The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

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Opera House Manchester

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Sun 19 Apr 2026

Tickets available from £38.00

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Concert

1 hour 50 minutes

incl. interval

After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is back in the UK with a brand new setlist! Prepare for a spellbinding 90- minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.

Opera House Manchester

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Sun 19 Apr 2026

3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP, UK

1 hour 50 minutes incl. interval

Sun at 19:30

Age guidance: 14+

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174

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In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical musicians, featuring some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and vocalists.

Performing the music of iconic bands including:

Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!

Entertaining from the first song to the last.

Perfect blend of classical bravado and hard rock!

Metallica, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, System Of A Down, The Cranberries, My Chemical Romance, Linkin’ Park, Rage Against The Machine, Nirvana, The Rolling Stones & MORE!

WHAT FANS THINK:

“Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!”

“Entertaining from the first song to the last.”

“Perfect blend of classical bravado and hard rock!”

“It is a unique experience: the music, the show, the stage… something incredible”

Disclaimer:

The Rock Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Our live show may feature strobe lighting effects. If you are sensitive to flashing lights or have a medical condition such as epilepsy, please take necessary precautions.

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Opera House Manchester

3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP, UK

Deansgate Station

The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times Please be aware this is a cashless venue and will only accept card payments at retail points.

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Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks

Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)

Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

Originally The New Theatre, it opened on Boxing Day, 1912. It went through several iterations, being renamed once before becoming the Opera House in 1920. It's also been used for different functions; as a cinema in WW2, then a bingo hall before reopening as a theatre again in 1984. Since, it has hosted magnificent shows like Barnum and Phantom of the Opera.

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Opera House Manchester

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Sun 19 Apr 2026

3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP, UK

1 hour 50 minutes incl. interval

Sun at 19:30

Age guidance: 14+

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174

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