The Bridgewater Hall

Discover the Magic of Indian Music at @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social

A special half-term event for children on Monday 16 February

Join sitarist & composer Jonathan Mayer & tabla maestro Kousic Sen for a fun, interactive concert designed for primary school children.

Tickets: milap.co.uk/current/

BBC Radio 3 - Radio 3 in Concert, Bluebeard's Castle The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in music by Bartók and Kodály

📻 Tonight on BBC Radio 3 📻

Recorded at the Hall on 24 January, the BBC Philharmonic are joined by Jennifer Johnston and Christopher Purves for a performance of #Bartók's dark suspense-filled "Bluebeard's Castle".

📻 Tune in at 7.30pm, or listen again for 30 days.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Born #OnThisDay in 1797, Franz #Schubert bridged the Classical & Romantic eras with music of unforgettable melody and harmony. Hear his piano works at The Bridgewater Hall: Sir Stephen Hough (12 May) & Mario Bobotsov, Manchester Midday Concerts (24 Feb).

🎟️ www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/?se...

Jonny will perform at @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social with @thehalle.bsky.social on Thursday 26th February - tickets now on sale waste.lnk.to/jg.bridgewat...

Questions, answers and city nights: Storgårds and the BBC Philharmonic at @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social
✍️ Leighton Jones
bachtrack.com/review-storg...

★★★★★ #JenniferJohnston #ChristopherPurves #BBCPhilharmonic #AnjaBihlmaier @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social - From misery to fun to grim discovery in a vivid opera-in-concert performance - @robertbealemcr.bsky.social on an evening of light amidst the #Bartók gloom www.theartsdesk.com/classical-mu...

On this day in 1790, #Mozart’s Così fan tutte was performed for the first time. A sparkling comedy of love, loyalty and fidelity, & surprisingly modern over 230 years on.

We welcome the ENO to the Hall for 2 semi-staged performances next month.

Book now: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/series/engli...

Brilliant #JamesMorrison gig at the @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social last night.... stripped back, great voice, timeless lyrics and good to see James back with a new album!

🎙️ Celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay by joining us for an incredible spoken word line-up:

🎵 Lulu | 7 Oct
😂 Kathy Burke | 26 Oct
🌍 Malala Yousafzai | 4 Nov
🎭 Grayson Perry | 12 Nov
⚖️ Murder Trial Tonight IV | 8 Mar 26
📚 David Sedaris | 6 Jul 26

🎟️ Tickets: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/?se...

We loved welcoming O/Modərnt with guest Dame Evelyn Glennie to the Hall last night. A wonderful start to this year’s International Concert Series!

Next up: a brand-new collaboration between Tenebrae & Third Culture Collective – not to be missed! Book now: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/ten...

An Evening With Nicola Benedetti | The Bridgewater Hall Nicola Benedetti (19 November 2025)

🎻 2 months to go! Nicola Benedetti, returns to Manchester for her first solo tour in over a decade! Join Nicola and a hand-picked ensemble of friends and collaborators for an intimate evening of romantic classics and virtuosic showpieces.

✨ Book now! www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/nic...

One month to go until pianist Freddy Kempf joins the Brno Philharmonic (conducted by Dennis Russell Davies) for a night of rhythm, jazz & symphonic firepower.

📅 Tuesday 14 October
📍 The Bridgewater Hall

🎟️ Don’t miss this one-night-only concert – book now: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/brn...

Huge congratulations to Sir Stephen Hough and @thehalle.bsky.social on being shortlisted in the Gramophone Awards 2025 (Contemporary category)! Their performance of Hough's Piano Concerto was recorded at the Hall back in May 2024. Read more below! www.gramophone.co.uk/features/art...

The Robert Cray Band | The Bridgewater Hall Robert Cray (June 2025)

NOW BOOKING // Tickets on sale now!
The Robert Cray Band | Thursday 5 June 2025
🎟 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/the...

The Organ | The Bridgewater Hall The Bridgewater Hall's magnificent pipe organ is a focal point of this internationally-renowned concert venue. It was the largest instrument of its kind to be installed in Britain for almost a century...

Did you know? Construction began on our impressive Marcussen pipe organ 30 years ago this month!

For more information about The Bridgewater Hall organ, please visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/about/the-or...

#pipeorgan #marcussenorgan #manchester #visitmanchester

German National Orchestra | The Bridgewater Hall The remarkable Wayne Marshall performs double duty as conductor and pianist in the work that invented American classical music: George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, with German Youth National Orchestra...

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of musical storytelling, as the German National Orchestra bring you Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, and Holst's The Planets.
🎟️ Book your tickets now for this stellar concert: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/ger...

The doors to our New Year's Eve Gala Concert - Let's Groove - have just opened, but if you can't make it tonight, you can still join the party by listening to our setlist playlist!

Whatever you're doing tonight, have a great time, stay safe & we'll see you in 2025. open.spotify.com/playlist/3Bc...

Recruitment | The Bridgewater Hall The Bridgewater Hall is constantly recruiting staff for varied positions, from Front of House customer service focused roles to positions in Marketing and Programming. In working at The Bridgewater Ha...

We are hiring!

We are currently on the lookout for a Design and Content Manager, and an Assistant House Manager. Visit our website now to find out more and to apply: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/about/recrui...

#Manchester #ManchesterJobs #ManchesterRecruitment

Pay Day Tomorrow? Time to Lock in Your New Year’s Eve Plans! Why not make it a night to remember with Let’s Groove at The Bridgewater Hall? Here's Sandra Marvin to introduce the concert. Tickets are selling fast, so book now: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/new...

#Manchester #NewYearsEve

On Thursday 30 January, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, one of the world’s greatest living pianists, climbs the Everest of solo keyboard repertoire: Book II of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier. Book your tickets now: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/pie...
#Bach #ManchesterMusic

It's a busy week here at the Hall - we could barely fit everything on the image! Are you joining us for any of our events?

Book now: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

This #GivingTuesday, make music a force for good! We support Nordoff & Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity. Their incredible therapists use music to bring joy, connection & healing to those who need it most.

Please consider donating today: tickets.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/donate/q/nor...

Welcome to The Bridgewater Hall on Bluesky! We’re excited to bring the heart of Manchester’s music scene to a new platform. From breathtaking classical concerts to unforgettable live performances, this is your space to stay inspired, updated and connected with the music you love. #BridgewaterBlueSky