# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Red Balloon Music Presents An Evening With James Walsh (Starsailor)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: * RESCHEDULED FROM WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY - ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID *


The Monastery Manchester is delighted to welcome James Walsh, acclaimed singer-songwriter and frontman of Starsailor, for an intimate live performance in the breathtaking surroundings of the Monastery's Great Nave.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

When | 6:30PM – 9:30PM on Wednesday 2nd September, 2026

*Doors open 6pm

Where | The Monastery, 89, Gorton Lane, Gorton, Manchester. 

Who | Open to all, no age restrictions

Entry | General entry £22 (+ £1.06 online booking fee)

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

James Walsh: Headliner

As the voice behind some of the most memorable British songs of the last two decades, James Walsh has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most distinctive and emotionally resonant songwriters. With Starsailor, he achieved international success through acclaimed albums including Love Is Here, Silence Is Easy and On The Outside, producing enduring favourites such as Alcoholic, Good Souls and Four To The Floor.

For this intimate evening, James will perform two acoustic sets, carefully curated to include beloved Starsailor classics, solo material and selected cover versions. Presented in the unique atmosphere of The Monastery’s Great Nave, expect a captivating live music experience.

We Were Strangers: Special Guest

Opening the evening is special guest We Were Strangers, the project of Manchester songwriter Stefan Melbourne. Known for his cinematic and deeply evocative alternative folk sound, Melbourne has received widespread critical acclaim, with his music featured in Netflix trailers and praised by the UK music press.

What began as a solo project has grown into one of Manchester’s most compelling independent music acts. Following extensive touring across Europe, We Were Strangers released the acclaimed debut album Beneath A Broken Sky, produced by long-time collaborator James Kenosha.

With a limited number of tickets available, early booking is strongly recommended.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/red-balloon-music-presents-an-evening-with-james-walsh-starsailor/200030427336814
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Monastery Manchester
- **lat**: 53.468362998649
- **long**: -2.1869796699078
- **full address**: The Monastery Manchester, 176 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M18 8, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Red Balloon Music Presents An Evening With James Walsh (Starsailor)
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4a742e3abf3014e7ac1ac2ae078195f7a24b3064f52160cf4091742d840f37ce-rimg-w1050-h591-dc080808-gmir?v=1787661846

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Red Balloon Music Presents An Evening With James Walsh (Starsailor) being held?
  - **A:** Red Balloon Music Presents An Evening With James Walsh (Starsailor) takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Monastery Manchester, 176 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M18 8, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Red Balloon Music Presents An Evening With James Walsh (Starsailor)?
  - **A:** Red Balloon Music Presents An Evening With James Walsh (Starsailor) is organized by We Were Strangers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Red Balloon Music Presents An Evening With James Walsh (Starsailor) is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Red Balloon Music Presents An Evening With James Walsh (Starsailor) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "MusicEvent",
        "name": "Red Balloon Music Presents An Evening With James Walsh (Starsailor)",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4a742e3abf3014e7ac1ac2ae078195f7a24b3064f52160cf4091742d840f37ce-rimg-w1050-h591-dc080808-gmir?v=1787661846",
        "startDate": "2026-09-09T18:30:00+01:00",
        "endDate": "2026-09-09T21:30:00+01:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/manchester/red-balloon-music-presents-an-evening-with-james-walsh-starsailor/200030427336814",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "The Monastery Manchester",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "176 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M18 8, United Kingdom",
                "addressLocality": "Manchester",
                "addressRegion": "EN",
                "addressCountry": "GB"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "53.468362998649",
                "longitude": "-2.1869796699078"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "* RESCHEDULED FROM WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY - ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID *\n\n\nThe Monastery Manchester is delighted to welcome James Walsh, acclaimed singer-songwriter and frontman of Starsailor, for an intimate live performance in the breathtaking surroundings of the Monastery's Great Nave.\n\nPRACT",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "We Were Strangers",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/we-were-strangers/28050564",
                "description": "We Were Strangers. 855 likes. We Were Strangers"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```