In the heart of Manchester, The Stoller Hall is set to host a series of enchanting events that blend traditional art forms with innovative storytelling methods. From the dazzling glow-in-the-dark ballet 'We Call It Ballet' to the serene 'Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts,' attendees are promised a diverse array of experiences. The program also features the humorous twist of 'Revolting Rhymes,' the harmonious sounds of 'A Winter Union,' and the festive cheer of 'Karl Loxley – The Songs of Christmas.' Each event promises to leave a lasting impression, showcasing the hall's dedication to artistic excellence and community engagement.

A Symphony of Light and Music: The Stoller Hall's Magical Events

The Stoller Hall in Manchester becomes a bustling hub of artistic and musical expression with a lineup of events designed to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages and interests. From Darya Dadvar's enchanting soprano performance to the acclaimed Leonkoro Quartet, and the vibrant flamenco dance of Art of Andalucia, each event promises a unique cultural experience. With masterclasses, interactive music sessions, and comedic performances, February and March 2025 will be a celebration of creativity and an exploration of diverse artistic landscapes.

A Cultural Oasis: Celebrating Art and Music at The Stoller Hall

Prepare to be enchanted by a diverse array of musical experiences at The Stoller Hall in Manchester this March and April. From the passionate rhythms of flamenco to the evocative compositions of legendary film scorer Ennio Morricone, this series of events promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Highlights include an exploration of women's contributions to music, a stirring tribute to Italian opera, and family-friendly adventures that celebrate the wonders of music from around the world. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of sound and culture.

A March to Remember: Celebrating Music and Culture at The Stoller Hall

At The Stoller Hall in Manchester, an array of dynamic events brings together music lovers, families, and comedy enthusiasts. From kid-friendly music adventures and nostalgic Beatles tributes to Mozart's playful concertos and soulful performances by Eddi Reader, there is something for everyone. Explore the heartwarming sounds of the ORA Singers, enjoy Eddie Kadi's comedic charm, and celebrate the vibrant energy of The Seeger Sessions Revival. Whether you're a fan of classical, rock, or comedy, The Stoller Hall invites you to be part of a truly unique cultural experience.

Experience the Musical Magic: A Journey Through The Stoller Hall's Eclectic Events

Manchester's Stoller Hall is set to become a melting pot of cultural experiences with a series of dynamic events lined up. From the whimsical Mini Music Adventures for children to the sophisticated notes of Mozart’s Horn Concertos, this season promises a rich tapestry of sounds and stories. Comedy enthusiasts can look forward to Eddie Kadi's humorous tales, while music lovers will revel in tributes to iconic figures like George Harrison and The Beatles. This vibrant schedule is designed to engage audiences of all ages and tastes, making it a season not to be missed.

Harmonious Journeys: A Dive into Manchester's Upcoming Musical and Cultural Extravaganza

Journey through a symphony of strings and voices at The Stoller Hall in Manchester, where a series of compelling events promises an orchestral extravaganza. From the illustrious Sitkovetsky Trio’s rendition of Chaminade and Brahms to the poignant presentation of '8 Songs for a Mad King' by Manchester Camerata, these performances offer a rich tapestry of cultural and musical heritage. Join us for a closer look at the artists and compositions that will illuminate the stage and captivate audiences.

A Symphony of Strings: Celebrating Musical Masterpieces at The Stoller Hall

Stoller Hall in Manchester is set to host a series of captivating musical events that promise to leave audiences enthralled. The lineup features the renowned Elias Quartet with an all-Beethoven program, The Young’uns performing their award-winning folk songs, and a gripping semi-staged concert by Manchester Camerata centered on the psychological turmoil of King George III. These performances not only showcase extraordinary talent but also explore profound themes of musical genius, social conscience, and mental illness, offering a rich tapestry of sound and storytelling.

A Symphony of Strings, Voices, and Madness: Stoller Hall's Captivating Concerts

One night in Stockton On Tees, three teenagers heard strange sounds coming from the backroom of a pub. They went in. They heard people singing songs they’d never heard before. Songs without instruments. Songs in their own accents. Songs about places they knew. Folk songs. They joined in. Because they were the youngest ones there by several decades, they were soon labeled ‘the Young’uns.’ More than 20 years on and they’ve carried their unfortunate name around the world, from Sidney to Vancouver, from Radio Tees to Radio 4, won 3 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and gained a reputation for singing life affirming songs of social conscience in immaculate 3 part harmony.

The Young’uns

The Stoller Hall

The Elias String Quartet is celebrated for its deep musical understanding and bold performances. Their ability to convey profound musical meaning, especially across entire quartet cycles, has made them a fixture in the world’s most prestigious concert halls and festivals. They recently toured with a complete Beethoven quartet cycle which they have also recorded. As the finale of the Manchester Chamber Concerts Society’s 25/26, the Elias quartet present an all-Beethoven programme, celebrating the composer’s genius at writing breathtaking, dramatic works for the string quartet. The programme opens with Quartet No.12 in E flat major, one of the last pieces the composer completed before his death, followed by the second of his middle period Opus 59 quartets. Commissioned by Count Razumovsky, these are considered to have been a revolution in music written for the quartet – so completely original that in one stroke they redefined the entire paradigm of the quartet genre.

