What's On in Manchester - ManchesterTheatres.com

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk at Manchester Opera House, Manchester

Hamilton at the Palace Theatre, Manchester

Life of Pi at The Lowry, Salford

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World at The Lowry, Salford

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon at the Palace Theatre, Manchester

Wicked at the Palace Theatre, Manchester

The King and I at The Lowry, Salford

Pretty Woman The Musical

Pretty Woman The Musical

Pretty Woman The Musical at the Palace Theatre, Manchester

Six at The Lowry, Salford

Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen at the Palace Theatre, Manchester

What's on in Manchester in December

Hamilton

Palace Theatre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sat 24 Feb 2024

Life of Pi

The Lowry

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sun 7 Jan 2024

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Manchester Opera House

Fri 8 - Sun 31 Dec 2023

Elf - The Musical

Elf - The Musical

AO Arena

Sat 23 - Sun 24 Dec 2023

Disney On Ice - 100 Years of Wonder

Disney On Ice - 100 Years of Wonder

AO Arena

Wed 13 - Sun 17 Dec 2023

Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra

Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra

The Bridgewater Hall

Fri 8 Dec 2023

Snowstorm 3 - Northern Lights - ‘Aurora Borealis' Spectacular Ice Show

Snowstorm 3 - Northern Lights - ‘Aurora Borealis' Spectacular Ice Show

Trafford Centre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Mon 1 Jan 2024

Lost and Found

Aviva Studios

Wed 13 Dec 2023 - Sat 6 Jan 2024

Twinkle Twinkle

Twinkle Twinkle

Z-arts

Thu 14 - Sun 31 Dec 2023

The Snow Queen

Waterside

Sat 9 - Sat 30 Dec 2023

Peter Pan

Stockport Plaza

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sun 7 Jan 2024

Aladdin

The Met

Fri 8 - Tue 26 Dec 2023

Cinderella

Contact

Sat 9 - Sun 31 Dec 2023

Sleeping Beauty - The Garrick Pantomime

Sleeping Beauty - The Garrick Pantomime

Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Tue 2 Jan 2024

Jack and the Beanstalk - Middleton's Christmas Panto

Jack and the Beanstalk - Middleton's Christmas Panto

Middleton Arena

Fri 8 - Fri 29 Dec 2023

Horrible Histories - Horrible Christmas

Horrible Histories - Horrible Christmas

The Bridgewater Hall

Tue 26 Dec 2023

Santa Special

East Lancashire Railway

Sat 9 - Sun 24 Dec 2023

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

The Lowry

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sun 7 Jan 2024

Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

Octagon Theatre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sat 6 Jan 2024

Brief Encounter

Brief Encounter

Royal Exchange Theatre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sat 13 Jan 2024

Little Women

HOME

Fri 8 - Sat 23 Dec 2023

To Wong Foo The Musical

To Wong Foo The Musical

Hope Mill Theatre

Fri 8 - Sun 17 Dec 2023

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

The Lowry

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sun 7 Jan 2024

Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas with Live Brass Band

Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas with Live Brass Band

RNCM

Sun 17 Dec 2023

All I Want For Christmas...Live!

All I Want For Christmas...Live!

