John Powell’s Oscar-nominated score, co-written with Sigur Rós’s Jónsi, gets a rare live-to-picture performance this Christmas.

Tina Turner, Bowie and Dolly Parton classics cap off The Bridgewater Hall’s 30th anniversary year with a New Year’s Eve party.

Hear Christmas soul and R&B from NIA Choir, a free community choir for women, trans and non-binary people living in Hulme, Moss Side and the surrounding areas.

Sing Out Music brings together professional gospel singers, worship leaders from Christian churches and auditioned vocalists for a special festive set.

The Manchester charity orchestra behind tributes to Nina Simone and Stevie Wonder brings its music-for-everyone ethos to The Social.

26 years old, MCR Proud Chorus is one of the largest LGBTQ+ choirs in the UK, bringing showtunes alongside the seasonal favourites.

Twice winners of the RNCM’s top brass prize, this young quartet brings a set of seasonal brass fresh from the Lucerne Festival.

Led by composer and conductor Michael Betteridge, The Sunday Boys is an ambitious, open-access, low-voiced choir for LGBTQ+ people based in Manchester.

Named RNCM Chamber Ensemble of the Year in 2026, saxophone quartet Fractal brings contemporary, energetic repertoire in this free set.

Coached by members of the Elias, Chilingirian and Talich quartets, this RNCM-formed string quartet brings genre-hopping versatility to Festive Live.

Finding new things to say with one of the oldest instruments around, Jonny Greenwood’s eight-hour organ piece takes over Manchester Cathedral.

Jonny Greenwood plays live the instrument that gave his Oscar-disqualified film debut its unmistakable, unforgettable voice.