Yoni Mayraz Traverses Fears and Desires on New Album Dogs Bark Babies Cry, Out September 5 on PPK Records. FREE. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/yoni-mayraz-dogs-bark-babies-cry-x-mjf/

Yoni Mayraz – Dogs Bark Babies Cry X MJF

Bel Cobain, the enigmatic East London songstress evoking Pink Floyd and Kate Bush, thrives onstage in authentic confidence. Her boundary-transcending music blends radical ethos, poetic lyrics, and ethereal melodies. £15-£19. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/bel-cobain-x-mjf/

Bel Cobain + [ K S R ] X MJF

Thiara Collective have come to reclaim their mark on the scene. Infused with the innovative ethos of the UK’s underground scene, their sound is a dynamic fusion of rhythmically audacious grooves, and a melting pot of harmony with a heavy woodwind and brass lead sound. FREE. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/thiara-collective-x-mjf/

Thiara Collective X MJF

Leeds based jazz/electronica trio make their first appearance at Manchester Jazz Festival. Expect drum, synth and saxophone theatrics. For fans of Knower, Corto Alto, Herbie Hancock etc. FREE. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/manchild-x-mjf/

Manchild X MJF

From the heart of Catalonia to the vibrant streets of New York City, Lau Noah captivates as a self-taught composer and virtuoso guitarist. £15-£19. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/lau-noah-x-mjf-matinee/

Lau Noah X MJF – Matinee

Jon Onabowu is making waves across the music scene with his innovative jazz/fusion sound. FREE. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/jon-onabowu-x-mjf/

Jon Onabowu X MJF

Every Saturday, The Copper Bar heats up at La Fiesta: a vibrant, free celebration of global sounds and feel-good energy! Expect a lively mix of Afrobeat, Reggae, Funk, Soul Latin and Jazz, powered by a live band to keep the dancefloor alive ‘til late. FREE. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/la-fiesta-x-sueli-gil/

La Fiesta

Paris-based eight-piece disco-funk band Cotonete return to the UK for the first time in two years. £23-£27. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/cotonete-mjf/

Somewhere Soul Presents Cotonete – MJF

A riot of musicianship, foundation-shaking noise and fearless originality. Flute, harp, drums: a rare combination turned upside down by this explosive, effervescent French trio on their UK debut. £7.50. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/nout-x-mjf/

Nout X MJF

Somewhere Soul presents a night of groove-heavy dance music from around the world as part of our Manchester Jazz Festival programme this May! Expect anything and everything from soulful house, Brazilian boogie and Middle-Eastern Disco. £10-£15. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/somewhere-soul-club-night-x-mjf/

Somewhere Soul Club Night X MJF

A genre-blurring instrumental jazz quintet fronted by Flo Taylor who shares stories of late-diagnosis, identity and grief interspersed with their intricately arranged compositions. FREE. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/flo-ra-x-mjf/

Flo/Ra X MJF

Growing up in Peckham as part of a British Bengali family has given Tara Lily a unique perspective on music and global culture. £15. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/tara-lily/

Tara Lily X MJF – Matinee

Taught and directed by renowned saxophonist Munch Manship, Band on the Wall’s long running Jazz Workshop has become a creative hub for musicians from across the North West who are passionate about Jazz. FREE. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/jazz-workshop-band-x-mjf-2/

Jazz Workshop Band X MJF

Singer, songwriter, and producer China Moses evolves her artistry with defiant authenticity, resisting easy labels. Her music captivates through deep groove, sensitivity, wit, and inspiration from the broad lineage of Black American music. £23-£27. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/china-moses-x-mjf/

China Moses X MJF

The Dave Weckl / Tom Kennedy project is an all-star fusion experience featuring three icons of jazz. It’s a high-energy jazz/fusion group that drives us through latin, afro, and modern jazz rhythms. £25- £30. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/the-dave-weckl-tom-kennedy-project/

