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 Il Divo, Home Alone In Concert, Rat Pack At Christmas and The Drifters. 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 Il Divo, Home Alone In Concert, Rat Pack At Christmas and The Drifters. 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
Homayoun Shajarian & Anoushiravan Rohani
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 23 November 2024
Born on May 21, 1975, in Tehran, Homayoun Shajarian developed his musical prowess under the guidance of his father, Maestro Mohammad Reza Shajarian. With a rich background in international performances and a repertoire of 40 albums, Shajari...Music of the Movies - Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The Hobbit, Avatar and Beyond
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 24 November 2024
Experience epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond as the worlds of TV, film and fantasy are brought to life by a full symphony orchestra and stunning choir, in this unmissable concert fea...Be Hear Now
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 24 November - Sunday 8 December 2024
This session is a quiet, calmer sensory session, with a smaller group. It is particularly suited for young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families....Bellowhead
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 25 November 2024
During lockdown in 2020 the 11 members of Bellowhead first re-connected online to remotely record 'New York Girls - At Home'. That led to re-uniting in person for a one-off performance which was streamed to mark the anniversary of Hedonism....The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 25 November - Thursday 12 December 2024
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...Roza Herwig
The Hallé - Beethoven's Seventh Symphony
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 28 November - Sunday 1 December 2024
Preceding the symphony, Kahchun Wong will conduct Arnold?s Four Scottish Dances, evocative of traditional Scottish folk tunes. Colin Currie, ?at the summit of percussion performance today? (Gramophone), will join the platform to play in Jam...Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 29 November 2024
This beloved holiday favourite features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by a live symphony orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite wi...BBC Philharmonic - Cracking Elgar's Enigma Code
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 30 November 2024
And then a bold hybrid, inspired by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra?s very own Principal Bassoon, Roberto Giaccaglia along with the works of Swiss artist HR Giger, Anima Mia promises to be an extraordinary animal. Alien vs. Bassoon....The Hallé - Christmas Family Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 1 December 2024
A festive adventure for all the family! It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Gather the family, grab your jingle bells (a bunch of keys works too) and head on down to The Bridgewater Hall for a morning of festive fun with the Halle. Pr...Manchester Camerata & Kantos - Handel's Messiah
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 1 December 2024
Start your festivities with this most beloved of masterpieces. Feel immersed in the festivities amongst the warm, candlelit atmosphere of The Great Nave of the Monastery for this joyful celebratory performance of Handel's Messiah, notabl...The Hallé Christmas Family Concert - The Adventures Of Pippa The Christmas Bat
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 1 December 2024
This concert is sponsored by The Edwardian...Manchester & Districts' Hospitals Choir Christmas Carol Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 2 - Tuesday 3 December 2024
The annual CLIC Sargent Young Lives vs Cancer carol concert returns with a mix of choirs from around the Manchester area - consisting mainly of NHS medical and nursing staff who have given up their time to rehearse and perform - celebrating...The Easy Rollers
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 3 December 2024
A roaring seven-piece jazz outfit - ready to transport you back to the golden age of jazz - deliver their sensational cabaret-style show Drop Me Off in Harlem, featuring hits from The Jazz Age (1920-1933) through to The Swing Era (1933-194...The Hallé - Nitin Sawhney in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 5 December 2024
A special evening lies ahead when the internationally renowned composer, musician and producer, Nitin Sawhney CBE, makes his Hall? debut. Having previously worked with orchestras across the world including Metropole Orkest, Britten Sinfonia...The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 6 - Monday 23 December 2024
The beloved Christmas film The Holiday will be presented live in concert this winter, featuring its magical musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra. A Universal Pictures production, The Holiday stars Cameron...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 6 - Monday 9 December 2024
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...Hallé St. Peters Chamber Series - Let the Hallé Horns Ring
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 7 December 2024
This concert takes place at Hall? St Peters....The Hallé - Messiah
The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 8 December 2024
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns to The Bridgewater Hall, the beloved festive movie brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the...Midge Ure
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 9 December 2024
At the start of 1981, Ultravox were laying their claim to be one of the defining acts of the 80's, following the global success of hit "Vienna". Heading back into the studio the same year invigorated, they recorded their second album wit...Music Makers
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 9 December 2024
This is a ticketed event in the Barbirolli Room....The Bootleg Beatles
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 10 December 2024
The world's Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook in history. Tracing the Fab Four's journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed fro...The Definitive Rat Pack - The Rat Pack at Christmas
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Featuring Dean Martin's sensational Golddiggers and the internationally-renowned Manhattan Swing Orchestra, with Stephen Triffitt as Frank Sinatra, Mark Adams as Dean Martin, and George Daniel Long as Sammy Davis Jr, The Definitive R...BBC Philharmonic - From the Canyons to the Stars
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 12 December 2024
Pianist Steven Osborne is a huge champion of Messiaen?s music. Tonight, he joins BBC Philharmonic Orchestra?s Associate Artist Ludovic Morlot and horn player Martin Owen for a rare chance to hear this luminous work by one of the most distin...The Hallé - Christmas at the Movies
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 December 2024