The Bridgewater Hall

Tue 19 Dec 2023

Christmas Carol Singalong

Christmas Carol Singalong

The Bridgewater Hall

Sun 24 Dec 2023

The Definitive Rat Pack - The Rat Pack at Christmas

The Definitive Rat Pack - The Rat Pack at Christmas

The Bridgewater Hall

Thu 14 Dec 2023

London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular

London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular

Manchester Cathedral

Sat 30 Dec 2023

London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral

Sat 30 Dec 2023

New Year's Eve: Signed Sealed Delivered

New Year's Eve: Signed Sealed Delivered

The Bridgewater Hall

Sun 31 Dec 2023

Peter Kay

AO Arena

Fri 26 Jan 2024 - Sat 20 Sep 2025

Julia and Axel - Thirty Years of Favourite Stories

Julia and Axel - Thirty Years of Favourite Stories

The Lowry

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Mon 1 Jan 2024

Cosgrove Hall Films Archive - Scene on Screen

Cosgrove Hall Films Archive - Scene on Screen

Waterside

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sat 6 Jan 2024

Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You

Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You

Science & Industry Museum

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sun 9 Jun 2024

The Crystal Maze Live Experience

The Crystal Maze Live Experience

The Crystal Maze Live Experience Manchester

Fri 8 - Sun 31 Dec 2023

New Years Eve At the Warehouse Project

New Years Eve At the Warehouse Project

42's

Sun 31 Dec 2023

90s Baby NYE

Albert Hall

Sun 31 Dec 2023

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New Shows in Manchester

The Killers

Co-op Live

Tue 18 - Fri 21 Jun 2024

New Order

Wythenshawe Park

Sat 24 Aug 2024

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Robin Park Arena

Thu 18 Jul 2024

James Arthur

AO Arena

Fri 15 Mar 2024

The Lathums

The Monaco

Sat 16 Dec 2023

Troye Sivan

AO Arena

Sat 22 Jun 2024

Pete Tong - Ibiza Classics

Pete Tong - Ibiza Classics

Haydock Park

Sat 22 Jun 2024

Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds

Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds

Co-op Live

Sun 6 Apr 2025

Blue Man Group

The Lowry

Wed 2 - Sun 6 Oct 2024

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

The Lowry

Tue 29 Oct - Sat 2 Nov 2024

Tim Peake - Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space

Tim Peake - Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space

The Lowry

Sun 15 Sep 2024

Judy & Liza - The Amazing Bio-Musical

Judy & Liza - The Amazing Bio-Musical

Hope Mill Theatre

Tue 28 May - Sun 2 Jun 2024

Murder Trial Tonight II

Murder Trial Tonight II

The Bridgewater Hall

Fri 21 Jun 2024

The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

Royal Exchange Theatre

Fri 14 Jun - Sat 20 Jul 2024

A Taste of Honey

A Taste of Honey

Royal Exchange Theatre

Fri 15 Mar - Sat 13 Apr 2024

Sweat

Royal Exchange Theatre

Fri 26 Apr - Sat 25 May 2024

Hedda

Contact

Tue 2 - Sat 6 Apr 2024

Austen's Women: Lady Susan

Austen's Women: Lady Susan

Waterside

Thu 12 Sep 2024

Wonder Boy

The Lowry

Tue 12 - Sat 16 Nov 2024

The Adventures of the Little Red Hen

The Adventures of the Little Red Hen

The Lowry

Tue 20 - Thu 22 Feb 2024

The Selfish Giant

The Selfish Giant

Waterside

Sat 25 - Sun 26 May 2024

National Theatre Live - The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (12A)

National Theatre Live - The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (12A)

Stockport Plaza

Sun 28 Jan 2024

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

Waterside

Sat 21 Sep 2024

Wonka (PG)

HOME

Fri 8 - Thu 14 Dec 2023

Lea Salonga

The Bridgewater Hall

Mon 1 Jul 2024

Dionne Warwick - Don't Make Me Over

Dionne Warwick - Don't Make Me Over

The Lowry

Sun 12 May 2024

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve

Manchester Opera House

Sun 8 Sep 2024

Pet Shop Boys Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live at the Royal Arena Copenhagen (12A)

Pet Shop Boys Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live at the Royal Arena Copenhagen (12A)

HOME

Wed 31 Jan - Sun 4 Feb 2024

John Bishop

Pyramid and Parr Hall

Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jul 2024

Paddy McGuinness

Paddy McGuinness

The Lowry

Fri 28 Mar 2025

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Manchester Theatre News, Reviews, Interviews, Offers and Competitions

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REVIEW - Manchester dishes up a giant portion of panto magic with Jack and the Beanstalk

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EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Jack and the Beanstalk - Best Available Seats for £30

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In Conversation with JASON MANFORD, BEN NICKLESS & MYRA DUBOIS discussing Jack & The Beanstalk

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REVIEW - Brief Encounter is an absolutely superb production that brims over with the talent of its cast, creatives and production team

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In Conversation with HANNAH AZUONYE & BAKER MUKASA discussing Brief Encounter at the Royal Exchange

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REVIEW - Life Of Pi is a work of art, and glorious evidence as to what theatre and creativity can achieve

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In Conversation with playwright LOLITA CHAKRABARTI discussing Life Of Pi coming to The Lowry

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REVIEW - Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World is vibrant, colourful and uplifting!

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COMPETITION - Wicked - Win 2 front row circle seats for the opening night with champagne and much more!

