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 Wicked Sing-Along, Eric Idle, Jason Mraz, Level 42, Lulu, Russell Watson, Rob Brydon, The Drifters, and Fishermans Friends. 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 Wicked Sing-Along, Eric Idle, Jason Mraz, Level 42, Lulu, Russell Watson, Rob Brydon, The Drifters, and Fishermans Friends. 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
Jelena Horvat & Svitlana Kosenko
The Bridgewater Hall
Monday 15 September 2025
Serbian violinist Jelena Horvat has performed as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician in venues including the Menuhin Hall and Kings Place and Liszt Academy Grand Hall in Hungary. Jelena's 2025 Spring/Summer season included solo deb...Yusuf (Cat Stevens)
The Bridgewater Hall
Tuesday 16 September 2025
In 2025, join Yusuf/Cat Stevens for Cat On The Road To Findout - An Evening Of Tales, Tunes And Other Mysteries, the book tour that accompanies the release of his long-awaited memoir, Cat On The Road To Findout. The new autobiography is a...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 16 September - Wednesday 10 December 2025
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...Fran Lebowitz
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 17 September 2025
In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. An American original and purveyor of urban cool, the cultural satirist and author is pointed,...Eric Idle
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 18 September 2025
Eric Idle-star of stage, screen and crossword puzzle-has often been compared to Noel Coward. But never favourably. He has been in showbusiness since 1961. 'Unfortunately I can't find the exit,' he says. 'My role in life seems to be cheering...The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 September 2025
 With over 100 musicians on stage and the world-famous Royal Marines Corps of Drums, this concert will showcase the outstanding musicianship and versatility of the world's finest military bands. An unforgettable evening of music, precisio...So Many Beauties Collective
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 September 2025
A spectacular world premiere performance of the So Many Beauties Collective celebrating the power of creativity. With new music co-created by a culturally diverse groups of people living with dementia and performed by some of the North Wes...BBC Philharmonic - Fountain of Youth
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 20 September 2025
For the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra's season opener, an assembly of composers who, by embracing pain, find solace, redemption, and clarity. Composer in Residence for the 2025/26 season, Julia Wolfe's LAD makes for a spectacular opening: ni...Classical Spectacular
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 21 September 2025
Music Lights Lasers Fireworks! The most popular classical show in the UK returns!No other show presents such a magnificent combination of the very best in classical music and state of the art technology. Ranging from a flood of pure white l...Be Hear Now
Barbirolli Room
Sunday 21 September - Sunday 30 November 2025
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,...O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 22 September 2025
?It?s a typically inventive programme from Hugo Ticciati and his O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra ? joined tonight by Evelyn Glennie, the world?s premier solo percussionist. Fasten your seatbelts!?...The Hallé's Opening Night - Elgar's Cello Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 25 September 2025
Launching his second season as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Kahchun Wong is joined by acclaimed cellist Truls M?rk in this emotive opening to the 2025/26 season. Written in the aftermath of World War One, Elgar?s Cello Concerto...James Morrison
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 26 September 2025
 From the West Midlands town of Rugby, the Brit Award winning Best British Male Solo Artist singer James Morrison became an overnight sensation in the U.K. with the release of his debut album, 2006's "Undiscovered", which wasted little ti...Tracey Browne
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 26 September 2025
Tracey Browne has had a varied music career since releasing her first solo album in 2003. Independent, self-released and self-produced, she has released 3 albums, 2 EPs and an album as a duo with Raevennan Husbandes (Moulettes, Levellers). ...Roy Harper
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
Celebrated Manchester-born, Blackpool-raised folk icon Roy Harper makes his final tour, and will be joined by special guest, his son, Nick Harper. Roy Harper is a man whose name everyone knows, many people may not be sure why they know it, ...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 29 September - Monday 15 December 2025
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...Love - The Essence of Life
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 1 October 2025
