City River Tour & The Hallé – Rush Hour Concert


Group Description :
City River Tour & The Hallé – Rush Hour: West Side Story Symphonic Dances

We will explore Manchester from the water on this 60-minute round-trip river cruise through Salford Quays and the historic Manchester Ship Canal.  This sightseeing tour offers a fresh, unforgettable view of Manchester’s industrial past and dynamic present.  The onboard commentary guides you through the stories behind the canal, its iconic structures, and the landmarks that shaped the city’s skyline.

Your tour highlights include:
  • MediaCityUK – Home to the BBC, ITV, and a vibrant creative scene
  • Old Trafford Football Stadium – The legendary home of Manchester United
  • Manchester Dry Docks – A glimpse into the city’s shipbuilding heritage
  • Mode Wheel Locks – An engineering feat of the working canal system
  • Imperial War Museum North – A striking waterside architectural icon
  • Stephenson’s 1830 Bridge – One of the world’s oldest railway bridges!
  • Pomona Docks, River Irwell, and more – Lesser-known gems with rich stories
Our boat, The Princess Katherine is a modern fully heated sightseeing boat with indoor and outdoor seating for 90 persons. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic refreshments are available at the onboard licensed bar. There are two toilets onboard.

We will meet our coach at around 4:45pm for the short journey to the Bridgewater Hall in time for our 6:00pm Rush Hour Concert. 
 
This concert will last about 1 hour and will include Kristina Arakelyan Toccata for Organ and Orchestra and Bernstein's West Side Story: Symphonic Dances
 
Kristina Arakelyan, dubbed internationally as ‘one to watch’ (Scala Radio), is one of today’s most exciting composers, celebrated by audiences and critics alike for her music’s serene and compelling honesty. What a treat we have in store to hear Anna Lapwood perform her Toccata for Organ and Orchestra as her closing performance as Hallé Featured Artist. 
 
In this, her Hallé debut, Emilia Hoving guides us through some of the best-loved tunes and interludes from Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: from the poignant hopefulness of ‘Somewhere’, through the percussive fire of ‘Mambo’, to the tragic finale, rounding off what is sure to be an electrifying Rush Hour concert.
 
Following the concert we will re-join our coach for our journey home.

Cost £44.00, includes a city river tour, a ticket in the stalls for our concert and transport.


Payment Information :
Total Cost : £44.00      Final date for payment : 12th March 2026
Deposit : No Deposit Required
Group Contact and Session Information :
Group Status : Vacancies
Date of Event : Thursday 21st May 2026
Applications to join can be made from Sunday 8th February 2026 at 10:00
The Closing Date for Applications is Thursday 21st May 2026
Time of Session : 13:30 to 20:30
Group Meeting Dates :
Thursday 21st May 2026