CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Classical Concerts in Manchester
Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Manchester Cathedral
Sat 8 Feb - Thu 6 Mar 2025
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral
Sat 25 Jan - Sat 21 Jun 2025
The Hallé Chamber Series - Philip Glass's Glassworks
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
In collaboration with the RNCM, the Halle brings you a festival celebrating the best-loved works of American composer and pianist Philip Glass. Following the success of his larger-scale orchestral and stage creations, Philip Glass wanted to...Quatuor Danel with Pete Furniss & Richard Whalley
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - are joined by the University's very own Pete Furniss on clarinet and Richard Whalley on piano for Amber Priestley's K. 5...
The Hallé - Philip Glass's Life: A Journey Through Time
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 15 February 2025
Over the course of three days, in collaboration with the RNCM, the Halle brings you a festival celebrating American composer Philip Glass's best-loved works. The LIFE Symphony was created by Frans Lanting in collaboration with Philip Glass ...Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 15 February 2025
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favourite melodies from Netflix's 'Bridgerton' series, reimagined by a talented string ensemble in this awe-inspiring location. ...The Hallé - A Celebration of Vaughan Williams
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 February 2025
Upon hearing the opening of Vaughan Williams' Fifth Symphony, Andrew Manze was 'instantly captivated by its magic' (Presto Music) He conducts the Halle's performance of Vaughan Williams' Fifth, alongside several of the composer's much-loved...Candlelight - A Tribute to Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 20 February 2025
Discover the music of Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 20 February 2025
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, The Lo...The House Music Orchestra
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 20 February 2025
A night where house music meets orchestral soul. The 12 piece House Music Orchestra reimagines the genre's biggest tracks with live strings, brass, and deep grooves. A unique fusion of classic house vibes and orchestral elegance. ...Tangram Collective
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Thursday 20 February 2025
Join trailblazing artist London-based music collective, Tangram, on a journey navigating the fragile and destructive relationship between humans and our environment featuring performance artist Echo Morgan. Made up of researchers, composers...Ellen Kent's La Bohème
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 21 February 2025
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand new pro...Dustin O'Halloran
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 21 February 2025
The American pianist and composer has five acclaimed solo albums under his own name, and is a member of the band A Winged Victory for the Sullen, which has released five albums, some based on scores and soundtracks. He had previously releas...Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 22 February 2025
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv production, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-w...Candlelight - A Tribute to Celine Dion
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 22 February 2025
Discover the music of Celine Dion at Manchester Cathedral performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...Ellen Kent's La Traviata
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 23 February 2025
Senbla presents Opera internation's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukranian National Opera of Kharkiv in collaboration with the Ukranian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised choru...
The Frederic Cox Award for Singing
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Discover the world of classical singing with the Royal Northern College of Music's talented vocal students. This annual competition first began in 1986 as a memorial to one of the leading figures in the founding of the College, Frederic...Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 28 February 2025
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 28 February 2025
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...Trance Classical
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 1 March 2025
Hosted by one of the most iconic names in classic trance, Lange, prepare to hear trance classics performed like never before. A fusion of orchestra and DJ with a tailored light and laser show to bring you an immersive experience. Expect t...Ensemble Symphony Orchestra - Discovering Morricone
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Experience the enchanting world of Maestro Ennio Morricone, brought to life by Italy's Ensemble Symphony Orchestra and led by conductor Giacomo Loprieno. After multiple critically acclaimed tours in Italy, Discovering Morricone debuts in th...Evgeny Grinko
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Thursday 6 March 2025
Evgeny Grinko, a former noise rock artist turned classical composer, gained international acclaim with "Valse," a piece that captivated audiences globally, particularly in Turkey, and led to over 350 million Spotify streams. The Zhukovsky-...Xenia Pestova Bennett
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Thursday 6 March 2025
Described by Tempo as "a powerhouse of contemporary keyboard repertoire", pianist and composer Xenia Pestova Bennett has earned an international reputation as a leading proponent of uncompromising music. Her work spans a wide range of sou...The Pyramid Players - Stockport's Light Orchestra
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 9 March 2025
A 40-piece full orchestra dedicated to performing the best in tuneful light music from yesteryear. Kicking off with Eric Coates' march The Dam Busters, other items include a selection from The King & I by the Richard Rodgers, and the con...Opera North - The Magic Flute
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 13 - Friday 14 March 2025
Enter an enchanted world and join Prince Tamino on his quest to rescue Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night, held captive by Sarastro, the Priest of the Sun. Tamino is accompanied by Papageno, a bird-catcher, who is also on a quest - ...Opera North - The Magic Flute Lite
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 13 March 2025
A 90-minute version of The Magic Flute based on James Brining's production. A delight for all ages, this production is perfect for schools, families and anyone who'd like to enjoy a shorter version of the opera. Enter an enchanted world and...RNCM Chopin Prize
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 13 March 2025
An evening of exceptional piano music, the Royal Northern College of Music's annual Chopin Prize sees finalists from the RNCM School of Keyboard Studies showcase their skills in honour of the virtuoso pianist and his compositions. Chopin ...Martin Kohlstedt
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Thursday 13 March 2025
Martin Kohlstedt is among the outstanding composers, pianists and producers for instrumental music and electronica. The German composer, movie soundtrack composer, pianist, and record producer has a contemporary approach of mixing classical...Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
Whether you're looking for a beautifully unique concert or a romantic candlelit evening, this music experience is for you. The performance will feature incredible tributes to Adele's greatest songs, played by an all-female, electric-acousti...Manchester Collective - Serenity 2.0
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
A nervous system reset. One minute, the sound vibrates through you, your hairs pulled on end. The next: a blissful calm descends. There's furious amplified sound and then mysterious, holy light to slow the pulse back down... Ever felt overs...Opera e Lirica - The Three Tenors
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
The enticing voices of the three tenors Vincenzo Tremante, Alessandro Fortunato e Francesco Fortes, accompanied by a string quartet and piano, offer the audience a spectacular journey through the masterpieces of the Italian opera and the Ne...
