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Temples
YES | 2 February 2023

The bands eagerly awaited return has Temples perform live at YES Pink Room as part of independent venue week!

Lynks
YES | 28 January 2023

Described as a “merchant of pure gay chaos”, Lynks brings their electro pop party to YES as part of Now Waves ones to see in 2023

The Hallé – The Rite of Spring
The Bridgewater Hall | 20 April 2023

Christian Reif, the US-based German conductor, returns to the Hallé, conducting a programme which includes Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring.

The Hallé – Brahms’s Violin Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall | Until 5 March 2023

Grammy Award winner, Augustin Hadelich joins The Hallé at The Bridgewater Hall for an evening featuring Brahms’s Violin Concerto.

The Hallé – A Night at the Opera
The Bridgewater Hall | 12 February 2023

An evening of glorious, soaring melodies as The Hallé offer up a treasure trove of operatic gems.

The Hallé – Nicola Benedetti
The Bridgewater Hall | 12 January 2023

Nicola Benedetti, arguably one of the most sought-after violinists of her generation, joins forces with Sir Mark to explore the lesser-known Second Violin Concerto of Szymanowski

Mood Swings: Fat Dog + Car Boot Sale + Lei Hope
YES | 27 January 2023

Descend the basement steps of YES to catch three bands you’ll be hearing much more of in 2023, presented by Now Wave.

Weyes Blood
O2 Ritz Manchester | 13 February 2023

In support of her critically acclaimed album ‘And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow’, Weyes Blood performs at The Ritz.

RNCM Opera: Mansfield Park
Royal Northern College of Music | Until 1 April 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.

Research café: Jazz diasporas in-the-making
Martin Harris Centre for Music & Drama | 15 December 2022

The ensemble is directed by Dr Alexander Gagatsis, lecturer in Jazz Studies, and takes the form of a little big band, a smaller version of the conventional 18-piece big band.

Little Big Band Jazz Ensemble featuring Yazz Ahmed and Carlos Maldonado
Martin Harris Centre for Music & Drama | 15 December 2022

The ensemble is directed by Dr Alexander Gagatsis, lecturer in Jazz Studies, and takes the form of a little big band, a smaller version of the conventional 18-piece big band.

WSTRN
o2 Ritz Manchester | 20 January 2023

British afroswing collective WSTRN come from West London consisting of Akelle Charles, Haile, and Louis Rei.

The Backseat Lovers
o2 Ritz Manchester | 8 March 2023

The Backseat Lovers are back, captivating listeners with their deeply personal lyrics and tight-knit live performances.

Cian Ducrot
o2 Ritz Manchester | 10 March 2023

British producer and songwriter Irish singer-songwriter and producer Cian Ducrot stops by The Ritz this March.

M60
Gorilla | 4 March 2023

M60 return home to Manchester for their biggest headline show to date at Gorilla this March.