What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Saturday 4 May 2024
Rhod Gilbert
Rhod Gilbert
The Lowry, Salford
Rhod is embarking on a full UK & Ireland tour playing more than 90 dates, and running until October 2025. Previously, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about...42 Balloons
42 Balloons
The Lowry, Salford
2nd of July 1982. Using a lawn chair and approximately 42 helium-filled weather balloons, truck driver Larry Walters defied all the odds (and FAA airspace regulations!) to make his lifelong dream a reality and fly sixteen thousand f...Bassem Youssef
Bassem Youssef
O2 Apollo, Manchester
After a long career as a respected heart surgeon, Bassem Youssef has become one of the most influential and poignant satirists and political commentators from the Middle East. He shot to fame after treating the wounded during the Arab Sprin...London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart - some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Bar...Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party + Heather Small + The Real Thing + Loose Ends
Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party + Heather Small + The Real Thing + Loose Ends
Albert Hall, Manchester
Craig Chales delivers the ultimate house party featuring live performances from M People's Heather Small, The Real Thing and Loose Ends. This all-new DJ show for 2023 invites you to enter the Red Dwarf star's living room as he delves into h...Polly: The Heart-Break Opera
Polly: The Heart-Break Opera
The Lowry, Salford
A riotous, radical adaptation of John Gay's banned sequel to The Beggar's Opera, with techno, tracksuits and palm trees. In a tacky beach resort on a storm hit island we meet jilted brides, drag king politicians, a pregnant murderess, and a...Send in the Clowns - Tw*ts
Send in the Clowns - Tw*ts
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Send In The Clowns is a raucous, wild, and tantalising drag revue show celebrating the magic and madness of musical theatre. This time the Clowns are taking on the Lord himself, with a celebration-cum-assassination of the work of Andrew Llo...The Lowry Gallery
The Lowry Gallery
The Lowry, Salford
The Lowry Gallery has a permanent L.S Lowry exhibition which is open to all, and free to enter. The Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 - 1976) - an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly ass...Crafty Families
Crafty Families
The Lowry, Salford
Suitable for under 11s, little ones and their grown-ups can get crafty with a professional artist who will lead you through some fun, creative and colourful arts activities. ...
Pre-Theatre Evening Dining (Lyric)
Pre-Theatre Evening Dining (Lyric)
The Lowry, Salford
Click on the desired timeslot below to book:? (If no availability is shown online please call the restaurant direct on 0161 876 2121)Carrot and rosemary soup, sour cream, chives, olive bread (v/ve)Prawn salad, saffron & dill mayonnaise, app...Slapfunk Bank Holiday Block Party
Slapfunk Bank Holiday Block Party
Progress, Manchester
Slapfunk Bank Holiday Block Party, two stages of the funk....Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding
HOME, Manchester
From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. ...Piano People - Mellow & Sleazy - Gorilla
Piano People - Mellow & Sleazy - Gorilla
Gorilla, Manchester
Renowned South African duo, Mellow & Sleazy, bring their unique style to the UK in a highly demanded show by Piano People....
In The Mix Global
In The Mix Global
Off The Square, Manchester
Our next instalment of our residency at Off The Square brings back some familiar faces on Saturday 4th may Expect bouncy house beats all night long....Worm School + Truthpaste + Idle Hours
Worm School + Truthpaste + Idle Hours
Low Four Studio, Manchester
A night of Shoegaze + Dream pop and magic....
Sunday 5 May 2024
42 Balloons
42 Balloons
The Lowry, Salford
2nd of July 1982. Using a lawn chair and approximately 42 helium-filled weather balloons, truck driver Larry Walters defied all the odds (and FAA airspace regulations!) to make his lifelong dream a reality and fly sixteen thousand f...Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull
The Lowry, Salford
With Ian Anderson as ever central to the performance, this tour will encapsulate the seven decades in which Jethro Tull have written and performed music. Through their 23 studio albums, they have continued to push the boundaries of their mu...Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party + Heather Small + The Real Thing + Loose Ends
Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party + Heather Small + The Real Thing + Loose Ends
Albert Hall, Manchester
Craig Chales delivers the ultimate house party featuring live performances from M People's Heather Small, The Real Thing and Loose Ends. This all-new DJ show for 2023 invites you to enter the Red Dwarf star's living room as he delves into h...Ghostface600 - Just a Rapper Wid Melodies Tour
Ghostface600 - Just a Rapper Wid Melodies Tour
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Ghostface600 is taking on the world with his own genre and style. The Milford Mayor, hailing from Catford, the king of Wave-Drill brought together the youngsters on his estate to create Block 6, he is the CEO and Founder of 600 Empire Music...Ghostface600 - Just a Rapper Wid Melodies Tour
Ghostface600 - Just a Rapper Wid Melodies Tour
