WHAT'S ON AT THE RNCM, MANCHESTER
What's On at the RNCM, Manchester
RNCM – The Royal Northern College Of Music is a conservatoire of The Royal Schools Of Music based in Manchester. As well as an education establishment, it also houses two venues. With a history dating back to the 1800’s, its current home on Oxford Road Manchester opened in 1973, with a refurbishment of the concert hall completing in 2014.
RNCM Concert Hall (capacity 443 - 710) and the RNCM Theatre (capacity approx. 600) have hosted many professional artists and organisations including Adele, BC Big Band, English Youth Ballet, Hugh Laurie, Jarvis Cocker, Manchester Jazz Festival, Rob Brydon and even Question Time.
RNCM has music programmes and series, shows, events, festivals, productions, concerts, comedy and ballets to look forward to including regular Monday and Thursday lunchtime showcase, Manchester Camarata, BBC Philharmonic, Chamber music, RNCM Christmas Family Day, Justin Hawkins Rides Again, Cabaret Extreme, and Coleen Nolan. See what's on at the RNCM below and book tickets online.
RNCM – The Royal Northern College Of Music is a conservatoire of The Royal Schools Of Music based in Manchester. As well as an education establishment, it also houses two venues. With a history dating back to the 1800’s, its current home on Oxford Road Manchester opened in 1973, with a refurbishment of the concert hall completing in 2014.
RNCM Concert Hall (capacity 443 - 710) and the RNCM Theatre (capacity approx. 600) have hosted many professional artists and organisations including Adele, BC Big Band, English Youth Ballet, Hugh Laurie, Jarvis Cocker, Manchester Jazz Festival, Rob Brydon and even Question Time.
RNCM has music programmes and series, shows, events, festivals, productions, concerts, comedy and ballets to look forward to including regular Monday and Thursday lunchtime showcase, Manchester Camarata, BBC Philharmonic, Chamber music, RNCM Christmas Family Day, Justin Hawkins Rides Again, Cabaret Extreme, and Coleen Nolan. See what's on at the RNCM below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at RNCM, Manchester
What's On at the RNCM, Manchester
RNS Moves with Candoco Dance Company
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March 2026
PerformersRNS Moves (Royal Northern Sinfonia)Candoco Dance CompanyAboutPart of Inspirational ArtistsMinimal. Meditative. Bursting with life. This is a performance that pulses and glows. That loops, shifts, and builds ? creating something po...RNCM Research Forum: Opera in Extended Reality
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
SpeakersDr Toby Young Guildhall School of Music and DramaAboutThis talk explores the interaction between operatic form and extended-reality (XR) storytelling, investigating how opera?s heightened affect and sustained emotions can function a...Thursday Lunchtimes: RNCM Saxophones - Relaxed Performance
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
ProgrammeRoddy Skeaping Cries, Bells, Chats and WhispersAndrew Ball ChimeraHildegard von Binen Columba AspexitJoel Love 3 ImagesPerformersNaomi Sullivan directorRNCM SaxophonesAboutDrop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range o...Towards the Stars
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
ProgrammeJonathan Dove Seek him that maketh the seven stars?riks E?envalds STARSPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy OvertureJean Sibelius Symphony No. 7 in C majorLili Boulanger Psalm 130 ?Du fond de l?ab?me?Alexander Borodin ...The Cunning Little Vixen
RNCM Theatre
Sunday 22 - Saturday 28 March 2026
When a curious fox cub is captured by a Forester in the woods, their unlikely encounter unfolds into a tale of nature, humanity, and the cycle of life. Inspired by a Czech newspaper comic strip, the fantastical tale of The Cunning Little Vi...Spotlight: Laurence Crane's European Towns
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 22 March 2026
ProgrammeLaurence Crane European TownsKuba Williams New workPerformersK?mea N?meth mezzo-sopranoEd Chua, Elena Edwards, Tom Ellison cellosAboutLaurence Crane?s poetic and lyrical European Towns is paired with a new work by composition stude...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM Concert Hall
Monday 23 March 2026
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,...Jason Wong (percussion)
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 23 March 2026
ProgrammeChristos Hatzis Fertility Rites for marimba with digital audioHeng Liu Autumn OrchidBrian Blume Rooted for solo percussion with audio accompanimentZhao Liu and Jason Wong New workHei-man Choy?All day ClimaxPierre Jodlowski Time and...RNCM Research Forum: Art Song of Aotearoa New…
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 25 March 2026
SpeakersDr Morag Atchison University of AucklandAboutThere is a long tradition of Western Art Music in Aotearoa New Zealand. Singers who travel from these islands in the South Pacific are frequently asked to perform ?traditional? music by M...Thursday Lunchtimes: Strauss' Four Last Songs
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
ProgrammeGloria Xia New workRichard Strauss arr George Strivens Four Last SongsPerformersBonnie Staude sopranoKaylee Bontrager violinFinn Smith hornLiana Storey pianoAboutDrop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performa...RNCM MIUAWGA Ensemble
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 27 March 2026
PerformersSteve Berry directorRNCM MIUAWGA EnsembleAboutThe RNCM?s innovative Make-it-up-as-we-go-along (MIUAWGA) Ensemble delves into the collective intentions and imaginations of RNCM composers and performers, creating music entirely in t...Spotlight: Handel's Hercules
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 27 March 2026
ProgrammeGeorge Frideric Handel Hercules (abridged version)PerformersGeorge Elson bassNia Edwards mezzo-sopranoEllie Astridge sopranoAaron Peters tenorSam Yuen countertenorAnna Turner, Imogen Morris oboesConnor Huss bassoonCharlie Roberts, ...Salford Choral Society Presents Rutter and Fauré
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 28 March 2026
ProgrammeJohn Rutter Magnificat Gabriel Faur? Pavane Opus 50 (Choral Version)Gabriel Faur? Cantique de Jean RacinePerformersTom Newall conductorRoderick Barrand pianoSarah Helsby-Hughe sopranoSalford Choral Society AboutEnjoy an uplifting e...Loreto College Spring Concert
RNCM Concert Hall
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. ...Xaverian College Easter Concert
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 30 March 2026
AboutAn evening of music from the students at Xaverian College Manchester. Xaverian has the largest sixth form music department in the England.?TicketsFull Price ?13Over 65s / Under 18s / Students ?11Promoted by Xaverian College Manchester....
