Bridgewater Hall

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.

Barbirolli Square and Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Barbirolli Square and Bridgewater Hall

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).

Premier Inn Manchester Central, Lower Mosley Street
Premier Inn Manchester Central, Lower Mosley Street

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.

Metrolink trams on Lower Mosley Street
Metrolink trams on Lower Mosley Street

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.

DateEvent
Monday 25th September 2023 7:00 pmThe Analogues - Hello Goodbye (The Very Best of the Studio Years)
Sunday 8th October 2023 7:00 pmAn Evening with Alfie Boe
Tuesday 10th October 2023 7:00 pmHoward Jones
Thursday 19th October 2023 7:00 pmGabrielle: 30 Years of Dreaming
Monday 23rd October 2023 7:30 pmAn Evening with Leigh-Anne
Tuesday 24th October 2023 7:30 pmSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - Live In Concert
Tuesday 31st October 2023 7:30 pmHocus Pocus In Concert
Friday 3rd November 2023 7:00 pmBeverley Knight
Tuesday 7th November 2023 7:00 pmNorah Jones
Friday 10th November 2023 7:00 pmJames Martin Live
Wednesday 15th November 2023 7:00 pmJohn Wilson & his Sinfonia of London
Saturday 18th November 2023 6:30 pmSuzi Quatro
Sunday 19th November 2023 7:30 pmExtra Time with Sue, Matt & Phil
Tuesday 21st November 2023 7:00 pmFar From Saints
Friday 24th November 2023 7:30 pmThe Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Monday 27th November 2023 7:30 pmSophie Ellis Bextor
Friday 8th December 2023 7:30 pmLove Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Monday 11th December 2023 7:00 pmLeona Lewis
Tuesday 12th December 2023 7:00 pmThe Bootleg Beatles
Monday 18th December 2023 7:30 pmDancing in a Winter Wonderland with Aljaz and Janette
Wednesday 20th December 2023 3:00 pmThe Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra
Wednesday 20th December 2023 7:00 pmThe Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra
Thursday 18th January 2024 7:00 pmAlan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age
Friday 26th January 2024 7:00 pmABC - The Lexicon of Love
Sunday 4th February 2024 7:30 pmGo West & Wet Wet Wet
Friday 16th February 2024 7:00 pmABC - The Lexicon of Love
Sunday 18th February 2024 7:00 pmRick Wakeman - Return of the Caped Crusader
Friday 23rd February 2024 6:00 pmDr Michael Mosley and Clare Bailey Eat (well), Sleep (better), Live (longer)!
Saturday 24th February 2024 7:30 pmOne Last Time Farewell Tour
Friday 1st March 2024 7:30 pmNathan Carter
Thursday 14th March 2024 7:00 pmTony Hadley
Tuesday 19th March 2024 7:30 pm10cc
Tuesday 26th March 2024 7:30 pmGipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
Friday 26th April 2024 7:00 pmAverage White Band
Monday 29th April 2024 7:30 pmPink Martini
Saturday 7th September 2024 7:00 pmFisherman's Friends

More events may be listed on the official Bridgewater Hall website (see the information section at the end of this page).

Nearby Attractions

Tourist attractions and things to do near Bridgewater Hall include:

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Nearby Restaurants

Restaurants and places to eat and drink near Bridgewater Hall include:

Nearby Hotels

Hotels near Bridgewater Hall include:

  • The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel (0.2 miles)
  • Innside by Melia Manchester (0.2 miles)
  • Novotel Manchester Centre (0.2 miles)
  • Princess St. Hotel (0.3 miles)
  • Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre (0.3 miles)
  • The Townhouse Manchester (0.3 miles)
  • The Oxnoble (0.3 miles)
  • Le Ville Hotel (0.4 miles)
  • Hotel Gotham (0.4 miles)
  • Great John Street Hotel (0.4 miles)
  • Manchester Hall (0.4 miles)
  • Castlefield Hotel (0.4 miles)
  • Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel (0.5 miles)
  • Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange (0.5 miles)
  • Stock Exchange Hotel (0.5 miles)
  • Pendulum Hotel (0.5 miles)
  • Velvet Hotel (0.5 miles)

Nearby Transport Links

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Map

Map showing location of Bridgewater Hall.

Map showing location of Bridgewater Hall

Details

Bridgewater Hall

Address and postcode
Lower Mosley Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
M2 3WS

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