Elias Quartet

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Energetic Mozart up there with the very best… soloist, conductor and orchestra conjure up a magical soundworld” BBC Music Magazine

With over 3 million streams on Spotify, European tours, 5-Star reviews, as well as being made Classic FM’s record of the week numerous times, Mozart and Manchester Camerata are a bit of a ‘thing’ at this point.

Most definitely, it is down to the amazing chemistry with Music Director, Gábor Takács-Nagy. The drama, joy and emotion that Gábor andthe musicians get out of Mozart is simply electric – If you haven’t witnessed this first-hand yet, now is your chance.

Mozart, Made in Manchester

The Sitkovetsky Trio is a well-established and exceptional piano trio, having previously received the BBC Music Magazine’s Chamber Music Award. This  concert starts with a fresh interpretation of works from Max Bruch’s ‘Eight Pieces’, (originally written for piano, viola and clarinet), that allows each of the trio’s soloist talents to shine through in turn. The concert’s a rare opportunity to hear music by French composer Cècile Chaminade. In 1913, she was awarded the Légion d’Honneur, a first for a female composer. Her Piano Trio No. 2 in A min is a work filled with gorgeous and lyrical melodies, as is the concert’s finale work, Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major.

Sitkovetsky Trio

The Vintage Explosion, the sensational 50’s inspired Rock’n’Roll band known for their unwavering commitment to their craft, continues their meteoric rise to success with a string of remarkable achievements. Over the past four months, The Vintage Explosion has dominated the charts, securing two No.1 albums on the Worldwide iTunes Blues Album Chart and an impressive No.3 placement on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart. Additionally, their outstanding talent has earned them a spot in the top ten on the prestigious US Billboard Blues Album Chart. 

The Vintage Explosion

A Voice Discovered Late, A Dream Chased Relentlessly, A Show Not to Be Missed.

From stacking shelves in a supermarket to selling out two massive Assembly Rooms shows in 2024, Frankie Mack  took the live entertainment scene by storm. Having never sung before 2019, his journey is extraordinary—proving that raw talent, relentless belief, and sheer determination can defy all odds.

Frankie Mack

The Alkyona Quartet present fresh imaginative interpretations of both well-known and hidden gems of the string quartet repertoire. They are well known for their warm connection to audiences and vivacious performances. They released their debut album, Janáček’s ‘Intimate Letters’ String Quartet in June 2020, which they now perform for Manchester Chamber Concerts Society. This is the ultimate storytelling string quartet – Janacek’s musical love letter to his life’s love. The rest of this programme ranges from  17th Century Henry Purcell to a piece by  Dobrinka Tabakova, former Halle artist-in-residence 2022-2023. The concert opens with one of the  classic “Sun” string quartets by Haydn that earned him the name as “the father of string quartets”.

Alkyona Quartet

Following a sell out show last year, standing ovations and fantastic rave reviews , we are delighted to bring this wonderful show back to Stoller Hall.

The original Christmas Carol and the best!

No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role.  Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens.

A Christmas Carol

Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to Manchester, with a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clementson vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar. With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run For Home, and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanize festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on their feet and singing along.

Lindisfarne

The William Byrd Singers, one of the North West’s finest chamber choirs, return to the Stoller Hall to perform this seasonal favourite from one of the world’s best-loved composers. The music, sung in the original German and accompanied with period instruments, is joyful, pastoral and dramatic, full of lyrical solos and spectacular choruses. This concert is a must for your Christmas calendar.

William Byrd Singers – Christmas Oratorio

Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, as they head to the Stoller Hall in Manchester for their much-loved annual show, Swing Into Christmas!

Fast becoming a holiday tradition for audiences around the country, this is a Christmas spectacular like no other – Down for the Count’s 30-piece big band with strings is one of the largest swing bands currently touring the UK. Directed by conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith and featuring some of the UK’s top vocalists and instrumentalists, the orchestra recreates the sounds of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday in a unique performance full of joy and humour, which has won the hearts of music lovers up and down the country.

Swing into Christmas

Manchester Chamber Concerts Society’s concert season returns to the Stoller Hall with six world-class chamber recitals between September 2025 and March 2026. Book a full season ticket to get 15% off your full-price ticket and the same seat each time.

Brodsky Quartet

Beethoven’s late sonatas sit at the centre of this rich programme of masterpieces, not the least of which is the ricercar that Bach performed for Frederick the Great in Potsdam in 1747. “Old Bach of Leipzig” improvised on the King’s theme while using a newly developed fortepiano; the finished composition can thus lay claim to be the first major piano work.

James Lisney – A Musical Offering

Canadian nuevo-flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook has announced a pair of UK dates for Autumn 2025 at both Manchester’s Stoller Hall and London’s Cadogan Hall after numerous sell out shows across the country last year.

