Book Candlelight Concerts tickets & experience the drama of A Night at the Opera in Manchester
- Experience opera’s greatest arias, duets and ensembles, from Mozart to Puccini and Verdi in one stunning concert
- See four exceptional live opera soloists on one stage, including soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and baritone
- Relax in a beautiful, immersive candlelit atmosphere
- Enjoy a brand-new programme, refreshed and expanded for 2026
- Perfect for first‑timers and opera lovers, with music that lingers long after the final note
Watch A Night at the Opera in Manchester & enjoy a candlelight concert at Manchester Cathedral
- Dates: 11th June 2026
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages
- Performance Times: Doors open 18:45 | Concert begins 19:30
- Duration: Approx. 2 hours (including a short interval)
- Venue: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX
- Please note: There are no refunds for this event unless it is rescheduled
A Night at the Opera Programme & Performers:
- Soloists: Claire Wild, Rhonda Brown, Dom Felix, Philip Smith
- Rossini: Overture from The Barber of Seville
- Puccini: ‘O mio babbino caro’ from Gianni Schicchi
- Verdi: ‘La donna è mobile’ from Rigoletto
- Verdi: ‘Sempre libera’ from La traviata
- Bizet: ‘Habanera’ from Carmen
- Puccini: ‘Un bel dì vedremo’ from Madama Butterfly
- Puccini: ‘E lucevan le stelle’ from Tosca
- Puccini: ‘Nessun dorma’ from Turandot
- Mozart: ‘Voi che sapete’ from The Marriage of Figaro
- …and many, many more!
Performed by leading soloists from the UK opera scene, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight
A Night at the Opera has been completely refreshed and expanded for 2026, building on the success of previous years with an even richer and varied musical journey.
This newly enhanced edition now features four soloists, with the addition of a baritone alongside soprano, mezzo-soprano and tenor. This expanded line-up brings some of opera’s greatest showstoppers, including the irresistible ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville, the triumphant ‘Toreador Song’ from Carmen, as well as celebrated ensemble highlights – from Mozart’s serene trio ‘Soave sia il vento’ from Così fan tutte to Verdi’s dramatic quartet ‘Bella figlia dell’amore’ from Rigoletto.
At the heart of the concert, audiences will still find the favourite moments they know and love, with a sparkling mix of duets and trios from operatic classics including The Magic Flute, La traviata, Madama Butterfly, Tosca and Turandot.
The programme features some of opera’s most treasured solo arias – from the infectious brilliance of Verdi’s ‘La donna è mobile’, to the tender beauty of ‘O mio babbino caro’ and the soaring, triumphant finale ‘Nessun dorma’. Whether you are discovering opera for the first time or returning for another unforgettable evening, this newly reimagined 2026 programme promises passion, drama, laughter, and music that lingers long after the final note.
Book A Night at the Opera tickets today & soak up the sound of opera with candlelight concerts in Manchester! Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS.