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About Martin Harris Centre

Welcome to the Martin Harris Centre, a renowned university performance space in Manchester dedicated to music, drama and related arts. Officially opened in 2003 and named after Sir Martin Harris CBE, the venue hosts a range of international ensembles and acclaimed performances. With two intimate spaces—the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall and the John Thaw Studio Theatre—the centre offers versatile staging for classical concerts, theatre productions and contemporary performances.

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Venue details

  • Address: Martin Harris Centre, Bridgeford Street (off Oxford Road), Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
  • Capacity: Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall seats up to 350; John Thaw Studio Theatre seats approximately 100
  • Seating: Cosmo Rodewald has a formal seating plan with ground floor and balcony levels. A PDF of the seating chart is available on request.
  • Parking: On-campus car parks available. Nearest is Car Park D (Booth Street West) with 965 spaces. Hours: 06:00–23:45. Height limit 2.05 m. Note no vehicle access from Bridgeford Street or Coupland Street. Blue badge access supported.
  • Transit & Access: Closest Metrolink stop is St Peter's Square (about a 15-minute walk). Oxford Road railway station is roughly a 10-minute walk. Direct bus routes to Oxford Road are available via local transit services.
  • Nearby hotels: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel (Oxford Street, Manchester M60 7HA) • The Midland (16 Peter Street, Manchester M60 2DS). Each offers comfortable stays within easy reach of the venue.
  • Notable history: Opened in 2003, the Martin Harris Centre has hosted major ensembles such as Quatuor Danel and other world‑renowned acts, continuing a tradition of high-caliber performances in a university setting.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacities: Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall seats up to 350; John Thaw Studio Theatre seats approximately 100.
  • Address: Bridgeford Street (off Oxford Road), Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom.
  • Venue type: University of Manchester performance space for music, drama and related arts.
  • Seating chart: Cosmo Rodewald has a formal seating plan (ground floor plus balcony) available as a PDF.
  • Parking: On-campus car parks; nearest is Car Park D (Booth Street West); 965 spaces; opening hours 06:00–23:45; height limit 2.05 m; note no vehicle access from Bridgeford Street or Coupland Street; blue badge access available.
  • Transit: Closest Metrolink stop is St Peter's Square (~15 minutes' walk); Oxford Road railway station ~10 minutes' walk; direct bus routes to Oxford Road listed by transit services.
  • Nearby hotels: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel (Oxford Street, Manchester M60 7HA); The Midland (16 Peter Street, Manchester M60 2DS).
  • Notable history/events: Officially opened in 2003; has hosted major ensembles such as Quatuor Danel and other world‑renowned acts; venue named after Sir Martin Harris CBE.