CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
Sat 21 Feb - Fri 20 Mar 2026
Fri 23 Jan - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
Saturday 28 February - Friday 20 March 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...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Thursday 5 March - Saturday 18 April 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...
RNCM Guitars
Thursday 5 March 2026
Curated by internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and RNCM Professor Craig Ogden, this evening of performances showcases the artistry of RNCM guitar students. ...
March Sunday Coffee Concert
Sunday 8 March 2026
Welcome to the 2026 season of Sunday Coffee Concerts at Spring Bank Arts. We?re delighted to welcome back many familiar faces and bring you a varied repertoire of concerts including some lesser-known works by English and Czech composers alo...
RNCM Chopin Prize
Tuesday 10 March 2026
An evening of exceptional piano music, the Royal Northern College of Music's annual Chopin Prize sees finalists from the RNCM School of Keyboard Studies showcase their skills in honour of the virtuoso pianist and his compositions. Chopin ...
Thursday Lunchtimes: RNCM Harps
Thursday 12 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. ...
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...
Alex James' Britpop Classical
Saturday 14 March 2026
After a spectacular world premiere that closed 2025's Big Feastival in front of over 20,000 fans, Alex James' Britpop Classical will hit the road for its first ever UK tour, bringing the biggest hits of the Britpop era to life with the epic...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Arijit Singh
Saturday 14 March 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. ...
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...
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Friday 20 March 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 ...
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...
Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Friday 27 March 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. ...
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...
La Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia & Thibaut Garcia
Monday 13 April 2026
Star guitarist Thibaut Garcia joins the OSG (Galicia Symphony Orchestra) to bring some gorgeous Spanish sunshine to theUK. Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez is an icon in Spanish music, and surely the greatest guitar concerto ever wri...
Evgeny Grinko
Thursday 16 April 2026
Evgeny Grinko, a former noise rock artist turned classical composer, gained international acclaim with "Valse," a piece that captivated audiences globally, particularly in Turkey, and led to over 350 million Spotify streams. In 2022, the M...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Friday 17 April 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...
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Sunday 19 April 2026
After mesmerising audiences across the USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the UK once again. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beauti...
April Sunday Coffee Concert
Sunday 19 April 2026
Welcome to the 2026 season of Sunday Coffee Concerts at Spring Bank Arts. We?re delighted to welcome back many familiar faces and bring you a varied repertoire of concerts including some lesser-known works by English and Czech composers alo...
Alfie Boe
Monday 20 April 2026
Alfie's homage to rock, Open Arms - The Symphonic Songbook sees the tenor rework versions of rock's finest tracks such as Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On A Prayer', Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters', Bryan Adams' 'Summer of '69, & many more, into si...
Carlos Acosta's Carmen
Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 April 2026
Created by Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta, this version of Carmen is set to Rodion Shchedrin's orchestration of Bizet's opera score, injected with Cuban music and danced by Acosta's impressive Havana-based company.A flamenco-Cuban-ballet c...
London Concertante - Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight
Sunday 26 April 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...
Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Experience the 80s Cult Classic on Screen with the Iconic Soundtrack Performed by a Live Band on Stage with David Bowie's Legendary Vocals. An Exciting Fusion of Film and Live Music, audiences are invited to experience an epic evening as Ji...
Quatuor Danel & Noémi Gyori - Mozart's Flute Quartet in D Major
Thursday 7 May 2026
Free lunchtime concert. The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - join forces with Noemi Gyori (flute) to perform Mozart's Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285 and ...
London Concertante - Vivaldi's Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending
Friday 8 May 2026
A stunning concert celebrating the virtuosity of the violin in all its forms, London Concertante brings Vivaldi's masterpiece to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music. This concert features Vivaldi's Four Seasons; a...
Manchester Collective x Thick & Tight - Papillons
Saturday 9 May 2026
Dissolving the boundaries between classical music and other art forms, Manchester Collective join forces with radical dance-theatre company Thick & Tight to present a searing live performance like no other. Drawing on queer culture, Thick &...
May Sunday Coffee Concert
Sunday 10 May 2026
Welcome to the 2026 season of Sunday Coffee Concerts at Spring Bank Arts. We?re delighted to welcome back many familiar faces and bring you a varied repertoire of concerts including some lesser-known works by English and Czech composers alo...
Stephen Hough
Tuesday 12 May 2026
One of the most distinctive artists of his generation, Sir Stephen Hough is arguably Britain's finest living pianist. A Chetham's School of Music and Royal Northern College of Music alumnus who was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Hono...
London Concertante - Christmas Baroque by Candlelight
Sunday 24 May 2026
Celebrate Christmas with London Concertante as we perform a programme of stunning Christmas-themed Baroque works. Programme Corelli - Christmas Concerto Handel - Messiah Overture Torelli - Christmas Concerto Bach - Violin Concerto in A...
London Concertante - The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight
Sunday 24 May 2026
Discover tango like never before with The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight, a brand-new 2026 production featuring two champion dancers and a 10-piece ensemble from the world-renowned London Concertante. Straight from Argentina, this elec...
Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark - Live In Concert
Sunday 31 May 2026
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert, featuring John Williams' GRAMMY® Award-winning score, will be performed live to the film. Williams has scored each Indy adventure, including the final installment of the...
BAFTA Games In Concert
Sunday 7 June 2026
Watch your favourite games come to life with huge screens and the power of a full orchestra at this landmark live concert celebrating two decades of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music. Get ready for a 20-year musical journey thro...
London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
Thursday 11 June 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 Bar...
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
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...
London Concertante - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Friday 12 June 2026
If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats from the baroque period in a gorgeous setting, then this is the concert for you! UK based chamber orchestra London Concertante regularly perfor...
