click to view moving panoramic images of the Hall the bridgewater hall return home
click to find out what's on at The Bridgewater Hall book tickets corporate pages further information
Text-only version of these pages


Register for ticket booking and e-updates
for regular
e-updates and ticket booking

A rare and visionary gesture
Construction
Plant tower
Artworks
Organ
Auditorium
Exterior
Interiors
Facts and figures

Address
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester M2 3WS

Construction
Manchester City Council

Funded by
Central Manchester Development Corporation European Regional Development Fund

Architects
Renton Howard Wood Levin

Acousticians
Arup Acoustics

Builders
Laing North West

Operating Company
The Bridgewater Hall is managed by Hallogen Ltd, a joint venture company between Hallé Concerts Society and SMG

Work Commenced
March 22 1993

Hall Opened
11 September 1996

Building Weight
22,500 tons

Auditorium Capacity
Fixed Seating of 2341 on 4 levels:
Stalls 704
Choir Circle 160 (Choir Seats 276)
Circle 597
Gallery 604
includes 16 wheelchair seats available over 4 levels


Stage Size
19m wide at front tapering to 12.3m at the rear
12.8m deep

conferences and events
corporate membership
sponsorship
how to find us
opening hours
access information
eating and drinking
architecture
the organ
panoramic images
recruitment
community and education
e-registration
links
contact us
site map
book through our secure server
find out other ways to book tickets
view seating plans
Manchester's
£42 million
international
concert venue

This architecturally-stunning building hosts over 250 performances a year and boasts an award-winning restaurant and café bar. Its waterfront location in the heart of the city makes it an ideal conference and event venue.