Manchester Grammar School Easter Concert
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 31 March 2026
AboutA varied programme of instrumental and vocal pieces showcasing performances by the Senior School?s larger music ensembles?TicketsFull Price ?4Promoted by Manchester Grammar School. The end time for this event is tbc. Please check back ...The Jury Experience - Death on the Port Side
RNCM Theatre
Thursday 2 April - Sunday 7 June 2026
You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide... guilty or not guilty? On a summer night, the son of a powerful politic...The Jury Experience - An Immersive Courtroom Case
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 2 April - Sunday 7 June 2026
Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial with The Jury Experience. In this live theatre show, YOU are the jury-the power to deliver justice is entirely in your hands. You'll examine every piece of the puzzle, from witness testimonies to ...National Concert Band Festival
RNCM Various Venues
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...The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
About?Join The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain for an unforgettable evening of world-class music-making from over 90 of the UK?s most talented young brass and percussion players. Conducted by world-renowned Professor Nicholas Chi...RNCM Gospel Choir
RNCM Concert Hall
Saturday 25 April 2026
Experience the soul-stirring sounds of Gospel. Following on from their roaring success supporting the RNCM Session Orchestra, the RNCM Gospel Choir return to the stage this spring for their very first solo show. Led by renowned vocalist and...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
RNCM Concert Hall
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...Sounds of Mumbai
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
AboutStep into a night of musical magic as the London Bollywood Orchestra brings the spirit of Mumbai to life. With a high-energy mix of unforgettable classics and hidden gems, this show is a tribute to the golden age and modern era of Boll...We Are Legends
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 3 May 2026
AboutNorthern School of Dance and Theatre present their annual show We are Legends. Matinee2pm / Doors2.30pm / StartEvening6.30pm / Doors7pm / StartTicketsFull Price ? 19.50Over 60 / Under 16 ?15.50?This end for this event is tbc. Please ch...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 &...Ballet of Lights - Sleeping Beauty
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 10 May - Sunday 13 September 2026
Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retelling of Sleeping Beauty. As dancers glide across the stage, their illuminated costumes create a dazzling display of colour and light, making every twirl and leap ...Cassie Kinoshi's seed.
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
On sale Fri 13 Feb at 10amPerformersCassie Kinoshi alto saxophoneDeji Ijishakin soprano & tenor saxophoneJoti, Jack Banjo Courtney trumpetsJoe Bristow tromboneHanna Mbuya tubaShirley Tetteh guitarDeschanel Gordon piano, keyboardsRio Kai bas...Legacy: Coltrane and Cannonball Tony Kofi & Denys…
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
On sale Fri 13 Feb 2026 at 10amPerformersTony Kofi?alto & baritone saxophoneDenys Baptiste?tenor saxophoneRick Simpson?pianoMikele?Montolli?double bassWinston Clifford?drumsAboutTwo of London?s premier saxophonists, Denys Baptiste and Tony ...Rickie Lee Jones
RNCM Theatre
Saturday 30 May 2026
Iconic American musician, storyteller, and two-time Grammy winner, Rickie Lee Jones is best known for her groundbreaking self-titled debut in 1979 - which spawned the UK Top 20 hit "Chuck E.'s in Love" - and the seminal "Pirates" in 1981, h...Music of the Mystics
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 6 June 2026
AboutExperience the timeless tradition of Sufi Qawwali ? live in concert. Now in their 26th year of international touring, Fanna-Fi-Allah remains one of the foremost traditional Qawwali ensembles in the world today. With thousands of perfor...
