CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral
Thu 26 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Mar 2027
Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Wed 2 - Thu 3 Dec 2026
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
Manchester Cathedral
Sat 21 Nov - Thu 31 Dec 2026
London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
Manchester Cathedral
Sun 25 Oct - Mon 28 Dec 2026
An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight - An enchanting live performance of whimsical and otherworldly dark fantasy film music, brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, beneath the glow of a giant moon. A spell...BBC Philharmonic & Alina Ibragimova - Mahler Symphony No 4
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
If Mahler's first three world-encapsulating symphonies come from an adult's point of view, his fourth wonders how a child's perspective might be different. But the childhood dreams Mahler weaves are not all naive. Though we eventually arri...The Witcher in Concert
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as the open-world RPG's timeless score is brought to life with a live orchestra performance featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Perc...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026 - Saturday 10 July 2027
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight. This experience comes to life when the city'...Warren Mailley-Smith - Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026 - Monday 27 December 2027
The perfect option for first-time classical concert goers, spectacular British concert panist Warren Mailley-Smith performs a selection of sensational works for solo piano, including Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# minor, Op. 27, No....MUMS Symphony Orchestra
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
Manchester University Music Society Symphony Orchestra are one of the university's premier ensembles. Here they perform a concert not to miss! ...The Sound of Musicals - Stockport
St Michael And All Angels Church, Stockport
Saturday 24 October 2026
The greatest songs from musical theatre - reimagined....London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 25 October 2026
London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart - some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Ba...Scott Brothers Duo
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 26 October 2026
Mancunian brothers Jonathan & Tom Scott perform an unmissable programme of duos for piano and organ, demonstrating the full range of sounds and colours available from this brilliant combination. Their programme includes original works for ...KatzPascale
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Monday 26 October 2026
Dynamic cello/saxophone/vocal duo KatzPascale has been taking New York by storm with their signature blend of expressive and melodic instrumentation. Composed of Sammi Katzmann and Jenna Pascale, their sound is at times beautiful and at...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 26 October - Monday 14 December 2026
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. Witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series...RNCM Spotlight - Ariettes and Romances by Candlelight
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Under the glow of candlelight, these intimate ariettes and lyrical romances offer tenderness, reflection, and quiet, luminous stillness. ...Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 29 October 2026
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favourite melodies from Netflix's 'Bridgerton' series, reimagined by a talented string ensemble in this awe-inspiring location. ...Cadenza Project & Manchester Camerata Research Concert
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Thursday 29 October 2026
The Cadenza project is researching how to improve music for people with hearing loss. A free concert with Manchester Camerata. This is a unique opportunity for you to shape future research on hearing aids while enjoying hearing the fabulou...Thursday Lunchtimes - An American in Paris
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 29 October 2026
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. ...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026 - Saturday 2 January 2027
Whether you're looking for a beautifully unique concert or a romantic candlelit evening, this music experience is for you. The performance will feature incredible tributes to Adele's greatest songs, played by an all-female, electric-acoust...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 30 October - Monday 14 December 2026
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arc...Mystery Ensemble - Tim Burton's Universe
Bolton Parish Church, Bolton
Saturday 31 October 2026
Welcome to the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton! Take a journey with Mystery Ensemble through the music that made them unforgettable. From the shimmering wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas,...RNCM Session Orchestra - Feel the Fever: An Evening of Disco
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Feel the pulse of the dance floor as the RNCM Session Orchestra transforms electrifying disco anthems into powerful orchestral creations. Iconic tracks from artists like Chic, Gloria Gaynor, and Diana Ross take on a new dimension, skilfull...RNCM Spotlight - Silver and Gold: Music for Flute and Horn
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Join us for a light-hearted evening of music with the rare, but colourful, combination of horn, flute, and piano. ...Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Monday 2 November - Thursday 17 December 2026
Take a lunch break and enjoy this free recital by some of the UK's most exciting young musicians! Discover the UK's next big talent with concerts featuring remarkable Chetham's School of Music performers, aged 8-18, from the UK's leading m...Chiarina Trio
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 5 November 2026
The Chiarina Trio from the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester won second prize at the 2026 Cavatina Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition Georgina Bloomfield violinGabriela Peres celloMadeleine Brown piano ...RNCM Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich Symphony No 5
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
Expect drama, high emotion, and expansive sounds as Halle Principal Conductor Kahchun Wong conducts the RNCM Symphony Orchestra. The concert also features soprano soloist Esther Shea and the world premiere of a new work by RNCM composer Am...RNCM Spotlight - Hannah Kendall's Rosalind
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
Inspired by Shakespeare, enjoy duets for mezzo-soprano and baritone. ...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 6 November - Wednesday 2 December 2026
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arc...Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
Enjoy some of the best Taylor Swift songs of all time like never before! Surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight, you'll listen to a string quartet's rendition of top hits by Taylor Swift. Be ready to rediscover Taylor's catalogue of ...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...Shabaka
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 9 November 2026
Former Sons of Kemet star Shabaka Hutchings is a pioneering voice in the renaissance of British Jazz. Transcending conventional genres and drawing on a vast pallet of cultural influences the Brimingham-raised musician, composer and bandle...Candlelight - Disney Love Songs
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November 2026
The ultimate concert experience for Disney fans! Immerse yourself in the world of Disney through live renditions of your favourite love songs, all performed classically by a string quartet by the light of a thousand candles. A fairy-tale c...Opera North - Rigoletto
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 November 2026
This bold, award-winning production of Verdi's classic opera by Femi Elufowoju Jr was lauded with rave reviews and star ratings when it was first performed in 2022. It is opera at its most gripping: a thrilling tale of power, devotio...
