⭐ Ring in the New Year with an elegant evening of inspirational classical music in the stunning candlelit Manchester Cathedral
Highlights
🎻 Enjoy Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons performed by the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and acclaimed violinist Katie Stillman.
🎆 Experience Handel’s majestic Music for the Royal Fireworks, a perfect celebration of the season.
🏰 Set within the breathtaking Gothic architecture of Manchester Cathedral, illuminated by hundreds of candles.
🍸 Located close to Manchester’s finest bars and restaurants for post-concert celebrations.
🎼 An unforgettable night of passion, joy, and virtuosic flair to welcome 2026 in style.
General Info
📅 Date: December 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX
👶CityMusic Promotions events are not suitable for children under the age of 5 years old. Babies will not be admitted.
Description
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening of inspirational music and candlelit elegance in the breathtaking surroundings of Manchester Cathedral.
Join the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and acclaimed violinist Katie Stillman for a glittering New Year’s Eve concert, featuring two of the most iconic and celebratory works in the classical repertoire—Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Handel’s 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 Vivaldi’s vivid evocations of nature to the regal brilliance of Handel’s baroque masterpiece, this beautifully curated programme promises an evening of passion, elegance, and uplifting music.
Set within the soaring Gothic architecture of Manchester Cathedral, and illuminated by hundreds of candles, the evening offers an atmosphere of pure enchantment—right in the heart of the city and just moments from Manchester’s 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
Highlights
🎻 Enjoy Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons performed by the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and acclaimed violinist Katie Stillman.
🎆 Experience Handel’s majestic Music for the Royal Fireworks, a perfect celebration of the season.
🏰 Set within the breathtaking Gothic architecture of Manchester Cathedral, illuminated by hundreds of candles.
🍸 Located close to Manchester’s finest bars and restaurants for post-concert celebrations.
🎼 An unforgettable night of passion, joy, and virtuosic flair to welcome 2026 in style.
General Info
📅 Date: December 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX
👶CityMusic Promotions events are not suitable for children under the age of 5 years old. Babies will not be admitted.
Description
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening of inspirational music and candlelit elegance in the breathtaking surroundings of Manchester Cathedral.
Join the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and acclaimed violinist Katie Stillman for a glittering New Year’s Eve concert, featuring two of the most iconic and celebratory works in the classical repertoire—Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Handel’s 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 Vivaldi’s vivid evocations of nature to the regal brilliance of Handel’s baroque masterpiece, this beautifully curated programme promises an evening of passion, elegance, and uplifting music.
Set within the soaring Gothic architecture of Manchester Cathedral, and illuminated by hundreds of candles, the evening offers an atmosphere of pure enchantment—right in the heart of the city and just moments from Manchester’s 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
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