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.
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We cried. I held you tight. I said, ‘Friend, Stay as long as you like’. And we sat up and...
'One of the world's top harmonica players' - The Telegraph (on Will Pound) Two of the finest instrumentalists in traditional...
It is fitting that composer and pianist Fabrizio Paterlini was born and lives in the ancient northern Italian city of...
6.30pm - Pre-concert talk with Professor Simon Keefe (included in the ticket price) 7.30pm - Live concert ★★★★★ '...unstoppable energy...
More than 2000 ships have foundered and sunk on the Goodwin Sands, a perilous 10-mile sandbar that lies six miles...
'This is what nourishes the soul' - The Times on Steven Isserlis Starting this Autumn, we’re delighted to welcome back...
Part of our Sounds of Nature programme 'One of the most exciting purveyors of international music in the UK' - Songlines Magazine...
Manchester Proud Chorus (formerly Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus – MLGC) will be raising their voices to celebrate the energy,...
Part of our Sounds of Nature programme The Inner Vision Orchestra Quintet will present a special performance celebrating nature and music from...
Some of the UK’s most incredible young musicians perform, as the sound of Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra fills their home venue,...
“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,...
“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,...
' 'A force in the folk revival' - The Observer 'One of folk's hottest properties' - The Guardian 'Simply brilliant!'...
‘Terrific’ - The Times ‘A true comedy daredevil’ - Time Out Ages 16+ Presented by Plosive Live in association with...
'James Taylor keeps it swinging, fun and unpretentious' - Andy Robson, Jazzwise 'James Taylor is the best Hammond player this...
'Formidable operators in the roots arena. A class act' — The Independent Folk supergroup Show of Hands are finally reuniting...
Ages 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult With support from Clarice Jensen Dustin O’Halloran is an American...
Suitable for ages 3-12 Join musicians from the Chetham’s orchestra and be inspired by music, discovering some amazing inventions along...
Discover the next big Jazz talent! Enjoy Chetham’s Big Bands and Jazz ensembles, featuring young performers who will grace the...
6.30pm – Pre-concert talk: Martin Roscoe in conversation with Jess Dandy (included in the ticket price)7.30pm – Live concert ‘Stunning’...
'An astonishing display of musical shape-shifting' - The Arts Desk Currently studying at Berklee College of Music, Isfar Sarabski is...
Part of our Sounds of Nature programme 'Spectacular musicianship and technical brilliance' - The Scotsman James has been working on putting together...
Ages 14+ “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once” - Albert Einstein (probably) If...
“Delicate perfection” - The Telegraph For the next Manchester Chamber Concerts Society performance at The Stoller Hall we’ll be joined...
6.30pm - Pre-concert talk with Paul Cassidy (included in the ticket price) Plenty of teenagers dream about becoming a rock...
Rescheduled date | Originally Thursday 18 May 2022 With support from The Eves Stage times: 8pm - The Eves 8:50pm...
'..the festival had one extraordinary performance that was in a class all of its own: Trio HLK’s collaboration with percussionist...
Ages 14+ Salvador Sobral is a Portuguese singer. He participated in several music festivals and holds the record for the most...
6.30pm – Pre-concert talk: Martin Roscoe in conversation with Emma Johnson (included in the ticket price)7.30pm – Live concert This...
Ages 12+ 'Lindisfarne were the real surprise for me at the 2017 Towersey Festival. Not being of their generation I...
Children & families welcome! Our popular Artisan Market are back with the perfect Christmas shopping experience! We’ve rounded up some...
Renowned for their exciting blend of high octane Big Band Swing and Classic Dance Music, the Syd Lawrence Big band...
‘Splendid… breathes some badly needed new life back into Christmas music’ - 5against4 Kantos are back with their annual, sell-out,...
'A sonic ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s' - DownBeat Magazine 'A potential competitor to...
‘The chemistry between these four young players is tangible and magical’ — The Scotsman Championing new music and experimenting with...
'A thoughtful, intriguing work' - The Guardian Grammy Award winner, Womex Artist Award winner and five time Grammy Award nominee...
Some of the UK’s most incredible young musicians perform at their home venue, The Stoller Hall. Led by guest conductor...
6.30pm – Pre-concert talk with Professor David Horne (included in the ticket price) 7.30pm – Live concert 'Performing is all...
★★★★★ 'Belly laughs and guffaws aplenty' - The Music 'Effortlessly likeable... stream of belly-laughs' - The Age Welcome to the...
Join the multi award winning star of Celebrity Googlebox, Babatunde Aléshé as he talks family and fatherhood in this highly...
Most blurbs are written in the 3rd person so they’ll be like ‘Gary is this, Gary is that, you can...
Watch young rising stars of chamber music in this special live performance. Three different sets of young musicians will showcase...
'The Romanian ensemble lives through the emotional eruptions in Janácek’s music with heart and soul…every accent is a stich into...
