Our stellar autumn line-up of music, mirth and markets is here!

From classical and chamber to jazz, funk and Scottish rock – there is an eclectic mix of live music to suit all tastes. Alongside international musicians, the line-up also features many fantastic names from the world of comedy and children’s entertainment. Browse our new event guide.

Our new autumn season includes features incredible live music from Steven Isserlis, Soweto Gospel Choir, Evelyn Glennie + Trio HLK, James Taylor Quartet, plus our newly launched Christmas programme with music from Lindisfarne, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra and so many more.

We’re continuing to celebrate ways we can bring about positive change through live music. For every ticket sold at an event that is part of our Sounds of Nature programme, we’ll donate at least £1 to City of Trees. Learn more about the initiative here.

Explore the season below and don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter to hear more about our live music events.

Events

  1. Will Pound and Jenn Butterworth

    Carole Nash Hall
    Sun 11 September 2022 8pm

    'One of the world's top harmonica players' - The Telegraph (on Will Pound) Two of the finest instrumentalists in traditional...

  2. Fabrizio Paterlini

    Carole Nash Hall
    Sat 17 September 2022

    It is fitting that composer and pianist Fabrizio Paterlini was born and lives in the ancient northern Italian city of...

  3. Mozart: Made in Manchester

    The Stoller Hall
    Fri 23 September 2022 7:30pm

    6.30pm - Pre-concert talk with Professor Simon Keefe  (included in the ticket price) 7.30pm - Live concert   ★★★★★ '...unstoppable energy...

  4. Voices of the Sands

    The Stoller Hall
    Sat 1 October 2022 7:30pm

    More than 2000 ships have foundered and sunk on the Goodwin Sands, a perilous 10-mile  sandbar that lies six miles...

  5. Steven Isserlis and Alasdair Beatson

    The Stoller Hall
    Mon 3 October 2022 7:30pm

    'This is what nourishes the soul' - The Times on Steven Isserlis  Starting this Autumn, we’re delighted to welcome back...

  6. Making Tracks

    Carole Nash Hall
    Wed 5 October 2022 7:30pm

    Part of our Sounds of Nature programme 'One of the most exciting purveyors of international music in the UK' - Songlines Magazine...

  7. Manchester Proud Chorus “Together Again”

    The Stoller Hall
    Sat 8 October 2022 7:30pm

    Manchester Proud Chorus (formerly Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus – MLGC) will be raising their voices to celebrate the energy,...

  8. Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

    The Stoller Hall
    Fri 21 October 2022 7:30pm

    Some of the UK’s most incredible young musicians perform, as the sound of Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra fills their home venue,...

  9. Soweto Gospel Choir

    The Stoller Hall
    Sat 22 October 2022 5pm

    “Absolutely thrilling singers…dazzling music” – Billboard Soweto Gospel Choir bring their Freedom concert tour to Manchester in honour of the father of their rainbow nation,...

  10. Soweto Gospel Choir

    The Stoller Hall
    Sat 22 October 2022 8pm

    “Absolutely thrilling singers…dazzling music” – Billboard Soweto Gospel Choir bring their Freedom concert tour to Manchester in honour of the father of their rainbow nation,...

  11. Megson

    Carole Nash Hall
    Fri 28 October 2022 7:30pm

    ' 'A force in the folk revival' - The Observer 'One of folk's hottest properties' - The Guardian 'Simply brilliant!'...

  12. Nick Helm: What Have We Become?

    The Stoller Hall
    Fri 28 October 2022 7:30pm

    ‘Terrific’ - The Times ‘A true comedy daredevil’ - Time Out Ages 16+ Presented by Plosive Live in association with...

  13. James Taylor Quartet

    The Stoller Hall
    Sat 29 October 2022 7:30pm

    'James Taylor keeps it swinging, fun and unpretentious' - Andy Robson, Jazzwise 'James Taylor is the best Hammond player this...

  14. Show of Hands

    The Stoller Hall
    Sun 30 October 2022 8pm

    'Formidable operators in the roots arena. A class act' — The Independent Folk supergroup Show of Hands are finally reuniting...

  15. Dustin O’Halloran

    The Stoller Hall
    Tue 1 November 2022 7:30pm

    Ages 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult With support from Clarice Jensen Dustin O’Halloran is an American...

  16. Professor Lightbulb’s Marvellous Inventions

    The Stoller Hall
    Sat 5 November 2022 1pm

    Suitable for ages 3-12 Join musicians from the Chetham’s orchestra and be inspired by music, discovering some amazing inventions along...

  17. Chetham’s Big Band

    The Stoller Hall
    Sat 5 November 2022 7:30pm

    Discover the next big Jazz talent! Enjoy Chetham’s Big Bands and Jazz ensembles, featuring young performers who will grace the...

  18. Jess Dandy and Martin Roscoe

    The Stoller Hall
    Mon 7 November 2022 7:30pm

    6.30pm – Pre-concert talk: Martin Roscoe in conversation with Jess Dandy  (included in the ticket price)7.30pm – Live concert   ‘Stunning’...

