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Stoller Hall

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BEST FOR

Ages 0-18

ENTRY

from £5.50

SETTING

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WHERE

Manchester

What it’s like

A concert hall doing family workshops on Saturdays and free lunchtime recitals by young musicians on weekdays.

This one's a proper concert hall rather than a soft play or a farm, so what you're getting is Saturday family performance workshops where kids get stuck into activities alongside a live show, plus Chetham's Lunchtime Concerts, free weekday afternoon recitals put on by young musicians. The family sessions are £8 a child with one adult going in free, which is fair enough for a couple of hours of proper music-making rather than a soft play romp.

It suits a wide age bracket on paper, nought to eighteen, but the site itself flags that pre-schoolers aren't really recommended for some of the classical concerts or the louder amplified events. So the free lunchtime recitals or the Saturday family sessions are the safer bet if you've got a toddler in tow, rather than booking into a full evening concert and hoping for the best.

Getting there is easy if you're on the train, Manchester Victoria is literally opposite, a two minute walk, with the Metrolink stop just as close. If you're driving, the nearby car parks do discounts with an advance code, which softens the blow a bit. There's a hearing loop and step-free access throughout, and the Atrium Bar opens an hour before evening shows for a drink and a snack if you're stopping on.

Everyone needs a ticket regardless of age, even babies, though under-twos can go in free on a babes-in-arms ticket sat on your lap. Booking's essential, and you can only buy up to six tickets online in one go, so a bigger group means phoning or emailing the box office directly.

What’s on here

Facilities

Accessible toilet
Bike parking
Blue badge parking
Booking required
Hearing loop
Food on site
Public transport nearby
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi

Need to know

Best for
School-age kids; toddlers stick to the free recitals or family workshops
Booking
Online 24/7. Phone lines Tue-Thu 1:30-4pm, Fri 4-6:30pm, Sat 1:30-6pm
Parking
APCOA Printworks: 30% off with advance booking code on e-tickets
Food
Atrium Bar open one hour before evening performances, during intervals
Getting there by bus or train
Manchester Victoria Station opposite (30m, 2 min walk)
Worth knowing
Chetham's Lunchtime Concerts are free weekday afternoon recitals for all ages
  • Under-twos can attend free on a babes-in-arms ticket but you still have to arrange it by phone or email, not online
  • There's a hearing loop and wheelchair access, plus an accessible toilet and blue badge parking
  • Booking fees are added on top of ticket price, from 50p up to £2.50 depending on cost
  • Chetham's Lunchtime Concerts have no booking fee at all since they're free

Plan your visit

How much does it cost?

Family event child tickets are £8 with one accompanying adult free, extra adults £5.50. General adult tickets are £27.50, and under-18s or full-time education tickets are £5.50.

Do we need to book?

Booking's required for everything. You can book online 24/7, or by phone or in person during their set hours.

Is it suitable for a toddler?

The free lunchtime recitals and Saturday family workshops work fine for younger kids, but the site says pre-schoolers aren't really recommended for some classical concerts or louder amplified shows.

Do babies need a ticket?

Yes, every seat needs a ticket regardless of age. Under-twos can go free on a babes-in-arms ticket if they sit on a paying adult's lap, booked by phone or email rather than online.

What's on for families?

Saturday family performance workshops with activities built in, plus free Chetham's Lunchtime Concerts on weekdays featuring young musicians.

Is there food?

The Atrium Bar opens an hour before evening performances and during intervals, with drinks and snacks.

Where do we park?

APCOA Printworks and Q-Park Deansgate North both do discounts with an advance booking code, Q-Park is about a five minute walk and open 24 hours with lifts and accessible spaces.

Can we get there by train or tram?

Manchester Victoria Station is opposite, a two minute walk, and the Metrolink Victoria stop is 150 metres away.

Can we book for a big group?

Online booking is capped at six tickets per transaction. For anything bigger you'd need to email or call the box office directly.

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