Monday 4th May 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry

BOOK A TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!

Every 1st Monday of the month sees our resident Blues band, fronted by the fantastic Franny Eubank, take to the stage for a night of music like no other.

The band will jam the night away with players of any standard, staying true to what Blues is all about. This is the music of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Etta James, Little Walter, Leadbelly, Aretha Franklin, and all those greats who defined Blues properly since the early 20th Century.

Come equipped with your steel guitars, basses, mouth organs, sticks, vocal cords, or whatever other instrument you play, and join this mighty house band to either play one of the classics or see where the beat takes you… That’s the joy of the Blues. Oh, and don’t be surprised if Franny asks you to join in on a song mid-way through it!

More of a listener than a player? No problem. Kick back in our candle-lit club in the company of gritty lyricism, 12-bar riff-led tunes, and the all-round powerful performances that the M&P Blues Jam has to offer. This is one of those nights that you simply won’t want to end.

Tuesday 5th May 2026
Doors: 6pm, Free Entry
Guest & House Band: 8pm
Open Jam: 9-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm

BOOK A TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

The Hybrid Sessions is a monthly jam at Matt & Phred’s, inspired by cutting-edge electronic artists like Floating Points, Maribou State, Thom Yorke, and Jojo Mayer. What sets The Hybrid Sessions apart is its unique fusion of live music with electronic production. Musicians and singers have the chance to deconstruct and reshape digital sounds in real-time, pushing boundaries and exploring new ways to create.

More of a listener than a player? No problem! Come along, kick back, and enjoy the night unfolding... The music you hear has never been heard before and never will again... Whether you're into jazz, drum and bass, or anything in between, this is your chance to experience -and be part of -the future of live music.

Hosted by artist and producer Laurie Agnew, these sessions are a creative playground for all musicians to take improvisation to a new dimension. The stage is open to instrumentalists and vocalists; get in touch with @the_hybrid_sessions to check what equipment is provided and what you need to bring along.

Each Hybrid Session is fronted by a special guest artist or group in the world of electronic music, to give the night even more of a unique and distinct flavour and direction.

Timings: 8pm - Guest & Invited Musicians Set // 9-11pm - Open Jam

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!

Monday 11th May 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry

BOOK A TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!

The big sounds of New Orleans come to M&P’s for the New Orleans Jam, hosted by mighty house band The Nightcreatures. With a strong emphasis on the involvement of brass, these monthly Jam sessions are sure to make you feel like you’ve travelled over the Atlantic to Louisiana.

The New Orleans Jam sees our little jazz club filled with the blaring brass, Rhythm and Blues, Second Line Grooves, Street Beats, Funk, Rock’n’Roll, and Rhumba of New Orleans, where the round-the-clock atmosphere sees never ending music filling the streets… This is the music of Dr. John, Fats Domino, Jelly Roll Morton, and Professor Longhair, to name but a few, and those who come by to play at the jams follow in their footsteps tremendously.

NOLA tunes really are in a class of their own, being seen by many as the true origin of traditional jazz. The bringing together of musicians in New Orleans, to all be united by music, is all about the atmosphere of a live performance. Horns aplenty, thundering drums, heavy guitar riffs, and whatever other instrument might appear would come together to create a sound to celebrate life and ensure the party never stops. The M&P New Orleans Jam sees musicians from any background brought together by this same attitude to live music. So long as it’s played in a New Orleans style… Anything goes.

Come down and experience the wonders of the Jam happening in front of your eyes, and don’t be surprised if you’re persuaded to have a good old dance too.

Tuesday 12th May 2026
Doors: 6pm, Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry

BOOK A TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

Step into an unforgettable night of jazz with Dave Luvin & The Jazz Singers - a captivating vocal-led ensemble spotlighting some of Manchester’s finest jazz talent in our cosy club. Led by Kansas City-born bassist and bandleader Dave Luvin, the group unites exceptional musicianship with vibrant showmanship to bring classic jazz standards and refreshed modern favourites to life.

Whether it’s a celebration of The Great American Songbook or sultry re-workings of contemporary tunes, the group blends timeless repertoire with soulful vocals and dynamic arrangements for an audience-pleasing performance every time.

Backed by Manchester stalwarts on piano, trumpet and drums, the ensemble brings jazz classics to life with elegance, flair, and a warm club atmosphere perfect for both jazz aficionados and casual listeners alike.

