CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Monday 15 December 2025
This beloved holiday favourite features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by a live symphony orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite wi...
The Christmas Orchestra
Monday 15 December 2025
Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season as The Christmas Orchestra is back with their unique concert experience. Celebrate this special time of year with a concert performed live by a 16-piece chamber orchestra supported with ...
Hope Mill Community Choir & Orchestra
Monday 15 December 2025
Join Hope Mill Community Choir and Orchestra for their seasonal sharing. Each term the Community groups work on new performance pieces as well as building on the old favourites in their repertoire. ...
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
Monday 15 December 2025 - Wednesday 29 April 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...
The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 December 2025
Cherished 2006 Christmas romcom The Holiday is set presented live in concert this festive season. The show will see the film's enchanting score by world renowned, highly celebrated and multiple Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winning co...
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - The Blue Danube
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Step into Vienna's golden age of the waltz with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. The irresistible sway of Johann Strauss's An der schonen blauen Donau has made it arguably the most famous waltz of all time. Next, we glide to Busoni's Tanz...
Xaverian College Christmas Concert
Wednesday 17 December 2025
With the largest sixth form music department in the North of England, Xaverian College returns to the RNCM for their festive music showcase. ...
BBC Philharmonic - The BBC Philharmonic Christmas Special
Friday 19 December 2025
Sleighbells at the ready! Step into a winter wonderland as we bring the magic of Christmas to life with a dazzling evening of festive music. Tonight we bring the magic of Christmas to life with a dazzling evening of festive music. From the ...
The Hallé - The Snowman & Shaun the Sheep
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 December 2025
The Snowman will be walking in the air, followed by a 'ewe'-nique performance from Shaun the Sheep, as the Halle brings the captivating music of these beloved characters to life in this enthralling concert for all ages. Sit back and enjoy t...
Candlelight - Christmas Classics
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 December 2025
Discover the music of Christmas classics, festive films, and carols in this awe-inspiring location performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...
Candlelight - Christmas Classics
Saturday 20 December 2025
Discover the music of Christmas classics, festive films, and carols in this awe-inspiring location performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...
Candlelight - Christmas Movie Soundtracks
Sunday 21 December 2025
Discover Christmas Movie Soundtracks performed by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...
The Definitive Rat Pack - The Rat Pack at Christmas
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Featuring Dean Martin's sensational Golddiggers and the internationally-renowned Manhattan Swing Orchestra, with Stephen Triffitt as Frank Sinatra, Mark Adams as Dean Martin, and George Daniel Long as Sammy Davis Jr, The Definitive R...
Jonathan Cohen - Christmas Carol Singalong
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Sing your heart out as irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen returns to lead you through another fun-filled extravaganza of his most-loved carols and all time Christmas hits with guest singer Louise Dearman. This festive favourite from Raym...
The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
Saturday 27 December 2025
An epic concert celebrating the very best epic scores from two of the greatest film composers of all time. Includes music from: GladiatorSupermanMan of SteelHarry PotterInceptionJurassic ParkThe Dark Knight RisesPirates of the CaribbeanHook...
Daniel Grimwood - Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata
Saturday 27 December 2025
Be seduced by the 'Moonlight' Sonata and other highlights of the piano repertoire as acclaimed British pianist Daniel Grimwood plays Beethoven's luminous sonata. Whether you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience or simply want to e...
London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Saturday 27 December 2025
Tchaikovsky's elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms' serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Polish March in his Trisch-Trasch Polka. In the concert's penultimate work Tchaiko...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Saturday 27 December 2025 - Friday 6 February 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. ...
London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Sunday 28 December 2025
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 cinematic...
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Monday 29 December 2025
The sensational Glenn Miller Orchestra swings you back in time playing Glenn Miller's own arrangements of favourite wartime chart toppers and hits from the forties directed by legendary band leader Ray McVay. Featuring: Pennsylvania 6-5000,...
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Monday 29 December 2025 - Friday 12 June 2026
Experience the magic of Chopin's piano masterpieces with an incredible pianist at this stunning location. Sip on a complimentary glass of champagne or soft drink as you immerse yourself in the breathtaking melodies of Ballade No. 1, Scherzo...