Celebrated for his vast catalogue of intricate and original material, Cook’s concerts resonate deeply with audience members of all backgrounds and age groups. Hesitant when it comes to labelling his eclectic style of music, Cook comments, “I don’t think naming it is important. I think if people are moved by it—if it touches their hearts—that’s what matters most to me.”As amaster of multiple genres: flamenco, world and jazz, Jesse’sunique ability to seamlessly blend these together makes for unforgettable live performances.

Jesse Cook

The festive season can often be a hectic time of year. Wintering is a balm for the soul, where we’re invited to slow down, to reconnect with the land and one another, as we usher in the winter solstice.

Beautiful harmonies and voices, both traditional and contemporary, resonate together. Inspired by Katherine May’s bestselling book ‘Wintering’, a new piece from composer Samantha Fernando asks: what if we made peace with the cold, dark days instead of running away?

Manchester Collective x The Marian Consort: Wintering

Rory A. Green is a Ghana born – Manchester raised contemporary guitarist and composer who’s sound can be linked to jazz and folk taking influence from both his English and West African heritage which can be heard in his latest single ‘Little House’

Rush Hour Concerts – Rory A. Green

The pianist Vesselin Stanev, who is originally from Varna (Bulgaria), studied at the Music Academy in Sofia, with Dmitri Bashkirov at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, with Alexis Weissenberg and at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris. Further inspiration came from Peter Feuchtwanger in London. The Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and the Concours Marguerite Long – Jacques Thibaud saw him as a prize-winner. He regularly performs in major concert halls in Europe, such as the Wigmore Hall in London, the Philharmonie Berlin, the Gewandhaus Leipzig or the Salle Gaveau in Paris. He also travels to the Nordic countries, to Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, Russia and Japan. He devotes particular attention to chamber music, for example with the violinist Ekaterina Frolova, the flautist Eva Oertle or the cellist Zoltán Despond. He has made numerous CD recordings for RCA, Sony Classical and the Bulgarian label Gega New.

Vesselin Stanev

Tanita Tikaram will make her long-awaited return to Manchester with a rare performance at Stoller Hall on 18 November 2025! Rising to fame at just 18, Tikaram became known for her remarkable voice and for challenging the music stereotypes of the late 1980s and early 90s. Her debut album ‘Ancient Heart’ sold over 4 million copies, earning her a global following that remains loyal today. Across nine studio albums, Tikaram’s music and collaborations have reflected her deep engagement with themes of humanity and politics.

Band on the Wall presents Tanita Tikaram

Set to be THE UK show of 2025, multi award winning Irish artist Dom Martin teams up with the riff based melodic blues rockers from Birmingham, Blue Nation, to play an unprecedented run of co-headline shows at venues in the UK and Ireland.

Following on from their very successful 2024 tour together where the Brummie lads supported Dom and his band, it made perfect sense to up the ante in 2025 with a co-headline tour.

Dom Martin and Blue Nation

Acclaimed Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur Fellow recipient of the prestigious “Genius Grant”, Chris Thile is a multifaceted musical talent, described by The Guardian as “that rare being: an all-round musician,” and hailed by NPR as a “genre-defying musical genius.” Thile is a founding member of the highly influential string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau. For four years, Thile hosted public radio favorite Live from Here with Chris Thile (formerly known as A Prairie Home Companion). With his broad outlook, Thile creates a distinctly American canon and a new musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike, giving the listener “one joyous arc, with the linear melody and vertical harmony blurring into a single web of gossamer beauty” (New York Times).

Chris Thile

A performance by Gudrun Walther (voice, fiddle – two times winner of the Irish Music Awards) & Andy Cutting (melodeon, three times winner of Musician of the Year at the BBC Folk Awards).

“Two towering musicians at their best.” Folk London (UK), *****

“Gudrun and Andy have the enviable and quite magical knack of absolutely spellbinding the transfixed audience, which has them wanting more of their amazing music.” Folk Wales (UK), *****

Gudrun Walther and Andy Cutting

The band from the 1960/70s that just keeps giving.

Featuring Thijs Van Leer, Pierre Van Der Linden, Menno Gootjes and Udo Pannekeet, Focus return to UK and European concert stages during 2025/26.

Fresh from a successful 2024 which included the release of their new studio album Focus 12, extensive European/UK touring as well as a month-long tour of the USA (alongside Asia, Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash and Curved Air), they will traverse Europe to give their loyal fans what they always want – a good time, and timeless music.

Focus

Carducci Quartet

October 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the UK number 1 album ‘Jamie Lawson’. This album was released by Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records and topped the album charts in 26 countries, and features the hit single and Ivor Novello award winning song ‘Wasn’t Expecting That’.

Jamie Lawson

Avoid the early evening rush hour and relax with an hour of live music from up-and-coming performers here at the Stoller Hall.

These hour-long concerts are a chance to catch artists from our Emerging Artists Scheme, which has been generously supported by the Howarth Trust.

