WHAT'S ON AT THE BRIDGEWATER HALL, MANCHESTER
What's On at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The Bridgewater Hall Manchester is an international concert venue that opened in 1996 and has a capacity of 2500. It hosts over 300 performances a year including classical, musical theatre, jazz, rock, pop, and world music.
Home to The Hallé and regular venue for the BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata, it also hosts its own classical season – The International Concert Series. It has welcomed stars such as Sir Paul McCartney, Nick Cave, Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Strictly Stars, and Lea Salonga.
The Bridgewater Hall boasts a £1.2 million pipe organ with 5500 pipes and was the largest instrument to be installed in a UK venue for over a century. A world class concert hall with many exciting shows, events, concerts and premieres to look forward to including The Drifters, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra, The Halle - From Broadway With Love, Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death Of A Landlord, 10cc, Disney In Concert, Fishermans Friends, Alfie Boe, K Pop Allstars Tribute, and Michael Ball. See what's on at The Bridgewater Hall Manchester below and book tickets online.
The Bridgewater Hall Manchester is an international concert venue that opened in 1996 and has a capacity of 2500. It hosts over 300 performances a year including classical, musical theatre, jazz, rock, pop, and world music.
Home to The Hallé and regular venue for the BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata, it also hosts its own classical season – The International Concert Series. It has welcomed stars such as Sir Paul McCartney, Nick Cave, Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Strictly Stars, and Lea Salonga.
The Bridgewater Hall boasts a £1.2 million pipe organ with 5500 pipes and was the largest instrument to be installed in a UK venue for over a century. A world class concert hall with many exciting shows, events, concerts and premieres to look forward to including The Drifters, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra, The Halle - From Broadway With Love, Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death Of A Landlord, 10cc, Disney In Concert, Fishermans Friends, Alfie Boe, K Pop Allstars Tribute, and Michael Ball. See what's on at The Bridgewater Hall Manchester below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
What's On at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 7 January 2026
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelli...Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 7 January 2026
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the present...The Drifters
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...The Galilee Quartet
The Hallé - Anna Lapwood Plays...
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 15 January 2026
Katharina Wincor, in her Hall? conducting debut, will be joined by Anna Lapwood to perform Joseph Jongen?s Symphonie concertante, celebrating the ?king of instruments?. Composed in 1926, this electrifying piece has been cemented as one of t...The Talland Quartet
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 15 January 2026
*Please note. The Talland Quartet have replaced The Galilee Quartet who are no longer able to perform. Existing tickets remain valid....Tommy Emmanuel
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
 If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy Emmanuel. Widely acknowledged as the international master of the solo acoustic guitar, Tommy has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Or ...Music Makers
Barbirolli Room
Friday 16 January - Monday 11 May 2026
Monthly music and sensory play sessions for babies and toddlers, with songs and musical activities. For parents with baby and toddler, babies are welcome to attend toddler sessions, but we would ask that toddlers not attend baby sessions, a...Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living In The Light TourÂ
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
Guitar icon Tommy?Emmanuel?CGP is no stranger to iconic stages from Nashville?s Ryman Auditorium to London?s Royal Festival Hall and Paris? L?Olympia. The legendary entertainer has dazzled audiences across the world....BBC Philharmonic - Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
In the first half, we are joined by Paul Lewis, who, in his performance of Beethoven?s crystalline Piano Concerto No. 4, might just provide us with an answer to Charles Ives? opening Unanswered Question....BBC Philharmonic - City Noir
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
In the first half, we are joined by Paul Lewis, who, in his performance of Beethoven?s crystalline Piano Concerto No. 4, might just provide us with an answer to Charles Ives? opening Unanswered Question....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 ...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall
Tuesday 20 January - Wednesday 8 April 2026
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...The Hallé - Grieg's Piano Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 January 2026
This Scandinavian programme opens with Esa-Pekka Salonen?s enigmatic Helix, described by the composer as a spiralling ?nine-minute accelerando?. While the pulse of the piece increases gradually throughout, the note values get proportionatel...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...
Michael Staring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
Doors: 7pm Show Time: 7.30pm Curfew: 11pm...BBC Philharmonic - Bluebeard's Castle
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 24 January 2026
Before the drawbridge lowers, a foreshadowing. Lili Boulanger?s D?un soir triste was one of her last completed works before she died at the age of just 24....The Hallé - Chamber Series: Julius Asal
Be Hear Now
Barbirolli Room
Sunday 25 January - Sunday 14 June 2026
Be Hear Now is the Bridgewater Hall's relaxed music workshop programme, for children and young people with special educational needs and their families. Explore music, creativity and movement in these wonderful sessions, led by Beth Bishop,...Sherri Lun
The Bridgewater Hall
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 Unthanks
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Using the traditional folk music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits, Mercury Music Prize-nominated Th...Beautiful Crazy - The Luke Combs Collection
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
Brand new for 2026, Beautiful Crazy is an exciting theatrical celebration of one of the biggest country stars... Luke Combs. Featuring award-winning country singer Noel Boland and a band led by Sarah Jory, the world's number one female ...Lucinda Williams
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams unabashedly has taken on some of the human, social and political issues of our day during the course of her celebrated four-decade, pioneering career. The Louisiana country and blues rocker ha...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 30 January - Wednesday 29 April 2026
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...The Hallé - The Silence of the Lambs: Live in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 31 January 2026
Chilling and thrilling: experience this cult classic, multi-Oscar-winning film with iconic soundtrack performed live by the Halle orchestra. FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) races against time to stop a serial killer nicknamed 'Buf...The Hallé & Hallé Youth Orchestra: Side by Side
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 1 February 2026
Concert sponsors: Esprit, Oglesby Charitable Trust and Siemens-Hall? International Conductors Competition...The Hallé - Chamber Series: Unsuk Chin
BBC Philharmonic - Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 7 February 2026
Adam Hickox makes his Bridgewater Hall debut in this sparkling and generous programme of technicolour musical delights....Live Forever
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 8 February 2026
Not endorsed by, or affiliated with, Oasis or Liam and Noel Gallagher....
