CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
Sat 21 Feb - Fri 20 Mar 2026
Mon 20 Apr - Fri 29 May 2026
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 - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Friday 27 March - Friday 17 April 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...
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. ...
Loreto College Spring Concert
Sunday 29 March 2026
The students of Loreto College present an exciting and varied programme of music, featuring a performance from their Concerto Competition winner. ...
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...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Thursday 9 April 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...
National Concert Band Festival
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 April 2026
The National Concert Band Festival is the largest, most active festival for musicians who play in wind bands & big bands in the UK. The organisation aims to provide unique performing opportunities in a friendly, welcoming and musically e...
Candlelight - UK Indie Rock
Sunday 12 April 2026
Discover UK Indie Rock performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. Featuring songs from the likes of The XX, Pulp, Blur, The Libertines, Franz Ferdinand, The Kooks, Editors, Two Door Cinema Club, Florence and The Mac...
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...
Alfie Boe
Friday 29 May 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...
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...
Summer Concert
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...
Hacienda Classical
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...
Agnes Obel
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
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...
Pete Tong - Ibiza Classics
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, ...
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 ...
Michael Ball
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...
Karl Jenkins
Saturday 26 September 2026
Join Welsh multi-instrumentalist and composer Sir Karl Jenkins for a performance of his record-breaking mass The Armed Man, along with a selection of his other works. Raised in Penclawdd and educated at Gowerton Grammar School, he read m...
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...
The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension
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...
Beyond The Barricade
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...
