Classical Music in Manchester and the North

RNCM Lunchtime Concerts at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester, Until 30 March 2023, from £2.50 - Book now

It’s not just Symphony Orchestras or big name artists that perform as the RNCM, their lunchtime concerts showcase the best student performers and international guests in more intimate settings.

Leonard Bernstein’s Mass at The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre, 12 March 2023, from £9.00 - Book now

Bernstein’s pseudo religious colossal scale work of music theatre is coming to Manchester this spring in a staging not to be missed.

RNCM Spring Season at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester, Until 2 April 2023 - Book now

In their 5oth anniversary year RNCM’s Spring Season is full to the brim with big names, ambitions pieces and brand new music.

Manchester Collective: Bag of Bones at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester, 10 February 2023, from £9.00 - Book now

Manchester Collective bring a brand new staged world premier of Alice Zawadski’s Bag of Bones to the RNCM as part of their spring season.

Stephen Hough (piano) at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester, 3 March 2023, from £9.00 - Book now

Sir Stephen Hough is returning to his alma mater for an evening of solo piano works featuring Debussy, Mompou and his own composition.

Simon Keenlyside (baritone) & Malcolm Martineau (piano) at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester, 6 March 2023, from £9.00 - Book now

Renowned baritone Simon Keenleyside and expert accompanist Malcolm Martineau visit RNCM with an exuberant programme of art song.

RNCM Opera: Mansfield Park at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester, 26 March 2023, from £12.50 - Book now

Experience the operatic adaptation of the much loved novel by Jane Austin with a cast of standout students from the RNCM.

Turn It Up: The Power of Music at Science and Industry Museum, Castlefield, Until 21 May 2023, from £6.00 - Book now

A world premiere exhibition comes to the Science and Industry Museum. Suitable for children and adults alike, Turn It Up: The Power of Music is an interactive experience exploring the science of music’s mysterious hold over us, and how it drives us to create, perform, feel and share.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3WS - Visit now

Home to the Hallé and the BBC Philharmonic orchestras, the Bridgewater Hall attracts some of the biggest names in classical music. Purpose-built to the tune of £42m, the hall was designed around its acoustic needs; it floats on 280 earthquake-proof isolations springs that mute all external noise, perfect for shielding around 250 performances a year from the trams outside.

Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9RD - Visit now

The Royal Northern College of Music is both a music venue and an academic institution training up some of the country’s finest music students.

The Stoller Hall, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1DA - Visit now

Manchester’s new kid on the concert hall block, the Stoller Hall, opened its doors in April 2017 to further enhance the city’s already enviable live music provision.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Hope Street , Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9BP - Visit now

The 1930s Art Deco Philharmonic Hall, home to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, gives no hint of the sensuous curves of the auditorium inside from its hard exterior.

Hallé St Peter’s, 40 Blossom Street, Ancoats, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 6BF - Visit now

Hallé St Peter’s is a deconsecrated Grade-II listed church, once a theatre prop store, then a knitting factory, before being restored and becoming home to the Hallé orchestra.

Albert Hall, 27 Peter Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 5QR - Visit now

Manchester’s Albert Hall is an astounding Wesleyan Chapel turned live music venue, regularly hosting classical concerts.

Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX - Visit now

Manchester Cathedral dates back to at least the 1400s and has been rebuilt many times. In current, striking form, it’s still a place of worship, but also host to regular gigs and events.