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Gin & Rum Festival

Gin & Rum Festival

29 Aug 2025 - 2 Oct 2026

Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year! If you’re thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, the Gin & Rum Festival is for you! Discover new favourites with samples from our hand-picked guest distillers, treat yourself at our themed Gin and Rum bars, and let your hair down with friends whilst enjoying music from our award-winning DJ and live entertainment. You will be spoilt for choice with over 120 of the best Gins and Rums on the market, including the best of British, spirits from around the world and a huge range of flavoured products. Our hand-picked products offer customers the chance to discover the highest quality Gins and Rums, many of which are exclusive to our Festival. Still not convinced that Gin and Rum are for you?… No problem! Just head over to our Cocktail bar where you can find a selection of seasonal Cocktails, authentic sipping Tequilas, Beer, and of course Fizz!
Curious About Manchester

Curious About Manchester

30 Aug 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Have fun discovering Manchester with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format. Are you curious about Manchester? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme – looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined make Manchester a fabulous place to explore! You’ll get everything – detailed directions, maps, clues (with answers in the back!), and interesting snippets about the history of Manchester and the people that have shaped it. Buy in booklet or instant download format (to use on your mobile device or to print at home) and explore in your own time. One booklet is enough for four people of all ages to enjoy.
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight - Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before. A cornerstone of classical music, this vivid and revolutionary work captures the essence of nature with breathtaking virtuosity and emotional power. Its influence continues to echo through centuries of music-making, and remains one of the most beloved compositions in the classical canon. This captivating programme, performed by the celebrated Piccadilly Sinfonietta and leading violinist to be announced, promises an evening of elegance and inspiration. With over 200 performances annually, this acclaimed ensemble—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a mainstay on the British classical scene. The evening's programme will contain Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' with a selection of other, renowned classical masterpieces.
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

19 Sept 2025 - 22 Aug 2026

Experience an enchanting evening of classical music bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, set within the awe-inspiring beauty of some of the most breath taking venues the UK has to offer. At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata, a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic genius.
London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you! London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart – some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Cosi fan Tutti and so much more. Presented by Candlelight with some of the country’s greatest opera singers in the stunning setting, this truly is an evening not to be missed!
Music from the Movies by Candlelight

Music from the Movies by Candlelight

6 Sept 2025 - 29 Dec 2025

Join world-renowned London Concertante as they bring us on a stunning red carpet ride of iconic movie soundtracks. From aliens and spies to dinosaurs and war heroes – this evening promises to be an exciting exploration of the power of film music, packed with all of your family favourites made famous by Hollywood! This exceptional program will include dazzling excerpts from George Lucas’ epic space opera ‘Star Wars’, Steven Spielberg’s iconic ‘Jurassic Park’, harrowing ‘Schindler’s List’ and fantastical ‘ET’, along with other cinematic masterpieces such as ‘Mission: Impossible’, ‘Skyfall’ and ‘The Godfather’, to name a few! Generations of us have been inspired by movie soundtracks for decades, so this concert is guaranteed fun for the whole family!
Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club

26 Sept 2025 - 24 Jan 2026

Legendary actor, host and broadcaster Craig Charles is one of UK’s most beloved funk and soul DJs. From Robot Wars to Red Dwarf, Craig has now grounded himself as a funk & soul icon after 10 years of broadcasting on BBC 6 Music with their primetime Saturday night show.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA

Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA

30 Aug 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. - Dancing Queen - SOS - Money, Money, Money - The Winner Takes it All - Voulez-Vous - Angeleyes - Waterloo - Fernando - Knowing Me, Knowing You - Chiquitita - Lay All Your Love On Me - Super Trouper - Mamma Mia Performers - Grampian String Quartet
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Lark Ascending by Candlelight
London Concertante brings Vivaldi’s masterpiece to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music. This concert features Vivaldi’s Four Seasons; a jewel of the composer’s extraordinary ability to illustrate moods as diverse and contrary as violent winds or birdsong, fox hunts and drunken stumbles! We combine this with one of the most beautiful pieces for the violin, Vaughan-Williams’ transcendental "The Lark Ascending", which takes you on a journey to the heights of poetic nature’s landscapes. A stunning concert celebrating the virtuosity of the violin in all its forms.
Radiohead by Candlelight

Radiohead by Candlelight

3 Oct 2025 - 5 Jul 2026

Step into an evening of candlelit excitement with London Concertante! Listen to some of the best tracks from Radiohead albums performed by this fabulous ensemble, the evening is sure to be incredible! UK-based chamber orchestra, London Concertante, will be performing in the majestic surroundings of some of the country's most gorgeous cathedrals. With swooping arches and incredible acoustics, this is Radiohead as you've never experienced it before. This evening promises excitement, escapism, and grandeur. So, get dressed for the occasion, and get ready to hear Radiohead with a twist, a performance like no other.
Whitney

Whitney

4 Sept 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

The Music of Whitney - LIVE in Concert - Brings the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston to life!
Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before! This incredible show will feature best loved songs including ‘Little Lies’, ‘The Chain’, ‘Rhiannon’, ‘Don’t Stop’ and many more, performed by Candlelight. So ‘Go Your Own Way’ and book your tickets now as this really is the concert of ‘Dreams’!
Anna Lapwood

