Manchester Improvisation Festival 2026

Celebrating improvised art forms across genres and history
Edition I: At the Heart of Music

Our mission is to explore and celebrate the power of improvisation across all creative disciplines.

Festival Edition I: At the Heart of Music

We place improvisation "At the Heart of Music," providing a deep-dive into the cognitive, historical, and aesthetic dimensions of spontaneous music-making, from jazz and classical to Indian, electronic, and folk traditions.

Join us for talks and performances from some of the region's most celebrated improvisers:
| Asuka Sumi | Jon Coley | Luke Reddin-Williams | Ali Roocroft | Laurie Agnew | Liviu Gheorghe | Owen O'Sapien | Clive Mellor | Will Tang Clan | & Surprise Guests |

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