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Go! Go! Go! #mjf2026 is now on sale 💥 🎟 Browse

Go! Go! Go!

#mjf2026 is now on sale 💥 🎟

Browse the full line-up & buy your tickets 👉 at the link in the bio

Who are you watching?! Comment Below 👇

#mjf2026 #jazz #jazzfestival #manchestermusic

Manchester: did you miss us? Hot off, the heels

Manchester: did you miss us?

Hot off, the heels of our jam-packed 30th festival we are back! 💥

Be ready to purchase your tickets with the full lineup on sale Friday 13th February 2026 @ 10 am 👉 link in bio to learn more

Become an #mjffriend for exclusive early access & 15% discount on select events 👉 link in bio

But for now, take a first at #mjf2026, staying true to our ethos & featuring the finest genre pushing jazz artists from Manchester, the UK & beyond 🪩

We are proud to introduce:

👉 A sonic experience from the rhythmic eleven-piece ensemble @seedtheband_ led by composer and alto-saxophonist @cassiekinoshi taking over the @rncmlive 🌱

👉 One of Europe’s leading contemporary jazz figures: #andysheppard & his trio live from the intimate surroundings of @stollerhall 🎷

👉 @bandonthewall return to contemporary, female-led & boundary pushing lineup featuring virtuoso guitarist @launoah57, the defiantly real @chinamoses & enigmatic songstress @bel.cobain👯‍♀️

👉 A return to our international lineup with the explosive, effervescent French trio @nout.trio 🧨

👉 Plus, acoustic piano will meet live electronics with a double bill of @tomstagram_cawley & #sarsendrift over @lowfourstudio 🎹

👉 Get get those toes tapping and bodies shaking with the 13-piece salsa band @orch.mambo.international , dancing us out on Saturday night @firststreetmcr 💃

They all join the previously announced @cotoneteparis & @yellowjackets_music

Not forgetting our return to: • FREE to access opening weekend @firststreetmcr (supported by @askrealest) • The Return of our City Wide Piano trail • @jazznorth Northern Line Showcase celebrating the rising stars of the jazz sector ⭐️

Of course, a special thanks to our #mjf2026 venue/festival partners: @bandonthewall @carltonclubmcr @firststreetmcr @forsythmusicshop @georgestreetchapel @jazznorth @mattandphreds @rncmlive @stollerhall @factoryinternational @lowfourstudio @stageandradiomcr @whittlesoldham

Manchester, will see you in May – when we are back to jazz up your summer ☀️

🎨 @paul_hemmingfield

Less than a week to go before we launch #mjf2026!

Less than a week to go before we launch #mjf2026!

Do you remember our special jam-packed 30th edition? Of course you do! In fact you all said such lovely things about it that we just had to share. Thank you, as always, for the love 💜

📸 @rinasrabonianphotography , @chunkyphoto & Jeni Illingworth

Okay. We caved. Did someone say 2026 is the new

Okay. We caved.

Did someone say 2026 is the new 2016… 👀

How fun to look back at 10 years ago and to see how far our mighty festival has grown 🔥 ☀️

#mjf #mjf2026

#throwbackthursday to our #mjf2025 exclusive progr

#throwbackthursday to our #mjf2025 exclusive programme launch @flawdwine 🍷

Wondering how you grab yourself an invite? Sign up to our friends scheme 👉via the link in our bio 👯‍♀️

Our wonderful friends sign up to be the first to hear who’s playing (& book!) mjf2026. Our friends are smart. Be like our friends!

📸 @rinasrabonianphotography

See ya there 👋

Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter 📩 👉 at t

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& keep up to date with all the latest artist & ticket announcements for #mjf2026 ✨🪩

See ya’ in May 👋

Welcome back! #mjf2026 is officially underway! 💥

Welcome back! #mjf2026 is officially underway! 💥

Swipe to discover more ⏩ & don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with all the latest news 👉 link in bio

& stay tuned for our big announcement, incoming 12.02.2026!

#mjf2026

Introducing… #mjf2026 ⚡️ Tickets & full artist li

Introducing… #mjf2026 ⚡️

Tickets & full artist lineup incoming 13th February ✨

🎨 Paul Hemmingfield

#mjf2026 #jazzfestival #whatsonmanchester

Merry Christmas! A huge thank you to our audiences

Merry Christmas! A huge thank you to our audiences, artists’, venues, partners, friends & sponsors for an incredible 2025 & special 30th celebration! 🎄

What a year we’ve had - see you in 2026! 🥂

#mjf2026

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