JAZZ CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Jazz Concerts in Manchester
Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Manchester Academy
Thu 11 Sep 2025 - Fri 27 Feb 2026
Bricknasty

Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Initially evolving from a chance encounter on Soundcloud between frontman/guitarist Fatboy and producer Cillian McCauley, Irish soul jazz act Bricknasty expanded to a fully fledged physical band with the introduction of Dara Abdurahman (bas...DJ Premier + The Alchemist

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 20 November 2025
DJ Premier and The Alchemist are embarking on a joint UK/EU tour, "He's the Preemo, I'm the Chemist World Tour" Celebrating the history of hip-hop through their iconic beats. DJ Premier, known for his work with Gang Starr and his distinct ...Adrian Younge
Nouvelle Vague

Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
15 years Anniversary Tour. Bossa Nova = Nouvelle Vague = New Wave. This transliteration was the starting point for Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux's unique project, which, by appropriating the punk and post-punk cannon and running it thr...Penguin Cafe

RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Avant-pop from musician, composer, and producer Arthur Jeffes and his Penguin Cafe ensemble, performing music from their Handfuls of Night record and back catalogue. Combining folk, classical, and minimalism in a style distinctive to the Pe...Loyle Carner

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Sunday 23 - Tuesday 25 November 2025
Described by The Observer as "one of hip-hop's most affecting new voices" and "a shining light for UK hip-hop" by Metro, Brit and Mercury Prize nominated Lambeth rapper Lyle Carner has scored two UK no.3 albums, which demonstrate his jaz...Ozric Tentacles

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 23 November 2025
Formed in 1983 with a debt to jazz fusion as well as space rock, Ozric Tentacles are a band from another time, serving as the bridge from '70s cosmic rock to the organic dance and festival culture that came back into fashion during the '90...Hope Tala

Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 23 November 2025
Hope McDonald (aka Hope Tala), is a London-born singer-songwriter. Her musical style has been described as pulling from R&B, Latin, neo soul, and bossa nova. Tala's "All My Girls Like To Fight" was listed as one of Barack Obama's favourite ...MarÃa José Llergo

Braxton Cook

Yes, Manchester
Sunday 23 November 2025
Juilliard-trained singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer...James Mottram International Piano Competition

RNCM, Manchester
Monday 24 - Saturday 29 November 2025
The RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition returns this Autumn. Now in its eighth edition, we're delighted to host this biennial event once again. Young pianists from across the globe will join us for an extraordinary week, pe...Colosseum

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
One of the most influential of the early British progressive rock bands, Colosseum fuse an adventurous approach to rock with strong jazz and blues influences and classical keyboard accents which brought them success in the late 1960s and ea...Bywater Call

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Totonto powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock band Bywater Call's music is an exploration of life's highs and lows with vocalist Meghan Parnell described as one of the best female voices in blues and roots today. From intimate ...Jazzbois

Yes, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Now Wave presents Jazzbois at YES Basement on Thursday 27th November 2025...Jesse Cook

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025
An accomplished guitarist and producer, and equally prolific film maker, Canadian new flamenco musician Jesse Cook has evolved his talents to create experiences that delight audiences both in concert, and online. He composed his first al...Heather Small

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
As Part of M People, hits such as Moving On Up, One Night In Heaven and Search For The Hero and albums like Elegant Slumming, Bizarre Fruit and Fresco achieving massive worldwide success, Heather Small became one of the seminal British voic...9 Below Zero + Dr Feelgood

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
Two of the finest UK Rhythm 'n' Blues bands on one incredible bill. South London's Nine Below Zero toured with The Who and The Kinks between 1980 and 1982 and also appeared on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test', and 'The South Bank Show'. Dr. Feel...9 Below Zero + Dr Feelgood

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
Two of the finest UK Rhythm 'n' Blues bands on one incredible bill. South London's Nine Below Zero toured with The Who and The Kinks between 1980 and 1982 and also appeared on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test', and 'The South Bank Show'. Dr. Feel...Too Much Too Young - The Music of 2 Tone And Beyond

The Edge, Wigan
Saturday 29 November 2025
Pack your bags and get ready to board the Night boat to Cairo as we celebrate the iconic story of 2-Tone and beyond! 'Too Much Too Young' is the non stop Ska party that tells the story of one of the most influential musical movements in Br...Jared James Nichols

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
Jared James Nichols is an American blues-rock guitarist and singer from East Troy, Wisconsin, best known for his high-energy "pick-less" electric guitar playing technique ...GoGo Penguin

Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Manchester's leftfield piano trio GoGo Penguin defy genres, pulling together influences from trip-hop, classical, jazz and more. GoGo Penguin have been internationally hailed as electrifying live performers, innovative soundtrack composers,...Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 5 December 2025
Still residing as BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, Rioghnach Connolly's taste for musical adventure is eclectic. Along with her folk-hop & barrelhouse-pop companion players, as Honeyfeet, they collectively drive a broad terrain of music...Jamiroquai

Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
After six years away from touring, the legendary Jamiroquai return to bring their unmistakable grooves to some of the largest venues across the UK and Europe. Jamiroquai need no introduction, having dominated the global music scene for over...Buble by Candlelight - A Tribute by Josh Hindle

George Lawton Hall, Oldham
Saturday 6 December 2025
Join us this Christmas for an evening of Michael Buble's greatest hits performed by the award winning tribute - Mr Josh Hindle...Rob Brydon & His Fabulous Band

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 8 December 2025
Accompanied by a fabulous eight piece band, stand-up comic, Would I Lie To You? host and Hollywood actor Rob Brydon will usher in the festive season in his own inimitable style with songs, stories and even an impression or two. A wonderful ...Tony Hadley

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025
Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The C...Ashley Henry

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 14 December 2025
Born and raised in South London, award winning jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, producer, and bandleader Ashley Henry graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2016 and has gone on to perform and collaborate with the likes of Jason Mars...Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electri...Clutch

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
While musical trends have come and gone since Clutch originally formed in Maryland, USA in 1991, they've always thrived by just sitting back and doing their own thing. Coming from American punk and hardcore influenced roots, they moved more...HIGH FADE

Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 21 December 2025
Discover the electrifying, intoxicating High Fade: the most exciting thing to happen to funk since the '70s. Get your funk on. ...Stax of Soul & The Soul Review

The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Saturday 27 December 2025
The original. A reputation that needs no introduction. Born in Manchester in 1983, 9-piece 100% live band Stax of Soul feature incredible musicians (including a powerful brass section), meticulously and energetically recreating the very...The Glenn Miller Orchestra

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 29 December 2025
The sensational Glenn Miller Orchestra swings you back in time playing Glenn Miller's own arrangements of favourite wartime chart toppers and hits from the forties directed by legendary band leader Ray McVay. Featuring: Pennsylvania 6-5000,...Danielle Nicole with Malina Moye

Tommy Emmanuel

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 16 January 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 ...Frankie Mack

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Hailing from Leith, Edinburgh, multi-award-winning showman Frankie Mack has taken the entertainment world by storm in just a few short years. His journey is extraordinary-starting as a TUI holiday rep, he had never sung a note professio...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...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...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...Durand Jones & The Indications