Rush Hour Concerts – Sagnick Mukherjee

Bernard Butler, Norman Blake and James Grant are three established and respected musicians. Norman, a centrifugal force in Teenage Fanclub, Bernard, renowned for his production and songwriting with myriad artists and James, best known as the songsmith of Love And Money. For Butler, Blake & Grant their eponymous LP brings a beautiful conclusion to 3 years of casual acquaintance, impromptu performances and late – night rambles in the sitting room of Norman Blake’s Clyde Valley cottage.

Butler, Blake and Grant

In one of Manchester Camerata’s most ambitious concerts this season, they present the world premiere of a new composition by Laurence Osborn, alongside Mozart’s Divertimento in D and Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 ‘Haffner’. ‘Haffner’ will be performed from memory with the players telling stories through movement and dance alongside Company Chameleon, a world-renowned dance company based in Manchester, whose work has been described as “a brilliant and moving piece of social commentary in the medium of dance”.

Manchester Camerata: Black Skies over Blue Hawaii with Company Chameleon

Following a revered debut at The Roundhouse in April 2024, a string of sold out performances and widespread critical acclaim, The Songs of Joni Mitchell returns this autumn with an extraordinary lineup of artists paying tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

Jesca Hoop, Kate Stables (This Is The Kit) and Lail Arad, acclaimed singer-songwriters in their own right, will perform intimate interpretations of their favourite Joni Mitchell songs in a loving ode to one of the finest songwriters of all time. They will be joined by Richard Sears on piano.

SJM Concerts Present – The Songs of Joni Mitchell

Gordon Chapman-Fox’s Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan project sees a bold visual aesthetic and striking retro-futuristic audio identity seamlessly melded together into one evocative musical package. Over five albums and one EP, Chapman-Fox impeccably soundtracks the construction and growth of a northern English community from the mid 1970’s to early 1980’s, rendered in shimmering arpeggios and soaring, euphoric leads.

Having been embraced by both the mainstream media (BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 6, RTE) and niche publications alike, as well as hitting both the UK album charts and multiple end of year lists (Piccadilly Records, Bleep, Electronic Sound), it’s clear that there is no end of appreciation for the impeccably produced, immersive drift of Warrington-Runcorn’s sound.

While all of the entries in his canon have garnered significant praise, it was 2023’s The Nation’s Most Central Location that really put Warrington-Runcorn on the map with Electronic Sound naming it album of the year alongside many other accolades.

Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan

Avoid the early evening rush hour and relax with an hour of live music from up-and-coming performers here at the Stoller Hall.

These hour-long concerts are a chance to catch artists from our Emerging Artists Scheme, which has been generously supported by the Howarth Trust.

About Dominic Mattos

Heralded as a “lyrical countertenor who does not miss a dramatic trick” by The Stage for his performance in Buxton International Festival’s production of La Canterina (Haydn), and praised for his “beautiful singing” (Northwestend) in Sir David Pountney’s Masque of Might for Opera North, Dominic Mattos is an emerging British countertenor with a voice of impressive range and versatility.

Rush Hour Concerts – Dominic Mattos

Experience an unforgettable and intimate evening celebrating the legacy of John Lennon, brought to life by the internationally acclaimed Tyson Kelly as John Lennon–renowned for his striking portrayal of Lennon in Broadway’s “Let It Be” and in the UK &World’s #1 Beatles Tribute “The Bootleg Beatles” for seven years.

With over 15 years of dedication to the role, Kelly’s uncanny look and sound-a-like embodies Lennon’s voice, presence, and artistry with remarkable authenticity having the rare combination of the natural vocal timbre and vocal talent with the youthfulness and visual appearance of John Lennon. Backed by a five-piece powerhouse band he presents an elegant journey through the brilliant music of Lennon (and McCartney), witness first-hand stories about Lennon’s catalogue all the way from ‘Please Please Me’ to ‘Double Fantasy’ with ten years of solo hits and a carefully selected collection of the undeniable B-side favourites fans will love to hear.

Imagine Lennon

Make your lunchtime magical with our free Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts featuring performances by some of the UK’s most exciting young musicians from Chetham’s School of Music.

These events are perfect if you’re looking to encounter the world of classical music, perhaps for the first time, in an informal environment.

There’s no dress code, you don’t need to know your Beethoven from your Bach, and you won’t be shushed by an usher.

Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts

Fenella Humphreys and Martin Roscoe

The forest is big. The forest is wild. All of the animals and trees that live here rely on the mysterious powers of nature to be happy and healthy.

Discover the secrets of the forest. Why do we need the sun’s fire? What makes the trees shake and quake? What makes the rivers roar?

Join us on a new story, exploring how the elements sustain the beautiful forest. With illustrator, Lizzie Finlay, and musician, Claire Babbington, these interactive music sessions feature live music and illustration, storytelling, and more!

Stoller Story Sounds

There are fewer stories more heartfelt and inspiring in music than Brad’s. Though only at the beginning of a promising career, there have been enough peaks and troughs that would discourage the most hardened artists. Growing up initially in Bootle, a working-class suburb of Liverpool, a problematic family situation led to Brad and his twin brother being placed into foster care at the age of seven. In this more stable environment, Brad’s natural gift of music was given room to blossom.  

