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 |
|---|---|
| Friday 4th February 2022 7:00 pm | Fisherman's Friends - Unlocked & Unleashed |
| Sunday 6th February 2022 8:00 pm | Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny |
| Monday 14th February 2022 7:30 pm | Burn the Floor - Kevin Clifton |
| Tuesday 15th February 2022 7:00 pm | Yann Tiersen |
| Friday 18th February 2022 7:30 pm | Toy Story In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra |
| Sunday 20th February 2022 3:00 pm | Anton & Erin - Show Time |
| Tuesday 22nd February 2022 7:30 pm | Van Der Graaf Generator |
| Friday 25th February 2022 7:00 pm | Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation |
| Monday 28th February 2022 7:00 pm | Henry Rollins: Good to see you 2022 |
| Tuesday 8th March 2022 7:00 pm | Texas - 30th Anniversary of Southside |
| Friday 11th March 2022 7:30 pm | Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez - FIREDANCE |
| Monday 14th March 2022 7:00 pm | Status Quo - OUT OUT QUOING |
| Sunday 20th March 2022 7:00 pm | James Martin Live |
| Monday 21st March 2022 7:00 pm | James Morrison - Greatest Hits Tour |
| Tuesday 22nd March 2022 6:30 pm | Big Big Train |
| Friday 25th March 2022 7:00 pm | Sophie Ellis-Bextor |
| Monday 28th March 2022 7:30 pm | 10cc |
| Friday 1st April 2022 7:00 pm | Heather Small |
| Saturday 2nd April 2022 7:30 pm | Nathan Carter and His Band |
| Monday 4th April 2022 7:30 pm | Marc Almond |
| Wednesday 13th April 2022 7:00 pm | DR John Cooper Clarke |
| Thursday 14th April 2022 7:00 pm | DR John Cooper Clarke |
| Saturday 16th April 2022 7:30 pm | Karl Jenkins |
| Sunday 17th April 2022 7:30 pm | Remembering The Oscars |
| Monday 18th April 2022 7:00 pm | Imelda May |
| Friday 22nd April 2022 7:30 pm | Whitney Queen of the Night |
| Tuesday 26th April 2022 7:00 pm | The Divine Comedy |
| Sunday 1st May 2022 7:00 pm | Table Manners with Jessie & Lennie Ware |
| Tuesday 3rd May 2022 7:30 pm | Joe Satriani |
| Wednesday 4th May 2022 7:00 pm | The Robert Cray Band |
| Friday 6th May 2022 7:00 pm | The Good, The Bad & The Rugby Podcast |
| Sunday 8th May 2022 7:00 pm | Spiritualized |
| Friday 13th May 2022 7:00 pm | John Barrowman 'i Am What I Am' |
| Monday 16th May 2022 7:00 pm | The Shires |
| Tuesday 24th May 2022 7:00 pm | Todrick Hall |
| Wednesday 25th May 2022 7:30 pm | Dirty Dancing In Concert |
| Friday 3rd June 2022 7:00 pm | Dionne Warwick - One Last Time Tour |
| Friday 17th June 2022 8:00 pm | Yes |
| Monday 20th June 2022 7:30 pm | George Benson |
| Friday 24th June 2022 7:30 pm | Lea Salonga |
| Tuesday 28th June 2022 7:00 pm | ABC |
| Wednesday 29th June 2022 7:45 pm | In Conversation with the Sopranos |
| Wednesday 6th July 2022 7:30 pm | Here Come The Boys |
| Sunday 31st July 2022 8:00 pm | George Thorogood & The Destroyers |
| Wednesday 14th September 2022 7:00 pm | Kim Wilde |
| Saturday 17th September 2022 7:30 pm | Andrew Lloyd Webber's New Symphonic Suites in Concert |
| Friday 23rd September 2022 7:00 pm | Don McLean - 50th Anniversary of American Pie |
| Monday 26th September 2022 7:00 pm | Madeleine Peyroux |
| Monday 3rd October 2022 7:30 pm | Uriah Heep - 50th Anniversary - Lockdown To Rockdown |
| Tuesday 25th October 2022 7:30 pm | Ladysmith Black Mambazo |
| Sunday 30th October 2022 7:00 pm | Strike a Pose! |
| Friday 4th November 2022 7:00 pm | Anastacia |
| Monday 28th November 2022 7:00 pm | Bellowhead |
| Saturday 3rd December 2022 7:00 pm | Il Divo |
| Friday 9th December 2022 7:30 pm | Collabro - the Christmas Is Here Tour |
| Monday 12th December 2022 7:00 pm | Leona Lewis |
| Tuesday 17th January 2023 6:30 pm | Heilung |
More events may be listed on the official Bridgewater Hall website (see the information section at the end of this page).
