Manchester may be best known for punk and Britpop, but it also thrives on jazz through venues like Matt & Phreds, La Gitane, The Blues Kitchen and the Manchester Jazz Festival. Into this Manchester scene comes The Jazz Room, a sixty-minute live show blending New Orleans jazz with soul and blues. With a curated setlist of classics and room for improvisation, each night feels unique as swing-era favourites and legendary tunes like ‘Sing Sing Sing’, ‘All Of Me’ and ‘Cantaloupe Island’ are performed with energy that honours tradition while keeping jazz fresh in the city.
What’s on at The Jazz Room in Manchester?
21 February 2027 16:00
Band on the Wall
1 November 2026 17:00
Band on the Wall
6 December 2026 16:00 + more dates
Band on the Wall
What is The Jazz Room?
Jazz was born in New Orleans, shaped by African, European and Caribbean influences, and nurtured by the blues and ragtime. It is a genre defined by improvisation, syncopated rhythms and expressive individuality, qualities that have made it one of the most influential musical traditions in the world. Its impact can be traced through the rise of rock ’n’ roll, the soul of Motown, the grooves of hip hop and even the pulse of modern electronic music.
Reviews for The Jazz Room in Manchester
Since its debut in Manchester, The Jazz Room has received glowing reviews with concertgoers saying it “was an amazing performance”.
“Great musicians, great atmosphere, lovely evening!” – January 8
“Fabulous venue and great show. Excellent musicians and singer” – December 21
“In my opinion, it was one of the best jazz show I had pleasure to attend within some years: ambiance, highly skilled and trained musician each with own personality, voices, performance itself and its special delivery to the audience!” – December 21
As Art Blakey once said, “jazz washes away the dust of everyday life”. If you are looking for a moment of escape, The Jazz Room at Band on the Wall offers exactly that. For one hour, you will be transported to the birthplace of jazz, surrounded by melodies that are at once timeless and alive. With a drink in hand, the glow of soft lighting, and the sound of a Mancunian jazz band channelling New Orleans, the experience is as close as it gets to stepping back into the 1920s.
21 February 2027 16:00
Band on the Wall
1 November 2026 17:00
Band on the Wall
6 December 2026 16:00 + more dates
Band on the Wall
