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
Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Wed 2 - Thu 3 Dec 2026
The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Wed 9 - Fri 11 Dec 2026
The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall
Mon 7 - Thu 17 Dec 2026
What's On at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
New Year's Eve 2026: Simply The Best
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 31 December 2026
An Iconic Setlist The setlist spans the very best of two golden decades of popular music, plus landmark moments from three decades of unforgettable Bridgewater Hall concerts....
Varna International Ballet - Snow White
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Filled with stunning choreography, vibrant characters, and the music of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Pugni and Grieg, Snow White is a dazzling ballet for all ages - a story of hope, courage, and happily ever after. Step into a spellbinding ...Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 2 January 2027
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 presents...Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The Bridgewater Hall
Sunday 3 January 2027
From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spin...The National Youth Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 5 January 2027
 FREE FOR UNDER 19s. Feel the sound, free your spirit with this fearless performance by the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain with conductor Andrew Gourlay, where hundreds of teenagers passionately share their love of music Hear...George Robarts baritone
Hallé Orchestra - Viennese New Year
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 9 January 2027
Ring in the New Year with a concert of sparkling Viennese music. This traditional celebration is packed with the best-loved melodies, from the buoyant Blue Danube to the beautiful Wiener Blut waltz. Also in the programme is music by Ri...Hallé Orchestra - The Four Seasons
BBC Philharmonic - Age of Anxiety
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
We conclude with Prokofiev?s Symphony No. 5. Premiered in January 1945, it could have so easily been another musical expression of wartime suffering. Instead, his music is full of warmth, heaviness, and hope....Hallé Orchestra - Sibelius's Four Legends
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 January 2027
Sponsored by Manchester Airport Group...Sasha Canter & Rustam Khanmurzin
Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 22 January 2027
Internationally renowned as one, if not THE best Elvis tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business. A multi-talented musician, s...Emeli Sandé
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 28 January 2027
One of Britain's most acclaimed and distinctive singer-songwriters Emeli Sande has announced a monumental UK tour to celebrate 15 years of her landmark debut album 'Our Version of Events'. 'Our Version of Events' was the biggest selling al...Hallé Orchestra - John Williams: Music and Movies
Hallé Orchestra - There Will Be Blood in concert
The Drifters
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 31 January 2027
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 Nigh...The Legend of Korra in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall
Monday 1 February 2027
From The Producers of The Smash Hit Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, The New Live Orchestral Experience! The Legend of Korra in Concert is a new live-to-picture orchestral experience that brings the acclaimed animated series to life ...John Waters
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 5 February 2027
John Watershas written and directed sixteen movies including Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Polyester, Hairspray, Cry Baby, Serial Mom and A Dirty Shame. He is the author of ten books: Shock Value, Crackpot, Pink Flamingos and Oth...BBC Philharmonic & Anastasia Kobekina - Storgårds conducts Shostakovich
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 6 February 2027
This season, we continue our odyssey through Shostakovich's symphonies with Chief Conductor John Storgards, who masterfully captures both the tenderness and ferocity of the composer's music. Tonight's programme features Symphony No. 10, pr...Hallé Orchestra and Youth Orchestra: Side-by-Side
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 7 February 2027
Sponsored by Esprit and The Ogelsby Charitable Trust...Hallé Orchestra - Brahms' Symphony No.2
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 11 - Sunday 14 February 2027
Sponsored by Everywhen and the University of Manchester Alliance Manchester Business School...Julius Asal piano
BBC Philharmonic - Beethoven Symphony No. 5
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 13 February 2027
Following Haydn?s object lesson in concerto form, Beethoven unfurls a classical masterclass of his own, beginning with that unmistakable four note motif....The Twilight Saga - New Moon in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall
Tuesday 16 February 2027
Return to The Twilight Saga with The Twilight Saga: New Moon in Concert, a cinematic live- to-film experience from Lionsgate, and the producers of Twilight in Concert. This event brings the second chapter of the beloved saga to life as...Hallé Orchestra - Mahler's Symphony No.5
Sonic Live in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 February 2027
Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video game...London Philharmonic Orchestra & Francesco Piemontesi
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 February 2027
 Robin Ticciati directs the resurgent London Philharmonic Orchestra in Gustav Mahler's epic journey from darkness to light. 'What is the public to make of this chaos?' asked Mahler after the first rehearsal of his Fifth Symphony. 'What a...Delta Goodrem
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 22 February 2027
 No stranger to success, Australia's Eurovision entry for 2026, the former Neighbours soap-star has achieved multi-platinum sales with her 2003 debut album, Innocent Eyes, topping the Australian Albums Chart for 29 non-consecutive weeks ...Hallé Orchestra - Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 26 February 2027
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 an...Sinfonia of London
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 28 February 2027
Edgar Francis, the Sinfonia?s principal viola, steps out of the ranks and into the spotlight for the work that made William Walton?s name: his searing, searching Viola Concerto. To begin, Paul Dukas? tone poem The Sorcerer?s Apprentice, a ...Ukrainian National Philharmonic Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 1 March 2027
Centred on two star-crossed lovers from warring families, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is Ukraine?s own Romeo-and-Juliet story. First a book and then a film, it?s now a ballet, scored by Ukrainian composer Ivan Nebesnyy ? and tonight see...Hallé Orchestra - España
BBC Philharmonic - Walton Symphony No. 1
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 6 March 2027
Around it are two of the finest orchestral works of the last century. Vaughan Williams?s Fantasia, scored for the unusual combination of double string orchestra with string quartet, and William Walton?s First Symphony. In 1935, Walton dedi...
