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| open (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) | ||
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Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeManchester Central is an award winning, globally renowned venue in the heart of one of…
A purpose-built centre for international contemporary art, theatre, film and books.
The Grade 2 listed Great Northern building, a former railway goods distribution warehouse…
A popular calling point for touring productions and concerts, including big-name West End…
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Castlefield Gallery is Manchester’s first public contemporary visual art gallery…
Showcasing internationally renowned and Designated collections of fine art, decorative…
Discover Manchester with a 90 minute bus tour taking you to Manchester’s key sights.
The magnificently refurbished Central Library is ‘not only the city’s study, but also the…
Built in 1877, Manchester Town Hall is a Victorian, neo-gothic classic and home of the…
Gothic heart of Manchester city centre. Home to the town hall and many seasonal events.
A popular calling point for touring productions and concerts, including big-name West End…
In the 90’s, The Crystal Maze was one of the UK’s favourite television shows. Now it’s…
A late-Victorian, neo-Gothic masterpiece
One of the city’s most vibrant destinations, Spinningfields is a thriving hub for work,…
Hallé Carol ConcertsStephen Bell conducts and presents the Hallé’s annual traditional celebration of Christmas – a treat for all ages.
Hallé Orchestra, Greater ManchesterAfter 162 years the Hallé is embarking on its first digital season. The orchestra is numbered amongst the world’s top symphonic ensembles, and continues to seek ways to enhance and refresh what it undertakes, with aspirations to provide leadership through performance standards, education,…
The Muppet Christmas Carol in ConcertDisney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live in concert this winter at The Bridgewater Hall, featuring its musical score performed live alongside the film.
Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live OrchestraLove Actually, the star-studded rom-com that has become a Christmas classic, returns to The Bridgewater Hall with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen.
The Snowman screening with live orchestraBring the whole family to the Hallé’s screening of Raymond Briggs’s classic animated film, The Snowman – an essential part of Christmas. The film is accompanied by the Hallé performing Howard Blake’s magical score live.
Symphonic UniverseTake a bold leap into another dimension with Symphonic Universe: The Music of The Avengers and Beyond, a new show that is out of this world.
Debbie Harry & Chris SteinDebbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie tour the UK.
BAT: The Official Meat Loaf CelebrationA celebration of the legendary Meat Loaf performed by world-class alumni of his official band.
Suzanne VegaVega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs.
Mike & the MechanicsMike and The Mechanics, who have sold over ten million records worldwide, are coming to The Bridgewater Hall as part of their Refueled! 2023 Tour – all the hits and a drop of Genesis.
Darren HayesDarren Hayes, the multi-award-winning songwriter, iconic performer and one half of the globally revered Savage Garden, will perform at The Bridgewater Hall as part of a major UK tour for 2023, his first in over a decade! The tour will celebrate 25 years of Savage Garden, his well-established solo…
GabrielleGabrielle will come to The Bridgewater Hall as part of her 30 Years of Dreaming Tour 2023. The tour will see her celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of her era-defining smash hit #1 single ‘Dreams’ and perform highlights from her catalogue of hits, which also include ‘Rise’, ‘Out Of…
Hallé Family Christmas ConcertOh no, Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route! Thankfully the Hallé has found it but they need your help to return it to him ahead of the big day!
Swinging Christmas with the HalléThe Hallé welcomes back jazz legend Clare Teal, habitual winner of British Jazz Singer of the Year, for a swinging celebration full of Christmas classics.
The Hallé - A Hero's LifeThe chemistry between the Hallé and its music director bristles with spontaneity and colour,’ was the recent verdict of The Spectator. Whenever they make music together something special occurs – clearly Sir Mark Elder’s visits are not to be missed! Smetana’s portrayal of the river Vltava is a work…
The Hallé - ABBA SymphonicaHit after hit, from Waterloo to Voyage, ABBA have shown themselves, to be the Kings and Queens of Pop.
The Hallé - Death & TransfigurationFollowing his success conducting the Hallé in Hull, the young German, Clemens Schuldt, returns for his Bridgewater Hall debut. It’s a first time visit too for Georgian Mariam Batsashvili, now established in the UK as a former BBC New Generation Artist. She plays Mozart’s abundantly melodious Piano…
The Hallé - E.T. The Extra TerrestrialRelive the magic of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial on the big screen accompanied by a magnificent, live performance from the Hallé.