Whether you’re settling in for a romantic evening, celebrating a special occasion, or simply savouring brilliant live music, Dave Luvin & The Jazz Singers deliver a richly melodic and joyfully engaging jazz experience.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!

Wednesday 13th May 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry

BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)

BOOK A STANDARD TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

From jazz beginnings to alt-folk and electronica, Stuart McCallum is one of the most vital and creative musicians of his generation. An in-demand guitarist, composer, producer and educator, Stuart’s current projects include: The Breath, Solitude, Music for Imaginary Film, co-writing with Richard Spaven, as well as performance, composition, and production research and education; Stuart being Deputy Head of Popular Music at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Tonight, Stuart is joined by two highly acclaimed musicians who have all built a fantastic reputation and prowess in the North’s music scene by their own right.

Line Up:
Stuart McCallum - guitar
Pete Turner - bass
Luke Flowers - drums

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

Saturday 16th May 2026
Doors: 1pm / Gig: 2-4pm
Tickets: £5-10, kids go free
See Skiddle ticket link below

Please purchase all of your party’s tickets together; this determines table allocation which is done automatically in-house.

Under-18’s get in free, but must be accompanied by an adult who has purchased the correct ticket. Highchairs are not provided, and we do not have baby changing facilities (we’re usually a late-night jazz club!)

Tickets and more info:
https://www.skiddle.com/e/41972738

DG Kollective is an 18-piece ensemble combining soaring brass, sleek saxes and a powerhouse rhythm section to deliver a bold, contemporary big band sound.

Musically versatile and effortlessly stylish, the band moves between jazz, funk, Latin and pop, with a standout focus on classic film, TV and production music. Expect iconic themes such as Mission: Impossible and The Avengers, alongside reimagined favourites like Careless Whisper and Oye Como Va - all given the full big band treatment.

Drawing inspiration from legendary screen and library music composers including Henry Mancini, Lalo Schifrin, Keith Mansfield, Syd Dale, Ronnie Hazlehurst and Laurie Johnson, the set blends nostalgia with freshness, groove with precision. Original compositions and bespoke arrangements sit comfortably alongside these classics, making every performance feel unique.

Alongside the classics and the band’s original material, expect contemporary favourites - instantly recognisable songs, reimagined with the scale, power and drama only a big band can deliver.

Polished, high-energy and undeniably cool, this is premium big band music - cinematic, immersive and perfectly suited to a stylish brunch setting.

Tickets and more info:
https://www.skiddle.com/e/41972738

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

Saturday 16th May 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry

Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Kemani & Friends is a fantastic showcase from Manchester vocalist and multi-genre artist Kemani Anderson, live at Matt & Phred’s.

This special series is designed to spotlight underground Manchester talent that deserves its flowers, bringing fresh sounds, new faces and genuine musical community to the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

Each edition will feature Kemani’s signature blend of soul, jazz, and RnB, alongside guest artists who step up to share their own style, stories, and vibes. A perfect early-evening drop-in to discover rising talent and connect with the city’s creative underground.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

Sunday 17th May 2026
Doors: 12pm / Gig: 1-3pm
Tickets: £5-12
See Skiddle ticket link below

Table allocation is dependent on which ticket you purchase, and is done automatically in-house. You may be allocated a high table - please phone 0161 273 5495 if this is not suitable.

TICKETS: skiddle.com/e/41996708

This is a special one.

The Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra (TSJO) is a celebrated 20-piece big band based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, known for its high-energy performances and wide-ranging repertoire, led by trumpeter and musical director Tom Sharp.

TSJO began life as a rehearsal big band in Leeds, soon after performing at the legendary Seven Arts Christmas Concert, going on to win the prestigious Great North Big Band Competition. The ensemble has gone from strength to strength ever since, and has now cemented its place as one of The North's most celebrated large jazz ensembles.

Line Up:

Saxophones: James Boyes, Laurence Mason, Sophie Speed, Emma Johnson, Anna Chandler-King

Trumpets: Ciarán Diston, Joe Martin, Stuart Wilson, Tom Sharp

Trombones: Tom I’Anson, Tom Smith, Pat Martin

Rhythm: Joe Boyes (pno), Will Powell (gtr), Eliott Roffe (bass), Josh Smout (drums)

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

Monday 18th May 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry

BOOK A TABLE (FREE)

For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.

