Music in Manchester
The birthplace of bands like Oasis, New Order and The Stone Roses and musical legends like the Chemical Brothers and Take That, Manchester is world-renowned for its pioneering and eclectic music scene.
With many different venues offering a myriad of different music styles, Manchester is a great place to discover new live music too. From larger venues like Manchester Arena and The Bridgewater Hall to intimate gigs, from ones-to-watch, at Gorilla and The Deaf Institute, Manchester offers a vibrant scene for music-lovers of all ages.
Manchester is also the proud home to the Hallé, one of the world’s leading symphonic ensembles, and the experimental chamber orchestra, Manchester Camerata. Many of Manchester’s orchestras and music venues have plenty of opportunities for you to get involved too.
Top Picks
The Bridgewater Hall
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.
Events related to this guide
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Stoller Story Sounds: The Little Green Dragon
City Centre
From 11 May until Saturday May 11 2024
£5.00 per child Performances at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm -
¡Ole! Flamenco Photography Exhibition
City Centre
From 15 Feb until Friday May 31 2024
6:00pm - 9:00pmFree Book your space! -
Voices of Hope
Longsight Community Church of the Nazarene
Ardwick Ward
From 12 Feb until Monday Jun 9 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pmFree Just drop in! -
Children’s Voices
Longsight Community Church of the Nazarene
Ardwick Ward
From 12 Feb until Monday Feb 17 2025
4:30pm - 5:30pm -
Baby Club – Morning Session
City Centre
Ancoats
From 12 Jan until Friday Mar 22 2024
10:00am - 11:00am -
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Free Concerts by Chetham’s School of Music students
City Centre
From 30 Sep until Monday May 27 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pmFree Just drop in!