Opera North - The Flying Dutchman
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 15 March 2025
Although not his first opera, Wagner regarded The Flying Dutchman as the true beginning of his artistic voyage, and it is in many ways the ideal introduction to his musical universe. From the bracing horn calls that set the propulsive dra...March Sunday Coffee Concert
Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
Sunday 16 March 2025
Welcome to the 12th season of Coffee Concerts, with members of the Hall?, at Spring Bank Arts. We?re delighted to welcome back many familiar faces, and some new players with a series of three concerts of music ranging from Haydn, Beethoven ...Opera della Luna - The Mikado
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 20 - Saturday 22 March 2025
Opera della Luna's 30th Anniversary celebrations continue with a revival of the company's legendary production of The Mikado, its most colourful and popular production ever. This astonishing and inventive company have achieved nation-wide r...Scala & Kolacny Brothers
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Thursday 20 March 2025
In recent years, recordings of Belgian women's choir Scala have been used repeatedly in various Hollywood productions. Their unique sound always reinforces the emotions shown on the big screen, in an unparalleled way. Conducted by Stijn K...Manchester Camerata & RNCM Musicians - Dvorak's Cello Concerto
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 21 March 2025
Manchester Camerata, with its Music Director Gabor Takacs-Nagy, Principal Cellist, Hannah Roberts, and students from the RNCM breathe life into an evening of extraordinary works. Dvorak wrote his Cello Concerto in 1894 during his final acad...RNCM Brass Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 27 March 2025
Established during the 1990s by brass innovator Howard Snell, the RNCM Brass Band has always been a flagship ensemble of the institution. Geographically the RNCM is ideally placed in Manchester for brass band students and it boasts a teachi...Candlelight - A Tribute to ABBA
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 28 March 2025
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Manchester. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at Manchester Cathedral under t...Quatuor Danel - Shostakovich’s 15th Quartet
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 28 March 2025
The Quatuor Danel - the leading French string quartet, who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - mark 2025 as the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich's death with an inspiring programme for an inspi...London Concertante - Music From The Movies
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 29 March 2025
Join world-renowned London Concertante as they bring us on a stunning red carpet ride of iconic movie soundtracks. From aliens and spies to dinosaurs and war heroes - this evening promises to be exciting exploration of the power of film mus...The Royal Opera - Turandot (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 1 April 2025
The Royal Ballet and Opera returns to the big screen for its Cinema Season 2024/25 with a dazzling production of Puccini's captivating opera of love and revenge, featuring the ever-popular Nessun dorma. The beautiful but icy Princess ...Ichiko Aoba
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 2 April 2025
To listen to Ichiko Aoba is to be drawn into a world as intimate as a warmly lit home but cosmic in scale. The Japanese singer, songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist has successfully brought a dedicated online fanbase to intern...Manchester Camerata & Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Mozart Made in Manchester
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 2 April - Friday 23 May 2025
Manchester Camerata and Chetham's School of Music have embarked on a multi-year collaborative project to perform and record all of Mozart's piano concertos, bringing together eminent pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Camerata Music Director,...André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 3 April 2025
Andre Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. He and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the ...Thursday Lunchtimes: RNCM Saxophones
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 3 April 2025
Our students, staff, and visiting artists perform alongside one another in our weekly Thursday lunchtime concert series. Drop in during your lunch break and enjoy the best of ensemble music in the heart of Manchester. Immerse yourself in t...Eleanor Ryan, Yevgeny Dokshansky & Ben Powell
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Thursday 3 April 2025
Lecturer in Performance Studies, Eleanor Ryan (violin) from the University of Manchester joins Professor Yevgeny Dokshansky (Clarinet) of University of Houston, and Professor Ben Powell (Piano) from RNCM. Performing Clarinet Trios from the ...
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 4 April 2025
Actor and singer Michael Ball and tenor Alfie Boe met, somewhat appropriately, in a production of Kismet at the London Coliseum in 2007. The duo's instant camaraderie and professional mutual admiration proved to be the start of a long-stand...University of Manchester Baroque Orchestra - Bach and Beyond
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Friday 4 April 2025
The University's Baroque orchestra and guest singers present Bach's beautiful 'Actus Tragicus' cantata (no. 106) alongside Telemann's viola concerto, the first composed for the instrument. The Baroque Orchestra is the Music department's mai...The Hallé - The Music of Star Wars
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 5 April 2025
Feel the force of the Halle as we bring you John Williams' music from Star Wars to the stage of The Bridgewater Hall. Join conductor Stephen Bell, presenter Tom Redmond, the Halle and the Halle Choir as they bring to life John Williams' ico...Pemberton Solo Contest Gala Concert 2025
Pemberton Band Room, Wigan
Saturday 5 April 2025
The Pemberton Old Wigan DW A Band perform at the Gala concert for the Pemberton Solo Contest featuring guest soloist, Sheona White...Gabrielė Sutkutė
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
Lithuanian pianist Gabriele Sutkute has already established herself as a musician of strong temperament and "excellent precision and musicality". She has given many concerts and performed in numerous festivals throughout Europe, and appeare...April Sunday Coffee Concert
