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:
- 11 January 2026
InSlide Out Trombone Quartet: Joe Heartfield, Adam Warburton, Emily Nicolas, Ben Copsey
Formed in early 2024 at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), InSlideOut is an innovative and dynamic trombone quartet dedicated to pushing the boundaries of traditional brass music. The quartet looks to their diverse musical roots to inspire their programmes and performances, and their unique approach to music-making sees them take influence from brass band traditions, choral music, and contemporary works.
- 15 February 2026
Brasis Ensemble: Marcelo Nunes Rodrigues, Joana Moura, Marcus Silva, Saulo Martins
Formed by four musicians from Brazil, the Brasis Ensemble are the only double bass quartet in the UK. Although they don’t limit themselves to only performing Brazilian music, their goal is to present their culture to a wider audience in as many different venues and communities as possible. Their vision is to share the unknown and the unheard, exploring the double bass in its extremes, from the very bottom of the bass lines to the lyrical, higher registers throughout virtuosic and soloistic passages.
Upcoming dates:
- 15 March 2026
- 10 May 2026
- 7 June 2026
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