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 Glenn Miller Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 29 December 2025
The sensational Glenn Miller Orchestra swings you back in time playing Glenn Miller's own arrangements of favourite wartime chart toppers and hits from the forties directed by legendary band leader Ray McVay. Featuring: Pennsylvania 6-5000,...Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Monday 29 December 2025 - 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...The Hallé - Gatsby & The Jazz Age
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Round off 2025 in style and get ready to step back in time for a night of glitz and glamour! Featuring a full orchestra, sensational singers Vanessa Haynes, Joe Stilgoe and Strictly Come Dancing's Tommy Blaize, along with the silky soun...New Year's Rhapsody in Blue
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the stunning setting of Manchester Cathedral....Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto and Lark Ascending at Christmas
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of Manchester Cathedral....The Hallé - Viennese New Year
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 3 January 2026
Celebrate the New Year with an uplifting afternoon of beautiful music full of Viennese charm. Join conductor Stephen Bell and the Halle, along with incredible soprano Soraya Mafi for a trip around the ballrooms of Vienna in this much-loved ...London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 18 January 2026
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.A collective of 12 ...Beyond The Barricade
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 23 January 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...Sherri Lun
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 26 January 2026
Named 2020 Performing Artist of the Year by the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong-born pianist Sherri Lun is praised for her "pinpoint clarity and convincing bravura" Chicago Tribune. She made her concerto debut at age 10 and has perf...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 31 January - 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...Simeon Walker
Low Four Studio, Manchester
Thursday 5 February 2026
Leeds-based pianist and composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a leading light in the burgeoning Modern Classical scene, following the release of Mono and Winnow, his two albums to date. In recent years, Simeon has regularly performe...Trance Classical
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 7 February 2026
Hosted by one of the most iconic names in classic trance, Lange, prepare to hear trance classics performed like never before. A fusion of orchestra and DJ with a tailored light and laser show to bring you an immersive experience. Expect t...Stardew Valley - Symphony Of Seasons
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 11 - Thursday 12 February 2026
Experience the beloved music of Stardew Valley like never before with a live 35-piece orchestra performing all-new arrangements of the farming and life simulation role-playing game's most popular songs. Fans will journey from Pelican Tow...
Candlelight - Valentine's Day Special
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 14 February 2026
Discover romantic music from the world of rock, pop and movies played by a string quartet this Valentine's Day in an awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Pyramid Concert Orchestra
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 15 February 2026
Stockport's own light orchestra returns for an afternoon of popular classical and light music featuring the Plaza's own Compton theatre organ. Enjoy the 45-piece orchestra performing their usual mix of great melodies and familiar tunes. ...The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & III
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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...Kelly Moran
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Composer, producer, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Kelly Moran made an early name for herself in New York collaborating with dance performance and composing for long-term John Cage collaborator Margaret Leng Tan. As an accomplished a...Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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...Laufey
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Icelandic modern jazz composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey Lin Jonsdottir was inspired by jazz greats and classical masters while possessing a point of view that could only be conveyed by a 21st-century twentysomethi...Opera North - Peter Grimes
Lowry, Salford
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
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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...Abel Selaocoe & The Bantu Ensemble
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
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 col...National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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 ...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...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...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...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 ...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...Summer Concert
Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden
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...André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra
Co-op Live, Manchester
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