SJM Concerts Presents Brad Kella Plus Support

Following the success of his first two productions, which have captivated over 80,000 audience members across the UK, Ireland, and Germany in the last two years, Daniel Martinez returns with a new show that places flamenco dance at the forefront. “ART OF ANDALUCIA” shifts the focus entirely to the art of flamenco dance, offering audiences an immersive experience where the dancers take centre stage, bringing the passion and energy of Andalucia to life. If that weren’t enough, Daniel will also perform new pieces from his highly anticipated third album.

Art of Andalucia – Flamenco Dance

Imagine Choir is a space where we leave judgement behind. There are no auditions. No expectations. Just a group of humans remembering what it feels like to sing freely, joyfully — together.

If you can speak, you can sing.
Even if you whisper it. Even if it trembles.
Music doesn’t need perfection — it just needs you.

Imagine Choir: Free Try Session

Join us on September 6 at 19:00 at Stoller Hall for one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes.
The programme of the evening includes the music of the world-famous Italian neoclassical composer Ludovico Einaudi performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble.

Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi by Mystery Ensemble

Join the electrifying young voices of National Youth Choir (15-18 Years) and trailblazing Manchester-based conductor Ellie Slorach for an afternoon concert exploring the forces of nature that govern our relationship with our planet.

These brilliant teenage singers will bring the power of the elements alive through moving music, vivid soundscapes and thrilling body percussion in what is sure to be a truly atmospheric performance. Katerina Gimon’s epic 4-part piece ‘Elements’ runs through the centre of the concert, interspersed with music including Eric Whitacre’s dramatic ‘Learnardo Dreams of his Flying Machine’, Frank Ticheli’s heartfelt ‘Earth Song’ and Morten Lauridsen’s passionate ‘Fire Songs’. Come and join us to celebrate the precarious beauty of our vulnerable planet, and warm your spirit in hope of a better world.

National Youth Choir (15-18 Years): Earth, Air, Water, Fire

Between Wednesday 13 – Saturday 23 August, Chetham’s International Piano Summer School brings world class and legendary musicians to a vibrant, supportive community in central Manchester. Alongside lectures, open lessons and opportunities to develop new skills, you can discover a daily programme of recitals from world-class performers.

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Ten

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Nine

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Eight

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Seven

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Five

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Four

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Three

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Two

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day One

Join Mystery Ensemble for one of their most beloved and best-selling programmes.

This programme includes the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle “The Four Seasons”, re-interpreted by cult contemporary composer Max Richter and performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble in an intimate and relaxing atmosphere.

Max Richter is the composer of music for dozens of feature films and documentaries and was voted the best film composer of 2008 by to the European Film Academy.

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons is one of Richter’s most famous works, recreating  the music of Antonio Vivaldi in the spirit of minimalism and postmodernism. After its release in 2012, the recording topped the iTunes Classical Music charts in over 20 countries.

Tribute to Max Richter by Mystery Ensemble

The City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra is one of the UK’s leading independent youth orchestras. The first of two summer concerts, the programme begins with Tchaikovsky’s ‘thunderingly dramatic and achingly beautiful’ Fantasy Overture to Romeo and Juliet.

City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra

Join us for a joyful and powerful celebration of queer voices in musical theatre, performed by Manchester’s own low-voiced LGBTQ+ choir, The Sunday Boys. Queers on Stage takes you on a musical journey from 1975 to today, shining a spotlight on how queer lives and stories have been represented on stage.

The Sunday Boys – Queers on Stage

Warts and all, mainly my own.’

Join Dexys’ iconic frontman Kevin Rowland, one of the great mavericks and creative geniuses of British music, for a truly special evening discussing his astonishing and subversive new memoir, ‘Bless Me Father’.

From the juvenile courts of his troubled teenage years to the early days of the New Romantic scene in the late ’70s and beyond, Kevin will recount his darkest hours, deepest desires and greatest joys. 

Dexys’ Kevin Rowland – A Life Story In Conversation

tep into a spellbinding neoclassical programme that leads audiences on a luminous journey through emotion and awe.

Featuring the visionary works of Hans Zimmer, Ludovico Einaudi, and Max Richter, this concert blends cinematic grandeur, minimalist clarity, and haunting melodic nuance. Zimmer’s expansive compositions, like “Cornfield Chase” from Interstellar, conjure the vastness of space, while Einaudi’s delicate piano-driven pieces, such as “Petrichor”, invite quiet reflection. Richter’s poignant “Sofa Chess” and the ethereal “Infra 4” blend timeless restraint with contemporary texture.

Sounds of the Universe: Zimmer, Richter, Einaudi by Mystery Ensemble

West End Musical Choir is the UK’s leading Musical Theatre Performance Choir, based in London and Manchester. Conducted by Professional Musical Directors straight from The West End & Broadway.

The Summer presentation is a celebration and showcase of the material our Manchester choir have been mastering this term.