The Hallé - GAME ONJoin us for a thrilling Hallé first, as we explore the extraordinary world of video games and the exciting music which has become synonymous with this globe-conquering genre. The full forces of the Hallé will perform music from some of the best-known game franchises in the world, as brand new HD…
The Hallé - Isserlis plays ElgarThe pandemic prevented Daniele Rustioni’s planned re-engagement after his impressive initial visit to the Hallé. At this appearance he’s joined by the doyen of cellists, Steven Isserlis, who, making a much-anticipated return to the orchestra, plays Elgar’s great concerto.
The Hallé - Mendelssohn's ItalianThe two young artists making their Hallé debuts in this concert have been establishing formidable reputations in their native Finland. Taavi Oramo is tipped in the press to be ‘the next young Finnish conductor to rise to international acclaim.’ (Helsinki Sanomat), whilst Tami Pohjola was the first…
The Hallé - MotownThe Motown label, born in Detroit, heralded an exciting era in popular music. This music afforded international status and stardom to artists including Diana Ross and The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Four Tops amongst others. Prepare yourself for a magnificent evening…
The Hallé - Nicola BenedettiFresh from her portrayal of the critically acclaimed Wynton Marsalis Violin Concerto last season, Nicola Benedetti, arguably one of the most sought-after violinists of her generation, joins forces with Sir Mark to explore the lesser-known Second Violin Concerto of Szymanowski.
The Hallé - ScheherazadeThe young British conductor, Kerem Hasan, appearing with the Hallé for the first...
The Hallé - The Music of Star WarsFeel the full force of the Hallé as we bring you John Williams’s iconic music from Star Wars to the stage of The Bridgewater Hall.
The Hallé - The Sleeping BeautyTheatricality is at the heart of this concert, beginning with the Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde, a reminder that among Sir Mark’s many legacies as the Hallé’s Music Director have been acclaimed concert performances and recordings of Wagner’s operas.
The Hallé - Lutos?awski's Concerto for OrchestraThe Hallé is joined by conductor Marta Gardolinska for a performance of Lutos?aw...
The Hallé - Saint-Saëns's Organ SymphonyIn her debut with the Hallé, German conductor Corinna Niemeyer, Artistic and Mus...
The Girls Bathroom - LiveThe Girls Bathroom is the chart-topping podcast from Sophia & Cinzia.
A Dickensian ChristmasToast the Christmas spirit with Charles Dickens and celebrate the very best of Victorian carols, classics and a selection of readings from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
Christmas at the MoviesDon’t stay Home Alone this Christmas. Join the Manchester Concert Orchestra for a magical evening of Christmas treats at this concert of timeless classics stuffed full of great music from your favourite festive films.
Horrible Histories – Horrible ChristmasHorrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas!
Domonkos Csabay: PianoDomonkos Csabay is a UK-based Hungarian concert pianist, chamber musician and accompanist. He studied with András Kemenes and István Lantos at the Liszt Academy Budapest and is a graduate of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where his professors were Pascal Nemirovski and John Thwaites.
London Philharmonic OrchestraEdward Gardner brings the resurgent LPO for their first Manchester concert under his direction, with a star turn from one of the country's leading pianists.
George Harliano: PianoBritish pianist George Harliono has been a regular performer with orchestras including the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, The Mariinsky Orchestra, Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra, New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago and Tyumen Philharmonic Orchestra, since making his concerto debut at the…
Bryn TerfelThe Welsh bass-baritone, Sir Bryn Terfel performs an evening dedicated to the world of “Songs and Arias”.
Juliette Roos: ViolinJuliette Roos was born into a musical family and started the violin aged five. After attending the junior department of the Royal Academy of Music, she studied with Lutsia Ibragimova at the Yehudi Menuhin School.
RNCM Opera GalaShowcasing four exceptional postgraduate students from the Royal Northern College of Music, this programme will comprise arias and ensemble pieces from the operatic repertoire. The Royal Northern College of Music is continually recognised as one of the world’s most forward-thinking conservatoires…
Belgian National OrchestraPaul Lewis and the BNO tackle a legendary piano concerto – before a titanic symphony brings the best from The Bridgewater Hall’s amazing acoustic.
The SixteenThe Sixteen, Bridgewater Hall Associate Artists, return to Manchester with the latest installment of their inspirational Choral Pilgrimage.
Scott Brothers DuoBrothers 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.
Maxim Vengerov in concert with Malta Philharmonic OrchestraMaxim Vengerov, one of the world’s greatest violinists, joins Sergey Smbatyan and the MPO in not one, but two concertos – composed a century apart.
Victoria String QuartetThe Quartet began life in 2017 in a swimming pool, with a gala concert in aid of the historic Victoria Baths in Manchester’s Hathersage Road. Since then, they have moved on from pools to perform all over the country, for music societies and festivals as far afield as North Norfolk and West Wales.
