JAZZ CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
JAZZ CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Jazz Concerts in Manchester
Fri 30 Oct 2026 - Thu 4 Mar 2027
Sun 11 Oct 2026 - Sat 24 Apr 2027
The Bad Plus
Thursday 2 July 2026
After a quarter of a century, Reid Anderson and Dave King feel like their statement as The Bad Plus has been made. The 2026 Farewell Tour marks the final chance for fans to experience this iconic group live and celebrate one of the most in...
Canopy
Friday 3 July 2026
Hailing from Manchester, Canopy are friends navigating life through music. Blending elements of fuzz and jangle rock with the rhythms and lines of jazz, Canopy are carving out a project that is both honest to their musical roots and consis...
M&P's Jazz Brunch
Saturday 4 July - Saturday 1 August 2026
Enjoy a swinging jazz quartet accompanied by a specially-curated brunch pizza menu, in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter...
La Perla
Wednesday 8 July 2026
La Perla is a percussion and vocal trio from Bogot?, inspired by the traditional sounds of Colombia?s Caribbean coast and influenced by a range of rhythms including Dominican merengue, champeta, punk, hip- hop, and beatboxing. Formed in 20...
The Easy Rollers
Wednesday 15 July 2026
A roaring seven-piece jazz outfit - ready to transport you back to the golden age of jazz - deliver their sensational cabaret-style show Drop Me Off in Harlem, featuring hits from The Jazz Age (1920-1933) through to The Swing Era (1933-19...
Lo-Key: Live Jazz in the Loft
Thursday 16 July 2026
Lo-Key Live Jazz returns for a second edition; featuring a new guest instrument and player each month in the intimate setting of Wallop DIdsbury loft...
Pat Metheny
Friday 17 July 2026
Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Pat Metheny embarks on a world tour with new ensemble Side-Eye III+ Pat Metheny has stood at the forefront of modern music for more than five decades. Beginning on trumpet at age eight and switching to gu...
Rachel Sermanni
Friday 17 July 2026
A prophetic and wise creature, Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni makes music that inspires gathering, a coming together. She is a central totem for you to project your anxieties on and by hearing her conscious untangling, you disc...
The Amy Winehouse Experience - Tribute to Amy Winehouse
Friday 24 July 2026
Fronted by the enigmatic Caroline Lowe with a group of backing musicians, this is the UK's premier tribute to the often misunderstood and sadly missed talent of the late Amy Winehouse. From the creators of Lioness, The Amy Winehouse Experi...
Iris
Friday 24 July 2026
Iris are a six-piece from Manchester who incorporate jazz, funk and psychedelic rock to create a sound not yet discovered on the Manchester scene. Their sound is constantly evolving, and their innovated approach breaks boundaries between g...
The Chicago Blues Brothers
Saturday 25 July 2026
The Chicago Blues Brothers are back - and they're tearing the roof off the Country Bunker!Celebrating 45 years of the legendary Blues Brothers legacy, this live concert delivers a high-energy night of electrifying blues, foot-stomping coun...
Tommy Emmanuel
Wednesday 29 July 2026
If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy Emmanuel. Widely acknowledged as the international master of the solo acoustic guitar, Tommy has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Or...
Hot 8 Brass Band
Wednesday 29 July 2026
New Orleans' Grammy-nominated Hot 8 Brass Band return to honour their late co-founder and sousaphone player Bennie Pete. As much a hip hop act as a brass one, many styles and musical inspirations of Hot 8 shine though as they tell their...
Animals As Leaders
Sunday 2 August 2026
When unknown virtuoso guitarist Tosin Abasi released his debut solo album under the moniker ANIMALS AS LEADERS in 2009, few would have predicted the now ground-breaking, critically-acclaimed, genre defying instrumental Washington D.C. trio...
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Saturday 8 August 2026
For sixty years Ladysmith Black Mambazo have sung powerful, uplifting songs that emote the struggles and passion of South Africa. Nelson Mandela called Ladysmith "South Africa's cultural ambassadors". The group sing a cappella in a joyousl...
Butcher Brown
Wednesday 19 August 2026
Virginia ? Old Dominion itself, one of the original 13 ? is about as teeming with historical and cultural significance as a state can possibly be. ?But it also literally has a visceral connection,? says trumpeter and saxophonist Marcus Ten...
YEBBA
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Grammy-award winning Arkansas R&B star Yebba has collaborated with the likes of Drake, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Mark Ronson, Stormzy, A$AP Rocky, Tyler, the Creator, and PJ Morton. She has scored a Top 30 hit in the USA with "Die Trying"...
GENA Feat. Liv.E & Karriem Riggins
Friday 28 August 2026
Dynamic Dallas-born, LA-based artist Liv.e and renowned drummer Karriem Riggins join forces as the spirited new collaborative duo GENA. Short for ?God Energy, Naturally Amazing? and loosely inspired by Gina from Martin, the GENA collaborat...
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Monday 31 August 2026
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso are an Argentine experimental trap, hip-hop, electronic dance music, and pop duo formed in Buenos Aires, consisting of Catriel Guerreiro and Ulises Guerriero The duo is known for their distinctive and eccentric style...
Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
Thursday 3 September 2026
As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. Rolling Stone declared, "Gomez's not-so-secret weapon is Ben Ottewell." And as GQ...
Martin Turner (Wishbone Ash)
Friday 4 September 2026
Martin Turner is a founding original member of Wishbone Ash and lead vocalist, bassist and key creative force on iconic albums such as the original version of Argus along with Pilgrimage, There's the Rub and New England. Wishbone Ash was f...
Snake Davis
Saturday 5 September 2026
Manchester music royalty Snake Davis is one of the music world's best kept secrets. He is a saxophonist of almost unparalleled gifts who has played with the best in the business through a career spanning three decades. Widely known for his...
The Jazz Room - Sinatra & Armstrong
Sunday 6 September 2026
Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra's effortless swing style to Armstrong's unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt l...
The Necks
Tuesday 8 September 2026
The Necks are one of the great cult bands of Australia. The deceptive simplicity of their music throws forth new charms on each hearing. Not entirely avant-garde, nor minimalist, nor ambient, nor jazz, the music of The Necks is possibly u...
Graham Parker
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Book Now Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic albums Howlin' Wind and Heat Treatment. Slinging his signature guitar and singing with inimitable soulful grit, Graham Parker has spent more...
Nearly Dan - The Spirit & Sound Of Steely Dan
Saturday 12 September 2026
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, tho...
