May
The Hallé — From The New World
Marta Gardolińska conductor
Alena Baeva violin
Thursday 1 May 7.30pm
Copland Appalachian Spring: Suite
Barber Violin Concerto
Dvorák Symphony No.9, ‘From the New World’
Marta Gardolińska, Music Director of the Opéra national de Lorraine, conducts this programme of conflict and resolution.
With its beautifully broad ranges of tonal colour, tinged with the trials of the American Civil War, it is easy to see why Copland’s score for Appalachian Spring earned him a Pulitzer Prize. Following this work, Alena Baeva will step onto the platform to perform Barber’s Violin Concerto, a piece which similarly vacillates between contentment and conflict.
The ‘New World ’Symphony was one of the triumphs of Dvorák’s musical career, and has been adored by audiences ever since. Aptly it accompanied Neil Armstrong on his first trip to the moon, and in a rather more down-to-earth context, the symphony’s second movement was used in the 1973 Ridley Scott-directed ‘Hovis ’advert.
Tickets £17 to £50
Concert sponsored by Siemens Pre-concert foyer performance at 6.30pm
Summer 2025
Live at Lunchtime — Run Remedy
Friday 2 May 12.45pm
Alt-indie artist Run Remedy aka Robin Koob, the Manchester-based queer escapee of evangelical America creating catchy, touching, and occasionally irreverent tunes kicks off our latest Live at Lunchtime series.
This is a free, unticketed event in the Stalls Foyer
Go West
Friday 2 May 7.30pm
80s legends Go West are joined by the Southbank Sinfonia for this special orchestral performance celebrating the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut, with support from Johnny Hates Jazz.
Tickets £42.75 to £59.25 | VIP Package £129.25
Andy Bell
Saturday 3 May 7.30pm
Erasure’s Andy Bell heads to the Hall to celebrate his latest solo release Ten Crowns, performing tracks from the new album as well as personal favourites from his solo catalogue, plus plenty of Erasure hits.
Tickets £44.25 to £52.25
Roger Daltrey
Sunday 4 May 7.00pm
Legendary rocker Roger Daltrey hits the road with a run of intimate shows that will see him perform both classic Who tracks and solo hits, before indulging fans in one of his now-famous Q&As.
Tickets £44.25 to £99.25 SOLD OUT
To be added to the waiting list, please call the Box Office on 0161 907 9000.
Live at Lunchtime — Chetham’s School of Music
Friday 9 May 12.45pm
Chetham’s School of Music is the largest specialist music school within the UK, a melting pot of different musical perspectives and ideas, concerts such as this one an opportunity for audiences to experience the incredible skill and energy of the school’s students in performance.
This is a free, unticketed event in the Stalls Foyer
Marta Gardolińska
BBC Philharmonic — Let me tell you
Elena Schwarz conductor
Jennifer France soprano
Saturday 17 May 7.30pm
Beethoven Overture, Coriolan
Hans Abrahamsen Let me tell you Unsuk Chin subito con forza
Beethoven Symphony No. 1
Beethoven may be centre stage, but Shakespeare is once more in the wings for an extraordinary programme conducted by Elena Schwarz.
Ophelia, Hamlet’s doomed lover, narrates Hans Abrahamsen’s prize-winning song cycle Let me tell you.
With a vivid and virtuosic role, Jennifer France becomes an empowered and defiant heroine worthy of a Scandi drama. Roman General Coriolanus appears in tonight’s curtain raiser; fortunately, Beethoven’s version is more child friendly than Shakespeare’s. Coriolan is also the starting point of Unsuk Chin’s miniature for orchestra, subito con forza. Powerful and impulsive, Unsuk Chin pulls no punches in her homage to Beethoven, surely something he would have approved of!
Beethoven’s symphonic canon is to the concert platform what Shakespeare’s plays are to the stage. We join the man taking Vienna by storm at the start of his journey with the ebullient First Symphony. (Exit, pursued by a bear).
Tickets £16 to £35
Concessions and discounts available
International Concert Series — Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Grzegorz Nowak conductor Wen-Sinn Yang cello Monday 19 May 7.30pm
Jeffrey Ching Il maestro di capella (premiere) Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, ‘Italian’ Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
Elgar Nimrod from Enigma Variations Bizet Carmen Suite No. 1 Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Suite
One of the most exciting orchestras in Southeast Asia, the Philippine Philharmonic from Manila, have in recent years been impressing audiences and critics across the world.
This programme is a celebration of unforgettable tunes and easy-to-love classics. You’ll hear the joyful and colourful sounds of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, inspired by his travels through sun-soaked 19th-century Italy. Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite delivers some of the most famous and enchanting ballet melodies ever composed, while his Rococo Variations, performed by the renowned cellist Wen-Sinn Yang, is a sparkling, elegant piece filled with charm and wit.