  19. Isfar Sarabski Trio

    The Stoller Hall
    Tue 8 November 2022 7:30pm

    'An astonishing display of musical shape-shifting' - The Arts Desk Currently studying at Berklee College of Music, Isfar Sarabski is...

  20. James Willshire

    The Stoller Hall
    Thu 17 November 2022 7:30pm

    Part of our Sounds of Nature programme 'Spectacular musicianship and technical brilliance' - The Scotsman James has been working on putting together...

  21. Mitch Benn: It’s About Time

    The Stoller Hall
    Sat 19 November 2022 7:30pm

    Ages 14+ “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once” - Albert Einstein (probably) If...

  22. The Heath Quartet

    The Stoller Hall
    Mon 21 November 2022 7:30pm

    “Delicate perfection” - The Telegraph  For the next Manchester Chamber Concerts Society performance at The Stoller Hall we’ll be joined...

  23. Brodsky Quartet

    The Stoller Hall
    Thu 24 November 2022 7:30pm

    6.30pm - Pre-concert talk with Paul Cassidy (included in the ticket price) Plenty of teenagers dream about becoming a rock...

  24. Skerryvore

    The Stoller Hall
    Fri 25 November 2022 7:30pm

    Rescheduled date | Originally Thursday 18 May 2022  With support from The Eves  Stage times: 8pm - The Eves 8:50pm...

  25. Evelyn Glennie + Trio HLK

    The Stoller Hall
    Thu 1 December 2022 7:30pm

    '..the festival had one extraordinary performance that was in a class all of its own: Trio HLK’s collaboration with percussionist...

  26. Salvador Sobral

    The Stoller Hall
    Sat 3 December 2022 7:30pm

    Ages 14+ Salvador Sobral is a Portuguese singer. He participated in several music festivals and holds the record for the most...

  27. Emma Johnson and friends

    The Stoller Hall
    Mon 5 December 2022 7:30pm

    6.30pm – Pre-concert talk: Martin Roscoe in conversation with Emma Johnson  (included in the ticket price)7.30pm – Live concert   This...

  28. Lindisfarne Up Close & Seasonal

    The Stoller Hall
    Sun 11 December 2022 7:30pm

    Ages 12+ 'Lindisfarne were the real surprise for me at the 2017 Towersey Festival. Not being of their generation I...

  29. Artisan Market

    Atrium
    Sun 11 December 2022 10:00am-4:00pm

    Children & families welcome! Our popular Artisan Market are back with the perfect Christmas shopping experience! We’ve rounded up some...

  30. Kantos Chamber Choir: Away in a Manger

    The Stoller Hall
    Sun 18 December 2022 4pm

    ‘Splendid… breathes some badly needed new life back into Christmas music’ - 5against4  Kantos are back with their annual, sell-out,...

  31. Swing into Christmas

    The Stoller Hall
    Thu 22 December 2022 7:30pm

    'A sonic ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s' - DownBeat Magazine 'A potential competitor to...

  32. Sacconi Quartet and Matthew Wadsworth

    The Stoller Hall
    Mon 16 January 2023 7:30pm

    ‘The chemistry between these four young players is tangible and magical’ — The Scotsman  Championing new music and experimenting with...

  33. Kayhan Kalhor & Erdal Erzincan

    The Stoller Hall
    Mon 23 January 2023 7:30pm

    'A thoughtful, intriguing work' - The Guardian Grammy Award winner, Womex Artist Award winner and five time Grammy Award nominee...

  34. Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra

    The Stoller Hall
    Fri 17 February 2023 7:30pm

    Some of the UK’s most incredible young musicians perform at their home venue, The Stoller Hall.  Led by guest conductor...

  35. Marmen Quartet

    The Stoller Hall
    Mon 20 February 2023 7:30pm

    6.30pm – Pre-concert talk with Professor David Horne (included in the ticket price) 7.30pm – Live concert   'Performing is all...

  36. Urzila Carlson: It’s Personal

    The Stoller Hall
    Thu 23 February 2023 8pm

    ★★★★★ 'Belly laughs and guffaws aplenty' - The Music 'Effortlessly likeable... stream of belly-laughs' - The Age  Welcome to the...

  37. Babatunde Aléshé: The Babahood Tour

    The Stoller Hall
    Sat 25 February 2023 8pm

    Join the multi award winning star of Channel 4's Celebrity Googlebox and recent campmate on ITV's I'm A Celebrity Get...

  38. Gary Meikle

    The Stoller Hall
    Fri 3 March 2023 8pm

    Most blurbs are written in the 3rd person so they’ll be like ‘Gary is this, Gary is that, you can...

  39. Charlotte Norton Concert

    The Stoller Hall
    Mon 13 March 2023 7:30pm

    On the 13th of March 2023, three different sets of young musicians will showcase their talents live on The Stoller Hall...

  40. Arcadia Quartet

    The Stoller Hall
    Mon 27 March 2023 7:30pm

    'The Romanian ensemble lives through the emotional eruptions in Janácek’s music with heart and soul…every accent is a stich into...