Anna Lapwood

2 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Hailed as "the dream ambassador for classical music" by Gramophone, organist Anna Lapwood brings an evening of festive organ music to some of the UK's most stunning instruments. Anna Lapwood MBE is an organist, conductor and broadcaster, and is the Organist of the Royal Albert Hall. A terrific protagonist for her instrument, Anna has gathered a following of more than 2 million on social media and performs to sold-out venues around the world. Equally at home with the world's great orchestras and conductors, she has also performed with RAYE, Florence and the Machine, Bonobo and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Ella & Friends By Candlelight

Ella & Friends By Candlelight

6 Sept 2025 - 1 Nov 2025

Ella and Friends is a heartfelt celebration of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. Spanning nearly five decades of iconic music, this elegant cabaret-style performance brings her ingenious charm and translucent voice to life in the stunning surroundings of cathedrals across the UK. With lush string arrangements, a swinging rhythm section, and sparkling trumpet, the show takes audiences on a journey through her legendary interpretations of the Great American Songbook from Gershwin to Porter, Berlin to Duke Ellington alongside her unforgettable collaborations with Louis Armstrong. There are also nods to some of the other jazz icons who shaped her era, including Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the glitz, glamour, and soul of the golden age of jazz in some of the country's most breathtaking spaces.
New Year's Rhapsody in Blue

New Year's Rhapsody in Blue

30 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025

Enjoy an exceptional recital with an unforgettable evening of music, elegance, and celebration. Bathed in the warm glow of candlelight, this historic setting provides a truly exquisite backdrop for a musical performance to remember. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the brilliance of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and many other iconic works, performed by renowned concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith. Featuring: Warren Mailley-Smith Programme: Grieg - Wedding Day at Troldhagen Liszt - Liebestraume Rachmaninov - Prelude in G minor Debussy - Clair de Lune Chopin - Raindrop Prelude Chopin - Fantasy Impromptu Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight
Tchaikovskys elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Polish March in his Trisch-Trasch Polka. In the concert's penultimate work Tchaikovsky transports the evening to the magical halls of snowy Tsarist Russia with a regal waltz from his ballet Sleeping Beauty. The evening reaches its climax with the famous Blue Danube Waltz, not only proving the crowning jewel of a fabulous nights worth of music, but the coronation of Johann Strauss II as the master of the Viennese waltz.
Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
This experience is brought to you by Candlelight Concerts. This concert is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series. Enjoy an exciting programme of Christmas movie soundtracks and stunning performances from the highly acclaimed London Concertante Perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers This enchanting programme will include excerpts from Christmas classics such as 'A Christmas Carol', 'Elf', 'Love Actually' and 'Home Alone', as well as the animated excitement of 'Polar Express' and 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. This is a concert to bring the whole family together and make your Christmas truly special. Get your tickets now for Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight!
Ibiza Proms

Ibiza Proms

11 Oct 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

Join us as we bring the 40-50 Piece Orchestra to the UK for a musical journey to the White Isle. Expect a carefully selected mix of the most iconic Ibiza Dance anthems paired with more recent hits performed live like you have never seen them before in some of the most stunning locations in the UK.
Candlelight: BalletSwan Lake

Candlelight: BalletSwan Lake

5 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2025

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before in Manchester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of BalletSwan Lake at Manchester Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight. Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone. If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (. 30 people). To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card Programme Scene Odette Variation(Swan Lake OP.20 Act 2 /13B) Prince Siegfried Variation Act 3 Little Swans Pas de Deux White Swan Waltz Act 1 Swan Lake The Swan - Saint Saens Mirlitons March Sugar Plum Fairy Spanish Dance Waltz of The Flowers Arabian Dance Mazurka Act 3 Part 6 - Swan Lake Black Swan (N5. Pas de Deux ) Performers String Quartet. Dancers - To be announced!
Candlelight Ballet: Swan Lake vs Giselle
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before in Manchester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Swan Lake vs Giselle under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Rachmaninov's much-loved Second Piano Concerto with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, along and other magnificent works in a beautiful candlelit setting. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style!
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

3 Oct 2025 - 17 Jul 2026

Celebrate the end of the week with an exceptional performance of Chopin! Renowned concert pianists Warren Mailley-Smith, who recently became the first British pianist to perform the complete works of Chopin in one series of concerts from memory, performs a selection of sensational works for solo piano. Enjoy an intimate candlelit backdrop, take a long sip of champagne and treat yourself and your loved ones to an evening of stunning classical music by candlelight.
Luther Vandross – The Candlelight Concert
Join us for a heartfelt evening honouring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting. This tribute concert celebrates the velvet voice of one of R&B’s most beloved legends — known for his rich tones, emotional depth, and unforgettable love songs. From the upbeat joy of “Never Too Much” to the soul-stirring beauty of “Dance with My Father”, every moment will be filled with nostalgia, passion, and musical excellence. Set beneath the warm flicker of candlelight, this evening promises an unforgettable tribute to a true icon, delivered by an exceptional ensemble of talent who will honor his legacy with every note. Come feel the love, the soul, and the music — Luther-style.
A Night at the Opera at Christmas

