Sound and Music Late at Museum of Science and Industry

In 1830, the world’s first fully operational, steam-powered passenger railway opened between Liverpool and Manchester. Take a closer look at this breakthrough moment.

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A sense-sational exhibition returns to Manchester in 2025.

Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.

Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.

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All instruments, all abilities are welcome to join a band every week at Altogether Otherwise as part of their Singing and Dancing programme.

Friday night at Manchester Classical opens with a minimalist masterclass as the Hallé are joined by Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood on electric bass.

Sean Chandler leads a live Musical Storyland performance of Three Billy Goats Gruff with BBC Philharmonic.

The Hallé Children’s Choir performs a selection of songs from Lin Marsh’s songscape, Stage and Screen, including songs from Beauty and the Beast.

Hallé Youth Training Choir is made up of young singers aged 13-15. In this uplifting event, they will perform a delightful selection of folk, traditional and spiritual songs.

Part of Manchester Classical, The RNCM Symphony Orchestra tackles Mahler’s Second – a spiritual epic, colossal in scope and ambition.

Bharatiya Vrund Gaan (BVG), will be performing traditional Indian choral compositions includes Vedic hymns, folk songs, raga-based tarana, songs of the nature.

Riot Ensemble bring a surrealist overload of sound and colour, from coral-encrusted chaos to the eerie calm of the ocean floor.