Opera North - Eugene Onegin
Lowry, Salford
Friday 13 November 2026
Opera North's co-production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's classic with Irish National Opera and Opera Queensland. Tchaikovsky's most popular opera is a heart-breaking tale of love, regret and missed chances. His music is famed for its em...Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
A string quartet perform Vivaldi's The Complete Four Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter under the gentle glow of candlelight in this stunning setting. ...Chetham's Big Band Concert
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Enjoy Chetham's Big Bands and Jazz ensembles, featuring young performers showcasing their finest ensemble and solo skills. ...Sunshine and Shadows I Khanh Nhi Young
Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
This recital is promoted by the charity PROMOTE OUR PIANISTS (POP) working together with KETTNER CONCERTS to offer live performances to outstanding young pianists. BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 15 op. 28 Pastoral BACEWICZ Piano Sonata No. 2RA...Q The Music - James Bond Concert Spectacular
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 14 November 2026
Celebrating 20+ years as the original pioneering Bond concert, known for stirring emotional and adrenaline-fueled performances, mixed with superb musicianship and flair. Indeed, every fan club around the world recognises them as the finest...Jonathan Scott
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 16 November 2026
Epic orchestral masterpieces as you've never heard them before! Jonathan Scott uses all the resources of the Bridgewater Hall concert organ to create the full sounds and expression of a symphony orchestra using 5,500 pipes, two hands and t...RNCM Spotlight - Dreamscapes: Fantasies and Reveries
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
A dreamlike and nocturnal journey for double bass, clarinet, and piano, enjoy a contemplative moment through the music of Brahms, Luis Ribeiro, and Wagner. ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026 - Friday 19 February 2027
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026 - Friday 19 February 2027
The most awe-inspiring music from one of the greatest film composers of all time brought to you by a string quartet in an intimate candlelight setting. No doubt these tracks will sound familiar, as they give life to iconic films such as...The Hallé - Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
The King is in the building ... That's Lee Memphis King, Europe's biggest and best Elvis Presley tribute artist - joining forces with the Halle Orchestra for this spectacular performance. From 1969-1977, Presley toured North America with ...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 21 November - Saturday 12 December 2026
Celebrate Christmas with the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons, by candlelight. ProgrammePachelbel - Canon in DBach - Jesu JoyCorelli - Christmas ConcertoMozart Piano concerto in C maj, K...Candlelight - Tribute to Phoebe Bridgers
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Discover the music of Phoebe Bridgers performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Classical Spectacular
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Music Lights Lasers Fireworks! The most popular classical show in the UK returns!No other show presents such a magnificent combination of the very best in classical music and state of the art technology. Ranging from a flood of pure white ...London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies. Immerse yourself in snowy adventures, comical catastrophes, true love and the joy of family - relive all of your favourite cinemati...Chetham's Woodwind Academy Day
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
A free, one-day event for young woodwind players, aged 9 - 17 (from grade 3 upwards). Come and join us for a full day of masterclasses, ensemble playing, and lively group discussions, led by a friendly, specialist team of Chetham's tutors,...
The John Barbirolli Memorial Prize for Cello
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 24 November 2026
This annual prize celebrates solo cello at its best. With past winners including Abel Selaocoe and Mikhail Nemtsov, join us and experience the next generation of cellists. ...Anna Lapwood
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026 - Wednesday 20 October 2027
Known for breaking down genre boundaries and attracting millions of followers online with her trademark fusion of film scores and classical repertoire, such as iconic themes from Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars a...Jon Hopkins
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Jon Hopkins, one of the most celebrated electronic musicians of his generation. His instrumental live show is centred around his longform piano performance, with Maddie Ashman on cello, live effects and vocals, and Leo Abrahams on guita...Jamie Duffy
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026
At just 25 years old, Jamie Duffy has rapidly ascended to the elite tier of global multi instrumentalists, amassing over 160 million streams on his debut single alone. Seamlessly bridging the gap between traditional and modern composition,...RNCM Research Forum - A Mini Symposium organised by Dr Annika Forkert
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Our Research Forums provide in-depth insight into some of the cutting-edge research that is taking place at the RNCM. Hear presentations from academics, performers, and composers as they share the latest developments in their fields, discu...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
