The Hallé live in Manchester

Experience The Hallé live on December 29th

The Hallé, founded in 1848 by Charles Hallé, is a renowned British symphony orchestra with a core repertoire spanning the classical period through to contemporary works. Historically focused on standard orchestral repertoire, the Hallé has developed a strong association with composers such as Elgar and Vaughan Williams, and actively commissions and performs new music. The orchestra is known for its powerful sound and commitment to accessible concert programming.

The performance on December 29th, 2026 will take place at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Opened in 1996, Bridgewater Hall was specifically designed as a concert venue to address the city’s lack of a suitable large-scale performance space. Its acoustics are highly regarded, achieved through careful architectural planning featuring adjustable acoustic banners and reflectors.

The hall replaced the Free Trade Hall as Manchester’s primary concert hall; the Free Trade Hall having served that purpose for over a century but being deemed unsuitable for modern orchestral needs. Bridgewater Hall hosts a wide range of musical genres beyond classical, but remains central to the Hallé Orchestra’s home season and is considered one of the United Kingdom's leading concert halls.