CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Hallé St Peter's
Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Fri 6 Feb 2026
Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's
Sat 27 Dec 2025 - Fri 27 Feb 2026
Spring Concert
Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden
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...Vivaldi Four Season by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Ann's Church....Hallé Youth Ensembles Celebration
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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
RNCM, Manchester
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...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Sunday 22 March 2026
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 23 March 2026
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, California's Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the afo...Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - La Traviata
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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...Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
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
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
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...The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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...Alfie Boe
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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
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...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...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...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 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 &...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...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...BAFTA Games In Concert
Aviva Studios, Manchester
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
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
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...Summer Concert