CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
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...
Sherri Lun
Monday 26 January 2026
Named 2020 Performing Artist of the Year by the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong-born pianist Sherri Lun is praised for her "pinpoint clarity and convincing bravura" Chicago Tribune. She made her concerto debut at age 10 and has perf...
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Saturday 31 January - 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 - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Saturday 31 January 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. ...
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Saturday 31 January - 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 ABBA
Sunday 1 February 2026
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Manchester. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at Manchester Cathedral under t...
Candlelight - Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi
Sunday 1 February 2026
Listen to Ludovico Einaudi's legendary compositions like never before! This piano concert under the gentle glow of candlelight will undoubtedly be a memorable experience as a talented pianist performs some of the Italian composer's best wor...
Simeon Walker
Thursday 5 February 2026
Leeds-based pianist and composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a leading light in the burgeoning Modern Classical scene, following the release of Mono and Winnow, his two albums to date. In recent years, Simeon has regularly performe...
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Friday 6 February 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 ...
Trance Classical
Saturday 7 February 2026
Hosted by one of the most iconic names in classic trance, Lange, prepare to hear trance classics performed like never before. A fusion of orchestra and DJ with a tailored light and laser show to bring you an immersive experience. Expect t...
RNCM Day of Percussion
Sunday 8 February 2026
Now in its 32nd year, the RNCM Day of Percussion continues its mission to engage, educate, and entertain all who have an interest in the wonderful world of percussion. Led by artistic director Simone Rebello, our internationally renowne...
Stardew Valley - Symphony Of Seasons
Wednesday 11 - Thursday 12 February 2026
Experience the beloved music of Stardew Valley like never before with a live 35-piece orchestra performing all-new arrangements of the farming and life simulation role-playing game's most popular songs. Fans will journey from Pelican Tow...
Batman (1989) In Concert
Friday 13 February 2026
Experience Tim Burton's Batman on the big screen with Danny Elfman's iconic score performed live by a full symphony orchestra. Relive Michael Keaton's legendary Batman and Jack Nicholson's unforgettable Joker as Gotham City comes alive thr...
Candlelight - Valentine's Day Special
Saturday 14 February 2026
Discover romantic music from the world of rock, pop and movies played by a string quartet this Valentine's Day in an awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...
Pyramid Concert Orchestra
Sunday 15 February 2026
Stockport's own light orchestra returns for an afternoon of popular classical and light music featuring the Plaza's own Compton theatre organ. Enjoy the 45-piece orchestra performing their usual mix of great melodies and familiar tunes. ...
Meraki Duo Afternoon Tea Concert
Sunday 15 February 2026
Meraki Duo (flute and guitar) launch the pre-release tour of their debut album on Delphian Records in February 2026, where Spring Bank Arts? audience will be amongst the first to hear it live. Their programme sweeps through the album?s uniq...
The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & III
Tuesday 17 February 2026
The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III, which celebrates the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musicalpieces, features an expansive live group, led and arranged by Oldfield's long-term collaborator Robin Smith, which will see extended s...
Kelly Moran
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Composer, producer, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Kelly Moran made an early name for herself in New York collaborating with dance performance and composing for long-term John Cage collaborator Margaret Leng Tan. As an accomplished a...
Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
Friday 20 February 2026
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic returns to cebrate 100 years of the Disney experience through its music. This symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and characters from the Walt Disney ...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Saturday 21 February 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...
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Saturday 21 February 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 ...
Andy Powell's Big Band Swing
Sunday 22 February 2026
Stockport's premier live entertainer Andy Powell returns with his swinging big band show. An unforgettable afternoon of Swing and Big Band Classics by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, N...
Hallé & Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead) Performs Reich
Thursday 26 February 2026
Following on from its highly acclaimed 2024 festival celebrating the works of Steve Reich, the Halle is once again joined by conductor and percussionist Colin Currie and Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood for a concert of some of Reich's most well...
Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Thursday 26 February 2026
Relive your favourite anime scenes in this unique homage to Joe Hisaishi! The genius composer is responsible for creating Studio Ghibli's iconic soundtracks, in much-loved films such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. An incredible ...
English National Opera - Cosi fan Tutte
Friday 27 - Saturday 28 February 2026
ENO presents a new semi-staged concert of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte for two special performances at The Bridgewater Hall. Mozart's comic masterpiece is centred around Ferrando and Guglielmo, who have long bragged about enjoying strong relatio...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Saturday 28 February 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 Oasis
Saturday 28 February 2026
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...
Laufey
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Icelandic modern jazz composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey Lin Jonsdottir was inspired by jazz greats and classical masters while possessing a point of view that could only be conveyed by a 21st-century twentysomethi...
Opera North - Peter Grimes
Friday 13 March 2026
Winner of the South Bank Show Opera Award, Phyllida Lloyd's searing production is an unmissable classic. Although rooted in a small fishing community on the east coast of England, the conflict at the heart of Britten's astounding, sea-swept...
Philharmonia Orchestra
Friday 13 March 2026
Celebrating their 80th anniversary in 2025, The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century, based in London at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall. The Philharmonia was founded in 1945 by EMI producer Walter Le...
Abel Selaocoe & The Bantu Ensemble
Friday 13 March 2026
Manchester-based South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is a rapidly rising star who is redefining the parameters of the cello. The RNCM alumnus and Honorary Associate Artist moves seamlessly across a plethora of genres and styles, from col...
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Monday 16 March 2026
The Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra has long been one of the most distinguished European orchestras and has achieved world-wide recognition through its many international tours, which include Australia, the US, Europe and Asia. Their ...
Hetta Falzon
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Somerset singer-songwriter Hetta Falzon studies at the RNCM in Manchester. Her songs exist in many worlds, with arrangements which vary from jazz trios to orchestral ensembles. She invites you into some of these worlds, reimagining her son...
Spring Concert
Saturday 21 March 2026
Our spring concert opens with Weber's Der Freisch?tz Overture and its unearthly portrayal of the supernatural. Saint-Sa?ns' impassioned Cello Concerto No 1 follows, with the second half featuring Brahms' long-awaited and soul-searching Symp...
Hallé Youth Ensembles Celebration
Sunday 22 March 2026
The Halle Youth Ensembles Celebration showcases the talent of the youngest members of the Halle family. A highlight in the Halles calendar, join us in celebrating our wonderful youth ensembles, including the Halle Children's Choir, Youth Tr...
MILOŠ
Sunday 22 March 2026 - Monday 22 March 2027
Born in Montenegro, Milos Karadaglic is one of the world's most celebrated classical guitarists. His career began its meteoric rise in 2011, with the release of his international best-selling Deutsche Grammophon debut album Mediterraneo. S...
Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - La Traviata
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra.A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi's outstanding in...
Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra. This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet's unforgettable melodies including ...
Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly
Thursday 26 March 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly-Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production w...
Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live in Concert
Monday 30 March 2026
Spider-Man™: No Way Home, one of the most successful Super Hero films of all time, will be presented live in concert, in what will be the ultimate experience for Spider-Man™ fans. The box office smash hit will have its incredibl...
Ensemble Symphony Orchestra - Discovering Morricone
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Experience the enchanting world of Maestro Ennio Morricone, brought to life by Italy's Ensemble Symphony Orchestra and led by conductor Giacomo Loprieno. After multiple critically acclaimed tours in Italy, Discovering Morricone debuts in th...
