Special Kinda Madness - Tribute to The Specials & Madness
Manchester Academy
Sat 7 Mar - Sat 20 Jun 2026
The Chicago Blues Brothers
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 23 January 2026
 The world's biggest and best loved Blues Brothers party show is on a mission once again. As seen at the Adelphi Theatre and the Savoy Theatre in London's West End, The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together to bring you t...Foden's Band
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
 An exhilarating fantasia infused with dance themes marks the opening of this performance, setting the stage for tenor horn virtuoso Tim de Maeseneer to give the world premiere of Edward Gregson's Three Gods, Concerto for tenor horn, a ...Swing'it - Prohibition
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
Swing'it is one of the most successful swing bands in Europe with almost 1000 concerts across the world - despite their young age. They take the audience on a journey 100 years back in time to the 1920s New Orleans, with stories and lyrics ...The Vintage Explosion
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
 The Vintage Explosion, the sensational 50's inspired Rock n Roll band have secured two No.1 albums on the Worldwide iTunes Blues Album Chart and an impressive No.3 placement on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart. Additionally, their outst...Weetwood Mac - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
Leeds-based Weetwood Mac are rapidly making a name for themselves as one of the UK's most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute bands. Comprising of ex-members of Ellen & The Escapades (James Warrender/Ellen Smith/Chris Quick), Wayword Sons guit...Black Dyke Band
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 24 January 2026
 One of the oldest and most well-known brass bands in the world, the famous Bradford brass band boast a heritage stretching back to 1855. The Yorkshire village of Queenshead - later to become Queensberry - was the birthplace of a musi...Tredegar Town Band
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 24 January 2026
 One of most famous brass bands in the UK a seen on Britain's Got Talent, the BBC Proms and in the BAFTA winning film 'Pride', the 2019 Welsh Champions and Double British Open Champions.   ...Junior RNCM Brass Band
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 24 January 2026
 A free concert from the Junior RNCM Brass Band as part of the RNCM Brass Band Festival. Junior RNCM is a vibrant community of gifted young musicians aged 8 to 18 who come together to develop their talent at the Royal Northern College of ...Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 24 January - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....Cory Band
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 25 January 2026
 One of the oldest and best known award-winning brass bands in the world, the famous Cory Band were formed in 1884 in the Rhondda Valley in South Wales. Ranked the world's No. 1 brass band for 13 consecutive years, Cory made world histo...RNCM Brass Band
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 25 January 2026
Established during the 1990s by brass innovator Howard Snell, the RNCM Brass Band has always been a flagship ensemble of the institution. Geographically the RNCM is ideally placed in Manchester for brass band students and it boasts a teachi...Brass Bands England Discussion
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 25 January 2026
Brass Bands England supports and promotes brass bands by fostering community engagement, sharing resources, and increasing public understanding of their value. They provide access to funding, training, and resources in key areas like market...Pierce Brothers
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 28 January 2026
For years twin brothers Jack and Patrick Pierce's high energy duo Pierce Brothers has been a staple of the Australian indie-folk / blues & roots scene. Exploding onto the world stage in 2014, the brothers started their journey as buskers on...BrassWerk - A 10-Piece Brass Band Perform Arctic Monkeys
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
 A 10-piece brass band perform Arctic Monkeys favourites. From the foot-stomping 'Do I Wanna Know?' and 'R U Mine?' to the clever lyricism of 'Arabella' and 'I Wanna Be Yours', 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor', 'Mardy Bum', and 'W...Riot Jazz Brass Band
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
Riot Jazz Brass Band hail from the grimy protoplasm of Manchester's prolific creative scene. Since 2008, they have been spreading unconditional love and irresistable energy across the nation and continent. The 9-strong troupe is comprised o...Groove Babies - Groove Onto The Moon
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 1 February 2026
 A jazz and funk fuelled family adventure to the Moon. Who will we find and will they be bad or good? Specially designed for ages 3 -7 and their grown-ups! A fun mixture of animation, interactive music making and solid groove from the Gro...The Blue Stones
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 5 February 2026
The Canadian blues rock band showcase an incredibly diverse palette of influence. Although they're a duo, it's unfair to limit the comparisons just to The Black Keys and The White Stripes. The weight of Led Zeppelin, the grit of Jimi Hendri...CubaVida - Havana Música: A Celebration of Cuban Music
