Manchester Classical

Family friendly

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Manchester Classical has has something for everyone, with performances, family activities and workshops throughout the weekend. Affordable tickets are available at a discounted price for those who would otherwise not be able to attend.

There are also many free activities including:

  • Three Billy Goats Gruff. Live performance from the CBeebies series Musical Storyland. Aimed at those aged 3-7, but enjoyed by all ages!
  • The Hallé Connect Family Trails. Lots of free fun including a treasure trail through the building
  • Bridgewater Hall Orchestra Instrumental Petting Zoo. Like an animal petting zoo, but with lots more strange noises!
  • Youth Choirs and performances by young musicians including a Samba Band, Irish Folk Band, String Ensemble, and Guitar Ensemble
  • Singing for Breathing and Wellbeing workshop
  • Costume rail dress-up provided by English National Opera
  • And lots more

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Plan your visit

Lower Mosley Street
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M2 3WS

Box office opening hours are Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday/ Sunday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. There is counter service until 8:00 pm on concert nights.

Mon
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sun
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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