For this extra special Jam Night, Matt & Phred’s are teaming up with Manchester Jazz Festival to give all singers and musicians the opportunity to come down to our little backstreet Jazz Club and get on stage to perform. We are happy to announce that this year’s Jazz Jam will be led by the prolific drummer and artist Johnny Hunter, whose band is composed of equally reputable musicians. The stage is open to all musicians to get up and play with the house band and fellow jammers.

This is a unique experience to come together with others to perform some classic Jazz, be it a 'standard' or something more modern, whilst showing the rest of the performers and audience your approach to improvisation.  Bring along your vocal cords, guitars, brass, strings, and whatever other instruments you play, and play alongside like-minded music lovers.

Over the years, the Matt & Phred’s Jam Nights have attracted the likes of Chuck Perkins, Lonnie Liston Smith, Benn Clatworth, as well as members of Riot Jazz Brass Band, GoGo Penguin, and the Beats & Pieces Big Band, to name but a few... Who knows who might be in the audience and on stage tonight. You can certainly expect to see some familiar faces from the rest of the Manchester Jazz Festival line up, as well as those who have built a stellar reputation among the Northern music scene.

More of a listener than a player? No problem, there will be plenty of room for you to kick back and watch the evening unfold. It’s fair to say anything could happen.

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

Tuesday 19th May 2026
Doors: 6pm, Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry

BOOK A TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

Fergus Quill and Anna Chandler-King come together to share their mutual love of the composer and bass player Charles Mingus. Mingus’ music weaves together elements of the blues, avant-garde, bebop, and post-bop, and the band brings his dynamic repertoire to life, drawing from a diverse selection of his compositions.

Line Up:
Trumpet - Aaron Wood
Alto & Bari Sax - Anna Chandler-King
Tenor Sax - Ben Powling
Trombone - Benji Arnold
Piano - Adam Fairhall
Double Bass - Fergus Quill
Drums - Josh Smout

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

Wednesday 20th May 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry

BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)

BOOK A STANDARD TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

Hania Derej - composer, pianist, arranger and conductor. Student of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (jazz composition and arrangement) and the Music Academy in Kraków (symphonic conducting). The young artist is the author of over 130 compositions, some of which have been recorded on nine CDs. Hania creates music in a variety of styles, including illustrative, jazz, chamber, film or electronic music. She has won composition and performance awards.

As the Hania Derej Quintet, she released the album Evacuation in 2024 through the Dutch label ZenneZ Records. The group played dozens of concerts at jazz festivals, community centres and music clubs throughout Poland. Music from the album has made its way onto prestigious playlists on streaming platforms, where it has reached 142 countries, with the highest listening figures in the USA, Poland, Canada, Germany and Japan respectively.

The Hania Derej Trio is a new jazz project by a young artist featuring Hania's compositions. The main idea is to maintain fluidity, coherence and melodiousness with a jazz base. The music presented by the ensemble is a more delicate version of jazz with neo-classical, cinematic harmonies.

Nevertheless, there are a lot of contrasting factors present, which create an impressionistic picture full of colours and hues. This is another chapter in the artist's work, who uses sound to paint a picture of a great dynamic of events, a multitude of responsibilities and constant travels, all served in a gentle and optimistic form, where the music is a description, but also a moment to unwind emotions. In addition, some of the pieces include the participation of special guests who join in this multicoloured work.

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

Thursday 21st May 2026
Doors: 6pm, Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Free Entry

BOOK A TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

Beyond the Blue are an exciting, up-and-coming London-based Jazz band. They have played a number of sell-out shows in venues ranging from The Vortex Jazz Club to Hootananny Brixton to Milton Court Concert Hall as a part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. They have also opened for many established artists such as Omar, Moses Yoofee Trio, Blue Lab Beats, Ebi Soda and Rosie Frater-Taylor and have played at renowned festivals like Love Supreme and Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

Their music, written and arranged by pianist/composer Jude Lane, draws influence from a wide range of genres ranging from UK dance music to jazz and classical music, with a unique instrumentation of: cello, guitar, alto, tenor and rhythm section. Their latest release, a four-track live session, reimagines their previous quartet material in a dynamic septet setting that sets the tone for a future debut album release in 2025. 

“…their sound crosses genres and pushes boundaries whilst retaining their roots in the UK jazz scene.” - Voicemag UK

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

Saturday 23rd May 2026
Doors: 1pm / Gig: 1:30-4pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £7 per person
Entrance-Side Table/Standing: £5 per person

Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!

Tickets are available via Skiddle; tables are automatically allocated for those with seated tickets.

Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/e/41972863

Spend your Saturday afternoon in style with live jazz and a curated brunch pizza menu at Matt & Phred's.

Join us for our Jazz Brunch, featuring the Grant Russell Quartet performing classic swinging melodies from the Great American Songbook. Timeless, melodic, and guaranteed to get your toes tapping.

The Grant Russell Quartet brings together saxophone, piano, double bass, and drums for an intimate and uplifting jazz experience. Vibrant, melodic arrangements that are sophisticated yet approachable make this the perfect soundtrack for brunching, chatting, and soaking up the city's weekend energy. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or a casual listener, this is your ideal Saturday soundtrack.

Accompanying the live jazz is a tasty brunch pizza menu. Enjoy brunch favourites given a pizza twist, from Meaty, to Shakshuka, to Smoked Salmon, and more.

With a central city location, swinging live jazz, and a unique brunch menu, this truly is an experience like no other. Book early; space is limited to keep the experience intimate!

Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/e/41972863

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

Saturday 23rd May 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry

Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Suboptimal is the immersive, brass and vocal led, live looped extravaganza you never knew your life was missing. Starting with only pre-recorded drums watch in awe as your favourite bangers are created and performed in front of your very eyes.

From the bass lines to the raps; the vocal harmonies to the solos. Utilising the latest in loop machine technology alongside a decade of performing expertise Suboptimal is not only an experience that you will never forget but an experience you will find yourself wanting to relive again and again…

Prepare yourselves. This show will take you on a live looped journey through dance. Expect some garage anthems intertwined with with some of your favourite 90’s and 00’s bangers presented to you by the hype extraordinaire; Suboptimal.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

Sunday 24th May 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry

BOOK A TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

And just like that, mjf2026 will draw to a close... but not until we go out the only way we know how... one last Wrap Party Jam featuring The Ed Kainyek Quartet.

A legend on the Manchester jazz scene, Ed Kainyek has helped launched the career of many local artists, often giving them their start right here at Matt & Phreds. His own gigs embrace a range of styles from pop and soul to hard swing and Latin.

With the house band playing the first set (8-8:45pm), the stage is then open for musicians of any level to get up and play a tune or two with the band and other jammers (9:15-11pm). Whether you’ve been a part of mjf’s line up throughout the festival and fancy one more hoorah, or if you’re a musician who wants to put their mark on the festival, this is for you.

More of a listener than a player? No problem, come and get cosy, and watch the night unfold. With genres surrounding jazz, blues, soul, funk, and pop - anything goes, and anything could happen.

Did we mention it’s a bank holiday…? See you on the dance floor!

Monday 25th May 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry

BOOK A TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!

Making it feel like it’s the weekend again already, the All Star Jam is sure to get each and every one in the club moving. Every 4th Monday of the month, House band Dreamer take to the stage to invite musicians to join them in filling M&P’s with the very best Funk, Soul, and Disco from across the decades.

Dreamer are a hugely talented collection of Manchester-based musicians who have earned a fantastic reputation on the live music scene by their own right. This is an opportunity for all musicians to come along and get on the stage to join Dreamer in getting the party started.

The All Star Jam is the night you want to be at if you love the all-time classics of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. We encourage all musicians, singers, and MC’s to come along and give performing in front of the M&P audience a go. Whether there’s a particular musician you just love to sing the music of, or if there’s a bass line that you’ve finally mastered and now want to give it a go with a full band, or whatever else takes your fancy on the night, instrument in hand… Anything goes! As long as you love music and can keep up with the excellent house band, get yourself on stage!

You of course don’t have to be a musician to come to a M&P Jam Night! Come and enjoy the wondrous spectacle of music appear out of nowhere, and make sure you bring your dancing shoes. One tip, get down early to guarantee a good spot on the dance floor!

Tuesday 26th May 2026
Doors: 6pm, Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry

BOOK A TABLE (FREE)

Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).

We are delighted to welcome Fisher/Henry/Roffe back to M&P’s tonight!

As one of the North’s most exciting jazz groups, the trio will be playing swinging standards and brand new original music. The trio features three of Leeds most swinging musicians, expected crisp arrangement and melodic improvisation.

If you love the timeless music of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Gene Ammons, then this is the gig for you!

Line Up:
Alex ‘The Fish’ Fisher - Tenor Sax
Elliot Roffe - Double Bass
Simon Henry- Drums

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!