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Visiting Bridgewater Hall: what to know before you go
Lower Mosley Street, M2 3WS, Manchester, United Kingdom
Bridgewater Hall is a venue in Manchester, open since 1996, with room for about 2,400 people.
Of the 22 upcoming shows with a published time, 55% start at 19:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Thursday and Friday.
The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 7 dates.
5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Tram / light rail, Bus stop and Train); the nearest is G-Mex Metrolink, 90 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Venue
- Capacity
- 2,400
- Opened
- 1996
- Address
- Lower Mosley Street, M2 3WS, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 25
- Usual start time
- 19:30
- Busiest days
- Thursday, Friday
Bridgewater Hall, month by month
- November 20265 dates, including The Legends in Vegas - After Hours, The Shires and Bellowhead
- December 20267 dates, including Home Alone in Concert, The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra and The Holiday - Film With Live Orchestra
- January 20271 date, including Emeli Sande - Celebrating 15 Years of 'Our Version of Events'
- February 20275 dates, including Sonic Live In Concert, Legend Of Korra In Concert and Twilight: New Moon In Concert
- March 20273 dates, including The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I II & III, Lighthouse Family and Kim Wilde - The Singles Tour
- April 20273 dates, including Lighthouse Family, Björn Again and Hindley Street Country Club
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (18), Plays & Musicals (2), Film (2), Comedy (2) and Dance (1).
Arriving by public transport
- G-Mex MetrolinkTram / light rail90 m
1 min walk - Tanzo Passenger ServicesBus stop150 m
2 min walk - Manchester Central railway stationTrain170 m
2 min walk - Manchester Oxford Road railway stationTrain270 m
3 min walk - Manchester Picadily train stationTrain280 m
3 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 90 m from the venue.
Next events at Bridgewater Hall
Nov7Sat
Cancelled
Nov8Sun
Nov12Thu
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Bridgewater Hall: practical questions
How many people fit in Bridgewater Hall?
Bridgewater Hall has a capacity of about 2,400; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Bridgewater Hall open?
Bridgewater Hall opened in 1996.
What time do shows start at Bridgewater Hall?
Usually at 19:30 (55% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Bridgewater Hall?
G-Mex Metrolink (Tram / light rail), 90 m away – about 1 min on foot.
Can I park near Bridgewater Hall?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 90 m away.
What kind of events does Bridgewater Hall host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (18), Plays & Musicals (2), Film (2) and Comedy (2).
Which month has the most events at Bridgewater Hall?
December 2026, with 7 dates, including Home Alone in Concert and The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra.
Which other venues are close to Bridgewater Hall?
O2 Ritz (190 m), AO Arena (1.4 km), Band On The Wall. (1.3 km) and Manchester Academy (1.5 km).
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