We’re thrilled to unveil The Bridgewater Hall’s 2025–26 International Concert Series – a vibrant journey through classical and contemporary sound worlds, performed by some of the most compelling artists of our time.
From Nicola Benedetti’s intimate concert of personal favourites to Sir Stephen Hough’s masterful solo recital…
From the East-meets-West fusion of Tenebrae and the Third Culture Collective, to the raw energy of O/Modernt and Evelyn Glennie…
From grand symphonic statements with the Philharmonia Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, and Brno Philharmonic, to bold reimaginings of the familiar – including English National Opera & Orchestra peforming Mozart’s Così fan tutte – this season is bursting with moments to move, inspire and surprise you.
Expect iconic works like Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ Concerto and Ravel’s Boléro, modern classics from Gershwin and Philip Glass, and a fresh perspective from Grammy award winning composer Gabriela Ortiz.
Great music lives here – and we’d love you to be part of it.
Explore the full season now at bridgewater-hall.co.uk/series/international-concert-series 🎼🎻🎹
Our International Concert Series is now in its 30th year, bringing the best international orchestras, celebrated recitalists, and some of the world’s most renowned choirs to Manchester.
This year we're bringing you a profound and beautiful choral programme from The Sixteen, the exceptional Jeneba Kanneh-Mason with the Stuttgart Philharmonic, Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with Benjamin Grosvenor and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera North's production of Wagner’s Tristan & Isolde, and much more!
🎫All concerts will be on sale this Thursday 21 May 10am at bridgewater-hall.co.uk
COMING UP // What's on at The Bridgewater Hall this week? 📆
Monday 18 May | Public Building Tour with BSL
Monday 18 May | Christopher Cross
Tuesday 19 May | Midge Ure - A Man of Two Worlds
Thursday 21 May | The Hallé – Rush Hour: West Side Story Symphonic Dances
Friday 22 May | Chetham's School of Music - Live at Lunchtime
Saturday 23 May | The Hallé – It’s A Livin’ Thing: The Music of Jeff Lynne’s ELO
Sunday 24 May | Be Hear Now Calm and Open Sessions
Sunday 24 May | Public Building Tour with BSL
Sunday 24 May | Dirty Dancing in Concert
🎟 /whats-on/
Learn more about one of Manchester’s most iconic concert venues on a guided tour of The Bridgewater Hall! Tours with BSL interpreter are available.
🎫 Book now at bridgewater-hall.co.uk
We are lighting up blue this weekend for #WorldNFAwarenessDay for the 26500+ people in the UK who are diagnosed with NF. To learn more about the condition and find out what support is available, go to nervetumours.org.uk
#ShineALightOnNF #MakeNFVisible #WorldNFDay @nervetumoursuk
As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, The Bridgewater Hall is inviting the public to take the stage and share their story. We’re partnering with @heardstorytelling for a special Live at Lunchtime event, ‘It Happened Here’ on Friday 18 September; a powerful hour of short, personal stories about what the Hall has meant to the people who’ve experienced it.
We’re holding back one speaker place for a public submission. Have you performed here, worked here, attended a life-changing concert, or taken part in a project that stayed with you? We’d love to hear your story. The selected speaker will deliver a 4–5 minute talk, with a favourite or iconic piece of music performed live as their walk-on and walk-off moment.
Submit your story via this form and help us celebrate the moments that made this place special: https://forms.gle/6aUVWrX1RWW3c8BZ8
Closing date Sunday 31 May 2026.
New On Sale: Our 30th Anniversary Concert, Home Alone in Concert, and Murder Trial Tonight V!
30th Anniversary Concert
📆Sunday 20 September 2026
Home Alone in Concert
📆Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 December 2026
Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family
📆Friday 21 May 2027
🎫Book now at bridgewater-hall.co.uk
Brand New LIVE AT LUNCHTIME just Announced!
The Bridgewater Hall & Milap presents:
Kaviraj Singh & Kousic Sen
Friday 12th June 2026
Doors 12:30pm | Concert 12:45pm-1:30pm
Bridgwater Hall, Manchester M2 3WS
This is a FREE, unticketed event in the Stalls Foyer.
Combining both soulful musicality and a complex rhythm, @kavirajsingh brings a fresh blend of modern British culture and classical Indian tradition to his music. Raised in a musical family, he continues to take the legacy further by showcasing the beauty and intricacy of the Santoor; one of India’s most treasured stringed instruments.
@kousicsen , Milap’s artist-in-residence is a tabla player well known for his rhythmic mastery. Born into a musical family, Kousic is the proud representative of the Banaras Gharana and is one of the foremost tabla players of his generation.
Take a perfect break from your busy day and relax to the soothing sounds of the one hundred stringed Indian Santoor along with the tabla, performed by Kaviraj Singh and Kousic Sen.
Stalls Cafe Bar is open for all Live at Lunchtime concerts, serving soup, sandwiches and a selection of hot meals from 11.00am til 2.30pm.
#indianarts
Announcing: Home Alone in Concert!
Experience one of the ultimate festive films in a whole new way – with the iconic soundtrack by John Williams performed by live orchestra and choir.
📆Coming to The Bridgewater Hall Wednesday 2 December and Thursday 3 December 2026
🎫Members pre-sale: Now; General sale: Friday 15 May 10am at bridgewater-hall.co.uk
🎉 ON SALE FRIDAY 15 MAY 10am 🎉
Celebrate 30 years of music at The Bridgewater Hall with a one-night-only anniversary concert bringing together Manchester’s past, present and future. Hosted by Karen Gabay, featuring Rowetta, Matt Wilde, Vulva Voce, the Untold Orchestra, and more, plus the debut of aGreater Manchester Youth Orchestra. A landmark celebration. Created especially for the Hall’s 30th anniversary.
Find out more: /whats-on/30th-anniversary-concert-200926/
🎶 Live At Lunchtime 🎶
Next up in our FREE Live at Lunchtime series is Manchester-based songsmith @corujajones , performing dreamy indie-folk from his new album in our foyer.
📍The Bridgewater Hall foyer
🗓 Friday 15 May 12.45pm
🎫 Free unticketed concert - just turn up!
🍴 The Stalls Cafe Bar will also be open from 11am until 2.30pm, serving lunch and drinks.
For more information visit /whats-on/live-at-lunchtime-150526/
Join us tomorrow for the last Manchester Midday Music concert of the season at The Bridgewater Hall! If you've been considering joining us, now is your chance.
Giorgi Gigashvili is a Georgian pianist who will be playing pieces by Domenico Scarlatti, Frédéric Chopin, Lili Boulanger, and Maurice Ravel.
🎫Book now at /whats-on/manchester-mid-day-music-120526/
