19 November 2022
THE HALLE –  Winter Classics
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Crisp winters and snowy landscapes have inspired some of the best-loved and most evocative music in the world. Tonight we offer sleigh bells, snowflakes and the Northern Lights alongside The Nutcracker and Vivaldi’s dramatic Winter from The Four Seasons. £13 - £46.50. 7:30 pm. www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

22 November 2022 to 26 November 2022
MATTHEW BOURNE’S SLEEPING BEAUTY
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
With an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and masterly storytelling, the beloved fairy tale is brought to life by the uniquely talented New Adventures company. Get ready to be transported in time from the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day in this dazzling gothic romance. 7.30pm. Thurs 2pm.  £20 - £100. 22 November 2022 to 26 November 2022. https://thelowry.com/

28 November 2022 to 3 December 2022
THE MOUSETRAP – 70th Anniversary Tour
Opera House, Manchester , Manchester
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is the world's longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time... case closed! 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm.  £13 - £50.50. 28 November 2022 to 3 December 2022.

3 December 2022 to 14 January 2023
BETTY! A SORT OF MUSICAL
Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester
As the first female speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd is a Dewsbury girl to celebrate, and the six ladies (plus Calvin) of The Dewsbury Players are going to do just that... through the medium of musical theatre! 'Here's to a woman who conquered the murky world of Westminster with nothing but wit and gumption.. and enough hairspray to turn a tsunami into a kiss curl.' 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm.  Various prices. 3 December 2022 to 14 January 2023. https://www.royalexchange.co.uk/

9 December 2022
ROB NEWMAN – Live on Stage
Home, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester
Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman On Air, the award-winning comedian’s new show is a stand-up epic that goes from cave paintings to car-free cities to ask: Who are we? Where are we going? And how do spiders fly?  “The funniest comedian I have ever seen.” Sunday Times.         £17.50. 7:30 pm. https://homemcr.org/

10 December 2022 to 31 December 2022
THE PANTOMIME ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN
Opera House, Manchester , Manchester
Comedy superstar Jason Manford will lead the cast in The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan in the role of Captain Hook, joined by returning Manchester panto favourite Ben Nickless as Smee. Various times. £13 - £51. 10 December 2022 to 31 December 2022. https://www.manchestertheatres.com/

10 December 2022
THE HALLE’ – Messiah
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Handel The Messiah - Matthew Hamilton conductor and choral director. £5.50 - £46. 6:00 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

26 January 2023
MADAM BUTTERFLY – Ellen Kent
Opera House, Manchester , Manchester
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. £13 - £58.75. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.manchestertheatres.com/

10 June 2023 to 11 June 2023
Parklife Festival 2023
Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Manchester
The largest metropolitan music festival in the UK, Parklife is held at Manchester's Heaton Park. The annual event features beats from multiple music genres including hip hop, grime, pop, rock.. Prices from £92.95 to £203.50. 10 June 2023 to 11 June 2023. https://parklife.uk.com/

1 July 2023
Legend – the Music of Bob Marley
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Legend -  the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating the musical icon, the reggae legend that was Bob Marley, in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. £31.75 - £38.75. 7:30 pm. bridgewater-hall.co.uk

15 July 2023
Hallé – The Best of British Pop with Ken Bruce
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Radio and broadcasting legend Ken Bruce, Mr Pop Master himself, presents and introduces a concert of iconic British pop performed by The Hallé. £15.50 - £42.50.   7:30 pm. bridgewater-hall.co.uk

4 November 2023
BBC Philharmonic – Wagner, Strauss and Mozart
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Kerem Hasan the conductor runs the gamut of emotions as we delve into the heart’s highs and lows in this rich romantic programme. £14.50 to £29.00.     7:30 pm. bridgewater-hall.co.uk

10 December 2023
The Music of Lord of the Rings and Beyond
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Experience epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond as the worlds of TV, film and fantasy are brought to life by a full symphony orchestra and stunning choir, in this unmissable concert featuring the greatest movie music of all time.£30 - £50. 3:00 pm. bridgewater-hall.co.uk

31 December 2023
New Year’s Eve: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, a brand-new concert featuring some of the most iconic and soulful tunes ever written, recorded by some of the era’s most legendary performers.  £38.50 to £58.50. 8:00 pm. bridgewater-hall.co.uk

9 March
BBC Philharmonic – Stairway to Heaven
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Anja Bihlmaier conductor, Steven Osborne piano, Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, ‘Emperor’ Bruckner Symphony No. 7 in E major. £14.50 to £29. 7:30 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

22 May
Country Roads
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Come with us to the place you belong as we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music, inviting audiences to enjoy the biggest and best songs of the genre, including 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Rhinestone Cowboy, Ring of Fire, Walkin’ After Midnight and more. £33.50 - £40. 7:30 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

16 June
Sing With The Hallé – Participants
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Experience the thrill of singing alongside one of the world’s most renowned choirs and orchestras in a full day of inspiring choral music. The participant ticket includes a full day of rehearsal before a public performance at 6:30pm. £20.50 - £35.50. 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

16 June
Sing With The Hallé – Audience
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Following a full day of rehearsals with the Hallé’s exceptional Choral Director, Matthew Hamilton, the massed singers, alongside the Hallé, Manchester’s award-winning orchestra and four stunning soloists, will delight you with their performance of this most powerful and majestic composition. Various prices. 6:30 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

29 June
The Halle – The Best of Bond
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Prepare to be propelled into 007’s world of intrigue and danger with the electrifying music of the James Bond movies. Experience the powerhouse vocals of Alison Jiear and Matthew Ford as they belt out the iconic themes as well as the astonishing sound and spectacle of Manchester’s orchestra, the Hallé, live on stage. £16-£43. 7:30 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

6 July
The Hallé – Stars & Stripes
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Celebrate Independence Day with the Hallé and join us on an American musical odyssey. £16 - £43. 7:30 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

27 July
The Hallé – Disco Dynamite
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Follow the call of the disco ball and join Stephen Bell, the Hallé and four sensational singers for this dazzling devotion to disco. £16 - £43. 7:30 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/