Looking for ways to fill the week ahead in Manchester? We’ve rounded up some of the best things to do around the city over the next few days.

Classical | RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition: Round One (Day One) | RNCM Manchester | Mon 24 Nov | Free

Witness the start of the prestigious RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition featuring outstanding emerging pianists evaluated by an international jury.

124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD
Classical | Jonathan Scott: The Organ at the Opera | The Bridgewater Hall | Mon 24 Nov | £15.50

Associate Artist Jonathan Scott showcases iconic operatic works on Bridgewater Hall’s magnificent 5,500-pipe organ in a spectacular programme including Bizet, Puccini and Wagner.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS
Classical | Chetham’s Composers Concert | Stoller Hall | Wed 26 Nov | From £8

Enjoy original compositions from talented young musicians at Chetham’s School in an inspiring performance at Stoller Hall.

Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1DA
Gig | Electric Six | Manchester Club Academy | Wed 26 Nov | £22.50

Electric Six, known for their energetic blend of rock and dance-punk, perform at Manchester Club Academy in what promises a properly rowdy midweek night out.

Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR
Classical | Manchester Collective x The Marian Consort: Wintering | Stoller Hall | Thu 27 Nov | £24.50

Join the acclaimed Manchester Collective and vocal ensemble The Marian Consort for Wintering, an intimate concert inspired by Katherine May’s bestselling book featuring meditative classical and contemporary music.

Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1DA
Gig | The Hype Machine Clubnight | YES Manchester | Fri 28 Nov

Relive the mid-00s dancefloor frenzy with The Hype Machine’s sweat-soaked blog house, fidget, and indie sleaze anthems at YES Manchester’s Pink Room.

YES Manchester, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB
Mon 3 Nov - Sun 9 Nov
Words:
Finn Howard
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Mon 24 Nov 2025