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
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - British Iconoclasts
RNCM Concert Hall
Friday 26 February - Friday 7 May 2027
Britten and Tippett shared many traits: both were pacifists; conscientious objectors during the war; homosexuals, at a time when it was publicly outlawed in Britain; and both shared a love of older forms of music. Drawing on one of Corelli...Elena Urioste (violin) and Tom Poster (piano)
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 8 March 2027
ProgrammeTo include:Fritz Kreisler?Selected miniaturesJessie Montgomery?PeaceDora Peja?evi? Violin Sonata in D majorAnton?n Dvo??k?Violin Sonata in F majorPlus selections from the audience?PerformersElena Urioste violinTom Poster pianoAbou...Marcin Dylla (guitar)
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 17 March 2027
ProgrammeTo include:Joaquin Rodrigo Invocacion y DanzaManuel Maria Ponce Sonata rom?nticaPerformersMarcin Dylla guitar AboutHailed by The Washington Post as ?among the most gifted guitarists on the planet?, Marcin Dylla is considered by cr...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. ...CANCELLED: AEG Presents MILOŠ
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 22 March 2027
On behalf of Milo? and promoter AEG, we?re sorry to announce that Milo? Karadagli? has to regretfully withdraw from performances due to an ongoing health issue which requires further treatment. The concert at the RNCM on 23 March 2027 has ...
Louise Redknapp
RNCM Theatre
Saturday 10 April 2027
Pop icon Louise Redknapp announces her first tour in eight years, the hugely anticipated 'Naked // Confessions Tour 2027'. The tour marks 30 years since the release of her platinum selling debut solo album Naked and also celebrates the s...Tameside Music Service in Concert
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 25 April 2027
AboutJoin Tameside Music Service for a celebration of youth music, featuring some of Tameside?s most dynamic and promising players and ensembles. Tameside Music Service is delighted to begin its official 2027 concert season at Manchester?s...Solem Quartet: Industry
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 5 May 2027
ProgrammePart 1: work, industryWilliam Marsey Industry chorale i (new work)soundscapeTraditional arr Tress Ca? the YowesTraditional arr Marsey The Water of Tynearchive: Scottish women?s Waulking songBenjamin Britten Quartet No 2 (2nd movem...Joanne Shaw Taylor
RNCM Theatre
Saturday 8 May 2027
British Blues rock guitar prodigy Joanne Shaw Taylor has nothing to prove, but plenty to say. Born in the Black Country and discovered aged 16 by Eurythmics' co-founder Dave Stewart, Joanne has spent a decade releasing increasingly success...Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 9 May 2027
This very special series of live speaking events from Dep Purple frontman Ian Gillan will allow audiences to hear personal stories from his remarkable life and career in music. From his childhood in Hounslow to the global rise of Deep Purp...Misfits Together
RNCM Theatre
Sunday 23 May 2027
Dan Smith, Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning songwriter, composer, and frontman of Bastille, joins long-time collaborator, Ralph Pelleymounter, songwriter and frontman of To Kill A King for, Misfits Together, a new album project, unboun...Lindisfarne
RNCM Theatre
Saturday 29 May 2027
Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return with a classic five piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by founding member Rod Clements. Lindisfarne emerged from Tyneside in the 1970s and quickly carved out a unique place for...Music of the Mystics
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 5 June 2027
AboutFanna-Fi-Allah return to the RNCM after a sold-out June. Now in their 27th year of international touring, they are one of the foremost traditional Qawwali ensembles in the world, carrying the devotional music of the Sufi shrines to au...
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.
Please visit the RNCM's Access Page for further information and to find out how to get in touch.
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If you have lost an item during a visit to RNCM Manchester, click here to contact the venue.
With loads of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the venue. Check out our Manchester Bar site here!
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for hotels in Manchester.
f you need further information about your visit to The RNCM, click here for further information or contact the RNCM team directly.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at RNCM, Manchester
