From tender hip-hop inflected classical soul and eclectic jazz performances to cabaret spectaculars and the return of Bongo’s Bingo, Albert Hall kicks off 2025 with another unmissable feast of live music, show-stopping entertainment and more.
On Sat 8 Feb, the legendary award-winning DJ Louie Vega brings his ‘live global phenomenon’ to Manchester with a show-stopping rendition of his iconic 2004 LP, The Elements of Life, supported by the breathtaking namesake ensemble.
Featuring an all-star selection of musicians, Vega’s visionary spectacle takes over the Albert Hall stage following unforgettable performances at Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazz Cafe and even the 2007 Superbowl pre-game show.
Fresh from the release of his latest album, Classic Soul Volume One, musical polymath and cross-genre pioneer Alexis Ffrench takes the Albert Hall stage for a memorable evening of intimate yet cinematic new works, blending timeless classical sounds with foundational hip hop and soul forms.
“There is a panoramic feeling to this project,” says Alexis. “A 360 process of looking back, looking forward, and feeling deep gratitude. I want to be on this journey with the person who listens to this record too; I want to hear their stories – their inner symphonies – and the way it was for them.”
Book tickets below.
After a sold-out summer 2024 UK tour and a memorable takeover at Mighty Hoopla, the cabaret empress and Real Housewives of NYC icon Luann de Lesseps returns to Albert Hall with a brand new banquet of glamour, camp and spectacular set-pieces on Mon 17 Feb.
Promising gags galore, audience interaction, devilish innuendo and more, Countess Cabaret showcases Luann’s peerless storytelling alongside all her unforgettable hits, including Feelin’ Jovani and Money Can’t Buy You Class.
Running throughout January and February, the renowned and riotous take on the traditionally sedate numbers game continues to transform Albert Hall into a Mecca of mayhem with regular events in the daytime and evening, each packed with raves, cheesy sing-a-longs, dance-offs, a vast array of prizes and plenty of cash for the winners.
Check out all the dates and grab your tickets below.
Albert Hall, 27 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR
www.alberthallmanchester.com
- Words:
- Wolf McFarlane
- Published on:
- Wed 15 Jan 2025
On Fri 31 Jan, legendary Ibiza rave masters Kaluki join forces with Planet X for their biggest party of the year in the heart of Manchester, with blistering sets from a stacked line-up featuring Beltran, Prospa, Ben Sterling and Fletch.