The Dave Weckl / Tom Kennedy Project

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Rockin’1000 is the biggest band in the world. We went viral in 2015 with a video inviting the Foo Fighters to Cesena, and today we bring shows of a thousand musicians playing together in stadiums all over the world and on prestigious stages—you may have seen us outside the Ariston in Sanremo last year with Jova. FREE. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/rockin-1000-jam-2/

Rockin’ 1000 Jam

C.W. Stoneking is an Australian/American singer, musician, recording artist. He has independently released 3 critically acclaimed original full length albums and performed extensively internationally. £27.50. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/c-w-stoneking/

C.W. Stoneking

Bringing together two rising acts from Leeds and Manchester’s jazz scenes – Ben Haskins Quartet and Rory A. Green join forces for a special double bill show! Exploring open, melodic compositions and expansive improvisations. £8-£15. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/ben-haskins-quartet-rory-a-green/

Ben Haskins Quartet + Rory A. Green

Mancunian music maker Ellen Beth Abdi brings her first headline show of 2026 to Band on the Wall following her debut album release in 2025. £10-£16. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/ellen-beth-abdi/

Ellen Beth Abdi + Daisy Cameron

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed second album Open Book, Fatherson announce three special UK shows in Glasgow, Manchester and London. £20. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/fatherson/

Fatherson + Fright Years

Kazdoura embody the spirit of exploration, nostalgia, and groove, blending modern and traditional Arabic music. Marie Franc, a dark-pop five-piece, craft songs that are raw and romantic. £12-£18. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/kazdoura/

Kazdoura + Marie Franc

An electrifying night of live music, raw talent, and fierce competition—all for an incredible cause! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live music at the iconic Band on the Wall, where over 30+ grassroots artists from all genres come together to share their incredible talent. £20. More info: https://bandonthewall.org/events/primal-live-manchester-2/

🎷 Yoni Mayraz – Dogs Bark Babies Cry X MJF

🎶 Bel Cobain + [ K S R ] X MJF

🎶 Thiara Collective X MJF

🎷 Manchild X MJF

🎶 Lau Noah X MJF – Matinee

🎷 Jon Onabowu X MJF

🎶 La Fiesta

🎶 Somewhere Soul Presents Cotonete – MJF

🎶 Nout X MJF

🎶 Somewhere Soul Club Night X MJF

🎶 Flo/Ra X MJF

🎶 Tara Lily X MJF – Matinee

🎷 Jazz Workshop Band X MJF

🎶 China Moses X MJF

🎷 The Dave Weckl / Tom Kennedy Project

🎸 Rockin’ 1000 Jam

🎶 C.W. Stoneking

🎷 Ben Haskins Quartet + Rory A. Green

🎶 Ellen Beth Abdi + Daisy Cameron

🎶 Fatherson + Fright Years

🎶 Kazdoura + Marie Franc

🎶 La Fiesta

🎶 Primal Live Manchester

Upcoming events

🎷 Yoni Mayraz – Dogs Bark Babies Cry X MJF

🎶 Bel Cobain + [ K S R ] X MJF

🎶 Thiara Collective X MJF

🎷 Manchild X MJF

🎶 Lau Noah X MJF – Matinee

🎷 Jon Onabowu X MJF

🎶 La Fiesta

🎶 Somewhere Soul Presents Cotonete – MJF

🎶 Nout X MJF

🎶 Somewhere Soul Club Night X MJF

🎶 Flo/Ra X MJF

🎶 Tara Lily X MJF – Matinee

🎷 Jazz Workshop Band X MJF

🎶 China Moses X MJF

🎷 The Dave Weckl / Tom Kennedy Project

🎸 Rockin’ 1000 Jam

🎶 C.W. Stoneking

🎷 Ben Haskins Quartet + Rory A. Green

🎶 Ellen Beth Abdi + Daisy Cameron

🎶 Fatherson + Fright Years

🎶 Kazdoura + Marie Franc

🎶 La Fiesta

🎶 Primal Live Manchester

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