Manchester Jazz Festival is the city's longest-running music festival, running since 1996 across multiple venues in Manchester city centre. Its 31st edition (mjf2026) ran 15-24 May 2026, and the festival's own site has already confirmed mjf2027 for 21-30 May 2027.
Headliners for Manchester Jazz Festival 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.
Manchester Jazz Festival returns in 2026, running 15-24 May at Various venues, Manchester city centre, Greater Manchester. It is set up to work for families, so all ages are welcome.
Expect a city-wide, longest-running, free events feel. Jazz, Soul, World fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring China Moses, Yellowjackets, Andy Sheppard Trio, Cassie Kinoshi's seed, Toni Kofi/Denys Baptiste Quintet, Bel Cobain.
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