New openings in the North for 2023
From whopping cultural hubs to grassroots arts venues, there are some exciting new openings on the tip of the North’s tongue.
Written by Johnny James
Manchester
New Century
Following a £10m transformation project, Manchester’s iconic New Century Hall has returned as a live music, performance and events space.
The Smile at Albert Hall
The Smile – Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood plus Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner – are making their Manchester debut this spring.
From £49.50
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Sounds of Nature at The Stoller Hall
The Stoller Hall has taken Sound of Nature as its new programming strand for 2022, with the aim of connecting audiences with nature through music.
From £5.50
Sunderland
The Fire Station
The Fire Station in Sunderland now has a state-of-the-art auditorium, bringing a whole new wave of live music, theatre and comedy to the city.
Northern Chamber Orchestra with Craig Ogden, guitar at The Stoller Hall
The NCO is joined by Craig Ogden, one of the finest guitarists of his generation, for a wide-ranging Anglo-Australian concert.
From £5.50
Northern Chamber Orchestra with Ben Hulme, horn at The Stoller Hall
Ben Hulme, Principal Horn of the BBC Philharmonic, joins the NCO for a concert including Richard Strauss’ First Horn Concerto.
From £5.50
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Band on the Wall Reopening Season
Following a major expansion project, Band on the Wall is throwing open its doors in March 2022, and there’s a huge reopening season on the cards.
From £12
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The Door Opened: 1980s China – Photographs by Adrian Bradshaw at Central Library
A fascination exhibition by British photojournalist Adrian Bradshaw offers a glimpse into China during a transformative decade.
Free entry
The Manchester Video Game Orchestra at RNCM
Hear the music from your favourite video games like you’ve never heard it before with this concert from The Manchester Video Game Orchestra.
From £18.00
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: Tribe at RNCM
RNCM welcomes back the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers for a show of skill, stamina and red-hot rhythms to stir your soul.
From £22.00
RNCM Symphony Orchestra with Anu Tali (conductor) at RNCM
The RNCM Symphony Orchestra is joined by organist Anna Lapwood and conductor Anu Tali for an evening of specially selected symphonic works.
From £15.00