The Dubliners Encore - The Official Stage Show
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 12 March 2027
The Dubliners Encore is the Official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time. Produced by The Dubliners' John Sheahan; renowned fiddle player and legendary Irish icon, this new show packs 50 years of songs, stories, and c...BBC Philharmonic - Beethoven Symphony No. 9
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 13 March 2027
In between are two works which play with fragments from musical history. After hearing a performance of Stravinsky?s Pulcinella, John Adams was inspired by the composer?s magpie?ish acquisition of older works. Adams?s source is Beethoven?s...The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & III
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 17 March 2027
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 ...Lighthouse Family
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 18 March 2027
As Lighthouse Family return to the live stage, their comeback offers audiences the chance to experience a catalogue defined by warmth, optimism and enduring essential songwriting....Kim Wilde
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 March 2027
 Blending nostalgic elements with contemporary sounds, ever since bursting on to the scene in 1981 "Love Blonde" Kim Wilde's signature mix of pop, new wave, and rock - known for its infectious hooks, powerful vocals, and anthemic choruse...Hallé Orchestra - A Night at the Oscars
Hallé Youth Celebration
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 March 2027
Sponsored by Esprit and The Oglesby Charitable Trust...The University of Manchester Chorus
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 21 March 2027
We have an exciting and unprecedented opportunity for community collaboration while presenting students with an incredibly rare opportunity. The marvel and magnitude of Berlioz?s work is central to this project, the chance to celebrate his...
Univeristy of Manchester Chorus & Symphony Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 21 March 2027
We have an exciting and unprecedented opportunity for community collaboration while presenting students with an incredibly rare opportunity. The marvel and magnitude of Berlioz?s work is central to this project, the chance to celebrate his...University of Manchester Chorus & Symphony Orchestra collaboration: Berlioz Requiem
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 21 March 2027
Audiences are promised an unforgettable performance ? and the chance to support a unique classical music collaboration....London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 22 March 2027
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...Lukas Sternath piano
The ELO Show - A Tribute to Jeff Lynne and ELO
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 2 April 2027
Internationally acclaimed musician Brian Cummins brings this stunning show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. with a band of amazing musicians including a female string section, this will be a fabulous night of hit after hit fr...Hallé Orchestra - Brahms' Symphony No.1
The Lyons Mouth
Björn Again - The Australian Abba Show
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 9 April 2027
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 T...BBC Philharmonic - Mendelssohn's ‘Reformation'
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 10 April 2027
Mozart?s Horn Concerto No. 4, with its famous Rondo, is the composer at his jovial best, but what sounds easy today was fiendishly difficult in Mozart?s time. Virtuoso Joseph Leutgeb was one of the first practitioners to be able to produce...Spiritualized
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 11 April 2027
 Warwickshire space rock band Spiritualized - formed in 1990 by Spacemen 3's Jason Pierce (a.k.a. J. Spaceman) - return with their beautiful waves of blissful noise, spectral waltzes, gorgeous lullabies, mesmerizing cinematic songs, and ...Celebrating 40 Years of Paul Simon's Graceland
The Bridgewater Hall
Tuesday 13 April 2027
Celebrate 40 years of one of the most influential albums of all time as The Simon & Garfunkel Story featuring the South African Cultural Choir bring Paul Simon's legendary masterpiece Graceland back to the stage in a breathtaking liv...Hallé Orchestra - Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.3
La Voix
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 17 April 2027
 Fresh from dazzling millions on Strictly Come Dancing, La Voix is back - bigger, bolder and more fabulous than ever. Having waltzed her way into the nation's heart, she's gone on to conquer the UK, becoming the most recognisable redhead...
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.
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 Bridgewater Hall also update their show times nearer the event date.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Wed 2 - Thu 3 Dec 2026
The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Wed 9 - Fri 11 Dec 2026
The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall
Mon 7 - Thu 17 Dec 2026
