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
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...Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 7 March - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....M&P's Jazz Brunch
Matt And Phred's, Manchester
Saturday 7 March - Saturday 23 May 2026
Enjoy a swinging jazz quartet accompanied by a specially-curated brunch pizza menu, in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter...
The Wonder of Stevie
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Voted one of Britain's top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from ...WILLE & THE BANDITS
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Cornwall's Wille and the Bandits have been praised by critics for being one of the most dynamic bands around the globe, as they move from riff-tastic rock and roll to more acoustic sensibilities that only few bands manage. The use of strin...WILLE & THE BANDITS
The Night And Day Caf?, Manchester
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Cornwall's Wille and the Bandits have been praised by critics for being one of the most dynamic bands around the globe, as they move from riff-tastic rock and roll to more acoustic sensibilities that only few bands manage. The use of strin...
Eric Bibb
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
"... one of the finest American exponents of acoustic blues, an engaging performer and rousing guitarist who is blessed with a quite remarkable voice." - The Guardian Two-time Grammy Award nominee Eric Bibb will come ridin' on to UK shores ...Abel Selaocoe & The Bantu Ensemble
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
Manchester-based South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is a rapidly rising star who is redefining the parameters of the cello. The RNCM alumnus and Honorary Associate Artist moves seamlessly across a plethora of genres and styles, from col...Beans on Toast
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
The foolhardy cult folk legend and accomplished songwriter offers some hope and light relief from this bizarre world in which we find ourselves, singing simple songs about complicated subjects. Joined by a brand new live band, Beans will be...Svaneborg Kardyb
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
Hail from Aalborg, in Jutland, in the north of Denmark, Svaneborg Kardyb are Nikolaj Svaneborg - Wurlitzer, Juno, piano and Jonas Kardyb - drums, percussion a multi-award winning duo from Denmark, where they won two "Grammys" at the Danish ...
Imarhan
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Heralded as the "new wave Of Tuareg music" by Fact Magazine and The Guardian, the Algerian quintet's music is anchored in the meditative Desert Blues tradition which they have since eclipsed, finding bounce and drive by stirring their sound...Hetta Falzon
Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Somerset singer-songwriter Hetta Falzon studies at the RNCM in Manchester. Her songs exist in many worlds, with arrangements which vary from jazz trios to orchestral ensembles. She invites you into some of these worlds, reimagining her son...Reelin' in The Dan - A Tribute to Steely Dan
111 Traders, Stockport
Thursday 19 March 2026
Reelin' in the Dan are an ensemble celebrating the music of Steely Dan, performing songs from the catalogue between 1972-1980. Born from a shared passion for and upbringing on Walter Becker and Donald Fagan's songwriting prowess, the you...Alfa Mist
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 22 March 2026
A stalwart of the London jazz scene for the last 3 years since his breakthrough record Antiphone is back ...Scratch
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 24 March 2026
With networking and live jazz, Scratch is Shakespeare North Playhouse's quarterly platform for creatives to share, experiment, and connect. This is your chance to present work in progress or showcase completed pieces to a supportive audienc...Oscar Jerome
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Born in Norwich, Oscar Jerome studied at London's Trinity Laban before establishing his name as one of London's most favoured Jazz musicians. Following in his Father's footsteps as a guitarist, he quickly learnt the basics and became hooked...Thundercat
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 26 - Friday 27 March 2026
Multi-Grammy award winning virtuosic R&B/funk bassist and singer Thundercat is the alter ego of Stephen Bruner, a mercurial talent who is highly respected and much in-demand with his peers. Alongside his own solo releases, including UK Top...October London
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
Indiana native (born Jared Samuel Erskine) is foremost a soul-rooted artist whose smooth, heartfelt vocals recall giants of the past - especially Marvin Gaye - October London is a versatile artist who also raps and is equally comfortable w...Emergence Chapter 2 Eagle Inn
Eagle Inn, Salford
Saturday 28 March 2026
After the success of our first mini festival at the Eagle Inn, Salford, we will be returning in March....
M&P's Big Band Brunch
Matt And Phred's, Manchester
Saturday 28 March - Saturday 16 May 2026
18-piece powerhouse DG Kollective play utterly epic jazz, funk, Latin, pop, film, TV, & library music KIDS GO FREE *PLEASE READ FULL INFO*...The Brand New Heavies
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 29 March 2026
Since debuting in 1990, The Brand New Heavies have translated their love of sophisticated '70s funk grooves into an ever-evolving sound that has ignited dance floors and inspired fans for over thirty years. Their huge success with 'Brother ...Off Symmetry with Kulku and The Universal Veil
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Thursday 2 April 2026
After a series of successful UK and European tours in Spring 2025 - including acclaimed performances at Cafe OTO (London), The Cube (Bristol), Stereo (Glasgow), and Les Ateliers Claus (Brussels), as well as festival appearances such as Brai...Cut Capers
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 2 April 2026
CUT CAPERS are a 9-piece Bristol band whose energetic live performance and infectious sound have won them a cult following on the British festival scene. Mixing a heavy 4-piece brass section with funk, dance and hip-hop. Like all the best b...BLACKTOP MOJO- The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Thursday 2 April 2026
Tapestry Promotions presentBlacktop MojoSupport from Gorilla Riot & Brayden Stewart...The Billy Joel Songbook
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 3 April 2026
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace will thrill you with his smash-hit award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook. The Billy Joel Songbook pays homage to one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters, and composer...Hejira - A Celebration of Joni Mitchell
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 3 April 2026
Hejira is a seven-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late 70s. Comprising highly experienced world-class musicians, this band is fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead who no...Soft Machine
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Soft Machine is one of the greatest UK avant/jazz-rock bands of all time. Their work, from their earliest performances as a psychedelic band, who were contemporaries of, and shared stages with Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd and the Jimi Hendrix E...
Marlon Williams
Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Now Wave presents Marlon Williams at YES Pink Room on 14th April 2026...Rick Astley
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Rick Astley has proven to be a consistently huge draw in the live arena. The Newton-le-Willows pop star's shows are a celebration, mixing the famous hits that he made his name with, in the 1980s, alongside current fan favourites. Burstin...Amber Sings Ella
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 17 April 2026
Amber Sings Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song is a passionate tribute to the timeless legacy of Ella Fitzgerald. Showcasing some of the finest talent from Liverpool's vibrant jazz scene, this performance offers an evocative journey ...The Bros. Landreth
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Four bandmates. Two brothers. Canadian roots-rockers the Bros. Landreth serve up the bluesy wail of electric guitars, the swell of B3 organ, and the harmonized swoon of two voices that were born to mesh. At first listen, you might call it A...Totally Tina - Tina Turner Spectacular
