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.

This world-premiere exhibition offers a hands-on journey through the Solar System, making complex science tangible, playful and participatory.

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

Travel back 66 million years to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, ruled the skies and traversed the ocean depths with a new immersive Lightroom experience.

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.

A major new production of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s cult musical arrives at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre this autumn before heading down the M62 to Liverpool Playhouse for Christmas.

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

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

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

No need to wait for a Prince Charming to whisk you away. This year, Bolton Octagon’s got us covered, bringing a well-loved classic tale bang up to date.