Manchester Jazz Festival
A multi-day city-centre festival showcasing northern, national and international jazz, held across venues throughout Manchester.
- City
- Manchester
- Where
- Greater Manchester, England
- When
- Late May
- Since
- 1996
Founded in 1996 and known as "mjf", Manchester Jazz Festival champions the genre’s leading names alongside its most exciting emerging talent, with a strong commitment to new commissions and artist-development schemes. It uses a spread of city venues including Matt & Phreds, the RNCM and Stoller Hall, often anchored by an opening outdoor weekender.
With a focus on both established and up-and-coming musicians, mjf has become a key platform for the vibrant jazz scene of the North West and beyond.
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Where to stay for Manchester Jazz Festival
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Frequently asked questions
- When does Manchester Jazz Festival take place?
- Manchester Jazz Festival takes place in Manchester in late may, and has been running since 1996. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.
- Where is Manchester Jazz Festival held?
- It takes place in Manchester (Greater Manchester, England).
- How do I follow the programme and get tickets?
- At Jazz Live US we publish its shows in our Calendar listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live US, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.
The exact dates for each edition can vary. Check the festival's official website to confirm the line-up and tickets.