Join Stephen Bell and star vocalist Sumudu, along with the Hall? Ancoats Community Choir and the winners of the Hall? Corporate Choir Competition, for a festive celebration of all your favourite Christmas movies. From Frozen to The Nightmar...The Hallé - Carol Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 December 2024
Our traditional and much-loved Christmas celebration for orchestra, choirs and audience including the Hallelujah Chorus, O Holy Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, music from Tchaikovsky?s The Nutcracker, Once in Royal David?s City and In Dulci ...The Hallé Youth Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 14 December 2024
This concert is sponsored by Espirit, Oglesby Charitable Trust, Siemens Hall? International Conductors Competition....Manchester Inspirational Voices
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 16 December 2024
Manchester Inspirational Voices, united by a love of music, performance and faith, bring their brand of exciting gospel music to the stage. Their range of music has the ability to warm hearts, to soothe souls and to set your pulses racin...Christmas with Anton du Beke & Friends
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Journey into a festive wonderland and enjoy Christmas with Anton Du Beke! The ballroom king and Strictly Come Dancing judge joins forces with a troupe of extraordinary dancers, along with vocalist Lance Ellington and his dynamic live band, ...The Big Christmas Party
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 17 December 2024
The Big Christmas Party... Live! boasts a spectacular blend of festive pop hits and traditional favourites, featuring a dazzling live ensemble band, four headline singers and incredible live music featuring hit after hit after hit, such as ...Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Directed by Richard Curtis and originally released in cinemas in 2003, Love Actually tells ten separate yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas time. The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson...Bryn Terfel - Bryn's Christmas
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 19 December 2024
Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel presents his very special Christmas show, Bryn's Christmas, with special guest soprano Pumeza Matshikiza and the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, conducted by Paul Bateman. Bryn's Christmas will include fes...Rick Astley
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 December 2024
Rick Astley has proven to be a consistently huge draw in the live arena. The Newton-le-Willows pop star's shows are a celebration, mixing the famous hits that he made his name with, in the 1980s, alongside current fan favourites. Rick's wid...The Hallé - The Snowman with Mimi and the Mountain Dragon
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 December 2024
This concert is sponsored by Siemens....Jonathan Cohen - Christmas Carol Singalong
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Sing your heart out as irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen returns to lead you through another fun-filled extravaganza of his most-loved carols and all time Christmas hits with guest singer Louise Dearman. This festive favourite from Raym...The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 27 December 2024
An epic concert celebrating the very best epic scores from two of the greatest film composers of all time. Includes music from: GladiatorSupermanMan of SteelHarry PotterInceptionJurassic ParkThe Dark Knight RisesPirates of the CaribbeanHook...The Glenn Miller Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 28 December 2024
The sensational Glenn Miller Orchestra swings you back in time playing Glenn Miller's own arrangements of favourite wartime chart toppers and hits from the forties directed by legendary band leader Ray McVay. Featuring: Pennsylvania 6-5000,...The Hallé - The Music of Queen
New Year's Eve: Let's Groove
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 31 December 2024
The night?s festivities begin with pre-concert entertainment in the foyer, followed by a very special gala concert, with The Bridgewater Hall Concert Orchestra leading the entertainment. It promises to be a fabulous, unforgettable evening s...Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 2 January 2025
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...Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 3 January 2025
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...The Hallé - Viennese New Year
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 4 January 2025
Conductor Eduardo Strausser and the Hall? are joined by enchanting soprano Alexandra Lowe for a whirl around the ballrooms of Vienna in this traditional New Year concert. Featuring the lively overture to Die Fledermaus, the playful rhythms ...Sheikh Mishary Alafasy
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 5 January 2025
From Kuwait to the UK, and with sold-out shows across the globe, experience an Evening of Inspiration with the renowned Sheikh Mishary Alafasy. An evening of Quranic recitation, soul-stirring nasheeds, and heartfelt duas. Shaykh Mishary of...Live Forever - The Rise of Oasis
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 10 January 2025
The first ever production of its kind, Live Forever celebrates the story of the greatest rock 'n' roll band the UK has ever seen... Oasis! You'll be transported back to the 90s where audiences will follow the band's meteoric rise to fame; f...BBC Philharmonic - Daphnis and Chloé
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 11 January 2025
A ravishing and truly fitting celebration of his 150th birthday year. Join us to enjoy more Ravel and Boulez on 22 February....Domonkos Csabay
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 13 January 2025
Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society present Domonkos Csabay, a UK-based Hungarian concert pianist, chamber musician and accompanist. He is currently a collaborative piano fellow at the Royal College of Music, London, studied with Andras Kem...The Hallé - Mahler's Resurrection Symphony
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 16 January 2025
This concert is sponsored by Siemens, CMS...German National Youth Orchestra & Wayne Marshall
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 January 2025
Germany's brightest young orchestra, Bundesjugendorchesters, joins the Mancunian conductor, pianist and all-round phenomenon Wayne Marshall in in the work that invented American classical music: George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. From th...German Youth National Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 January 2025
The German National Orchestra completes the programme with two much-loved works from our side of the Atlantic. Benjamin Britten takes a little-known Purcell melody and takes it on a journey through the orchestra in his delightful Young Pers...The Drifters
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 18 January 2025
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...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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