CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Manchester Cathedral
Sat 11 Jul - Thu 15 Oct 2026
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 21 Aug - Thu 26 Nov 2026
Arooj Aftab & London Contemporary Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 June 2026
The Grammy 'Best New Artist' nominee and Grammy Best Global Music Performance winning Pakistani jazz musician is known for her spellbinding blend of jazz, minimalism and South Asian classical traditions, with intimate piano and swelling...Wallace & Gromit with Live Brass Band
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 21 June 2026
One of the UK's finest ensembles, The WFEL Band of Stockport have teamed up with Aardman to bring you Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers - but as you've never heard it before. To mark 30 years since the film premiered, the WFEL Fairey ...Greater Manchester Music Hub Celebration Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 21 June 2026
Greater Manchester Youth Brass Band | Greater Manchester Show Choir | Greater Manchester Youth String Orchestra | Greater Manchester Youth Wind Orchestra | Greater Manchester Youth Folk Ensemble | Greater Manchester Junior Chorus....Spotlight: The Carnival of the Animals
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 22 June 2026
ProgrammeCamille Saint-Sa?ns?The Carnival of the AnimalsPerformersEmily Ampt, Nyra Jain?violinsSophie Combes?violaChloe Chen?celloLukas Hall?double bassAdele Bracegirdle?fluteAnthony Arias?clarinetTheo Sanders, James Carrick-Buchanan?pianos...Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 23 - Wednesday 24 June 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 mu...RNCM Guitars
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Curated by internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and RNCM Professor Craig Ogden, this evening of performances showcases the artistry of RNCM guitar students. ...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra & RNCM - International Artist Diploma Performance
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 24 June 2026
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra joins RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making. This unique collaboration offers student conductors the rare opportunity to lead a worl...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra & RNCM - International Artist Diploma Performance
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Wednesday 24 June 2026
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra joins RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making. This unique collaboration offers student conductors the rare opportunity to lead a worl...Spotlight: The Rebirth of Language
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 25 June 2026
ProgrammeKuba Williams New WorkPerformersEirwen Roberts?voiceJacob Wright?violinCara Smith?clarinetRoisin Fleming?pianoAboutA song cycle composed by RNCM Gold Medal winner Kuba Williams, this new work explores the brief friendship between I...RNCM Symphony Orchestra - Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 26 June 2026
Tchaikovsky's 'Pathetique' Symphony stands as an unnerving prelude to the composer's untimely death, which occurred just nine days after its premiere. Bleak yet epic, the true narrative behind this programmatic work is shrouded in as much m...The Hallé - ABBA Symphonica
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 27 June 2026
Timeless pop meets modern orchestra in this ultimate symphonic celebration of ABBA's greatest hits. Led by the inimitable conductor Stephen Bell, the Halle Orchestra will be joined by vocal powerhouses Annie Skates, Emma Kershaw, David Comb...ERA MUSIC STUDIOS: Summer '26 Student Showcase
St Peters Parish Hall, Bolton
Saturday 27 June 2026
Celebrate our students' fantastic singing and playing over the past academic year at our summer showcase. Get ready to boogie to pop and MT hits...Summer Concert
Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden
Saturday 27 June 2026
Two Russian works showcase the rich orchestral tradition of the late Romantic era. Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade weaves tales from The Arabian Nights, while Gli?re's lyrical Horn Concerto features talented young soloist Claire Marsden. A B...Manchester Collective - Patterns in Repeat
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Rhythm begins with the body in this evening of contemporary experimental music with four titans of the genre Embrace a bold and colourful sound world as Manchester Collective bring to life work by titans in contemporary experimental music...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June - Thursday 30 July 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 arch...
