CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 &...
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...
André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra
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 ...
Avatar - The Last Airbender in Concert
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...
Q The Music - James Bond Concert Spectacular
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 ...