The evening also offers the familiar and stirring Nimrod from Elgar’s Enigma Variations, a piece that never fails to move with its warmth and grandeur, and the lively, drama-filled highlights of Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1. Plus, experience something new and thrilling with a world premiere by composer Jeffrey Ching, adding a fresh touch to this evening of timeless favourites.
Perfect for anyone wanting to explore the joy of orchestral music, this concert is a feast of melody, energy, and emotion that promises to leave you uplifted!
Tickets £23 to £45
Concessions and discounts available
The Hallé — Ode to Joy
Kahchun Wong conductor
Wu Wei sheng
Nardus Williams soprano
Susan Bickley mezzo-soprano
Nicky Spence tenor
William Thomas bass
Hallé Choir
Matthew Hamilton choral director
Thursday 29 May 7.30pm
Unsuk Chin Šu
Beethoven Symphony No.9, ‘Choral’
Kahchun Wong is joined by a host of acclaimed soloists and the full forces of the Hallé and Hallé Choir for this triumphant season finale.
Rapturously received by the audience at its 1824 premiere, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony remains a firm favourite today. By this time, Beethoven was profoundly deaf and had to be gently turned to face the audience to accept their adulation, which was shown by the waving of hands, hats and handkerchiefs as well as multiple standing ovations.
Internationally-renowned Sheng player Wu Wei opens the programme with a gorgeous performance of Unsuk Chin’s Šu. Composed especially for him, it is a shimmering example of the wide range of tonal colour offered by this ancient instrument.
Tickets £17 to £50
Concessions and discounts available Concert sponsored by Siemens & CMS
Live at Lunchtime — Dimitra Ananiadou & Richard Whalley
Friday 30 May 7.30pm
Award-winning violinist Dimitra Ananiadou and composer-pianist Richard Whalley join us with a programme that brings together a vibrant mix of styles and eras, including one of Richard’s own compositions, Butterflies.
This is a free, unticketed event in the Stalls Foyer
The ELO Show
Friday 30 May 7.30pm
The world’s greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O is back with a stunning new stage production, boasting a dazzling light and laser show, 3D video screens modelled on the band’s own touring design and a giant spaceship.
Tickets £32.75
Aljaž & Janette — A Night to Remember
Saturday 31 May 7.30pm
Strictly favourites Aljaz & Janette return with their very own big band - fronted by boogie woogie legend Tom Seals - and a terrific ensemble cast of dancers and singers for an unforgettable night of dancing, music and plenty of laughter!
Tickets £29.25 to £62.25 | VIP Package £99.25
Queen of the Night — A Tribute to
Whitney Houston
Sunday 1 June 7.30pm
Experience the ultimate tribute to Whitney Houston’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs and sensational vocals, journeying through three decades of hits including I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Million Dollar Bill and more.
Tickets £24.25 to £41.75
The Blindboy Podcast Live
Friday 6 June 7.30pm
Polymath, author, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, producer and academic Blindboy Boatclub joins us for a live edition of his self-titled storytelling podcast in the Irish tradition of the Seanchaí, seamlessly intertwining history, fiction, cultural critique and politics into a relaxing form the creator calls ‘the podcast hug’.
Tickets £34.25 to £39.25
Cat Power Sings Dylan ‘66
Monday 2 June 7.30pm
Singer-songwriter Cat Power pays tribute to one of the most fabled and transformative live sets of all time: the performance at the Free Trade Hall in 1966 — though long known as the Royal Albert Hall concert due to a mislabelled bootleg - that saw Bob Dylan switch from acoustic to electric.
Tickets £44.25 to £64.25
The Robert Cray Band
Thursday 5 June 7.00pm
Five-time GRAMMY Award winner, legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Robert Cray returns to the UK for his latest tour, performing the most powerful material from across his four-decade career.
Tickets £44.25 to £54.25
Sing with the Hallé Day
Saturday 7 June 10.30am - participants; 6.30pm - audience
Haydn The Creation
Experience the thrill of singing alongside one of the world’s most renowned musical institutions in a day of inspiring choral music.
We will be exploring one of the most iconic and uplifting choral works in the repertoire, Haydn’s The Creation. The day will be led by the Hallé’s fun and motivating Choral Director, the exceptional Matthew Hamilton.
Everyone is welcome to participate and no previous experience is required. Or simply come along at the end of the day to hear the performance.
Tickets £35.50 (Participants)
Tickets £16.50 (Audience)
Concessions and discounts available
Kahchun Wong
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
Sunday 8 June 7.30pm
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience takes fans on an epic cinematic journey covering twentythree films — including The Avengers, Iron Man, Black Panther, Thor, Captain America and more - in one momentous live stage show.
Tickets £36.75 to £80.75
BBC
Philharmonic
— The Voice of Nature
John Storgårds conductor
Jess Dandy contralto Hallé Choir
CBSO Children’s Chorus
CBSO Youth Chorus
Saturday 14 June 7.30pm
Mahler Symphony No. 3
‘My music is always the voice of nature.’
