The Bridgewater Hall is a world-class international concert venue in Manchester city centre. It hosts a busy programme of events including concerts by its three resident orchestras; the Halle, BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata.
The impressive structure cost over £40 million to build. Clever building techniques were utilised to ensure it remains acoustically insulated from the noise of the nearby Metrolink and train lines. The entire building actually floats above the ground on around 300 giant steel springs. It was the first concert hall constructed using this method.
The venue has a seating capacity of 2,341. A seating plan is available on the official website (see information box at the end of this page).
Facilities include a restaurant, café bar, and gift shop. Guided tours are available.
Barbirolli Square fronts the entrance to the building. It is named after Sir John Barbirolli, former conductor of the Halle. The plaza is home to the Ishinki Touchstone, an 18-tonne polished stone sculpture by Kan Yasuda.
Location
The hall is situated on Lower Mosley Street in the Petersfield area of Manchester city centre (postcode M2 3WS). It is directly across the road from Manchester Central.
Many hotels are located within easy walking distance (see the list at the end of this page for options).
There is also a good choice of restaurants and bars nearby (see list at the end of this page).
Parking
The closest car park is NCP Manchester Central. It is located under Manchester Central, directly opposite the Bridgewater Hall. The car park entrance is on Lower Mosley Street (postcode M2 3GX).
The NCP Manchester Bridgewater Hall Car Park is actually a little further away. It’s located on Little Peter Street (postcode M15 4PS).
Other car parks within walking distance include the Q-Park First Street (at First Street – postcode M15 4FN) and the NCP Manchester Great Northern (at the Great Northern, Watson Street – M3 4EE)
Metrolink and Train Stations
The closest Metrolink station is Deansgate-Castlefield. St Peter’s Square is also nearby.
The nearest train stations are Manchester Oxford Road and Deansgate.
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station is approximately ¾ mile away. A free bus service departs from outside the station entrance and stops near the Bridgewater Hall.
Trams also leave from Piccadilly Metrolink Tram Stop and go directly to St Peter’s Square and Deansgate-Castlefield.
A free bus service to the Bridgewater Hall also leaves from Manchester Victoria Train Station.
Events - What's On - Bridgewater Hall
A selection of upcoming shows and events at Bridgewater Hall are listed below. Tickets can be purchased here.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 25th September 2023 7:00 pm | The Analogues - Hello Goodbye (The Very Best of the Studio Years) |
| Sunday 8th October 2023 7:00 pm | An Evening with Alfie Boe |
| Tuesday 10th October 2023 7:00 pm | Howard Jones |
| Thursday 19th October 2023 7:00 pm | Gabrielle: 30 Years of Dreaming |
| Monday 23rd October 2023 7:30 pm | An Evening with Leigh-Anne |
| Tuesday 24th October 2023 7:30 pm | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - Live In Concert |
| Tuesday 31st October 2023 7:30 pm | Hocus Pocus In Concert |
| Friday 3rd November 2023 7:00 pm | Beverley Knight |
| Tuesday 7th November 2023 7:00 pm | Norah Jones |
| Friday 10th November 2023 7:00 pm | James Martin Live |
| Wednesday 15th November 2023 7:00 pm | John Wilson & his Sinfonia of London |
| Saturday 18th November 2023 6:30 pm | Suzi Quatro |
| Sunday 19th November 2023 7:30 pm | Extra Time with Sue, Matt & Phil |
| Tuesday 21st November 2023 7:00 pm | Far From Saints |
| Friday 24th November 2023 7:30 pm | The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra |
| Monday 27th November 2023 7:30 pm | Sophie Ellis Bextor |
| Friday 8th December 2023 7:30 pm | Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra |
| Monday 11th December 2023 7:00 pm | Leona Lewis |
| Tuesday 12th December 2023 7:00 pm | The Bootleg Beatles |
| Monday 18th December 2023 7:30 pm | Dancing in a Winter Wonderland with Aljaz and Janette |
| Wednesday 20th December 2023 3:00 pm | The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra |
| Wednesday 20th December 2023 7:00 pm | The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra |
| Thursday 18th January 2024 7:00 pm | Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age |
| Friday 26th January 2024 7:00 pm | ABC - The Lexicon of Love |
| Sunday 4th February 2024 7:30 pm | Go West & Wet Wet Wet |
| Friday 16th February 2024 7:00 pm | ABC - The Lexicon of Love |
| Sunday 18th February 2024 7:00 pm | Rick Wakeman - Return of the Caped Crusader |
| Friday 23rd February 2024 6:00 pm | Dr Michael Mosley and Clare Bailey Eat (well), Sleep (better), Live (longer)! |
| Saturday 24th February 2024 7:30 pm | One Last Time Farewell Tour |
| Friday 1st March 2024 7:30 pm | Nathan Carter |
| Thursday 14th March 2024 7:00 pm | Tony Hadley |
| Tuesday 19th March 2024 7:30 pm | 10cc |
| Tuesday 26th March 2024 7:30 pm | Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes |
| Friday 26th April 2024 7:00 pm | Average White Band |
| Monday 29th April 2024 7:30 pm | Pink Martini |
| Saturday 7th September 2024 7:00 pm | Fisherman's Friends |
More events may be listed on the official Bridgewater Hall website (see the information section at the end of this page).