RNCM Young Explorers: Musical Theatre Magic
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 14 June 2026
AboutRNCM Young Explorers returns this season with an afternoon of show-stopping music from the West End, featuring hits from Six, Beauty and the Beast, Wicked and more. Prepare to be dazzled as The Untold Orchestra brings your favourite so...Timothy Ridout (viola) and Federico Colli (piano)
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 16 June 2026
ProgrammeRobert Schumann Three Romances Op 94Johannes Brahms arr Timothy Ridout Cello Sonata No 1 in E minor Op 38Dmitri Shostakovich Viola Sonata Op 147PerformersTimothy Ridout violaFederico Colli pianoAboutPart of Inspirational ArtistsWhe...Timothy Ridout (viola) and James Baillieu (piano)
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 16 June 2026
ProgrammeRobert Schumann Three Romances Op 94Johannes Brahms arr Timothy Ridout Cello Sonata No 1 in E minor Op 38Dmitri Shostakovich Viola Sonata Op 147PerformersTimothy Ridout violaJames Baillieu?pianoAboutPart of Inspirational ArtistsWhe...Kantos Chamber Choir: Hope on Earth
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 20 June 2026
ProgrammeAaron Copland In the BeginningMarvin Gaye arr. Rollo Dilworth What?s Going OnMeredith Monk Earth Seen From AboveBob Dylan arr. Liv Muir Blowin? in the WindArnold Schoenberg Friede auf ErdenSam Cooke arr. Charlie Perry A Change is G...RNCM Big Band with Zoe Rahman (piano)
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 25 June 2026
AboutOne of the most exciting artists on the contemporary jazz scene, the multi award-winning Zoe Rahman is known for her powerful playing and distinct compositional voice. Her unique musical background, grounded in classical training, coup...Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 26 June 2026
ProgrammeMel Bonis Oph?lie Op 165Emily Dunbar New work*Sergei Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Op 43Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6 in B minor Op 74 ?Path?tique?PerformersClemens Schuldt, Jasper Lecon* conductorsLiana Stor...The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
RNCM Theatre
Saturday 3 October 2026
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Let The Ultimate Classic Rock Show take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia. Performing hit after hit live w...Lee Harris: The Oneness Experience
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 4 October 2026
PerformersLee Harris speaker and vocalsDavor Bozin keyboard, percussion, and vocalsAboutStep into an extraordinary evening of inspiration, transformation, and music with internationally acclaimed teacher, channeler, and musician?Lee Harris....Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction)
RNCM Concert Hall
Thursday 8 October 2026
The supremely talented, unique and charismatic triple BRIT award-winning Scottish folk pop singer delivers the most consistently beautiful, often deeply personal and intimate songs, including the charming acoustic pop of 1988 chart-topper P...Big Big Train
RNCM Theatre
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Following the tragic death of lead vocalist David Longdon in 2021, the award-winning British progressive rock band Big Big Train take to the stage with new frontman Alberto Bravin (ex-PFM). Formed in Bournemouth in 1990, they have retaine...Joan As Police Woman
RNCM Theatre
Saturday 7 November 2026
Described by The Guardian as having "a voice so wondrous and moving that it makes everyone else's seem ordinary and mundane", highly acclaimed Connecticut songwriter Joan Wasser returns to Europe performing key songs from throughout her ca...Cabaret Extreme
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 15 February 2027
AboutFrom the creative visionaries behind the world?s most iconic circuses comes?CABARET EXTREME?a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, extreme stunts, and contemporary circus. This one-of-a-kind production reimagines entert...MILOŠ
RNCM Concert Hall
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...How to get to the RNCM, Manchester
RNCM Frequently Asked Questions
124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD
The two closest public car parks to the RNCM are Booth Street West and Booth Street East.
Visitor parking is available in the RNCM underground carpark weekdays and Saturdays 5pm - 11.30pm and Sundays 6am - 11.30pm.
Please note that general traffic along Oxford Road is no longer permitted to use the route between 6am and 9pm, 7 days a week.
The nearest train station to the RNCM is Manchester Oxford Road and is approximately a 13 minute walk (0.5 miles).
Manchester Piccadilly is 0.8 miles/20 minute walk. Deansgate is 0.9 miles/21 minute walk and Manchester Victoria is 1.5 miles/33 minute walk.
The nearest tram stop to the RNCM is St Peter’s Square and is approximately a 15 minute walk (0.8 miles).
The RNCM Concert Hall has a seating capacity of between 443 - 710 depending on the layout.
The RNCM Theatre has a seating capacity of 600.
Click here for seating plans.
Please contact The RNCM directly. For further information on ticketing, please visit their how to book page.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from RNCM Box Office, they open one hour prior to the event starting, and can only facilitate in person bookings for the performance showing on the day.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our Wicked event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
The RNCM curfew is 11pm. More precise timings are often confirmed close to the performance date.
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