WHAT'S ON AT THE BRIDGEWATER HALL, MANCHESTER
What's On at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The Bridgewater Hall Manchester is an international concert venue that opened in 1996 and has a capacity of 2500. It hosts over 300 performances a year including classical, musical theatre, jazz, rock, pop, and world music.
Home to The Hallé and regular venue for the BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata, it also hosts its own classical season – The International Concert Series. It has welcomed stars such as Sir Paul McCartney, Nick Cave, Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Strictly Stars, and Lea Salonga.
The Bridgewater Hall boasts a £1.2 million pipe organ with 5500 pipes and was the largest instrument to be installed in a UK venue for over a century. A world class concert hall with many exciting shows, events, concerts and premieres to look forward to including Radio Gaga - The Ultimate Tribute To Queen, Ote Mabuse, John Wilson And His Sinfonia Of London, Wicked Sing-Along, Lost In music, Eric Idle, Jason Mraz, Level 42, Russell Watson, and Rob Brydon, . See what's on at The Bridgewater Hall Manchester below and book tickets online.
The Bridgewater Hall Manchester is an international concert venue that opened in 1996 and has a capacity of 2500. It hosts over 300 performances a year including classical, musical theatre, jazz, rock, pop, and world music.
Home to The Hallé and regular venue for the BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata, it also hosts its own classical season – The International Concert Series. It has welcomed stars such as Sir Paul McCartney, Nick Cave, Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Strictly Stars, and Lea Salonga.
The Bridgewater Hall boasts a £1.2 million pipe organ with 5500 pipes and was the largest instrument to be installed in a UK venue for over a century. A world class concert hall with many exciting shows, events, concerts and premieres to look forward to including Radio Gaga - The Ultimate Tribute To Queen, Ote Mabuse, John Wilson And His Sinfonia Of London, Wicked Sing-Along, Lost In music, Eric Idle, Jason Mraz, Level 42, Russell Watson, and Rob Brydon, . See what's on at The Bridgewater Hall Manchester below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
What's On at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The Hallé - Schubert's Great Symphony
The Divine Comedy
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 24 October 2025
Having now completed his third full decade as a recording artist, The Divine Comedy (aka Neil Hannon) is back. With monumental tracks 'National Express', 'Something For The Weekend', 'Songs of Love', 'Our Mutual Friend', 'A Lady of A Ce...BBC Philharmonic - Moving Pictures
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 25 October 2025
Some of these audio cues have transcended the films they come from. Cornfield Chase from Interstellar. Dawn from Pride and Prejudice. Bathroom Dance from Joker. Join us, and experience the best ? the very best ? of the 21st century....The Hallé Presents… Adams conducts Harmonium
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 30 October 2025
Concert sponsor: Manchester Airports Group...Björn Again - The Australian Abba Show
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 31 October 2025
Established in Melbourne, Australia, in 1988 and endorsed by ABBA, Bjorn Again are the world's leading ABBA tribute-parody show and have now toured over 120 countries worldwide, performing concerts at Wembley, The Sydney Opera House and Th...The Hallé - Chamber Series: John Adams Chamber Symphony
The Hallé Presents… Adams conducts The Chairman Dances
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 1 November 2025
Concert sponsor: Manchester Airports Group...The Hallé - Elder conducts Dvořák
The Boomtown Rats
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 7 November 2025
Formed in 1975 in Dublin The Boomtown Rats exploded out of Ireland in '76 and their fast, loud, furious music and their fast loud furious attitude meant they became part of the burgeoning punk scene. Singer Bob Geldof's defiant motormouth a...BBC Philharmonic - Mahler's ‘Titan'
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 8 November 2025
Trombone concertos are a rare fixture, but Howard?s virtuosic and ravishing work is appointment listening. Between her lush and minimalist-inflected music, and Moore?s extraordinary artistry (BBC Music Magazine described Peter?s playing as ...Grayson Perry
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Chelmsford-born Turner Prize-winning acclaimed cross-dressing artist Grayson Perry CBE is as well known for his colourful pottery and tapestries as he is for his books, TV shows and social commentary. Using all these different media, he ...The Hallé - Chamber Series: Marie Schreer performs Somewhere
Howard Jones
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 13 November 2025
Hailed by many as an electronic music pioneer, Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene in 1983, with his very English song-writing and pioneering synthesizers. He topped the charts in the UK and worldwide with his deut a...Russell Watson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 14 November 2025
As a child Russell Watson could always carry a tune, but he never dreamed he'd become an opera singer. Today, he's counted among the world's finest classical voices. Born and raised in Salford, Watson worked an array of jobs and started sin...BBC Philharmonic - Storgårds conducts Shostakovich
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 15 November 2025
In the first half, cellist Anastasia Kobekina performs Dvo??k?s Cello Concerto ? a heroic, intensely virtuosic work she has made her own....
