Manchester Jazz Festival: FREE Opening Weekender

Family friendly

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Manchester Jazz Festival (mjf2025) is back for 2025 –  bringing 10 days of live music to the city.

The festival begins with a spectacular FREE Opening Weekender at First Street in Manchester City Centre. Expect lots of new music, family-friendly activities, and food and drink across three event stages.

Go down there for the music and experience a welcoming festival atmosphere for all ages.

Plan your visit

2 Tony Wilson Place
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M15 4FN
Mon
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sat
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sun
11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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