What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Sunday 1 February 2026
Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
AO Arena, Manchester
Get your score cards ready, your dancing shoes on and prepare for the return of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour! Get ready for an electrifying spectacle full of glitz, glamour, and pure entertainment as your favourite stars take to the ...Serena Terry
Serena Terry
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Join Serena Terry, creator of online sensation Mammy Banter, on her biggest UK & Ireland stand up tour to date, Therapy. Over the last 6 months, Serena has tried and tested 22 different types of therapy in a bid to improve her physical and ...Candlelight - A Tribute to ABBA
Candlelight - A Tribute to ABBA
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Manchester. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at Manchester Cathedral under t...Grace Petrie
Grace Petrie
Lowry, Salford
Like protest songs? Neither does Grace Petrie - and she's been singing them for 15 politically disastrous years. No longer able to meet the deadened eyes or desperate hopes of leftwing audiences, she reckons there's no better time for a...Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond: The Ultimate Tribute
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond: The Ultimate Tribute
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
The good times never seemed so good... introducing Sweet Caroline, the ultimate tribute show to Neil Diamond featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on 'Stars in Their Eyes'. Taking it back to where it began, this musical journey celebrates 50 years o...Groove Babies - Groove Onto The Moon
Groove Babies - Groove Onto The Moon
Lowry, Salford
A jazz and funk fuelled family adventure to the Moon. Who will we find and will they be bad or good? Specially designed for ages 3 -7 and their grown-ups! A fun mixture of animation, interactive music making and solid groove from the Gro...The Dream Syndicate
The Dream Syndicate
Band On The Wall, Manchester
When Los Angeles neo-psychedelia rockers Dream Syndicate emerged in the early 80s, frontman Steve Wynn declared that "we're playing music we want to hear because nobody else is doing it" - he added, "I'll comprise on what I eat or where I s...Noel Coward’s Private Lives
Noel Coward’s Private Lives
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
From the creative team behind 'Blithe Spirit' and 'The Taming of the Shrew' comes HER Productions next classical takeover: Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES! Embracing Coward's trademark banter and elegance, HER's production peels back the fro...Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A spotlight on the next generation of local comedians, fresh from the streets of Manchester and ready to bring their best material to the stage, Made in Manchester: Rising Stars is your Sunday night showcase of homegrown talent! From up-an...LOWRY 360
LOWRY 360
Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford, Manchester
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...
The Hallé & Hallé Youth Orchestra: Side by Side
The Hallé & Hallé Youth Orchestra: Side by Side
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Concert sponsors: Esprit, Oglesby Charitable Trust and Siemens-Hall? International Conductors Competition...Luminiscence UK - Manchester
Luminiscence UK - Manchester
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
? The incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE comes to Manchester Cathedral. Over 1 Million people have already been dazzled by the experience? Be the next! ? LUMINISCENCE arrives in the UK for the first time, transforming M...The Home We Made
The Home We Made
HOME, Manchester
Maybe it starts with a brew that never gets finished, a laugh shared under the rain, or a stranger who turns into someone you can't imagine life without. For moments like these, a city is built. From voices like these, a story begins. The H...
Lauren Jean: Band On The Wall The Copper Bar
Lauren Jean: Band On The Wall The Copper Bar
Band On The Wall, Manchester
After announcing her next single '21st Century', set to release in January 2026 Join Lauren Jean / her band as she talks about the journey shes faced...The Dream Syndicate present Medicine Show in its entirety
The Dream Syndicate present Medicine Show in its entirety
Band On The Wall, Manchester
The Dream Syndicate will perform their visceral 1984 album Medicine Show on tour in the US and Europe beginning in November 2025 and carrying through March of 2026. The tour will sync with a reissue of Medicine Show (now expanded into a 4-C...Monday 2 February 2026
Mergaliyev Classical Ballet - The Nutcracker
Mergaliyev Classical Ballet - The Nutcracker
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The festive charms of The Nutcracker will captivate audiences of all ages. When Clara is gifted a Nutcracker doll who magically comes to life, an enchanting adventure unfolds; a dramatic battle with the Mouse King ensues, and dancing snowfl...The Memory of Water
The Memory of Water
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Starring Helen Flanagan, Vicky Binns, Polly Lister and Victoria Brazier THREE SISTERS AND A FUNERAL... Winter, 1996. The Spice Girls are riding high in the charts, football has failed to come home, and Dolly the Sheep's been cloned. Mean...Ezra Furman
Ezra Furman
New Century Hall, Manchester
Described by Consequence Of Sound as, "a ball of energy, bouncing around genre borders with glee. There's the rebellion of '90s indie rock, a string of sunshine-y '80s pop, and the snarl of '70s punk," incendiary and inspiring Chicago tran...Noel Coward’s Private Lives
Noel Coward’s Private Lives
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
From the creative team behind 'Blithe Spirit' and 'The Taming of the Shrew' comes HER Productions next classical takeover: Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES! Embracing Coward's trademark banter and elegance, HER's production peels back the fro...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford, Manchester
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...
