Manchester Jazz Festival 2026 Open for Artist Submissions!

Artists’ Submissions for mjf2026 are now open! Apply today and you could be part of  Manchester’s longest-running music festival. mjf2026 will take place from the 15-24th May 2026. Artist submissions for the 2026 festival will close on Friday 19th September to allow for adequate programming and marketing time.

Please fill in the form linked here to apply. 

Please note: The form must be completed in one session. If you go back or leave the page, you will lose any information you have entered. It is advised that you read through the form and ensure you have all necessary information at hand before starting to fill it in. Fields marked with an * are mandatory.

Whilst MJF cannot provide individual feedback on your music and its suitability for the festival programme, should you require any further assistance with your application, please email festival@manchesterjazz.com and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications close Friday 19th September, 10am.