This concert will take place in the Barbirolli Room....The Hallé - Enigma Variations
Al Stewart
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 3 October 2025
 Al Stewart celebrating his 80th Birthday with a Farewell Tour of the United Kingdom. In Al's own Words: "I'm just a folk singer that is interested in history and wine that got lucky with some hit records! It's as simple as that really"...The Beta Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 4 October 2025
Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approac...The Beta Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 4 October 2025
Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approac...The Hallé - Guitar Superstars
Jason Mraz
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 5 October 2025
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning Virginian folk-surf-pop artist Jason Mraz returns to the stage for the first time in six years performing solo acoustic shows in intimate venues. His multi-Platinum hits include "I'm Yours", "I Won't Give Up", "...EfÃm Zaválny baritone & Rebekka Magomedova piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 6 October 2025
Rebekka Magomedova is a pianist, vocal coach, and former member of the music staff at the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg....Tenebrae & Third Culture Collective
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 6 October 2025
Following an informal sharing in London, the two ensembles have created a full programme of reimagined works and new arrangements ? and you can hear it first at The Bridgewater Hall. Don?t miss it.?...Lulu
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 7 October 2025
 Grammy-nominated singer, pop sensation, gifted stage and film actress, Lulu has been entertaining the nation for decades. Now, at 76, with the release of her highly anticipated memoir, she's finally telling her whole, unfiltered story f...Lulu - If Only You Knew
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Since rising to fame at just 15, Lulu has done it all. In this brand-new, two-hour live show, she?ll be speaking candidly about her extraordinary life from working alongside the world?s greatest stars to winning Best Supporting Actress at t...Lulu--If Only You Knew
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Since rising to fame at just 15, Lulu has done it all. In this brand-new, two-hour live show, she?ll be speaking candidly about her extraordinary life from working alongside the world?s greatest stars to winning Best Supporting Actress at t...The Hallé - The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 October 2025
Concert sponsors: Alliance Manchester Business School and Towergate Insurance...Level 42
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
To date the band and Mark have released 14 studio albums, 7 live albums, the Sirens' EP, and 6 compilation albums, had 18 top 40 singles, including Lessons in Love, Something About You, Leaving Me Now, Running in the Family, and Hot Water, ...BBC Philharmonic - Lost Coast
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 11 October 2025
Written during the German occupation of Poland, Gra?yna Bacewicz?s early, energetic Overture is a piece of blazing beauty. It sits one side of Smith?s cello concerto; on the other, Sibelius?s Second Symphony, an organic unfurling of symphon...BBC Philharmonic - Sibelius Symphony No. 2
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 11 October 2025
Written during the German occupation of Poland, Gra?yna Bacewicz?s early, energetic Overture is a piece of blazing beauty. It sits one side of Smith?s cello concerto; on the other, Sibelius?s Second Symphony, an organic unfurling of symphon...Hollyoaks - The 30th Anniversary Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 13 October 2025
Three decades of hard-hitting storylines, jaw-dropping drama, and larger than life personalities - now it's time to go behind the scenes like never before! Join the stars of Hollyoaks up close and personal for an access-all-areas live tour,...Brno Philharmonic Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 14 October 2025
?And who better to perform the greatest Czech composers than one of the nation?s finest orchestras? The Brno Philharmonic open tonight with Jan??ek?s evocative Lachian Dances and close with Dvo??k?s Seventh Symphony ? not his most famous, b...Jonathan Scott: The Four Seasons
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Vivaldi Gloria (Gloria RV 589)Vivaldi? Nulla in mundo pax sincera RV 630Vivaldi The Four SeasonsConcerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269, La Primavera ?Spring?Concerto No. 2 in G minor, RV 315 L?Estate ?Summer?Concerto No. 3 in F Major, RV 293, L?...The Hallé - Chamber Series: Schubert Quintet
Graham Nash
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 16 October 2025
 Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy award winning Salford singer-songwriter Graham Nash returns to Europe to perform songs spanning his sixty-year career from The Hollies to Crosby, Stills and Nash, to CSNY and his be...The Hallé - Flying Through Film