Cabaret Extreme
Cabaret Extreme
RNCM, Manchester
AboutFrom the creative visionaries behind the world?s most iconic circuses comes?CABARET EXTREME?a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, extreme stunts, and contemporary circus. This one-of-a-kind production reimagines entert...Ezra Furman Manchester Tickets
The Poppy Holiday Show
The Poppy Holiday Show
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Brought to You by Poppy & Friends get ready for a feel-good, toe-tapping afternoon as Poppy & Friends deliver timeless, unforgettable songs direct to your seat! From classic hits like "Shout," "Don't Call Me Baby," "Runaround Sue," "Tell Me...
Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Arena-sounding rock with influences from New Order, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, and Stereophonics. thoughtful songwriting & reverb-soaked anthems....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Anthemic band Kahula headline an evening supporting grass roots venues at the new 100 cap Kamera Ballroom above the old Lloyds CHORLTON £10 ENTRY...
Not Just Noise
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Tickets for StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt ? Ticket for 1 Player for Game: The Case of Colombia's Finest Manchester! There?s more brewing at Goodbeans=Goodbrews than just good coffee. Suspicious staff. Buried files. And a trail of...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Tickets for StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt ? Ticket for 1 Player for Game: Will Breaker Manchester! Your uncle?s inheritance is yours, but only if you can track down his will. Starting outside the Science and Industry Museum, you?...Tuesday 3 February 2026
Dance Consortium - MÁM
Dance Consortium - MÁM
Lowry, Salford
Dance Consortium presents Teac Daṁsa and Michael Keegan-Dolan's MAM, international dance-theatre at its finest. Described as '90 minutes of ritualised ecstasy' by The Irish Times, this visionary piece playfully and provocatively takes y...Mergaliyev Classical Ballet - Swan Lake
Mergaliyev Classical Ballet - Swan Lake
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Swan Lake is arguably the world's most popular ballet, and a timeless tale. Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans, only to be tricked into betraying her by the wicked von Rothbart and his daughter Odile. The thrilli...Hamza Yassin
Hamza Yassin
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
With his new show My Life Behind The Lens, star of Countryfile, Animal Park, Cbeebies, The One Show and, of course, the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2022, Hamza Yassin takes to the stage to talk about his passion for wildlife, his fas...The Memory of Water
The Memory of Water
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Starring Helen Flanagan, Vicky Binns, Polly Lister and Victoria Brazier THREE SISTERS AND A FUNERAL... Winter, 1996. The Spice Girls are riding high in the charts, football has failed to come home, and Dolly the Sheep's been cloned. Mean...VINCENT SIMONE - TANGO PASSIONS
VINCENT SIMONE - TANGO PASSIONS
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to thestage with his brand new show... 'Tango Passions'. Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango specialists, let the original Italian stalliontake you on a j...Midlake
Midlake
Gorilla, Manchester
Reaching no.18 in the UK charts with their 2010 album "The Courage of Others", Texan band Midlake are one of America's most successful and celebrated folk rock acts. With a fondness for the look and feel of past times, they are in part insp...Noel Coward’s Private Lives
Noel Coward’s Private Lives
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
From the creative team behind 'Blithe Spirit' and 'The Taming of the Shrew' comes HER Productions next classical takeover: Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES! Embracing Coward's trademark banter and elegance, HER's production peels back the fro...Adventures in Wonderland
Adventures in Wonderland
Z-arts, Manchester
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...LOWRY 360
LOWRY 360
Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
