Live at Lunchtime

Chetham’s School of Music\nLive at Lunchtime\n\nFriday 22 May 2026 12.45pm\n\nThis is a free, unticketed event in the Stalls Foyer.\n\nEvent Timings\n\nMain Doors: 12.30pm\nConcert Start: 12.45pm\nConcert Finish: 1.30pm\n\nOur Stalls Cafe Bar is open for all Live at Lunchtime concerts, serving soup, sandwiches and a selection of hot meals from 11.00am til 2.30pm.\n\nAll timings are approximate and are subject to change.\n\nChetham's School of Music\n\nChetham’s School of Music, in the heart of Manchester, is the largest specialist music school in the UK, and the only one in the north of England. It is made up of 330 students aged between 8 and 18 and the campus is a melting pot of different perspectives and ideas – but everyone is bonded by a passion for music. This makes Chetham's a truly unique and inspirational place to live, learn and make connections.\n\nA programme of public concerts and collaborations, across the region and beyond, means audiences experience the incredible musical skill and energy of Chetham’s students in performance.\n\nUpgrade Your Experience\n\nMemberships\nBecome a Member – join today and unlock a year of music, savings, and exclusive perks at Manchester’s premier concert venue.\n\nEating & Drinking\nMake your concert experience extra special by upgrading to The Lounge (selected concerts only) or booking pre-concert dining.\n\nChetham's School of Music\n\nChetham's School of Music, in the heart of Manchester, is the largest specialist music school in the UK, and the only one in the north of England. It is made up of 330 students aged between 8 and 18 and the campus is a melting pot of different perspectives and ideas – but everyone is bonded by a passion for music. This makes Chetham's a truly unique and inspirational place to live, learn and make connections.\n\nA programme of public concerts and collaborations, across the region and beyond, means audiences experience the incredible musical skill and energy of Chetham's students in performance.\n\nUpgrade Your Experience\n\nMemberships\nBecome a Member – join today and unlock a year of music, savings, and exclusive perks at Manchester’s premier concert venue.

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