The inaugural Manchester Harp Festival will take place on Friday 19 January and Saturday 20 January 2024, led by Artistic Director Louise Thomson.

There will be world-class performances, workshops, meet the artist events, children’s activities and an exciting competition for harpists of all abilities.

Book an all-access ticket to the two-day festival – including both evening recitals and access to the full day of workshops. You can find full bios for all performers and workshop leaders in the Manchester Harp Festival here.

FRIDAY 19 JANUARY

1.30pm: Free lunchtime harp recital from Students of Chetham’s School of Music

7.30pm: Opening Night Recital 

SATURDAY 20 JANUARY

9am onward: Live finals of the Manchester Harp Competition

A full day of workshops, masterclasses, demos and performances (book your day ticket or get access via our full festival ticket)

7.30pm: Headlining performance by Anneleen Laenarts

The festival is generously sponsored by Salvi Music, London, who will be exhibiting their beautiful collection of both Salvi and Lyon & Healy harps for you to try out.

We’re so excited for everyone to come together to celebrate the enchanting melodies and ethereal sounds from one of the most remarkable instruments ever created.