A Night at the Opera at Christmas

21 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2025

This Christmas, give this experience as a gift to your loved ones! Click here. This experience is brought to you by City Music Promotions. This concert is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series. Concert Duration: 1 hour
Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight
Step into the breathtaking beauty of Manchester Cathedral for Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight, an unforgettable recital that combines music, elegance, and festive celebration. Bathed in candlelight, the historic venue sets the perfect mood for a programme featuring Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue, alongside masterpieces by Grieg, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Chopin, and Beethoven. Performed by the celebrated pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, whose acclaimed career includes landmark performances of Chopin's complete solo works, this recital promises an inspiring and moving musical experience to end the year in style.
New Year's Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a stunning recital by Tyler Hay, one of the UK's most exciting young pianists. From Beethoven's timeless Moonlight Sonata to Chopin's expressive Nocturnes and Liszt's dazzling rhapsodies, this candlelit concert promises an unforgettable evening of classical brilliance. Set in the beautiful Manchester Cathedral, it's the perfect way to escape the winter bustle and start your celebrations with music that stirs the soul.
Day Sessions
Clubs
1980s
Retro and Throwbacks

Day Sessions

18 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Good vibes only! Our event is designed for those who love to dance, socialise, and enjoy great music. Hosted in some of the UK's most impressive venues, we combine nostalgic vibes and old school entertainment, it's all the fun of a night out without the late-night hassle!
Day Sessions
Clubs
1980s
Retro and Throwbacks

Day Sessions

6 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2026

Good vibes only! Our event is designed for those who love to dance, socialise, and enjoy great music. Hosted in some of the UK's most impressive venues, we combine nostalgic vibes and old school entertainment, it's all the fun of a night out without the late-night hassle!
Day Sessions
Clubs
1980s
Retro and Throwbacks

Day Sessions

24 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026

Good vibes only! Our event is designed for those who love to dance, socialise, and enjoy great music. Hosted in some of the UK's most impressive venues, we combine nostalgic vibes and old school entertainment, it's all the fun of a night out without the late-night hassle!
New Year's Eve Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening of inspirational music and candlelit elegance in the breathtaking surroundings ofManchester Cathedral. Join the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfoniettaandacclaimed violinist Katie Stillmanfor a glittering New Years Eve concert, featuring two of the most iconic and celebratory works in the classical repertoireVivaldis Four Seasons and Handels Royal Fireworks Music. Brimming with drama, joy, and virtuosic flair, this is the perfect way to welcome 2026 in style. From the sparkling energy of Vivaldis vivid evocations of nature to the regal brilliance of Handels baroque masterpiece, this beautifully curated programme promises an evening of passion, elegance, and uplifting music. Whether you're a classical connoisseur or simply seeking a memorable night out, this concert will leave you inspired as the final hours of the year unfold. Set within the soaring Gothic architecture ofManchester Cathedral, and illuminated by hundreds of candles, the evening offers an atmosphere of pure enchantmentright in the heart of the city and just moments from Manchesters finest bars and restaurants, should you wish to continue the celebrations after the concert. Featuring: The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Katie Stillman (Violin) Programme: Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks Vivaldi The Four Seasons About the Piccadilly Sinfonietta: Founded in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta has rapidly become one of the UKs most dynamic and in-demand classical ensembles, performing over 200 concerts annually in many of the nations most prestigious venues. Known for their virtuosic soloists, vivid interpretations, and engaging performances, the ensemble brings beloved classical works to life with brilliance and finesse.
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

13 Sept 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before in Manchester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi under the gentle glow of candlelight. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - Opening Theme Laputa: Castle in the Sky - Kimi wo Nosete - Carrying You My Neighbour Totoro - Kaze no Toori Michi - Path of the Wind My Neighbour Totoro - Tonari no Totoro - Main Theme Kiki's Delivery Service - Umi no Mieru Machi - A Town with an Ocean View Kiki's Delivery Service - Tabidachi - Journey Princess Mononoke - Main Theme Spirited Away - Inochi no Namae - Name of Life Spirited Away - Chihiro's Waltz Ponyo - Gake no Ue no Ponyo - Ponyo on the Cliff Kikujiro - Summer Howl's Moving Castle - Merry Go Round of Life. Performers String Quartet- String Infusion - SQ
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

30 Aug 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring never before used for this purpose in London. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer's Best Works under the gentle glow of candlelight. Programme: - Time from Inception - This Land from The Lion King - Zooster’s Breakout from Madagascar - Supermarine from Dunkirk - Honor from The Pacific - A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight - Wonder Woman Suite - Cornfield Chase from Interstellar - Dune Suite - Gladiator Suite - Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes - Pirates of the Caribbean Suite Performers: String Quartet - London Session Quartet
Candlelight: A Tribute to Oasis

Candlelight: A Tribute to Oasis

11 Sept 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Oasis under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Boney M

Boney M

1 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2025

The disco and pop group from Germany who were famous in 1970s and featuring original member Maizie Williams.

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