Jonathan Scott
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 1 July - 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 tw...Tenor Martin Toal's Summer Variety Concert
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Thursday 2 July 2026
Back by popular demand TENOR MARTIN TOAL'S SUMMER VARIETY CONCERTINCLUDING FAVOURITE SONGS, MUSIC & DANCE FROM THE WORLD OF OPERA & MUSICAL THEATRE, AND INCLUDING A ROUSING SINGALONG LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS FINALE. Following his 2024 sell-o...The 2 Fellos By Candlelight
The Button Warehouse Button Entertainment Ltd, Stockport
Thursday 2 July 2026
Experience 2Fellos by candlelight in our dedicated listening room. A unique evening of music, stories and a welcome drink....Chetham's Symphony Orchestra
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
Discover some of the UK's most incredible young musicians, as Chetham's Symphony Orchestra takeover The Bridgewater Hall. Chetham's Symphony Orchestra and chorus are joined by Grant Llewellyn (Chets alumni) to conduct Richard Harvey Con...Mystery Ensemble - The Music of The Lord Of The Rings
Bolton Parish Church (st Peter), Bolton
Friday 3 July 2026
Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga "Lord of the Rings" films in a unique experience not to be missed. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed. Performed by the modern orchestra Mystery Ensemble, their virtuoso playing wil...The Hallé & Juliette Crosbie - 100 Years of Movie Songs
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
Hacienda Classical
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
Hacienda Classical returns with Graeme Park, Manchester Camerata and special guests. Performing orchestral renditions of much loved classic club records from The Hacienda's heritage, revisiting some of the tracks that have proved popular...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 6 July 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 arch...Mystery Ensemble - The Music of The Lord Of The Rings
Bolton Parish Church, Bolton
Friday 10 July 2026
Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga "Lord of the Rings" films in a unique experience not to be missed. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed. Performed by the modern orchestra Mystery Ensemble, their virtuoso playing wil...The Hallé - Choral Classics
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 11 July 2026
Feel the power of music and song in this celebration of incredible choral music. Inspirational choral leader, Matthew Hamilton brings together the combined forces of the Halle Orchestra, Halle Choir and Halle Children's Choir for...Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 11 July - Friday 21 August 2026
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 11 July 2026
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's...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 11 July 2026
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 11 July 2026
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's...The Spooky Men's Chorale
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Monday 13 July 2026
As thunderous as a herd of wildebeest, as sly as a wagonload of Spike Milligans, and as sonorous as a cloister of monks, the Spooky Men's Chorale are the gift that keeps on giving. Formed by spookmeister Stephen Taberner in New South Wales ...
Agnes Obel
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 22 July 2026
A Berlin-based, Danish-born singer/songwriter and classically trained pianist with an elegant and elastic voice, Agnes Obel's poised and melancholic chamber pop draws from the same atmosphere-heavy well as cinematic spellcasters like Antony...Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & The Bootleg Beatles
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 25 July 2026
Following on from two hugely successful collaborations (And in The End and It was 50 years ago today), The Bootleg Beatles and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra are coming together again. Their latest venture is a 50th anniver...KIN + Fushigi Anime, Film & Video Game Orchestra
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 26 July 2026
The Kin + Fushigi Anime, Film & Videogame Orchestra, is a large-scale live concert experience bringing together a 25-piece pop orchestra formed by emerging professional musicians and conservatoire graduates. The performance celebrates some ...Bear McCreary
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 26 July 2026
Award winning American musician Bear McCreary is the celebrated composer of iconic themes including God Of War, The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, Outlander, Battlestar Galactica, and The Walking Dead. His work includes the scores o...Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi The Four Seasons
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 1 August 2026
? ? unique concert will take place on the 1st of August at the Stoller Hall in the heart of Manchester!Join us for an evening featuring the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle ?The Four Seasons? in the unique interpretation of contemporary compose...Pete Tong - Ibiza Classics
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Friday 7 August 2026
DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend Pete Tong has announced the return of his critically acclaimed Ibiza Classics show featuring long-time collaborator Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra. Ibiza Classics debuted in 2015, ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 7 August - Thursday 10 September 2026
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 7 August 2026
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 ...DroneArt Show: Harry Potter
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Friday 21 - Saturday 22 August 2026
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ blends cutting-edge drone technology with the iconic music from the Harry Potter™ films to create a spellbinding spectacle under the stars. As 1,200 drones move in perfect harmony above you, iconic moments f...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 21 August - Thursday 1 October 2026
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 21 August - Thursday 26 November 2026
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...Nirse Gonzalez (Instituto Cervantes)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 4 September 2026
Join us for an exceptional guitar recital by Nirse Gonzalez, presenting a programme that explores the expressive breadth of the classical guitar through works by Agustin Barrios Mangore, Francisco Rodrigo Arto, Federico Ruiz, Inocente Carre...Symphonix Orchestra - Symphonix Bocelli
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 5 September 2026
Symphonix Bocelli is an emotional musical experience celebrating the extraordinary life and music of Andrea Bocelli, the world-renowned tenor whose voice transcended borders and whose story defied the odds. From his early years in Tuscany ...Lumas Winds
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 7 September 2026
Lumas Winds are a multi-award winning quintet at the forefront of the new generation of wind ensembles, and have been described as an 'effervescent wind quintet, lively in their performance style and enterprising in their choice of reperto...André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 11 September 2026
Andre Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. He and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the ...
Michael Ball
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 14 September 2026
Michael Ball OBE is a Laurence Olivier award-wining, chart-topping, Platinum-selling artist who started out as an actor in West End productions such as Les Miserables in 1985, The Phantom of the Opera in 1987, and Aspects of Love, in 198...Mystery Ensemble - Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams
Bolton Parish Church (st Peter), Bolton
Saturday 19 September 2026
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his cartoons and compositions inspi...London Concertante - Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
The internationally acclaimed London Concertante presents a groundbreaking new show that reimagines the legendary sound of Radiohead in a breathtaking symphonic setting. From the guitar-driven anthems of The Bends and OK Computer-wi...Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
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-acousti...Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
