# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Red Balloon Presents ... Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet LIVE at the Monastery Manchester
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Spend a Sunday afternoon immersed in extraordinary live music as BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, Ríoghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet bring their blend of folk, jazz, blues, soul and global influences to the beautiful surroundings of The Monastery, Manchester.

Performed in the Great Nave, renowned for its extraordinary acoustics and Victorian architecture, this intimate concert combines powerful vocals, exceptional musicianship and an atmosphere unlike any other. 

PRACTICAL DETAILS

When | 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Sunday 18th October, 2026

Where | The Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester M12 5WF. 

Who | Open to everyone, no age restrictions

General Entry | £22.50

*Early booking recommended - a limited number of tickets are available for this special performance.

ABOUT RÍOGHNACH CONNOLLY & HONEYFEET

BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, Ríoghnach Connolly, is renowned for her fearless musical curiosity, charismatic stage presence and unmistakable voice.

Together with Manchester-based collective Honeyfeet, she creates music that effortlessly blends folk traditions with jazz, blues, soul, protest songs and irresistible dance rhythms. Their performances move seamlessly between intimate storytelling and exuberant celebration, reflecting musical influences gathered from across the world.

Over the past decade Honeyfeet have captivated audiences at festivals including Glastonbury, Shambala, Beautiful Days, Boomtown, Wilderness, Secret Garden Party, Kendal Calling and Moovin, earning a reputation as one of the UK's most exciting live acts.

Alongside Ríoghnach are Lorien Garth Edwards (bass), Ellis Davies (guitar), John Ellis (keyboards), Biff Roxby (brass) and Phil Howley (drums), whose collective musicianship brings warmth, humour and infectious energy to every performance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/red-balloon-presents-ríoghnach-connolly-and-honeyfeet-live-at-the-monastery-manchester/200030381164813
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, festivals, concerts, parties, music-festivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Red Balloon Presents ... Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet LIVE at the Monastery Manchester being held?
  - **A:** Red Balloon Presents ... Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet LIVE at the Monastery Manchester takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Monastery Manchester, 176 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M18 8, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Red Balloon Presents ... Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet LIVE at the Monastery Manchester?
  - **A:** Red Balloon Presents ... Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet LIVE at the Monastery Manchester is organized by The Monastery Manchester.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Red Balloon Presents ... Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet LIVE at the Monastery Manchester 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. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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