The Hallé - Gatsby & The Jazz Age
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Round off 2025 in style and get ready to step back in time for a night of glitz and glamour! Featuring a full orchestra, sensational singers Vanessa Haynes, Joe Stilgoe and Strictly Come Dancing's Tommy Blaize, along with the silky soun...
New Year's Rhapsody in Blue
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the stunning setting of Manchester Cathedral....
The Hallé - Viennese New Year
Saturday 3 January 2026
Celebrate the New Year with an uplifting afternoon of beautiful music full of Viennese charm. Join conductor Stephen Bell and the Halle, along with incredible soprano Soraya Mafi for a trip around the ballrooms of Vienna in this much-loved ...
Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Saturday 3 January - Wednesday 15 April 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. ...
Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Saturday 10 January - Sunday 22 March 2026
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, The Lo...
RNCM Young Strings
Sunday 11 January 2026
Young Strings is one of RNCM's Junior Programmes. String players aged 6 to 13 years attend weekly classes to develop their string playing, musicianship and creativity. Two of their ensembles are delighted to be showcasing some of their lear...
RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
Monday 12 January - Monday 23 March 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,...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Thursday 15 January - Friday 27 March 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 - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 January 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 ...
Thursday Lunchtimes - RNCM Wind Orchestra
Thursday 15 January 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
Friday 16 January 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 - A Tribute to Arijit Singh
Friday 16 January 2026
Discover the music of Arijit Singh at Hall performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Saturday 17 January 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 h...
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Sunday 18 January 2026
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.A collective of 12 ...
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
Tuesday 20 January - Wednesday 8 April 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...
RNCM Opera Scenes
Wednesday 21 - Friday 30 January 2026
FREE EVENT. RNCM vocal and conducting students present excerpts from some of opera's greatest moments in this free series of staged scenes. A perfect way to feed your curiosity! Click on tickets link for the perfromers and excerpts presente...
Candlelight - The Best of The Beatles
Thursday 22 January 2026
Discover the music of The Beatles at Liverpool Cathedral performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...
Beyond The Barricade
Friday 23 January 2026
Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences ret...
Foden's Band
Friday 23 January 2026
An exhilarating fantasia infused with dance themes marks the opening of this performance, setting the stage for tenor horn virtuoso Tim de Maeseneer to give the world premiere of Edward Gregson's Three Gods, Concerto for tenor horn, a ...
Black Dyke Band
Saturday 24 January 2026
One of the oldest and most well-known brass bands in the world, the famous Bradford brass band boast a heritage stretching back to 1855. The Yorkshire village of Queenshead - later to become Queensberry - was the birthplace of a musi...
Tredegar Town Band
Saturday 24 January 2026
One of most famous brass bands in the UK a seen on Britain's Got Talent, the BBC Proms and in the BAFTA winning film 'Pride', the 2019 Welsh Champions and Double British Open Champions. ...
Junior RNCM Brass Band
Saturday 24 January 2026
A free concert from the Junior RNCM Brass Band as part of the RNCM Brass Band Festival. Junior RNCM is a vibrant community of gifted young musicians aged 8 to 18 who come together to develop their talent at the Royal Northern College of ...
Cory Band
Sunday 25 January 2026
One of the oldest and best known award-winning brass bands in the world, the famous Cory Band were formed in 1884 in the Rhondda Valley in South Wales. Ranked the world's No. 1 brass band for 13 consecutive years, Cory made world histo...
RNCM Brass Band
Sunday 25 January 2026
Established during the 1990s by brass innovator Howard Snell, the RNCM Brass Band has always been a flagship ensemble of the institution. Geographically the RNCM is ideally placed in Manchester for brass band students and it boasts a teachi...
Brass Bands England Discussion
Sunday 25 January 2026
Brass Bands England supports and promotes brass bands by fostering community engagement, sharing resources, and increasing public understanding of their value. They provide access to funding, training, and resources in key areas like market...
