Started in 1996 Manchester Jazz Festival aims to be accessible to all and mostly free, and features 9 days of contemporary jazz from the North West, the UK and abroad with national premieres of original work and international debuts.
Within the wide-ranging performance programme, mjf runs a unique commissioning scheme mjf originals, pioneered to encourage musician-composers to experiment with new ideas. mjf introduces brings up and coming young jazz artists into the spotlight and, working with cultural embassies in the city, mjf also brings new international artists direct to Manchester for their first UK appearances.
Listed Events
- Manchester Jazz Festival 2019
- Manchester Jazz Festival 2018
- Manchester Jazz Festival 2017
- Manchester Jazz Festival 2016
- Manchester Jazz Festival 2015
- Manchester Jazz Festival 2014
- Manchester Jazz Festival 2012
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Manchester Jazz Festival 2019festival details
last updated: Fri 3rd May 2019
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Manchester Jazz Festival 2018festival details
last updated: Tue 26th Jun 2018
Manchester Jazz Festival 2017festival details
last updated: Tue 18th Jul 2017
Manchester Jazz Festival 2016festival details
last updated: Thu 14th Jul 2016