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EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Cinderella at Contact - 50% off your ticket

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The Best Movies at the Cinema & Streaming + £5 Off Cinema Tickets

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In Conversation with FRAN HEALEY discussing what's on at THE STOLLER HALL and all about the venue

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In Conversation with SIMON HOLMES discussing what's coming up at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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In Conversation with JOE ALLEN discussing the Rocky Horror Show coming to Manchester in January 2024

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EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Elf The Musical at the AO Arena - £10 Off Your Ticket

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EXCLUSIVE OFFER - The Snow Queen - £10 tickets

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EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Snowstorm 3 at the Trafford Centre - £5 Off

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EXCLUSIVE OFFER - To Wong Foo The Musical at Hope Mill Theatre - 20% Off Your Ticket

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In Conversation with PETER CAULFIELD discussing To Wong Foo The Musical at Hope Mill Theatre

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REVIEW - To Wong Foo has attitude with a powerful message about embracing one's true self!

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REVIEW - Hamilton is the real deal. Believe the hype and experience it for yourself!

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Ian McKellen to preview new show at the Manchester Opera House

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REVIEW - Around The World in 80 Days delivers in a big way - Big fun. Big smiles. Big personality!

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In Conversation with POLLY LISTER discussing Around The World In 80 Days at Octagon Theatre, Bolton

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ln Conversation with LOTTE WAKEHAM discussing what THE OCTAGON BOLTON has to offer

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Most Popular Shows in Manchester

Hamilton

Palace Theatre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sat 24 Feb 2024

Life of Pi

The Lowry

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sun 7 Jan 2024

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

The Lowry

Tue 29 Oct - Sat 2 Nov 2024

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Manchester Opera House

Fri 8 - Sun 31 Dec 2023

Wicked

Palace Theatre

Tue 3 Dec 2024 - Sun 12 Jan 2025

Little Women

HOME

Fri 8 - Sat 23 Dec 2023

Only Fools and Horses The Musical

Only Fools and Horses The Musical

Manchester Opera House

Mon 11 - Sat 23 Nov 2024

Pretty Woman The Musical

Pretty Woman The Musical

Palace Theatre

Tue 27 Feb - Sat 16 Mar 2024

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Palace Theatre

Wed 24 Apr - Sun 5 May 2024

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

The Lowry

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sun 7 Jan 2024

Sarah Millican

O2 Apollo

Thu 13 - Sun 16 Jun 2024

New Year's Eve: Signed Sealed Delivered

New Year's Eve: Signed Sealed Delivered

The Bridgewater Hall

Sun 31 Dec 2023

Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds

Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds

Co-op Live

Sun 6 Apr 2025

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

Palace Theatre

Wed 11 Sep - Sat 5 Oct 2024

Elf - The Musical

Elf - The Musical

AO Arena

Sat 23 - Sun 24 Dec 2023

Brief Encounter

Brief Encounter

Royal Exchange Theatre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sat 13 Jan 2024

Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

Octagon Theatre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sat 6 Jan 2024

Peter Kay

AO Arena

Fri 26 Jan 2024 - Sat 20 Sep 2025

London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral

Sat 30 Dec 2023

The Snow Queen

Waterside

Sat 9 - Sat 30 Dec 2023

Madness

AO Arena

Sat 9 Dec 2023

Cinderella

Contact

Sat 9 - Sun 31 Dec 2023

Chris Kent

The Frog and Bucket

Wed 6 Mar 2024

Six

The Lowry

Tue 13 Aug - Sun 1 Sep 2024

John Bishop

Pyramid and Parr Hall

Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jul 2024

Snowstorm 3 - Northern Lights - ‘Aurora Borealis' Spectacular Ice Show

Snowstorm 3 - Northern Lights - ‘Aurora Borealis' Spectacular Ice Show

Trafford Centre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Mon 1 Jan 2024

DMA'S

Aviva Studios

Fri 15 Dec 2023

Mark Watson

The Lowry

Sun 9 Jun 2024

Gin & Rum Festival

Gin & Rum Festival

Manchester Cathedral

Sat 7 Sep 2024

Sister Act

Palace Theatre

Mon 18 - Sat 30 Mar 2024

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Stars on Stage in Manchester

Ian McKellen

Player Kings

Thu 14 - Sat 23 Mar 2024

Jason Manford

Jack and the Beanstalk

Fri 8 - Sun 31 Dec 2023

Brian Capron

Peter Pan

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sun 7 Jan 2024

Johannes Radebe

Johannes Radebe

Johannes Radebe - House of JoJo

Thu 9 May 2024

Ben Nickless

Jack and the Beanstalk

Fri 8 - Sun 31 Dec 2023

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Headline Acts Coming to Manchester

