RNCM Summer Season 2024

Name: RNCM Summer Season 2024
Start: 2024-05-18T19:00:00
End: 2024-07-06T23:00:00
Location: Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)

Johnny James, Managing Editor Last Updated 3 June 2024

RNCM Summer Season 2024 at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester 18 May — 6 July 2024 Tickets from £8.50 — Book now

Now into its fifth decade, the RNCM is an enduringly vital player on the Manchester music scene, filling the city’s cultural calendar with diverse, explorative and bold public events each and every season.

The College’s summer season boasts internationally acclaimed guest artists, shows that redefine the concert hall’s place in climate activism, and whimsical family adventures. Here we round-up our highlights, featuring a little something for everyone.

RNCM Summer Season 2024 at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester 18 May — 6 July 2024 Tickets from £8.50 Book now

What's on at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)

Female with white suit sitting on piano stool singing

13 Dec

MusicManchester

RNCM Big Band with Madeline Bell (vocals) at RNCM

This December, legendary singer Madeline Bell joins the RNCM Big Band for a night of soaring soul.

from £12.00

dada inspired artwork with king and eyes in blue shades

8 Dec – 14 Dec

MusicManchester

Chabrier: L’étoile at RNCM

Step into the eccentric world of Emmanuel Chabrier’s L’étoile, an opéra bouffe bursting with wit, satire, and fantastical music.

from £15.00

Wind musicians dressed in sailor costumes and performing on wooden crates

6 Dec

DanceManchester

RNCM ArkEnsemble with Company Chameleon at RNCM

ArkEnsemble and dancers from Company Chameleon unite to produce an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary.

from £12.00

Man with moustache and bowler hat reading a book in front of face titled how to be a detective

24 Oct

CinemaManchester

Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin Double-Bill at RNCM

Organist Darius Battiwalla and RNCM students perform a live improvised soundtrack to accompany two of silent cinema’s most iconic comedy films.

from £12.00

13 Oct – 13 Dec

MusicManchester

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From soul legends to fantastical opera, live art to dance’s cutting edge, we select our highlights from the RNCM’s Autumn Season.

from £8

String section of symphony orchestra with players all wearing concert black

1 Nov

MusicManchester

RNCM Symphony Orchestra: La valse at RNCM

As part of the RNCM’s new Dance:Music initiative, the RNCM Symphony Orchestra presents a stunning programme born from dance.

from £11.00

Elaborate painting of bird in orange and yellow colours on black background

13 Oct

FamiliesManchester

Young Explorers: A Symphony of Stories at RNCM

Step into a magical world where music and art come to life, as renowned author and illustrator James Mayhew interprets orchestral favourites live on stage.

from £8.00

three musicians wearing white and performing with string instruments

Until 3 Dec

MusicManchester

Inspirational Artists at RNCM

The RNCM launches its brand new Inspirational Artists series, spotlighting a huge range of touring musicians and ensembles, each bringing something unique to the stage.

from £12.50

Where to go near RNCM Summer Season 2024

Manchester

Restaurant

San Carlo Fumo

San Carlo Fumo may be part of a chain, but it doesn’t feel like it. Right at the top of Oxford Road, it’s lavishly decorated and specialises in cicchetti, or Italian small plates.

Manchester

Shop

Utility Gift Shop

Utility Gift Shop on Oxford Road is all about products that are new, unique, quirky and cool. High street shopping at its best.

Manchester

Bar or Pub

BrewDog Manchester Outpost

Situated on Oxford Road, BrewDog Manchester Outpost is a great spot to enjoy tasty BrewDog beers and a wide-spread guest selection.

Manchester

Theatre

Contact Theatre

Following a major redevelopment, the iconic venue on Oxford Road will be reopening its doors to welcome the public back into the building this autumn.

Manchester

Event venue

MMU Geoffrey Manton Building

Manchester

Gallery

Manchester Metropolitan University Special Collections

A hidden gem of a library and museum – a tiny treat hidden on MMU’s All Saints campus

Manchester

Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

With its Victorian design and distinctive clocktower, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is an iconic landmark on Manchester’s skyline.

Manchester

Bar or Pub

The Salutation

This traditional boozer, surrounded by imposing flats and university buildings, was taken over by Trof (of the Deaf Institute fame). The Sally, as the regulars call it, hosts an energetic, arty crowd – and its recently expanded outside area is another good reason to visit.

Oxford Road

Gallery

Pavement Gallery in Manchester

Pavement Gallery is a window space on a street corner providing a highly visible stage for the display of international contemporary art.

Manchester

MMU Student’s Union

Events venue, shop, eat and relax at MMU Student’s Union, the heart of Manchester Metropolitan University.

Manchester

University

MMU Student Union

Manchester Metropolitan University Students’ Union building houses a bar and various other facilities for students and staff.

Manchester

Music venue

The Deaf Institute

The Deaf Institute is a vibrant gig venue and nightclub for which it is well worth taking a jaunt out of the Northern Quarter.

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What's on: Music

Until 24 Dec

FamiliesManchester

Factory International Gift Membership

If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.

from £45.00

A band plays on a stage infront of a big crowd with lots of sparkling spotlights shining on them

Until 18 Jan 2025

FamiliesCity Centre

Factory International Membership

Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?

from £45.00

Until 23 Jul 2026

ActivityManchester

Folk and World Choir at Band on the Wall

Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.

Until 28 Nov

Food and DrinkAncoats

Ramona Live at Ramona

Every Thursday, Ramona’s MOT Station plays host to a specially curated roster of touring bands, local artists and resident performers. All live, all free entry, all the time.

free entry

Until 3 Dec

MusicManchester

Inspirational Artists at RNCM

The RNCM launches its brand new Inspirational Artists series, spotlighting a huge range of touring musicians and ensembles, each bringing something unique to the stage.

from £12.50

Until 19 May 2025

MusicManchester

International Concert Series at The Bridgewater Hall

The Bridgewater Hall’s flagship concert series brings the best international orchestras, celebrated recitalists and world-renowned choirs to Manchester.

from £8

Until 31 Oct

ActivityManchester

Beyond the Music 2024

Hear directly from the people powering the music industry in both Manchester and the UK, as well as witnessing some of the North’s upcoming talent at Beyond the Music.

from £16.75

5 Oct – 6 Oct

FestivalsBlackburn

Confessional Takeover: A night at The Crypt at Blackburn Cathedral

The team behind Confessional Festival presents a day of grassroots live music in the crypt of the stunning Blackburn Cathedral.

from £10.00

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