West End Musical Choir

Trafford Music Service provides music making, teaching and learning opportunities throughout the borough of Trafford. This July, we host their youth performing groups for a full day of concerts.

Trafford Music Service Infant Concert 3

Trafford Music Service provides music making, teaching and learning opportunities throughout the borough of Trafford. This July, we host their youth performing groups for a full day of concerts.


Trafford Music Service Concert 8

Trafford Music Service Concert 7

Trafford Music Service Concert 6

Trafford Music Service Concert 5

Trafford Music Service provides music making, teaching and learning opportunities throughout the borough of Trafford. This July we host their youth performing groups for a full day of concerts.

Trafford Music Service Concert 4

Trafford Music Service Infant Concert

Gorton Philharmonic’s Summer Concert will be a celebration of friendship, opening with the overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg – Wagner’s only comic opera. Gorton Philharmonic President Stephen Threlfall will then be joined by long-time friend and BBC Philharmonic violinist Tom Bangbala to perform Brahms’ Double Concerto, written to reconcile a broken friendship with the violin virtuoso Joachim. Mont Juic (Suite of Catalan dances), jointly composed by Lennox Berkeley and Benjamin Britten after they’d met in Barcelona, will add a touch of Iberia to proceedings before Elgar’s most loved work, his Variation on an original theme ‘Enigma Variations’– fourteen musical portraits of his close friends and acquaintances – brings their 2024/2025 season to a close in majestic style.

Gorton Philharmonic

You’re invited to the dance! Join the exceptional Year 12 pianists of Chetham’s School of Music for an exhilarating evening where every note steps, sways or spins.

This spirited programme is a celebration of the piano through dance, from the sweeping elegance of Chopin’s waltzes and polonaises to the sultry rhythms of Granados’ Danzas española and the fiery energy of Ginastera’s Suite de danzas criollas. Expect the whirling romance of Ravel’s and Respighi’s waltzes, the swagger of Prokofiev’s Mercutio, and the heady swirl of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances.

Chetham’s Piano Concert

A century after its premiere, Maurice Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges returns in a bold reimagining — one that transforms this one-act masterpiece into a haunting exploration of trauma, memory, and redemption.

Chetham’s School of Music’s first fully staged opera, directed by Genevieve Raghu, features talented students aged 14–19, including distinguished alumni. With designs by Lara Booth and lighting by Ben Ormerod, this promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Chetham’s Opera – L’enfant et les sortilèges

Come explorers! Get ready to travel across the world to discover new tales and tunes exploring who we are, and where we come from.

Mini Music Adventures invites children aged 5–7 (and their grown-ups) to enjoy music from all over the world through interactive stories and music making.

Mini Music adventures

We sing songs for our weary world, we lament the destruction of our planet and look for hope with music about the beauty of the earth.

Join Kantos for a programme packed with poetry, prose and choral forces of nature, including Katerina Gimon’s Elements, Eric Whitacre’s Water Night and Herbert Howells’ Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing.

Kantos: Elements

In this edition, Manchester Camerata continues exploring the unlikely friendship between Mozart and Leutgeb, one of the finest horn players of his time. Leutgeb frequently found himself the target of his composer’s playful jokes. There’s a fun yet challenging nature to these pieces, in particular, Concerto No.4 during the 3rd movement showcases a musical game of ‘catch me if you can’, where the orchestra ‘chases’ the horn player who is always a step ahead!

Mozart, Made in Manchester: Horn Concertos Part Two

The ORA singers present a concert themed around ‘the passing of the Year’, centred around Jonathan Dove’s song-cycle of the same name for double choir and piano, alongside Renaissance songs celebrating sacred feast days, poetry for each season and new work from Manchester-based composer Emily Pedersen, and BBC Philharmonic composer-in-residence Tom Coult.

ORA Singers

“Not music being written but music being made” – Bruce Springsteen

Meet the 13-piece band ‘reviving’ the spirit, energy and musical exuberance that was Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions album and live shows.

The Seeger Sessions Revival

Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles’ “studio years” of 1966-1970. This unique show featuring live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans.
The music recorded by The Beatles from 1966-1970 represents some of the most groundbreaking strides in popular music history, in terms of songwriting ingenuity, recording techniques and the establishing of different musical genres within pop music. Many of these innovative recordings were never intended to be recreated live

Across The Universe

Perfect for children aged 3-5 (and their grown ups!) Our Stoller Story Sounds musical journeys will transport you a beautiful world of new and exciting sights. An interactive session of music, art, storytelling and more.

Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance and ability to not only move the listener, but connect her experience to that of her audience. No two performances are ever the same.

Eddi Reader

Enjoy the UK’s leading live music tribute to George Harrison, performing his best-loved hits from The Beatles, his solo career, and The Traveling Wilburys.

After the Liverpudlian four-piece called time on Beatlemania, George Harrison enjoyed a successful solo career, releasing 12 studio albums, including Living In The Material World, Cloud Nine, Brainwashed and the classic triple album All Things Must Pass.

