CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Wed 29 Oct 2025 - Fri 6 Feb 2026
London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
Manchester Cathedral
Sun 16 Nov 2025 - Thu 11 Jun 2026
Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's
Sat 25 Oct - Sat 27 Dec 2025
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral
Wed 29 Oct - Wed 12 Nov 2025
The Hallé & Amy Yule - The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 12 October 2025
Star flautist and Halle Principal, Amy Yule takes centre stage to perform Ibert's intricate Flute Concerto in a programme filled with an air of musical enchantment. When Sergei Diaghilev - founder of the Ballets Russes - visited Stravinsky ...London Concertante - Vivaldi's Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 12 October 2025
 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...RNCM Young Explorers - Fairytales, Folklore and Fantasy
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 12 October 2025
Adventure awaits with an interactive family-friendly afternoon of live orchestral music from How to Train Your Dragon, Peer Gynt, and Sleeping Beauty. But the magic doesn't stop there. Delve into the world classic fairy tales with a hila...Pyramid Concert Orchestra - Sounds From The Silver Screen
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 12 October 2025
Stockport's own 45-piece light orchestra returns to the Plaza stage for a special afternoon of film music from the best musicals, dramas and sci-fi blockbusters. Did you know that Charlie Chaplin wrote some great film scores? And, of course...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 13 October - Monday 8 December 2025
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. Witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series,...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 13 October - Wednesday 10 December 2025
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...Filharmonie Brno & Freddy Kempf
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Got rhythm? Pianist Freddy Kempf has - and he'll show it off tonight with the Brno Philharmonic. Kempf, a former BBC Young Musician of the Year, will be on double duty for two American classics: Gershwin's electrifying 'I Got Rhythm' variat...Abel Selaocoe
New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 14 October 2025
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 collab...Jonathan Scott
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 15 October - Monday 24 November 2025
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...Hallé Chamber Series - Schubert Quintet
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Eva Thorarinsdottir and friends open the Halle's Chamber Series with Schubert's Quintet in C Major, Desert Island Discs' most frequently requested piece of chamber music. The addition of a second cello to the usual quartet line-up gives ...Hallé Chamber Series - Schubert Quintet
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Eva Thorarinsdottir and friends open the Halle's Chamber Series with Schubert's Quintet in C Major, Desert Island Discs' most frequently requested piece of chamber music. The addition of a second cello to the usual quartet line-up gives ...Randy Edelman
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Thursday 16 October 2025
Celebrate The Uptown, Uptempo Composer Randy Edelman for "80 Minutes Around the World". In a shimmering kaleidoscope of familiar songs, film composer Randy Edelman celebrates a mosaic of his experiences and his illustrious journey that colo...Spotlight: Mozart's Idomeneo - A Myth Reimagined
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 16 October 2025
ProgrammeWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Idomeneo (abridged version)PerformersEsther Shea IliaJay Broadhurst IdomeneoEllie Forrester ElettraMerel-Magali Cox IdamanteEdward Wenborn La Voce/NeptuneTom Henderson pianoAboutOne vow, divine wrath, and a ...The Hallé & Anna Lapwood - Flying Through Film
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 18 October 2025
Radio 1's film critic, Ali Plumb, pilots this exhilarating musical journey: from the sound of wings, wheels and broomsticks slicing through the air, to engines roaring and planets in orbit, these musical scores bring to life the majesty and...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 18 October 2025 - 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...
Warren Mailley-Smith - Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 18 October - Saturday 8 November 2025
The perfect option for first-time classical concert goers, spectacular British concert panist Warren Mailley-Smith performs a selection of sensational works for solo piano, including Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# minor, Op. 27, No. ...Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 18 October - Saturday 29 November 2025
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, The Lo...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 18 October 2025
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...Rick Wakeman (Yes)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 19 October 2025
 Legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman is well known for being a member of the rock band Yes as well as having his own successful solo career. He made chart history in 2017 when his Piano Portraits album became the first solo piano album...Tamino
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 19 October 2025
The spellbinding arrival of the classically trained Belgian-Egyptian indie rocker with a divine falsetto is enough to make even an agnostic ponder predestination. The grandson of one of Egypt's most famed singers, the great Muharram Fouad, ...English National Opera - Albert Herring
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 21 - Wednesday 22 October 2025
From Boy, to King, to Man. In this English National Opera debut at Lowry, join us for May Day celebrations in a fresh and witty new take on Britten's much-loved coming-of-age comedy. Following the success of ENO's previous semi-staged prod...RNCM Research Forum - A Mini Symposium organised by Dr Annika Forkert
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 22 October - Wednesday 10 December 2025
Our Research Forums provide in-depth insight into some of the cutting-edge research that is taking place at the RNCM. Hear presentations from academics, performers, and composers as they share the latest developments in their fields, discus...The Opera Boys - A Night at the Musicals
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 23 October 2025
The Opera Boys return with a brand new show, featuring the biggest songs from the West End and Broadway. Immaculate 4-part harmony musical medleys are combined with stunning solo performances from shows that the boys themselves have perform...Spotlight: Con Ritmo y Alma - Vocal Music…
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 23 October 2025
ProgrammeFernando Obradors Con amores, la mi madreFernando Obradors Chiquitita la NoviaAlberto Nepomuceno Trovas TristesMar?a Grever Te quiero, dijisteMar?a Grever J?rameDaniel Cat?n Esc?chameEduard Toldra Acuarela del MontsenyPerformersGab...Thursday Lunchtimes: RNCM Wind Ensembles
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 23 October 2025
ProgrammeTo include:Carl Reinecke Octet in B flat major Op 216PerformersKevin Gowland fluteStudents from the School of Wind, Brass and PercussionAboutDrop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with ou...Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 24 October 2025 - Friday 16 January 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...Candlelight - The Wizard of Oz: A Classical Concert
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 24 October 2025
This enchanting live music experience, brought to you by Warner Bros. and Candlelight, promises nostalgia, wonder, and a touch of magic as we relive the greatest songs from the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz. A talented string ensemble will...Candlelight - A Tribute to Arijit Singh
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 24 October 2025 - Friday 16 January 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. ...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 24 October - Monday 15 December 2025
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...Joel Sunny
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 24 October 2025
Where can I buy tickets for Joel Sunnyd?Tickets for Joel Sunnyd can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UKWhen is Joel Sunnyd playing?Joel Sunnyd is playing at -Union Chapel, London on 23rd October 2025Gorilla, Manchester on 24th ...