The Hallé - An Afternoon with the Hallé Choir
Nicola Benedetti
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Described by The Times as "The country's favourite violinist", Nicola Benedetti is one of the most sought-after violinists of her generation. Expect romantic classics, virtuoso party pieces and even folk music from her native Scotland. ...Adam Ant
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
Pop icon Adam Ant returns with his UK Antics tour, with a set list that promises to get everyone on their feet. Performing his classic chart-topping singles and personal favourites, audiences will be thrilled with the return of live musi...The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns to The Bridgewater Hall, the beloved festive movie brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the...The Hallé - Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 27 - Sunday 30 November 2025
Violin virtuoso Akiko Suwanai joins Kahchun Wong for Tchaikovsky?s characterful Violin Concerto. After winning the International Tchaikovsky Competition at the age of 18, Akiko Suwanai has become a violinist of global acclaim. Following a s...Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025
Internationally renowned as one, if not THE best Elvis tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business. A multi-talented musician, si...BBC Philharmonic - Steve Reich: The Four Sections
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
Laura Bowler?s new work is a BBC Philharmonic Orchestra commission....The Hallé - Rush Hour: Nutcracker Selection
The Bootleg Beatles
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 5 December 2025
The world's Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook in history. Tracing the Fab Four's journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed fro...The Hallé - Chamber Series: Debussy Sonata for Flute Viola and Harp
The Hallé - Messiah
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
Grammy winner Jeannette Sorrell is joined by some of the country?s finest opera stars and the Hall? Choir for an innovative and theatrical production of Handel?s classic that has been universally praised for its refreshingly unique interpre...Hallé Youth Orchestra - Shostakovich Symphony No.5
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
Concert sponsors: Espirit and Siemen Hall? International Conductors Competition...The Hallé - Christmas Family Concert: Sleigh Ride Adventure
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
Concert sponsor: The Edwardian, Manchester...Rob Brydon & His Fabulous Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 8 December 2025
Accompanied by a fabulous eight piece band, stand-up comic, Would I Lie To You? host and Hollywood actor Rob Brydon will usher in the festive season in his own inimitable style with songs, stories and even an impression or two. A wonderful ...Kate Rusby
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Often hailed as the "First Lady of Folk," the enchanting Kate Rusby has earned numerous accolades, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and a Mercury Music Prize. Her album 'Hand Me Down' peaked at #12 in the Official UK Album Charts,...
Christmas with Anton du Beke & Friends
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Journey into a festive wonderland and enjoy Christmas with Anton Du Beke! The ballroom king and Strictly Come Dancing judge joins forces with a troupe of extraordinary dancers, along with vocalist Lance Ellington and his dynamic live band, ...Tony Hadley
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025
Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The C...The Hallé - Christmas Cracker
The Hallé - Carol Concerts
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 December 2025
Concert sponsors: Manchester Airports Group, Siemens and CMS...Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 15 December 2025
This beloved holiday favourite features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by a live symphony orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite wi...BBC Philharmonic - The BBC Philharmonic Christmas Special
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Experience the wonder of a symphony orchestra in full swing ? because Christmas would not be the same without it!...The Hallé - The Snowman & Shaun the Sheep
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 December 2025
Concert sponsors: PZ Cussons and Brother...Jonathan Cohen - Christmas Carol Singalong
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Sing your heart out as irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen returns to lead you through another fun-filled extravaganza of his most-loved carols and all time Christmas hits with guest singer Louise Dearman. This festive favourite from Raym...The Glenn Miller Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 29 December 2025
The sensational Glenn Miller Orchestra swings you back in time playing Glenn Miller's own arrangements of favourite wartime chart toppers and hits from the forties directed by legendary band leader Ray McVay. Featuring: Pennsylvania 6-5000,...The Hallé - Gatsby & The Jazz Age
The Hallé - Viennese New Year
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 3 January 2026
Welcome in the New Year with an afternoon of joyous music full of Viennese charm. Conductor Eduardo Strausser and the Halle are joined by enchanting soprano Alexandra Lowe for a whirl around the ballrooms of Vienna in this traditional New Y...Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 6 - Wednesday 7 January 2026
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelli...Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 7 January 2026
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the present...The Hallé - Anna Lapwood Plays...
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 15 January 2026
Katharina Wincor, in her Hall? conducting debut, will be joined by Anna Lapwood to perform Joseph Jongen?s Symphonie concertante, celebrating the ?king of instruments?. Composed in 1926, this electrifying piece has been cemented as one of t...Tommy Emmanuel
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy Emmanuel. Widely acknowledged as the international master of the solo acoustic guitar, Tommy has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Or ...
BBC Philharmonic - City Noir
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
In the first half, we are joined by Paul Lewis, who, in his performance of Beethoven?s crystalline Piano Concerto No. 4, might just provide us with an answer to Charles Ives? opening Unanswered Question....London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 18 January 2026
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.A collective of 12 ...The Hallé - Grieg's Piano Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 January 2026
This Scandinavian programme opens with Esa-Pekka Salonen?s enigmatic Helix, described by the composer as a spiralling ?nine-minute accelerando?. While the pulse of the piece increases gradually throughout, the note values get proportionatel...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...Michael Staring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
Doors: 7pm Show Time: 7.30pm Curfew: 11pm...BBC Philharmonic - Bluebeard's Castle
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 24 January 2026
Before the drawbridge lowers, a foreshadowing. Lili Boulanger?s D?un soir triste was one of her last completed works before she died at the age of just 24....How to get to The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Bridgewater Hall Frequently Asked Questions
Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS
There are number of car parks close to The Bridgwater Hall. The nearest car parks are Q-Park First Street, NCP Manchester Central, NCP Great Northern or NCP Oxford Street.
The nearest train stations are Deansgate (approximately a 6 minute walk) and Oxford Road (approximately a 9 minute walk).
The nearest tram stop is St Peter's Square (approximately a 4 minute walk) or Deansgate Castlefield (approximately a 6 minute walk).
The capacity of The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester is 2500. Click here for the seating plan.
Please contact The Bridgewater Hall directly. For further information, please visit their booking info page.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from The Bridgewater Hall Box Office, they open:
Monday to Friday 10.00am—5.00pm
Saturday & Sunday (concert nights only) 2.00pm—5.00pm.
Counter service is available until 8pm concert nights.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our Wicked event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
The Bridgewater Hall also update their show times nearer the event date.
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