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RNCM Original Voices Festival celebrates new perspectives on music by reimagining how to perform and present works from the past.

Renowned baritone Simon Keenlyside and RNCM alumnus returns this Spring alongside pianist Malcolm Martineau for a thrilling evening of music.

Join Z-arts this Christmas for Snow Mouse, an enchanting winter’s tale for children ages 0-4.

toooB is an enchanting wordless performance for 6-24 month-olds and their grown-ups.

Contact celebrates queer culture with an extraordinary line-up of LGBTQ+ talent heading our way for Queer Contact 2023

RNCM’s opera students take on Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park with musical styles ranging from Philip Glass to Stephen Sondheim with hints of Benjamin Britten along the way.

One of the most distinctive artists of his generation, Stephen Hough lines up alongside students for this performance.

Join RNCM vocal students and he Orchestra of Opera North for a fantastic evening of opera’s greatest hits.

Royal Northern College of Music celebrates its 50th birthday and half a century of forging incredible careers across the music industry.

Royal Northern College of Music present Made in Manchester, a three day festival celebrating music inspired by the city.

Bag of Bones is a bewitching new project for Manchester Collective from award-winning vocalist, violinist, songwriter and composer Alice Zawadzki.

One of the most distinctive artists of his generation, Stephen Hough lines up alongside students for this performance.

Ginny Lemon & Sister Sister present the most disappointing drag show you’ve ever seen!
Part of Queer Contact

An day of festive family fun and musical treats, including a screening plus live orchestra of the magical film The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson.

Join award-winning actor Julie Hesmondhalgh at Contact and hear about her career as well as insights and advice on a range of topics.