Miranda Wilford host/soloist | Damien Edwards soloist | The Bridgewater Hall Concert Orchestra
Love is in the Air is a vibrant, joy filled concert that features songs in the key of love. An uplifting evening featuring classic hits from through the ages, guaranteed to be a stylish celebration of the one thing that keeps us all together. Backed by the incredible Bridgewater Hall Concert Orchestra, full live band and West End soloists, this is the perfect way to bring in the new year with a whole lot of love, music and good vibes.
Arrive early and enjoy pre-concert entertainment with DJ Wayne and make some moves on the LED dancefloor!
The set list features music including:
Love Is in the Air (John Paul Young)
The Power of Love (Huey Lewis and the News)
What the World Needs Now Is Love (Dionne Warwick)
Crazy in Love (Beyoncé)
All You Need is Love (The Beatles)
L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole)
Are You Ready for Love (Elton John)
Copacabana (Barry Manilow)
My Baby Just Cares for Me (Nina Simone)
Cheek to Cheek (Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong)
Love Again (Dua Lipa)
Another Star (Stevie Wonder)
Ai No Corrida (Quincy Jones)
Love Train (The O’Jays)
Why This Is the Top New Year’s Eve Event in Manchester
- Live Orchestra & West End Stars: Experience music like never before with talented performers bringing iconic love songs to life.
- A Variety of Hits: From pop, rock, jazz, funk, and soul, enjoy a full spectrum of feel-good music.
- Pre-Concert Party: Dance and mingle before the concert with DJ-led entertainment.
- Central Manchester Location: Conveniently located in the heart of the city.
Book Your Tickets for New Year’s Eve 2025
Don’t miss one of the most exciting New Year’s Eve events in Manchester. Make it a night to remember with Love Is in the Air at The Bridgewater Hall!
Book your tickets today and guarantee your place at this unforgettable celebration of love, music, and the start of 2026!
Dining
SOLD OUT: Three Course Dinner in Charles Hallé Restaurant
Our elegant three-course New Year’s Eve dinner in the Charles Hallé Restaurant is now sold out. Guests with reservations will be welcomed with an amuse-bouche on arrival, followed by a beautifully crafted menu designed to make the evening truly special.
£55.00 per person
SOLD OUT: Platters
Our popular platters for two are now sold out. Guests with bookings can enjoy the elegant surroundings of The Barbirolli Room, accompanied by live music from our pianist performing on the grand piano; a smooth jazz and soul repertoire to set the mood before the concert begins.
Charcuterie platter £75 | Seafood platter £75 | Vegetarian platter £75 | Dessert platter £15 (does not include a bottle of wine)
Platters Menu
All served with freshly baked bread and sea salt butter
Meat
- Pressed ham hock terrine, Branston pickle, Bubble and squeak croquette, Honey mustard aioli
- Slow cooked duck meat, carrot and Chinese cabbage in a rich hoi sin sauce wrapped in crispy filo pastry, sweet pickled Chargrilled tender-stem with spring onion and toasted sesame
- Chicken Wild mushroom and leek puff pastry empanadas, roast chestnut gravy
- Cured Italian Ham, Marinated mini mozzarella
- BBQ Brisket and Bourbon whiskey bites, ranch slaw
- Crispy layered potato bites
Fish
- Crispy coconut coated prawn skewer, avocado, mango and sweet chilli and lime sauce
- Homemade crab cake, Fennel and dill aioli
- Scallop and king prawn Thermidor
- Oak smoked salmon in a rich cream cheese with chervil, wrapped in smoked salmon
- Crispy calamari, saffron aioli
- Crispy layered potato bites
Vegetarian
- Vegetable spring rolls, sweet chilli and lime sauce
- Watermelon with feta and mint
- Warm grilled goats cheese drizzled with truffle honey, Roast beetroot and sweet potato salad, rocket leaves and fresh orange, poppy seeds and candied walnuts (V)
- Miso glazed aubergine, crispy vegetable gyoza, Tamari dressing
- Caramelised onion, celeriac and portobello mushroom wellington, peppercorn sauce
- Crispy layered potato bites
Dessert plate
- Selection of chocolate truffles
- Macarons
- Glazed egg custard tart
- Homemade shortbread
- Tiramisu chocolate bites
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