Friends of the Whitworth
Sunday Concerts
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park.
Friends of the Whitworth present a series of free Sunday Concerts that are open to all. At 3pm on selected Sunday afternoons, students from the Royal Northern College of Music perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Past concerts have included classical flamenco guitar to contemporary flute. There really is something for all tastes and ages. Each concert will last around 45 minutes, and you can feel free to drop in and out.
The concerts are arranged entirely by Friends of the Whitworth
Concert dates and details
Seats in the North West
Woodwind quartet Seats in the North West perform Six Bagatelles by György Ligeti, La Cheminée du roi René by Darius Milhaud and Juego de Ladrones by Oscar Navarro. Founded in 2024, the ensemble were finalists in the Fewkes Woodwind Chamber Prize. The ensemble's name reflects the seating position of their instruments in the northwest section of the orchestra, and their home in Manchester.
Sunday 21 September
3pm-3.45pm
Free, no need to book
Josh Hughes
Emerging classical guitarist Josh Hughes performs Asturias by Isaac Albéniz, Wind Colour Vector by Takashi Yoshimatsu, Sonata Giocosa by Joaquin Rodrigo, Torija by Federico Moreno Torroba, Prelude No.1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos and Joy by Rob Johns.
Sunday 12 October
3pm-3.45pm
Free, no need to book
More dates
- 16 November 2025
- 7 December 2025
For additional information about Sunday Concerts – please check the Friends of the Whitworth website.
Would you like to join the Friends' team of volunteers and help with publicity and general support, on the day?
If so please contact: Johanna Keane at info@friendsofthewhitworth.org.uk
