Performances

Beat the Rush Hour Concert Quatuor Danel with Petr Prause (cello)

18:00 - 20:00 8 May 2026
Generously supported by the Schubert Institute UK Schubert String Quartet in B-flat major, D36 (1813) Schubert Quartettsatz in C minor, D703 (1820) Schubert …

Quatuor Danel Public Workshop with Dr Anne Hyland & The Schubert Institute UK

14:30 - 16:00 8 May 2026
Dr Anne Hyland explores the rich expressive and emotional worlds of two chamber-music compositions from the extremities of Schubert’s career. The workshop will also feature the unveiling…

Theatre Performance: The War of the Worlds

19:30 - 21:30 8 May 2026
Step into the heart of one of the most iconic sci-fi stories ever written as H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds is reimagined in a gripping solo performance by storyteller Gav Cross,…

Halle Klezmer Evening of Music and Dance

19:00 - 21:30 11 May 2026
Hallé St Peter's welcomes the Klezmorim of Manchester for a toetapping evening of freshly arranged music and traditional klezmer dance. Join us at Hallé St Peter’s for an evening of…

WCLC: Listen Up! Postgraduate Performance Showcase

13:10 - 13:50 14 May 2026
Students of the MusM Music (Performance Studies) degree at The University of Manchester celebrate with a showcase performance The Thursday lunchtime concerts are part of the Walter…

Future of Opera: Human-AI Improvisation

16:00 - 19:00 19 May 2026
An experimental workshop exploring digital inclusion and innovation through human–AI improvisation. This workshop, part of Tuning into Opera, a research and engagement initiative from…

MUMS Estival Session Orchestra Concert

18:00 - 19:00 11 June 2026
The final concert of the year for the MUMS Symphony Orchestra. Join us as they play the famous soundtracks of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and How To Train Your Dragon. The programme…

MUMS Estival Ensembles Extravaganza

15:00 - 16:00 12 June 2026
The final concert of the year for the MUMS Ensembles! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of music. ESTIVAL BUNDLE DEAL: 25% off your tickets when you buy a ticket for this concert…

Relaxed Performance - Summer Sing and Sign-along

11:00 - 11:50 12 June 2026
A 50-minute musical treat, in a relaxed setting. Open to everybody. This relaxed performance is intended to be welcoming for people who may not feel comfortable attending formal…

BEST PRACTICE — A New Theatre Work at The Engine Room

18:30 - 20:00 19 June 2026
A comical and critical performance on failure, regeneration, and civic life in Southport It can be funny when someone fails, can’t it? A slip. A trip. A fall from grace. Egg on their…

Theatre Performance: SELENE

19:30 - 21:30 27 June 2026
Discover the Goddess of the Moon in this captivating retelling from award-winning storytellers Wright & Grainger, as Selene explores growing up, embracing light and dark, and navigating…

Little Belters Summer Concert

14:00 - 16:00 5 July 2026
The Little Belters and Absolute Belters are excited to return to the stage for their highly anticipated end-of-year concert! Little Belters, our cool children’s choir for ages 4-11,…

Theatre performance: Life Out There - Ransack Theatre

11 July 2026
When something goes wrong in the silence of space, a misfit crew of astronauts must decide how to survive and what future is worth chasing across the galaxy… A thrilling adventure in the Space Dome from Ransack Theatre.

Lesbian Triple Bill

19:00 - 21:30 22 July 2026
A night of new work from queer artists in Manchester. Join us at the John Thaw Studio Theatre on July 22nd for an evening of queer theatre in development. Featuring short pieces and…

Welcome Week Show: Chameleon by Jess Telling

19:00 - 20:00 25 September 2026
CANCELLED - Chameleon, 25 Sept, 7pm Due to sudden cast illness we regret that we have had to cancel the performance of Chameleon scheduled for Friday this week. Quaytickets will issue…

A Jubilee Overture - 75 years of Philip Sparke

15:00 - 17:00 27 September 2026
The KNDS Fairey Band is pleased to announce that their forthcoming concert celebrating composer Philip Sparke's 75th year will be FREE to attend, as part of a newly formed partnership…

WCLC: Quatuor Danel lunchtime concert

13:10 - 13:50 1 October 2026
**Please note, due to unforeseen circumstances, there has been a change to the advertised programme for this event** Mozart K 546 Aadagio and Fugue in C minor Gubaidulina…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert – Shostakovich 120 years with Adam MacKenzie (bassoon)

19:30 2 October 2026
**Please note, due to unforeseen circumstances, there has been a change to the advertised programme for this event** Quatuor Danel mark the 120th anniversary of Shostakovich’s birth.…

WCLC: Duo Folclore (violins)

13:10 - 13:50 8 October 2026
Presented by the Department of Music and the Cervantes Institute Duo Folclore Folk–classical violin duo Alice Barron and Fuensanta Zambrana Ruiz explore a rich palette of traditional…

WCLC: Tom Hicks

13:10 - 13:50 15 October 2026
Guernsey-born pianist Tom Hicks, hailed for his magnificent pianism and engaging personality, is a Yamaha Artist with an international profile. He has performed as a recitalist across…

WCLC: Bringing Silent Cinema to Life

13:10 - 13:50 22 October 2026
Using clips from three groundbreaking silent films, renowned composer, writer and broadcaster Neil Brand demonstrates the art of improvised piano accompaniment to picture for today’s…

WCLC: Listen Up! Postgraduate Performance

13:10 - 13:50 23 October 2026
Informal, mixed programme of chamber music featuring music by composers Chopin, Pete Furniss and more.

MUMS Symphony Orchestra

14:00 - 16:00 24 October 2026
The MUMS Symphony Orchestra, one of our premier ensembles, will be performing the world premiere of PhD student, Perinpanathan’s, composition for orchestra, alongside Casken’s Madonna…

WCLC: BAILE/home

13:10 - 13:50 29 October 2026
Renowned harpsichordist Yonit Kosovske, viola da gamba virtuoso Lucia Capellaro and boundary-exploring pianist Xenia Pestova Bennett join forces in music for contemporary and historical…

MANTIS Festival Fall Event (Concert 1)

18:00 - 19:00 31 October 2026
Join us this Fall for the MANTIS Festival, featuring electroacoustic works and a programme by special guest composer and guitarist Marc Estibeiro, whose innovative work explores the…

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