Rick Wakeman (Yes)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 19 October 2025
 Legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman is well known for being a member of the rock band Yes as well as having his own successful solo career. He made chart history in 2017 when his Piano Portraits album became the first solo piano album...Suzanne Vega
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 20 October 2025
A masterful storyteller, with literary lyrics that guide the listener through her poetic observations of the world around her, Vega's understated melodic beauty is immediately recognisable and as utterly distinct and thoughtful as it was wh...Rumer
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 21 October 2025
 Rumer, one of the UK's most beloved and soulful voices, celebrates the 15th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album Seasons of My Soul, which featured a collection of unforgettable hits, including the chart-topping single Slow, on...Alexander Gadjiev piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 23 October 2025
2022 Terence Judd-Hall? Award winnerSponsored by The Terence Judd Trust...The Hallé - Schubert's Great Symphony
The Divine Comedy
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 24 October 2025
 Having now completed his third full decade as a recording artist, The Divine Comedy (aka Neil Hannon) is back. With monumental tracks 'National Express', 'Something For The Weekend', 'Songs of Love', 'Our Mutual Friend', 'A Lady of A Ce...BBC Philharmonic - Moving Pictures
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 25 October 2025
Some of these audio cues have transcended the films they come from. Cornfield Chase from Interstellar. Dawn from Pride and Prejudice. Bathroom Dance from Joker. Join us, and experience the best ? the very best ? of the 21st century....Brian Cox
The Bridgewater Hall
Monday 27 October 2025
One of the greatest actors of his generation, Brian Cox is now a household name due to his embodiment of the infamous character Logan Roy from the international hit Succession, which won him a Golden Globe. But even more extraordinary than ...Music Makers
Barbirolli Room
Monday 27 October - Friday 5 December 2025
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...The Hallé Presents… Adams conducts Harmonium
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 30 October 2025
Concert sponsor: Manchester Airports Group...The Hallé Presents… John Adams in Manchester
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 30 October 2025
Concert sponsor: Manchester Airports Group...Björn Again - The Australian Abba Show
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 31 October 2025
Established in Melbourne, Australia, in 1988 and endorsed by ABBA, Bjorn Again are the world's leading ABBA tribute-parody show and have now toured over 120 countries worldwide, performing concerts at Wembley, The Sydney Opera House and Th...The Hallé - Chamber Series: John Adams Chamber Symphony
The Hallé Presents… Adams conducts The Chairman Dances
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 1 November 2025
Concert sponsor: Manchester Airports Group...Matteo Bocelli
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 2 November 2025
The son of internationally renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, classical crossover star Matteo Bocelli tours with his full live band, performing a mix of songs in English and Italian. "I'm delighted to be announcing this new tour and this new m...Scott Brothers Duo
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 3 November 2025
Mancunian brothers Jonathan & Tom Scott perform an unmissable programme of duos for piano and organ, demonstrating the full range of sounds and colours available from this brilliant combination. Their programme includes original works for p...Malala Yousafzai
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Attendees will hear firsthand about Malala?s path from high school loner to reckless college student to a young woman at peace with her past. Through candid, often messy moments like nearly failing exams, getting ghosted and meeting the lov...The Hallé - Elder conducts Dvořák
The Boomtown Rats
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 7 November 2025
Formed in 1975 in Dublin The Boomtown Rats exploded out of Ireland in '76 and their fast, loud, furious music and their fast loud furious attitude meant they became part of the burgeoning punk scene. Singer Bob Geldof's defiant motormouth a...The Boomtown Rats Manchester Tickets
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 7 November 2025
The Boomtown Rats at The Bridgewater Hall...BBC Philharmonic - Mahler's ‘Titan'
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 8 November 2025
Trombone concertos are a rare fixture, but Howard?s virtuosic and ravishing work is appointment listening. Between her lush and minimalist-inflected music, and Moore?s extraordinary artistry (BBC Music Magazine described Peter?s playing as ...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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