Last week we heard from the Concert Programme Manager at Manchester Midday Music who wanted to let us know about the lunchtime concerts that they organise at The Bridgewater Hall.

The Outings Group are considering organising a trip to one of these concerts early in 2027, but, as it is easy to reach The Bridgewater Hall by train and tram, many members may well be keen to explore the opportunity to get together with friends or make their own arrangements to attend one of the concerts in this year’s programme.

This is the information provided by the Concert Programme Manager:

 “All concerts start at 1.00pm and last no more than an hour, and we have both concessionary prices and a range of group discounts (see below). The Stalls Café Bar in the Hall is open on concert days and serves a range of sandwiches, jacket potatoes, main courses, and hot and cold drinks. 

You can see our full programme on our website https://manchestermiddaymusic.org. 

Coming up in November and December, we have: 

A4 Brass 
Friday 13 November 
A4 Brass is a multi-award-winning chamber quartet comprising 
principal players from some of the UK’s top brass bands, including Black Dyke, Brighouse & Rastrick, and Foden’s. 

Esther Yang, violin 
Thursday 26 November 
Esther Yang is a violinist from the United States with a passion for chamber music. Her performances have gained international recognition across North America, Europe, and Asia. 

Hyung-ki Joo piano 
Tuesday 1 December 
Pianist, composer, and creative force Hyung-ki Joo is redefining the concert experience, playfully blending storytelling with musical innovation to engage audiences beyond traditional classical formats. 

For information, full price tickets are £12, concessions £10, and student tickets £5. Bookings made online or by phone incur an additional £3.25 booking fee per ticket. This booking fee is not charged for group bookings, or bookings made in person at The Bridgewater Hall Box Office. 

 Kind Regards

Caroline Ley