Punk Off
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 February 2026
This isn?t a tribute?it?s a riot. A full-throttle celebration of the era that tore up the rulebook and made being loud a lifestyle. With a fierce cast of musicians, singers and dancers, Punk Off throws you headfirst into the scenes, sound, ...Dominic Mattos countertenor
The Hallé - Beethoven's Eroica
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 February 2026
Concert sponsor: The Edwardian, Manchester...Batman (1989) In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 13 February 2026
Experience Tim Burton's Batman on the big screen with Danny Elfman's iconic score performed live by a full symphony orchestra. Relive Michael Keaton's legendary Batman and Jack Nicholson's unforgettable Joker as Gotham City comes alive thr...The Hallé - From Broadway With Love
MILAP - Indian Musical Magic
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 16 February 2026
Presented by Milap, In partnership with The Bridgewater Hall....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...The Hallé - The Planets
Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 February - Sunday 29 March 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 ...BBC Philharmonic - Romeo & Juliet
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 February 2026
Sergei Prokofiev would find a personal fragility through love, as the promise of a new ballet ? what eventually turned out to be the tale of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet ? drew him back to a tumultuous Soviet Russia. In doing s...Nathan Carter
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 22 February 2026
Quickly becoming one of the UK's most prolific touring artists, wowing crowds with his sensational live show, Liverpudlian Irish country pop star Nathan Carter returns. One of the UK's most exciting live performers, his energetic showmanshi...Jonathan Scott: Dancing Feet
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 23 February 2026
Tchaikovsky ? Sleeping Beauty WaltzBach ? Gigue Fugue BWV 577Alb?niz ? Asturias (Pedal Solo)Dupr? ? Prelude & Fugue in B Major Op. 7Ponchielli ? Dance of the Hours (La Gioconda)Pietro Yon ? Concert Study No. 1Bach / Gounod ? Ave Maria ?Medi...
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...
The Hallé Presents… 605 Years of Reverb
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 28 February 2026
Experience Jonny Greenwood?s immersive work ?605 Years of Reverb? in this unique event, set in the stunning surroundings of Manchester Cathedral. Organists Anna Lapwood and James McVinnie team up to take on this immense piece, written by Jo...The Earth Wind and Fire Experience by Al McKay
The Hallé - Rush Hour: Shostakovich's Symphony No.1
Murder Trial Tonight IV Death Of A Landlord
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 8 March 2026
Murder Trial Tonight is back for it's fourth season with a brand new show "Death of a Landlord". Victor Sloane, a powerful landlord, is discovered dead in his office - his young child the only witness. Tenant, Tre Bennet, struggling with me...Murder Trial Tonight IV: Death of a Landlord
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 8 March 2026
Age: 16+Written & Produced by: Tigerslane StudiosDirected by: Graham Watts?...Sophia Stoyanovich violin & Derek Wang piano
The Hallé - Walton's First Symphony
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
Following the lively ?Courtly Dances? from Britten?s opera Gloriana, Alpesh Chauhan is joined on the platform by Norwegian trumpeter, Tine Thing Helseth who performs the UK premiere a new, exciting work, written especially for her. Musicall...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...Philharmonia Orchestra with Alisa Weilerstein cello
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
We begin in Ortiz?s native country with Arturo M?rquez?s exhilarating Danz?n No.2. And then we?re hurtling across the Atlantic for Rimsky-Korsakov?s vibrant musical retelling of One Thousand and One Nights.?...BBC Philharmonic - Four Last Songs
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 14 March 2026
The Landscape Wakes is a BBC Philharmonic Orchestra commission, in partnership with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra....The Celine Experience - Tribute to Celine Dion with January Butler
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 15 March 2026
The Celine Experience tribute concert stars the highly acclaimed vocalist, January Butler, with an incredible full live band. With dazzling costumes, jaw dropping vocals and a sensational 'live concert' feel, this show will take you on a tw...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 ...10cc
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March 2026
 One of the UK's most innovative and influential bands, Mancunian art pop and soft rock legends 10cc return with the typically tongue-in-cheek 'And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour' - celebrating a genre-defying repertoire that continue...The Hallé - Mullova plays Brahms
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 19 - Sunday 22 March 2026
Concert sponsors: Manchester Airports Group, CMS and Zen Internet...
How to get to The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Bridgewater Hall Frequently Asked Questions
Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS
There are number of car parks close to The Bridgwater Hall. The nearest car parks are Q-Park First Street, NCP Manchester Central, NCP Great Northern or NCP Oxford Street.
The nearest train stations are Deansgate (approximately a 6 minute walk) and Oxford Road (approximately a 9 minute walk).
The nearest tram stop is St Peter's Square (approximately a 4 minute walk) or Deansgate Castlefield (approximately a 6 minute walk).
The capacity of The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester is 2500. Click here for the seating plan.
Please contact The Bridgewater Hall directly. For further information, please visit their booking info page.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from The Bridgewater Hall Box Office, they open:
Monday to Friday 10.00am—5.00pm
Saturday & Sunday (concert nights only) 2.00pm—5.00pm.
Counter service is available until 8pm concert nights.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