Take That

Co-op Live

Tue 7 May - Wed 12 Jun 2024

Foo Fighters

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Thu 13 - Sat 15 Jun 2024

Eric Clapton

Co-op Live

Sat 18 May 2024

Blossoms

Wythenshawe Park

Sun 25 Aug 2024

James

Co-op Live

Fri 14 Jun 2024

Liam Gallagher

Co-op Live

Sat 15 - Fri 28 Jun 2024

Simply Red

Co-op Live

Sat 27 Sep 2025

Depeche Mode

AO Arena

Mon 29 Jan 2024

The Human League

The Human League

AO Arena

Fri 6 Dec 2024

Simple Minds

AO Arena

Sat 16 Mar 2024

Manic Street Preachers + Suede

Manic Street Preachers + Suede

Castlefield Bowl

Fri 12 Jul 2024

Tom Jones

AO Arena

Wed 20 Dec 2023

Rick Astley

AO Arena

Sat 2 Mar 2024

Keane

Co-op Live

Sun 5 May 2024

Elbow

Co-op Live

Tue 14 May 2024

Niall Horan

AO Arena

Tue 5 Mar 2024

The 1975

AO Arena

Sat 17 - Sun 18 Feb 2024

Barry Manilow

Co-op Live

Sun 19 May 2024

Tom Grennan

Castlefield Bowl

Sun 7 Jul 2024

Blue

The Bridgewater Hall

Sat 11 May 2024

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Musicals in Manchester

Hamilton

Palace Theatre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sat 24 Feb 2024

Wicked

Palace Theatre

Tue 3 Dec 2024 - Sun 12 Jan 2025

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Palace Theatre

Wed 24 Apr - Sun 5 May 2024

Elf - The Musical

Elf - The Musical

AO Arena

Sat 23 - Sun 24 Dec 2023

Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

Octagon Theatre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sat 6 Jan 2024

Sister Act

Palace Theatre

Mon 18 - Sat 30 Mar 2024

To Wong Foo The Musical

To Wong Foo The Musical

Hope Mill Theatre

Fri 8 - Sun 17 Dec 2023

Burlesque The Musical

Burlesque The Musical

Manchester Opera House

Thu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2024

The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert

The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert

The Bridgewater Hall

Wed 20 Dec 2023

The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals

The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals

AO Arena

Mon 22 Jan 2024

42 Balloons

The Lowry

Thu 18 Apr - Sun 19 May 2024

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Octagon Theatre

Wed 24 Apr - Sat 18 May 2024

It's All About Musicals!

It's All About Musicals!

New Mills Art Theatre

Sat 18 May 2024

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

Octagon Theatre

Fri 22 Nov 2024 - Sun 5 Jan 2025

The Wizard Of Oz (October Half Term Musical)

The Wizard Of Oz (October Half Term Musical)

Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Mon 28 Oct - Sun 3 Nov 2024

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

The Lowry

Tue 29 Oct - Sat 2 Nov 2024

Only Fools and Horses The Musical

Only Fools and Horses The Musical

Manchester Opera House

Mon 11 - Sat 23 Nov 2024

Pretty Woman The Musical

Pretty Woman The Musical

Palace Theatre

Tue 27 Feb - Sat 16 Mar 2024

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

The Lowry

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sun 7 Jan 2024

Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds

Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds

Co-op Live

Sun 6 Apr 2025

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

Palace Theatre

Wed 11 Sep - Sat 5 Oct 2024

Brief Encounter

Brief Encounter

Royal Exchange Theatre

Fri 8 Dec 2023 - Sat 13 Jan 2024

Whitney - Queen of the Night

Whitney - Queen of the Night

Manchester Opera House

Fri 10 May 2024

Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen

Palace Theatre

Tue 18 - Sat 22 Feb 2025

The King and I

The Lowry

Tue 9 - Sat 13 Jan 2024

Grease

Palace Theatre

Tue 8 - Sat 12 Oct 2024

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Manchester Opera House

Tue 23 - Sun 28 Jan 2024

An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical

An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical

Manchester Opera House

Tue 30 Apr - Sat 4 May 2024

& Juliet

Manchester Opera House

Mon 8 - Sat 20 Jul 2024

Disney's Aladdin

Disney's Aladdin

Palace Theatre

Wed 22 May - Sun 7 Jul 2024