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 5 February 2026
Take a trip to Havana for one night only with the romantic rhythms, inspiring percussion and rich and colourful sounds of Cuba. Featuring the best salsa, rumba, Latin jazz and more, Jesus Batallan - the beating heart of Manchester's Cuban ...M&P's Jazz Brunch
Matt And Phred's, Manchester
Saturday 7 February - Saturday 7 March 2026
Enjoy a swinging jazz quartet accompanied by a specially-curated brunch pizza menu, in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter...RNCM Day of Percussion
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 8 February 2026
 Now in its 32nd year, the RNCM Day of Percussion continues its mission to engage, educate, and entertain all who have an interest in the wonderful world of percussion. Led by artistic director Simone Rebello, our internationally renowne...Durand Jones & The Indications
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Inspired by not only the ubiquitous titans of soul music but also the should-have-beens and the never-weres, Indiana-based modern soul band Durand Jones & The Indications have been described as producing "Smartly restrained music steeped i...Ray Quinn - King of Swing
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Wednesday 11 February 2026
This concert spectacular celebrates the fabulous music and tells the incredible story of the world-famous Rat Pack. Led by a bona fide star of swing music, 'Ray Quinn'. Ray's debut album, 'My Way', features songs from this golden era of mus...EMILIO SANTORO AS ELVIS
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Thursday 12 - Friday 13 February 2026
 Internationally acclaimed youngster Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning Elvis Presley theatre show to the UK. Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis in the past year, and wowed America's Got Talent viewers with...The Cost
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 12 February 2026
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:The CostTHE COST was formed in Valencia, Spain in 2023 when drummer El Estepario Siberiano, bassist ChrisAttwell and guitarist & vocalist Peter Connolly met at their producer?s acclaimed recording st...Pyramid Concert Orchestra
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 15 February 2026
Stockport's own light orchestra returns for an afternoon of popular classical and light music featuring the Plaza's own Compton theatre organ.  Enjoy the 45-piece orchestra performing their usual mix of great melodies and familiar tunes. ...The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & III
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 17 February 2026
The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III, which celebrates the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musicalpieces, features an expansive live group, led and arranged by Oldfield's long-term collaborator Robin Smith, which will see extended s...Shawn James
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Chicago folk blues man Shawn James enjoyed his breakthrough in 2016, when his 2012 song "Through the Valley" was covered by the character of Ellie in the reveal trailer for the 2020 video game The Last of Us Part II. The song topped Spotify...The Mouse Outfit
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Saturday 21 February 2026
Celebrated Manchester collective The Mouse Outfit are a nationally prominent household name in Hip Hop, collaborating with a Who's Who of the Mancunian rap and urban soul scene. Since the heady days of debut record Escape Music, through th...Andy Powell's Big Band Swing
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 22 February 2026
 Stockport's premier live entertainer Andy Powell returns with his swinging big band show. An unforgettable afternoon of Swing and Big Band Classics by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, N...Celebrating The Life of D'Angelo
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 25 February 2026
?This February, we celebrate the life of R&B and neo-soul pioneer D?Angelo. Four months on from his passing, Manchester?s finest musicians come together to deliver a powerful live tribute. Expect a night of soul, groove and timeless music -...Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 26 - Friday 27 February 2026
Creedence Clearwater Review are the UK's premier tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of America's greatest bands who, despite their relatively short career, left an enduring legacy of classic songs written and sung by lead guitaris...MORA & The Fabulous Wonderfuls
Lion's Den, Manchester
Saturday 28 February 2026
MORA is bringing a stripped back set to The LIons's Den with support from the ever effervescent Kayleigh Hall and the punkiest of punks Bard Company....Laufey
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Icelandic modern jazz composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey Lin Jonsdottir was inspired by jazz greats and classical masters while possessing a point of view that could only be conveyed by a 21st-century twentysomethi...Special Kinda Madness - Tribute to The Specials & Madness
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 7 March 2026
2 Bands... 2-Tone... 1 Fantastic Night! A Specials Tribute Band and a Madness Tribute Band, all on one stage. That's Special Kinda Madness. Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energ...The Wonder of Stevie