The George Harrison Project

The highly anticipated nationwide debut tour from one of comedy’s fastest rising stars. A Son, Brother, Dad and Friend. From one culture to another. Join stand up sensation Eddie Kadi as he tells us how he got there.

Eddie Kadi: Let Me Land

These playful concertos capture the close and jokey, yet unlikely friendship of Mozart and Leutgeb, one of the finest horn players of his time. When Mozart came to write concertos for Leutgeb in Vienna, he saw an opportunity to poke fun at his soloist and friend!

Mozart, Made in Manchester: Horn Concertos

Mini Music Adventures

Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and stunning animations to sell-out crowds all over the country.

Nick Cope

Josienne Clarke has been hailed as the songwriter-poet of melancholy, as well as a thrilling interpreter of traditional song. In the wake of her acclaimed new album, Parenthesis, I, she is now stepping up to honour Sandy Denny – a singer with whom she has been compared – with a show that brings Denny’s music to a new generation.

Across The Evening Sky: Josienne Clarke Sings The Songs of Sandy Denny

In recent years, recordings of Scala have been used repeatedly in various Hollywood productions.  

GLOAMING by Scala & Kolacny Brothers

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Trio Gaspard has championed the entire breadth of piano trio repertoire to become one of the most sought-after trios of its generation, praised for its unique and fresh approach to the score. ‘A truly refreshing performance! Richly coloured, honest, full of joy and with good agogics! This trio belongs to another league! Ensemble magazine. Founded in 2010, the trio’s members hail from Germany, Greece, and the UK. As well as exploring well-known classics, the players work with contemporary composers and research seldom-played masterpieces. Committed to commissioning new works, in this concert they perform a piece they have commissioned from the Moldovan composer and violinist  Patricia Kopatchinskaja. They conclude Manchester Chamber Concert’s season with Schubert’s Trio No. 1 described as  pouring out a stream of spontaneous melody. From its soaring opening theme to the sublimated echoes of Viennese popular music in the finale, the music exudes life-affirming energy.

Trio Gaspard

The enticing voices of the three tenors Vincenzo Tremante, Alessandro Fortunato e Francesco Fortes, accompanied by a string quartet and piano, offer the audience a spectacular journey through the masterpieces of the Italian opera and the Neapolitan songs.

Opera e Lirica Presents: The Three Tenors Concert

Illuminate is a project that seeks to highlight and celebrate the creativity of women both as composers and performers. Illuminate concerts feature both commissioned works from early career women composers and historical works, celebrating the rich legacy of music written by women.

In this concert, violinist Maja Hovat and pianist Joesph Havlat perform works by Grazyna Bacewicz, Isabella Ellis, Laure Chan, Lili Boulanger, Tonia Ko, Hollie Harding and Illuminate’s Artistic Director Angela Elizabeth Slater.

Illuminate Women’s Music

Experience the enchanting world of Maestro Ennio Morricone, brought to life by Ensemble Symphony Orchestra and led by conductor Giacomo Loprieno.

After multiple critically acclaimed tours in Italy, Discovering Morricone debuts in the UK delving into Morricone’s vast repertoire with special guests such as soprano Anna Delfino, a favorite of the European opera audience, and Circle du Soleil’s violinist Attila Simon.

Discovering Morricone

“ART OF ANDALUCIA” is a captivating celebration of Daniel Martinez’s exceptional artistry in the world of flamenco. This unique concert offers a full immersion into the essence of flamenco, featuring a carefully curated selection of Daniel’s most celebrated works from his discography, including his award-winning production “Art of Believing” and his latest masterpiece, “Andalucia.” Additionally, the concert will provide an exclusive sneak peek into his eagerly awaited third album, offering the audience an exclusive first listen to some of his new music.

He recorded three cherished albums between 1969 and 1972 but was almost entirely unknown in his day. After his tragic death in 1974 aged only 26 his music almost disappeared into obscurity. Now, thanks to a massive resurgence of interest and a worldwide re-evaluation of his unique music, Nick Drake has become a national treasure.

Keith James – Songs of Nick Drake

Fresh off a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Melanie Bracewell is taking her show “Attack of The Melanie Bracewell” around the UK! This is a story of revenge. A story of justice. Mostly, it’s Melanie’s signature style of goofy, punchline-heavy comedy that has earned her sell-out shows all around the world. But also the revenge bit.

Melanie Bracewell: Attack of The Melanie Bracewell

Join us for an enchanting evening with the internationally renowned soprano, Darya Dadvar, as she graces the stage this February. Known for her captivating voice and unique fusion of classical, traditional Persian, and contemporary music, Darya takes her audience on an unforgettable musical journey. Experience the magic of her rich vocal artistry and emotive storytelling in an intimate performance that transcends cultural boundaries.

Darya Dadvar

The award winning Leonkoro Quartet are currently BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists. Based in Berlin, in 2022 they were bestowed with the highly prestigious Jürgen Ponto Foundation Music Prize, a biennial award recognizing outstanding String Quartets, won first prize at both the International String Quartet Competition, held at London’s Wigmore Hall, and  the Concours International de Quatuor à Bordeaux and also received the Merito String Quartet award . In March 2024, the Leonkoro Quartet gained the Young Talent Award of the Concertgebouw Amsterdam .In this concert they perform Ravel’s String Quartet which they have recently recorded .Alfred Brendel described this quartet as “already one of the finest; perfectly unanimous colourful and original”.

