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
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...The Hallé - The Rite Of Spring
Amy & Carlos - Reborn
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 28 March 2025
Having made a stunning return to the Strictly dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE - accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu - truly feels Reborn. Join Amy and Carlos as they share an intimate portrait of their lives an...BBC Philharmonic - John Wilson conducts Saint-Saëns's Organ Symphony
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 29 March 2025
John Wilson conducts this French programme in all its finery. Before that, we?ll hear music by Ernest Chausson, one of the 19th century?s great melodists: Poe?me de l?amour et de la mer, his masterpiece for singer and orchestra. But we star...Hallé St. Peters Chamber Series - Adès Alchymia
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 29 March 2025
Artist-in-Residence Thomas Ad?s ?most recent major chamber work Alchymia is the centrepiece of a concert for clarinet and string quartet, featuring Sergio Castell? L?pez and Roberto Ruisi. Written in 2021 and ?woven from threads leading out...BBC Philharmonic - Roman Holiday
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 3 April 2025
It?s not all serioso though and the proof is in tonight?s sparkling opener: Rossini?s overture to The Thieving Magpie. There are more bubbles here than in a Bellini! To finish, Pulcinella?gives us Italy?s answer to Punch and Judy. Our final...Goran Bregovic
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 4 April 2025
The maestro of the Balkans performs his intoxicating blend of ethno-pop-rock, gypsy rhythms, and heart-warming anthems. Celebrated for global hits like Kalashnikov, In the Death Car, and Bella Ciao (feat. The Wedding and Funeral Orchestra),...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...Nathan Carter
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 6 April 2025
Quickly becoming one of the UK's most prolific touring artists, wowing crowds with his sensational live show, Liverpudlian Irish country pop star Nathan Carter returns. One of the UK's most exciting live performers, his energetic showmanshi...TommyInnit
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 7 April 2025
 One of the world's most popular YouTubers and Twitch Streamers, gamer, comedian and writer Tom Simons (aka TommyInnit) has announced returns with The Survival Tour. Not content with writing the definitive book on how to survive the worl...Katia & Marielle Labèque
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Then, in true Lab?que style, it?s time for something completely different: Philip Glass?s opera La Belle et La B?te in a two-piano arrangement created especially for the duo. ?Great performers and great interpreters,? says Glass of the sibl...GabrielÄ— SutkutÄ—
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...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
Gabriel? is a winner of twenty international piano competitions, where she also received numerous special awards. For her musical achievements, Gabriel? received Lithuanian Republic Presidents? certificates of appreciation six times....Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
Gabriel? is a winner of twenty international piano competitions, where she also received numerous special awards. For her musical achievements, Gabriel? received Lithuanian Republic Presidents? certificates of appreciation six times....Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
Gabriel? is a winner of twenty international piano competitions, where she also received numerous special awards. For her musical achievements, Gabriel? received Lithuanian Republic Presidents? certificates of appreciation six times....Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
Gabriel? is a winner of twenty international piano competitions, where she also received numerous special awards. For her musical achievements, Gabriel? received Lithuanian Republic Presidents? certificates of appreciation six times....Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
Gabriel? is a winner of twenty international piano competitions, where she also received numerous special awards. For her musical achievements, Gabriel? received Lithuanian Republic Presidents? certificates of appreciation six times....Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
Gabriel? is a winner of twenty international piano competitions, where she also received numerous special awards. For her musical achievements, Gabriel? received Lithuanian Republic Presidents? certificates of appreciation six times....Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...Gabriel?-- Sutkut?-- piano
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 April 2025
This concert is unreserved seating in the Stalls.?...The Hallé - Shostakovich's Symphony No.5
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 - Sunday 13 April 2025
This concert is sponsored by CMS...BBC Philharmonic - Mahler Symphony No. 9
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 12 April 2025
As Gustav Mahler began his Ninth Symphony, he was fully aware of its portent. Like Beethoven, Schubert and Bruckner before him, his Ninth was to be the last he finished Mahler knew about his heart defect which would prove fatal. This most e...How To Train Your Dragon In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 15 April 2025
How To Train Your Dragon - In Concert features the acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell's Academy Award-nominated score performed live to picture by the International Film Orchestra in a thrilling experience for all age...Hallé Rush Hour - Beethoven's Fifth
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 17 April 2025
Beethoven?s thundering Fifth Symphony closes the programme. Also known as ?The Fate Symphony ? ?that instantly-recognisable opening motif was characterised by the composer himself as fate literally knocking at the door ? it is one of the mo...The National Youth Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 18 April 2025
 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 ...The Musical Box Performs Genesis
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 19 April 2025
 The Musical Box are a French-Canadian tribute band formed in Montreal, Quebec in 1993 who recreate performances by the English rock band Genesis during the 1970s. Acclaimed for their historical re-enactment of early Genesis, The Musical ...Jonathan Scott
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 22 April - Monday 7 July 2025
Epic orchestral masterpieces as you've never heard them before! Jonathan Scott uses all the resources of the Bridgewater Hall concert organ to create the full sounds and expression of a symphony orchestra using 5,500 pipes, two hands and tw...Kantos Chamber Choir
Kantos Chamber Choir: Earth Song
Manchester Collective x Clark x Melanie Lane - Refractions
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 25 April 2025
What if everything that came from the past was influenced by the future? Enter a musical time warp where sound resonates across the ages. Manchester Collective team up with electronic musician Clark and choreographer Melanie Lane for a grou...Hallé St. Peter's Chamber Series - Hallé Youth Choir
The Hallé - From The New World
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 1 May 2025
The ?New World ?Symphony was one of the triumphs of Dvor?k?s musical career, and has been adored by audiences ever since. Aptly it accompanied Neil Armstrong on his first trip to the moon, and in a rather more down-to-earth context, the sym...Go West & The Southbank Sinfonia
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
 Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a special orchestral performance, Go West, alongside the Southbank Sinfonia, will be joined by fellow 80s luminaries Johnny Hates Jazz. Peter Cox met Richard Drummie...Roger Daltrey (The Who)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 4 May 2025
Roger first assembled the group that would become The Who in 1959 while at Acton County School, recruiting John Entwistle and subsequently agreeing to John's proposal that Pete Townshend should join. In those days Roger, whose daytime job w...The Australian Bee Gees Show
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 5 May 2025
It's Saturday Night Fever every night with The Australian Bee Gees Show - a tribute to the Bee Gees. One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated in a 120-minute multi-media concert event. You'll hear hits like...The Hallé - An Alpine Symphony
Hawkwind
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 11 May 2025
Famed for their 1972 UK no.2 hit "Silver Machine", Hawkwind was formed in 1969 by Dave Brock, who still remains at the helm today. In 1970, the band played at the first-ever Glastonbury Festival, released their eponymously titled debut albu...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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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
