MANCHESTER, NH – Get ready for a weekend music celebration on August 8 and 9 featuring a Jazz and Music Festival and block party with educational workshops, all to benefit the Manchester School District music programs.
Friday: A Live “Emerging Artists” Concert will take place at The Rex Theatre on Friday August 8 showcasing workshop students and Faculty talent with a chance to see a professionals take the stage with the best of the Manchester School District. Buy Tickets: $34
Saturday: A Street Block Party with a Stage will showcase Live Music on Hanover Street from 12 to 9 p.m. Admission is Free (suggested donation $10 is appreciated in support of The Manchester School District music programs.
Mission: The Manchester Jazz and Music Festival is dedicated to fostering meaningful and lasting connections among the Greater Manchester community, student musicians, emerging talent, and music educators. This weekend-long event will offer student musicians in Manchester the unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and industry leaders, while also performing live alongside working musicians in front of a live audience.
Our goal is to foster a vibrant music community that celebrates and supports the rich cultural heritage of Manchester.
Community Partners:
- Mayor Jay Ruais
- City of Manchester School District
- The Palace Theatres
- Inaugural Grand Marshal “The Duke”-Bob Baines
2025 Manchester Music and Jazz Festival Schedule
Friday August 8, 2025
- 7:30 p.m. Emerging Artists & Faculty Showcase Show – The Rex Theatre
Saturday August 9, 2025
- 12 Noon – Hanover Street Opens
- 12 p.m. Rich Di Mare and The Ron Poster Trio
- 1:15 p.m. Krimson Krewe
- 2:30 p.m. Student & High School Showcase Show
- 4 p.m. Yellowhouse Blues Band (90 min set)
- 6 p.m. Soggy Po Boys (90 Min Set)
- 7:30 p.m. The Love Dogs (90 Min Set)
- 9 p.m. End of event
- 10 p.m. Hanover Street Reopens