Candlelight - Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 25 October 2025
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...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 25 October - Saturday 27 December 2025
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...The Terminator Live
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Experience the ground-breaking, cult classic, The Terminator, on a vast HD screen while Brad Fiedel's signature synthesizer-led, percussive score is performed live by The Avex Ensemble in-sync with the 1984 motion picture. Â The US box-off...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Wednesday 29 October - Wednesday 12 November 2025
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 - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Wednesday 29 October 2025
 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 ...Thursday Lunchtimes: NOVO Quartet
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 30 October 2025
ProgrammeJoseph Haydn Quartet No 68 in D minor Op 103 Hob III:83Bed?ich Smetana Quartet No 1 in E minor ?From My Life?PerformersNOVO Quartet:Kaya Kato M?ller, Nikolai Vasili Nedergaard violinsDaniel ?ledzi?ski violaSigne Ebstrup Bitsch cell...RNCM Symphony Orchestra
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 31 October 2025
Antony Hermus returns to conduct RNCM students in a performance of one of Mahler's most profound works - an awe-inspiring journey from darkness to light. Mahler is alone in his ability to convey emotions at their most extreme, from ang...Mono
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 31 October 2025
Throughout their career, Japanese instrumental band MONO has ascended consistently in both popularity and critical acclaim, with record sales and live show attendance corresponding. The Japanese quartet are famed for their powerful and viol...RNCM Saxophone Day
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 2 November 2025
 The UK's largest annual sax gathering returns for another sensational day celebrating all things saxophone. Join us as we throw open our doors and welcome players of all ages and abilities in a day jam-packed with participatory workshops...Scott Brothers Duo
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 3 November 2025
Mancunian brothers Jonathan & Tom Scott perform an unmissable programme of duos for piano and organ, demonstrating the full range of sounds and colours available from this brilliant combination. Their programme includes original works for p...Ana Carla Maza: Live at Band on the Wall
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 3 November 2025
Cellist and vocalist Ana Carla Maza presents a genre-blending Afro-Cuban solo performance, spanning salsa, mambo, cumbia, reggae, and classical music....The Witcher in Concert
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 6 - Friday 7 November 2025
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as the open-world RPG's timeless score is brought to life with a live orchestra performance featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Perci...Candlelight - A Tribute to ABBA
St Philip's Church Salford, Manchester
Saturday 8 November 2025
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...Joep Beving
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 8 November 2025
To mark the 10th anniversary of his debut album Solipsism, Joep Beving will embark on a European tour in autumn 2025. The tour will see the Dutch composer and pianist perform the record in full, alongside selected pieces from across his bac...Opera North - La bohème
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 12 - Saturday 15 November 2025
From Paris with love comes a tale of friendship and romance that will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. When struggling poet Rodolfo meets Mimi, a quiet seamstress who lives upstairs, it's love at first sight. But life isn't easy whe...
Quatuor Danel - Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Thursday 13 November 2025
 The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - perform Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello, and Aulis Sallinen's String Quartet No. 3. Gilles and Yovan perform Rave...Thursday Lunchtimes: RNCM Chamber Choir
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 13 November 2025
ProgrammeJonathan Dove The Passing of the YearEdward Elgar There is Sweet Music Op 54 No 1Rebecca Dale In Paradisum from Materna RequiemRNCM Student New workPerformersStuart Overington, Davide Trolton conductorsRNCM Chamber ChoirAboutDrop i...Opera North - Susanna
Lowry, Salford
Friday 14 November 2025
Opera and dance combine in this story with a dark heart and strong contemporary resonance. Susanna is the victim of two powerful, predatory men out to destroy her reputation. As society swallows their lies and public opinion turns, she hold...Russell Watson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 14 November 2025
As a child Russell Watson could always carry a tune, but he never dreamed he'd become an opera singer. Today, he's counted among the world's finest classical voices. Born and raised in Salford, Watson worked an array of jobs and started sin...Spotlight: Chinese Folk Stories Reimagined
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 14 November 2025
ProgrammeRuxin Zhang Mulan (???)Lin Gan From snow area of prayer (????)Mingwu Yin Jasmine Flower (???)PerformersYulin Zhu, Yangyi Mao sopranosKaiying Tan, Na Gao mezzo-sopranosXingyue Lai tenorGuanxiang Wang baritoneYucheng Huo bassYuou Wan...Opera North - The Big Opera Mystery