Leonkoro Quartet

A free, one-day event for young woodwind players, aged 9 – 17 (from grade 3 upwards).

Come and join us for a full day of masterclasses, ensemble playing, and lively group discussions, led by a friendly, specialist team of Chetham’s tutors, students, and very special guests.

Chetham’s Woodwind Academy Day

Trombonist Peter Moore is joined by mezzo-soprano Anna Huntley and pianist Michael McHale to perform their own arrangement of music by Schumann, Schubert and more, followed by a set of lighter works by Novello, Kurt Weil, and Manning Sherwin.

Peter Moore Trio

Pixels Ensemble is a versatile group of chamber music players with a shared interest in performing the finest repertoire, from the classical period to the present day. Its players are all established soloists, chamber musicians, recording artists, orchestral principals and explorers of contemporary music. Formed in 2016 by pianist and director Ian Buckle, the group appears in a wide range of line-ups and combinations, lending itself to innovative programming and enabling huge variety within individual concerts. The are performing a work by Rebecca Clarke who is described as one of the most distinguished British female composers of the inter-war generation . In addition they offer Elgar’s Piano Quintet, described by the Gramophone magazine as “big chamber music, with at times an almost orchestral sonority to it.” Their programme is completed with a classic Mozart piano concerto providing an intimate chamber music quality.

Pixels Ensemble

Returning to Manchester for 2024 – the much-loved fairy tale, but not quite as you know it…  

Join us for a fun, family-friendly magical adventure where fate and love triumph all! Led by a cast of professional opera singers and musicians we invite you to an interactive and relaxed concert where singing and movement is encouraged. Experience the magic of opera, storytelling and music, whatever your age!  

Opera North: Cinderella

No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role.  Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens.

We all know the characters of A Christmas Carol as they were so beautifully crafted in the book. Now you can see them come alive on stage.  

A Christmas Carol – with the great great grandson of Charles Dickens!

Join Mystery Ensemble for a magical evening – and long-awaited concert in Manchester – filled with masterpieces by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The atmospheric Stoller Hall will be filled with the most beautiful sound of your favourite melodies from “The Nutcracker”, “Swan Lake”, and “Sleeping Beauty”. On this winter evening, plunge into the world of fantastic music in the soulful, colourful performance of the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble. Delight for the whole family is guaranteed. 

Winter Tales with Orchestra: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake & Sleeping Beauty

Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of the Down for the Count Orchestra, as they return to The Stoller Hall for their annual festive extravaganza – this time with matinee and evening performances!

This is a Christmas celebration like no other, as Down for the Count recreate the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and many more in a luscious 30-piece orchestral setting evoking the sounds of the great Capitol Studios recordings.  

Swing Into Christmas with the Down for the Count Orchestra

Legendary 70’s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne present a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.

With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run For Home and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanize festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on their feet and singing along.

Reflection of Silence is a collaboration between four musicians from different backgrounds, from rock to Iranian music, with a passion in the art of creative improvisation in Iranian & Kurdish music and a contemporary approach to a set of ancient Kurdish pieces from different parts of the Kurdistan region. The goal is for the artist and listener to become ecstatically lost.

Reflection of Silence: Tara Jaff, Mehdi Rostami, Faarjam Saidi, Adib Rostami and Burak Ersoz

Formed under the midnight sun in Lofoten in 2005, the Engegård quartet has become one of Norway’s most sought after ensembles. Their bold fresh interpretation of classical repertoire, combined with their deep attachment to their Scandinavian roots has attracted international acclaim. Following the sellout success last season of the performance of Danish folk music at MCCS by the Danish Quartet, the Engegård quartet will perform Norwegian Folk music for string quartet. Their programme also includes a work which was premiered in 2024 and specially composed for the Engegård quartet by the leading British composer Julian Anderson,  currently Professor of Composition and Composer in Residence at Guildhall School of Music & Drama .In addition they offer classical chamber music repertoire by Mendelssohn and Beethoven’s  “Harp” quartet named after the pizzicato sections which are reminiscent of the plucking of a harp. This is an opportunity to experience a wide range of experiences in the genre of chamber music.

Engegård Quartet

This semi-staged concert is based on our preconceptions of mental illness, with each piece having a connection to the psychology of the mind – centred around Peter Maxwell Davies’ harrowing depiction of the ‘madness’ of King George III.

Maxwell Davies was a key member of the Manchester School of Composers, who reshaped the landscape of British music in the late 20th century. 8 Songs for a Mad King is a melodrama with a libretto based on the real-life observations of King George III, presenting an extravagant and disturbing portrayal of his condition. 

Vocalising weirdly as he bemoans his fate, trying to teach his instrumentalist-birds to sing – our musicians becoming projections from within his own mind.

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