CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 1 May - Fri 7 Aug 2026
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral
Sat 2 May - Sat 11 Jul 2026
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Alfie Boe
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 20 April 2026
A decorated career that's lasted 30 years, Blackpool tenor Alfie Boe is one of the best-loved vocalists of his generation and a hugely successful, multi-platinum selling artist, having sold more than one million albums in the UK. Perhaps...Carlos Acosta's Carmen
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Spring Symphony
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Elegant and virtuosic, Haydn's Cello Concerto in D Major is celebrated for both its charm and technical brilliance, filled lyrical melodies, high-register passages and rapid runs. Schumann's Symphony No. 1 'Spring' arrives as a burst of fre...The Hallé, Denes Varjon & Nicolas Altstaedt - The Unanswered Question
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 23 April 2026
Pianist Denes Varjon and cellist Nicolas Altstaedt compete in Kurtag's commanding Double Concerto, as Thomas Ades conducts. 'One of the most unusual pieces written for cello' (Bachtrack), Kurtag's brilliant Double Concerto engages both solo...Tangram Collective
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Thursday 23 April 2026
Join trailblazing artist London-based music collective, Tangram, on a deep exploration between Chinese philosophy and Western classical music. Divine Intimacies presents a programme for Chinese and Western instruments showcasing how ancient...Spotlight: A Choral Bedtime Story
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 23 April 2026
ProgrammeGy?rgy Orb?n?Daemon Irrepit CallidusFrancis Poulenc?O Magnum MysteriumJaakko M?ntyj?rvi?Four Shakespeare SongsRalph Vaughan Williams?RestJosef Rheinberger?AbendliedArthur Sullivan?The Long Day ClosesPerformersAlex Rouault?conductor...Thursday Lunchtimes: Cardinal Quintet and Lucian Amette Crosby…
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 23 April 2026
ProgrammeKuba Williams A Messe of Good FellowsFrancis Poulenc Sextuor FP 100Jean Fran?aix L?Heure du BergerPerformersKaoruko Takehara fluteCara Smith clarinetConnor Huss bassoonEsme MacBride-Stewart french hornAnna Turner oboeLucian Amette ...Thomas Adès
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
A unique opportunity to get up close with one of Britian's most phenomenal artists, pianist Thomas Ades. From Haydn and Beethoven through Bartok, Stravinsky and Janacek to Thomas Ades' own compositions. Join Thomas as he takes his seat at t...Spotlight: Britten's On This Island
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
ProgrammeBenjamin Britten?On this Island Op 11Franz Schubert?Seligkeit, Gretchen am SprinnradeGabriel Faur??Les BerceauxGabriel Faur??Clair de lunePerformersRuth Harley?sopranoLetizia Palmieri?pianoMark Askew?harpAboutEmbark on a journey fr...Tyler Hay
Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
A Piano Recital of Wit, Wonder, and Wizardry. Popular Classics from Liszt to Lennon, laced with musical anecdotes and tongue-in-cheek humour Act I: The Classical GreatsAct II: The Jazz Age & Beyond Millions of notes, and some jokes! Tyler H...BBC Philharmonic - Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
'This is how life feels right now.' - Julia Wolfe Wolfe was two blocks from the Twin Towers when the planes hit on September 11, 2001. Big Beautiful Dark and Scary is the sound of that aftermath: an ominous, awesome wall of sound. When he...Between Notes - Euterpe Trio
Carlton Club, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Between Notes presents Euterpe Trio (flute, viola, harp)....London Concertante - Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
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...claire rousay
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Tuesday 28 April 2026
A singular artist, known for challenging conventions in non-melodic and ambient music forms, San Antonio experimental musician Claire Rousay masterfully incorporates textural found sounds, sumptuous drones and candid field recordings into m...Spotlight: Piano Duo Adélie plays Rachmaninov
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 28 April 2026
ProgrammeSergei Rachmaninov?Symphonic DancesPerformersTsukushi Mitsuda, Minsung Park?pianosAboutPiano Duo Ad?lie performs Rachmaninov?s final composition, and the only one written entirely while he was in the United States. TicketsFree admi...
Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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...The Hallé - Chamber Series: Hallé Brass Quintet
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Wednesday 29 April 2026
The Halle's lunchtime Chamber Series at Halle St Peter's provides a unique opportunity to hear players and guest artists perform in more intimate surroundings. The Halle Brass Quintet makes a welcome return with one of their characteristic ...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 29 April - Thursday 30 July 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...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra continues its thrillingly up-close series at the RNCM with a heavyweight artistic collaboration - Chief Conductor John Storgards joins the acclaimed pianist Tamara Stefanovich in this exploration of the pure power...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 1 May - Saturday 11 July 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. ...Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 1 May - Thursday 18 June 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 ...Spotlight: Paddington Trio
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
ProgrammeMaurice Ravel Piano Trio in A minorPerformersTuulia Hero violinPatrick Moriarty celloStephanie Tang pianoAboutThe Paddington Trio is quickly becoming one of the most exciting emerging chamber ensembles in the UK. The group is widel...ANNO: Four Seasons by Anna Meredith & Antonio Vivaldi
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
The Halle comes to Aviva Studios for the first time with Anna Meredith's atmospheric composition ANNO The Halle presents an immersive work by powerhouse composer Anna Meredith. A recontextualisation of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, ANNO takes the...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 2 May - 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 Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 2 May - 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...Mystery Ensemble - Interstellar: A Tribute to Hans Zimmer
Bolton Parish Church, Bolton
Saturday 2 May 2026
Following their performances of music from the films of Hayao Miyazaki and The Lord of The Rings franchise, Mystery Ensemble returns to Manchester with a new cinematic programme. They'll be bringing to life the soundtrack of the renowned, C...The Hallé - Spring with Sir Mark Elder
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 7 May 2026
Following his acclaimed performance at the Halle's 2023 BBC Proms concert, Ukrainian baritone Andrii Kymach and the Halle Choir once again join forces for a work by Rachmaninov. Based on the poem by Nikolay Nekrasov, and quite opposed to it...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Brahms: Double Concerto
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Thursday 7 May 2026
Cursed by the goddess Hera, Echo may only repeat the last words spoken to her. Narcissus, a self-obsessed beautiful young man, rejects Echo and leaves her to waste away, setting the scene Bjarnason's I Want to be Alive: Echo / Narcissus, an...Quatuor Danel & Noémi Gyori - Mozart's Flute Quartet in D Major
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
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
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
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...
Quatuor Danel & Petr Prause - Schubert Special
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Friday 8 May 2026
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - join forces with cellist Petr Prause for a captivating finale showcasing the extremes of the three stages of compositio...Quatuor Danel Public Workshop with Dr Anne Hyland & The Schubert Institute UK
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Friday 8 May 2026
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - are joined by Dr Anne Hyland who explores the rich expressive and emotional worlds of two chamber-music compositions f...Manchester Collective x Thick & Tight - Papillons
RNCM, Manchester
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
Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
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...Angel's Bone
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Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 May 2026
An English National Opera production in collaboration with Factory International and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, this UK premiere of the Pulitzer-prize winning opera will be staged at Aviva Studios, Manchester in May 2026. The chorus will b...Stephen Hough
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Brahms: Symphony No. 2
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Wednesday 13 May 2026
A stormy opening from the 19th century prolific German composer Emilie Mayer - think drama, boldness and romance. Meanwhile, Brahms's Symphony No.2 is music of bittersweet contrasts. It begins quietly with horns and woodwind, starting a lyr...Billy Lockett
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Northampton piano man has been playlisted on Radio 1, supported Lewis Capaldi, Electric Light Orchestra, Birdy, Lana del Rey and KT Tunstall, and performed on Made In Chelsea, James Corden's Late Late Show. He has written, recorded, perform...The Hallé - Dvořák's Symphony No.8
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 14 - Sunday 17 May 2026
Alexander Gadjiev, winner of the 2022 Terence Judd-Halle Award, joins forces with Grammy-nominated Ariane Matiakh for a performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No.2, is one of the finest virtuosic showpieces for piano, requiring both technic...The Hallé - Chamber Series: Alexander Gadjiev
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
The Halle's lunchtime Chamber Series at Halle St Peter's provides a unique opportunity to hear players and guest artists perform in more intimate surroundings. Alexander Gadjiev makes his much-anticipated appearance in the Chamber Series wi...BBC Philharmonic - Northern Lights
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John Storgards will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra from the icy beauty of the Arctic to a Danish climax that revels in the raw...The Hallé - Family Concert: Film Favourites
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Lights, camera, ACTION! Join the Halle and entertaining presenter Tom Redmond for the magic of the movies, with a hand-picked selection of music from all your favourite family films. Performed live by your orchestra, this will be fun for al...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 18 May - Monday 6 July 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 Hallé - Rush Hour: West Side Story Symphonic Dances
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
Kristina Arakelyan, dubbed internationally as 'one to watch' (Scala Radio), is one of today's most exciting composers, celebrated by audiences and critics alike for her music's serene and compelling honesty. What a treat we have in store to...Philharmonic Sessions: The Rite of Spring
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
'Watching an orchestra in this way is a one of a kind experience. The classical music comes alive and is able to be appreciated for what it is - a dynamic, expressive medium'. Manchester Evening News The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra returns t...
Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Chetham's School of Music, in the heart of Manchester, is the largest specialist music school in the UK, and the only one in the north of England. It is made up of 330 students aged between 8 and 18 and the campus is a melting pot of differ...The Hallé - It's A Livin' Thing: The Music of Jeff Lynne's ELO
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Experience the legendary Electric Light Orchestra's unique fusion of rock, pop and classical music as you've never heard it before, in this live orchestral celebration of Jeff Lynne's visionary music. Formed in 1970 in Birmingham UK, the El...London Concertante - Christmas Baroque by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
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
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
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...The Hallé's season finale - Kahchun Wong conducts Mahler's Sixth
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 28 May 2026
Humanity's frailty and fortitude combine in Mahler's existential Sixth Symphony, as Kahchun Wong conducts. Composed during some of the happiest times of Mahler's life - his wife, Alma, the subject of the intensely emotive Adagietto of his F...Alfie Boe
