What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook

An evening honouring Burt Bacharach led by Rob Shirakbari, with performances by Rumer and Ed Harcourt, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Event: What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook

Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: The Bridgewater Hall

Tickets: £49.75 to £64.75 (ticket prices include £4.75 booking fee).

Led by longtime Bacharach music director Rob Shirakbari, this concert celebrates the Burt Bacharach songbook with performances by Rumer and Ed Harcourt, accompanied by the WTWNN Band and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Additional guests are listed as TBA on the event page.

• Special guests: Rumer; Ed Harcourt
• Ensemble: WTWNN Band with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
• Event timings: Auditorium doors / interval / finish listed as TBC on the event page