Manchester Chamber Choir Christmas ConcertThis festive Christmas Concert will feature a lively programme, to include The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Iceland Symphony OrchestraContemporary Iceland meets Romantic Russia as the ISO makes its first trip to Manchester – joined by special guest Stephen Hough.
Orchestra of the Age of EnlightenmentTreasured tenor Ian Bostridge joins Steven Devine and the OAE for a deep dive into Handel and the world that shaped his music.
Sir András SchiffThe world-renowned pianist makes a welcome return to The Bridgewater Hall.
Armenian State Symphony OrchestraConductor Sergey Smbatyan brings the orchestra he founded to Manchester for the first time – and celebrates the greatest Armenian composer of all.
Tony HadleyThe lead singer of Spandau Ballet performs classic hits including ‘Only When You Leave’, ‘Through the Barricades’ and ‘True’, with the accompaniment of a full orchestra.
Ladysmith Black MambazoSouth African vocal powerhouse Ladysmith Black Mambazo play their first UK tour for many years. Since they shot to global stardom on Paul Simon’s Graceland album, Mambazo have been recognised as one of the world’s great vocal groups.
Woman to WomanAfter the huge success of their last tour which played to over 35,000 people, Beverley Craven, Judie Tzuke and Julia Fordham reunite and this time have invited Rumer to join them.
Leona LewisRecord-breaking global sensation Leona Lewis has announced a major UK tour for Christmas. Leona’s evening of Christmas classics and greatest hits follows the release of Christmas, With Love Always, the special repackaged release of her 2013 studio album Christmas, With Love.
The Bootleg BeatlesRelive the sights and sounds of the 60s with the most established Beatles tribute band.
The Hallé - Shostakovich's Tenth SymphonyA graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, Alpesh Chauhan has built up an outstanding reputation as Music Director of the Birmingham Opera Company.
John BarrowmanJohn Barrowman is the epitome of showbusiness! He is a whirlwind of talent, the ultimate crossover artist; he can sing, dance, act, present and on occasion he judges.
The Musical BoxA reproduction of classic Genesis concerts featuring all the hits alongside replica props and visuals.
The Hallé - A Night at the OperaA treasure trove of operatic gems.
The Hallé - Shostakovich's Fifth SymphonyKahchun Wong, Chief Conductor of the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra, visits the Hallé.
The Hallé - MagnificatWigglesworth’s performance of the Magnificat.
The Hallé - Homage to SchubertAfter Tabita Berglund’s Hallé visit last season, The Guardian praised her for the ‘smiling warmth’ and ‘boundless energy’ of the performances. She’s joined by fellow Norwegian, Håvard Gimse, whose awards include the Grieg, Sibelius and Diapason d’or prizes.
The Hallé - Musicals RockEveryone has their favourite musicals, and this concert, covering nearly fifty years of ultimate theatre, includes a rocking selection of these world-class shows.
BellowheadBellowhead are an English contemporary folk band. The eleven-piece band plays tr...
Sing with the Hallé – Ein Deutsches RequiemJoin the Hallé and a huge chorus of singers for a very special performance of Brahms’s Ein Deutches Requiem.
The Hallé - Brahms's Violin ConcertoPerformed virtually by the Hallé and Sir Mark in 2021, Huw Watkins’s Symphony No...
The Hallé - The Rite of SpringChristian Reif, the US-based German conductor, returns to the Hallé conducting a...
Billy OceanEighties soul balladeer who incited imaginary love interests everywhere to 'Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car'.
The Hallé - Maher's First SymphonyNow a firm favourite with Hallé audiences, Maxime Pascal’s performances are note...
Whitney: Queen of the NightDirect from The West End, Whitney – Queen Of The Night is back for 2023, celebrating the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time with a sensational cast and stunning live band.
Joe SatrianiWorld-renowned American guitar virtuoso.
The Hallé - Dvorák's Eighth SymphonyThe Hallé welcomes, for the first time, German conductor Kevin John Edusei whose career is well established on the concert platform and in opera as former Chief Conductor of the Munich Symphony Orchestra and the Bern Opera House.
The Hallé - The Dream of GerontiusSinging Gerontius for the first time in the UK is the American tenor, Michael Spyres, whom Sir Mark describes as 'an amazing artist'.
The Hallé - The ApostlesThe Apostles was composed for the 1903 Birmingham Festival, its seeds sown by a teacher's remark Elgar never forgot: 'Christ's disciples were young men, and very poor, perhaps no cleverer than some of you here.'
The Hallé - The KingdomSung by Gemma Summerfield; and as Mary Magdalene, Dame Sarah Connolly makes a most welcome return to the Hallé.
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