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Ghostface600 is taking on the world with his own genre and style. The Milford Mayor, hailing from Catford, the king of Wave-Drill brought together the youngsters on his estate to create Block 6, he is the CEO and Founder of 600 Empire Music...Send in the Clowns - Tw*ts
Send in the Clowns - Tw*ts
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Send In The Clowns is a raucous, wild, and tantalising drag revue show celebrating the magic and madness of musical theatre. This time the Clowns are taking on the Lord himself, with a celebration-cum-assassination of the work of Andrew Llo...Shelf - Teenage Men
Shelf - Teenage Men
The Lowry, Salford
This new show from the "easy to fall in love with" (Scotsman) double-act features anecdotes, songs, jokes about performing for kids, the Instagram algorithm, confronting your toxicity, and more. In their last show, Hair, comedy duo Shelf jo...Shelf - The Kids' Show
Shelf - The Kids' Show
The Lowry, Salford
Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids' comedy show that's fun for all the family! Full of sketches, songs, pranks and silliness, Rachel and Ruby use physical comedy and silly characters to bring sketch comedy to children of all ages ...Nowt But Love Big Queer Bank Holi-Disco
Nowt But Love Big Queer Bank Holi-Disco
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
A wear-as-little-as-you-like s3xy queer disco featuring Nowt But Love Residents and Very Special Guest Performers... DJs + Drag Queens + Dancers. No Homophobia + No Transphobia + No Racism + No Judgement. ...The Lowry Gallery
The Lowry Gallery
The Lowry, Salford
The Lowry Gallery has a permanent L.S Lowry exhibition which is open to all, and free to enter. The Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 - 1976) - an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly ass...Galleries Relaxed Hour
Galleries Relaxed Hour
The Lowry, Salford
Galleries Relaxed Hour: Every Sunday 9 ? 10am or 10-11am. Booking is essential. This is an hour for individuals and families with access requirements who would prefer to experience our Galleries in a calmer and less busy environment. On the...Pre-Theatre Evening Dining (Lyric)
Pre-Theatre Evening Dining (Lyric)
The Lowry, Salford
Click on the desired timeslot below to book:? (If no availability is shown online please call the restaurant direct on 0161 876 2121)Carrot and rosemary soup, sour cream, chives, olive bread (v/ve)Prawn salad, saffron & dill mayonnaise, app...Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding
HOME, Manchester
From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. ...Mungo's Hifi + Solo Banton
Mungo's Hifi + Solo Banton
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
A sound system, a production house and legendary selectors - Mungo's Hi Fi need little introduction. Returning to Manchester this May Bank Holiday armed with tons of new and classic productions as well as an ever-growing box of dubplates. A...
Worm School + Truthpaste + Idle Hours
Worm School + Truthpaste + Idle Hours
Low Four Studio, Manchester
A night of Shoegaze + Dream pop and magic....Alt Femme - Love Ya Self
Alt Femme - Love Ya Self
The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester
Alt Femme are back at the Old Abbey Taphouse for a night of raucousness with an incredible queer line up - cabaret, live music and DJs...Bingo Balls Sunday // Massive Ball-Pit + Sing-A-Long Party // Bingo Balls Manchester // Get Me In
Bingo Balls Sunday // Massive Ball-Pit + Sing-A-Long Party // Bingo Balls Manchester // Get Me In
Bingo Balls Manchester, Manchester
Bingo Balls Sunday // Massive Ball-Pit + Sing-A-Long Party // Bingo Balls Manchester // Get Me In...Monday 6 May 2024
Nowt But Love Big Queer Bank Holi-Disco
Nowt But Love Big Queer Bank Holi-Disco
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
A wear-as-little-as-you-like s3xy queer disco featuring Nowt But Love Residents and Very Special Guest Performers... DJs + Drag Queens + Dancers. No Homophobia + No Transphobia + No Racism + No Judgement. ...Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding
HOME, Manchester
From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. ...
Worm School + Truthpaste + Idle Hours
Worm School + Truthpaste + Idle Hours
Low Four Studio, Manchester
A night of Shoegaze + Dream pop and magic....Alt Femme - Love Ya Self
Alt Femme - Love Ya Self
The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester
Alt Femme are back at the Old Abbey Taphouse for a night of raucousness with an incredible queer line up - cabaret, live music and DJs...CPHT Manchester Hypnotherapy Diploma Course 2024
CPHT Manchester Hypnotherapy Diploma Course 2024
Virtual Event Manchester, Manchester
Book a call on Zoom to chat about the next Solution Focused Hypnotherapy course, starts February 2024 in Manchester. One weekend per month x 10 months...Floripa Manchester // Commercial Latin Urban House // Every Monday // Get Me In
Floripa Manchester // Commercial Latin Urban House // Every Monday // Get Me In
Floripa, Manchester
With DJ's from Ibiza and Zante, expect a never ending Fiesta 241 Caipirinhas ALL NIGHTSee you on the othe side of The Printworks...Manchester Exploration Game - Mystery Walk with Pub & Cafe Stops
Manchester Exploration Game - Mystery Walk with Pub & Cafe Stops
Deansgate Station, Manchester
Tickets for Manchester Exploration Game - Mystery Walk with Pub & Cafe Stops ? Exploration Game Ticket for 1 Highlights ?? A city exploration game that will guide you through the sights of Manchester ?? Work together as a team to solve clu...Strong Love Spells Magical Ways to Influence Relationships anw
