We’re delighted to announce the Manchester Harp Festival will take place on Friday 19 January and Saturday 20 January 2024, led by Artistic Director Louise Thomson.
There will be world-class performances, workshops, meet the artist events, children’s activities and an exciting competition for harpists of all abilities.
Book an all-access ticket to the two-day festival – including both evening recitals and access to the full day of workshops. You can find full bios for all performers and workshop leaders in the Manchester Harp Festival here.
1.30pm: Free lunchtime harp recital from Students of Chetham’s School of Music
7.30pm: Opening Night Recital
A full day of workshops, masterclasses, demos and performances. Book your day ticket or get access via our full festival ticket.
9am onward: Live finals of the Manchester Harp Competition
2.30 – 3.30pm: Demonstrations of Harp•E, super sleek electro-acoustic instruments, which won the Red Dot Design Award. They are played by both classical and experimental musicians on the world’s biggest stages.
7.30pm: Headlining performance by Anneleen Lenaerts
The festival is generously sponsored by Salvi Music, London, who will be exhibiting their beautiful collection of both Salvi and Lyon & Healy harps for you to try out throughout the day.
We’re so excited for everyone to come together to celebrate the enchanting melodies and ethereal sounds from one of the most remarkable instruments ever created.
Sponsored by Salvi In partnership with Chetham’s School of Music and RNCM The Manchester Harp Festival team is delighted to...
Part of Manchester Harp Festival 2024. Watch harp students from Chetham's School of Music performing in a special free lunchtime...
(Banner Image Credit: Claire Farrugia) We're so excited to celebrate the enchanting melodies and ethereal sounds from one of the...
We look forward to welcoming harpists of all abilities and in any genre, or those who simply love this beautiful...
We look forward to welcoming harpists of all abilities, in any genre, or those that simply love this beautiful and...
Part of Manchester Harp Festival 2024. This edition of Stoller Story Sounds is now sold out, but you can see...
Part of Manchester Harp Festival 2024. This edition of Stoller Story Sounds is now sold out, but you can see...
Part of Manchester Harp Festival 2024. This edition of Stoller Story Sounds is now sold out, but you can see...
Part of Manchester Harp Festival 2024. The festival is generously sponsored by Salvi Music, London. Book a full festival ticket and...