A hymn to the natural world, Gustav Mahler takes on the elements in a work like no other. Writing for huge forces, Mahler was so consumed by his Third Symphony that he was convinced that it had a life of its own. Indeed, it has all the energy of an offshore wind farm — but whilst this is music of the Earth, it is also music of the soul. Here, Mahler is on a spiritual quest, one of extreme emotional highs and lows. The earthshattering climax is a paean to love.
We welcome contralto Jess Dandy and the joint choral forces of the Hallé Choir, the CBSO Children’s Chorus and CBSO Youth Chorus as John Storgårds steers us through Mahler’s unique panorama for a stunning season finale.
One of the most celebrated broadcast ensembles in the world, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra’s distinctive energy, lightning speed, and iconic musical character has moved and inspired audiences for over 100 years. Founded in 1922 as the 2ZY Orchestra, the Philharmonic has played an essential part in shaping the Greater Manchester region into an unmissable cultural destination and a hub for world-class talent in orchestral music.
Tickets £16 to £35 Concessions and discounts available
Oti Mabuse — Viva Carnival
Sunday 15 June 7.30pm
From the sambas of Brazilian Carnival to the Tangos of Argentina’s Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia, the dance scene at England’s own Glastonbury Festival and the swing of the Jazz Fest in New Orleans, join queen of the dance floor Oti Mabuse as she celebrates the world’s most electrifying carnivals.
Tickets £29.25 to £56.25 / VIP Package £103.25
Live at Lunchtime — Music for the Mind and Soul: Jonathan Mayer & Kousic Sen
Friday 20 June 12.45pm
Relax and unwind to the beautiful sounds of Indian classical music in this concert featuring two worldrenowned masters of the genre: sitar player and composer Jonathan Mayer and Tabla maestro Kousic Sen.
This is a free, unticketed event in the Stalls Foyer
Jukebox Idols
Saturday 21 June 7.30pm
Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova and platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones team up for Jukebox Idols, hits from stars past and present brought to life along with show-stopping dance routines.
Tickets £29.25 to £49.25 | VIP Package £109.25
John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London
Sunday 22 June 7.30pm
Prepare to be enchanted as John Wilson and Sinfonia of London bring the timeless music of Rodgers & Hammerstein to life in a spectacular concert featuring beloved songs from some of the greatest musicals of all time including South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, Carousel and The King and I.
Tickets £37.25 to £61.25
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Monday 23 June 7.30pm
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this international hit show endorsed by Art Garfunkel himself tells the story of the titular duo through songs such as Cecilia, Mrs Robinson, Bridge Over Troubled Water and many more.
Tickets £40 to £48
Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
Friday 20 June 7.45pm
Join Rob Lamberti as he celebrates the glittering career of George Michael, recalling his story via the vast repertoire that rendered him an icon to so many, featuring timeless hits from Wham! all the way through to the spoils of his solo career.
Tickets £36.75 to £48.75
Booking Information
Booking Online
Visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk where you have the option to select your own seat or choose the best available. You can also add dining and lounge packages to your order.
Booking By Phone 0161 907 9000
Booking In Person
Box Office, The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS
Booking By Post
To the Box Office at the address above
Box Office Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 10.00am—5.00pm
Saturday & Sunday (concert nights only) 2.00—5.00pm Counter service until 8.00pm on concert nights
As of July 2024, please phone the Box Office or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk to check for changes in opening times.
Digital Tickets
We are currently in the process of being able to offer digital ticketing. For the time being the delivery method ‘Email’ will be available on applicable events only.
Forms
of Payment Accepted
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Mastercard, Visa or debit card. If paying by cheque, please make your cheque payable to ‘The Bridgewater Hall’
Booking Fees
Prices shown in this brochure include booking fees. A booking fee of £3 or £4.25 per ticket applies to telephone and online transactions. No fee applies to tickets bought in person or purchased as part of a fixed or flexible subscription.
Please note: From Sunday 1 June, The booking fee for all Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, International Concert Series and Manchester Camerata concerts, plus Jonathan Scott organ recitals will rise to £3.25 per ticket.
For details of ticket exchange, group discounts, concessionary and standby tickets, please visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk or call the Box Office.
Flexible Booking
Save 15% on the full ticket price when you book 5 or more concerts featuring
Please note you cannot apply more than one discount to a booking.
Accessibility
The Bridgewater Hall is fully accessible for disabled patrons. For full information on facilities please visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0161 907 9000.
Getting Here
The Hall is in the centre of Manchester, easily accessible by public transport and by road.
Metrolink tram passengers should alight at St Peter’s Square or Deansgate-Castlefield.
The nearest bus stops for major routes into the city centre are St Peter’s Square/Portland Street or Deansgate.
Coaches can drop off and pick up outside the main entrance on Lower Mosley Street.
The nearest rail stations are Deansgate and Oxford Road.
The nearest car parks are Q-Park First Street, NCP Manchester Central, NCP Great Northern or NCP Oxford Street. If travelling by car, please allow plenty of time for your journey.
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3WS
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