CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Thu 18 Jun - Fri 7 Aug 2026
Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Wed 2 - Thu 3 Dec 2026
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral
Thu 11 Jun - Fri 21 Aug 2026
The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Wed 9 - Fri 11 Dec 2026
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 12 Jun - Sat 11 Jul 2026
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...Jonathan Scott
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 1 July 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...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...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 Hallé & Juliette Crosbie - 100 Years of Movie Songs
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
A century of unforgettable film music is brought to life by conductor Stephen Bell as he guides the players of the Halle Orchestra and star Irish vocalist Juliette Crosbie on a glittering journey through the songs that defined t...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
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...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...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, ....jpg)
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 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...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 ...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...Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 25 September 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 ...
Sir Karl Jenkins conducts The Armed Man
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Sir Karl Jenkins conducts his iconic composition The Armed Man and a selection of his most loved works including excerpts from Palladio and Adiemus. Raised in Penclawdd and educated at Gowerton Grammar School, he read music at Cardiff ...Undertale - 10th Anniversary Orchestral Concert
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 27 September 2026
The Determination Symphony is the brand new Undertale concert, featuring a 25-piece orchestra performing Toby Fox's legendary music from the popular indie role-playing video game. It's Undertale's 10th anniversary, so let's celebrate w...Katherine Jenkins
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
Cherished as one of Britain's all-time favourite singers, multi-award winning Katherine Jenkins has performed all over the world, for the Pope, for Presidents and is a favourite of the Royal Family, having been invited to sing 'God Save The...The Hallé and Opera Rara: Offenbach's Barkouf
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 4 October 2026
What happens when man's best friend becomes head-of-state? Opera Rara and the Halle team up once again to present Offenbach's opera Barkouf, where a dog rules the day. Step into the absurd political world of Offenbach's Barkouf - a riotous ...Avatar - The Last Airbender in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 5 October 2026
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience. The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual jo...
The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
The World of Hans Zimmer: A New DimensionPowerful. Beautiful. Dramatic. Breathtaking. Strong. Touching. This is the music of two-time Academy Award® winner Hans Zimmer. In 2024, his successful show The World of Hans Zimmer will receive a n...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 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. ...Beyond The Barricade
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 17 October 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...Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
The Martians are back! Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In October 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Live...Starsailor with Strings
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
Formed at Wigan & Leigh Music College, Starsailor will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum debut album Love is Here with a special tour featuring a string ensemble arranged and conducted by Joe Dudde...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 ...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 h...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 bandlea...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 ...The Hallé - Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Get all shook up by the King of Rock and Roll with a spectacular performance by Lee Memphis King, Europe's most successful Elvis tribute artist. From 'Heartbreak Hotel' to 'Suspicious Minds', hear hit after hit just as they're mea...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 l...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, ...R&B Orchestra
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Get ready to experience the golden era of R&B reimagined by a live orchestra. From the heartfelt ballads of the '90s R&B to the club classics of the 2000s and beyond, this is more than just a concert; it's a love letter to R&B. Expect to ...Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 2 - Thursday 3 December 2026
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...
Pete Tong - Ibiza Classics
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 4 December 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, ...The Chameleons & Manchester Camerata
New Century, Manchester
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 December 2026
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary underground Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing custodian "Vox", previously know...The Down For The Count Swing Orchestra - Swing into Christmas
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Kick off the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, as they return for their much-loved annual show, Swing Into Christmas! This is a Christmas celebration like no other - the unique 30-piece big ...The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 7 - Thursday 17 December 2026
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns. The beloved festive movie will be brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the film. The or...The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 9 - Friday 11 December 2026
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...The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring in Concert
