What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Friday 1 January 2027
Billy Elliot The Musical
Billy Elliot The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful and beloved British musicals of all time. Ten years after it last played to audi...Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Following five sensational years of sell-out performances, Manchester's favourite festive ice spectacular returns with an all-new magical adventure for 2026... Welcome to SNOWSTORM 6: A Frozen Adventure - a breathtaking Christmas spectacula...David Bowie - You're Not Alone
David Bowie - You're Not Alone
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Be transported into the many worlds of David Bowie. Through iconic performances, rarely-seen interviews and never-before-exhibited material, discover the creative mind, spirit and soul of one of the world's greatest, most visionary artists....Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
An out-of-this-world premiere exhibition, now open at the Science and Industry Museum. Blast off into the solar system and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new BBC Horrible Science TV series. Walk in...Private Romantic Tour of Manchester
Private Romantic Tour of Manchester
Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with a professional local guide, you will visit the city's most romantic places and feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered one of the best places to have a...Manchester Storm vs Sheffield Steelers
RnB Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late
RnB Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
From Beyonce to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites....WA3 Collective's 8th Birthday
The Church of Trance - New Years Day Launch Party
The Church of Trance - New Years Day Launch Party
St Mary's In The Marketplace, Stockport
Taking over the beautiful St Mary's Parish Church in Stockport for a 'Trance' meets 'The Glastonbury Shangri-La' day party like no other...20 CUTS in Manchester UK: An Immersive Real-World Thriller Game
20 CUTS in Manchester UK: An Immersive Real-World Thriller Game
Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
Highlights ? Race against a sadistic killer in a cinematic, high-stakes thriller ? Crack dark, story-driven puzzles to navigate a web of madness ? Rescue victims and solve sinister challenges to save your sister from "Razor" General Info ? ...AbsoluteAmy: Live In Manchester NYD
AbsoluteAmy: Live In Manchester NYD
Bee Noir, Manchester
The UK's #1 Amy Winehouse Tribute - Live In Manchester for the first night of 2027....Bury Audio Tour: An Echo Through Industrial and Cultural Time
Bury Audio Tour: An Echo Through Industrial and Cultural Time
Lancashire Fusiliers War Memorial, Bury
Under the chimneys of Bury, history pulses through cobbled streets and steam still whispers secrets beneath the market's bustle....
Hot Mess Club- Celeb Boozy Brunch
Hot Mess Club- Celeb Boozy Brunch
Onbar Manchester, Manchester
Celeb Boozy Brunch brings 90 mins bottomless booze, interactive games and drag stars spiralling as your fave celebs in full tabloid chaos....House nation new year day edition
House nation new year day edition
Privilege Bar And Night Club, Manchester
house nation brings you new year day edition this is going to be a sold out event definitely the line up is 10/10...Manchester Audio Tour: Art Culture and Legend Audio Adventure
Manchester Audio Tour: Art Culture and Legend Audio Adventure
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
A secret war once raged beneath the towers of Manchester, while masterpieces and mayhem have brushed shoulders on rain-soaked streets....Manchester Audio Tour: Time Echoes from Halls to Towers
Manchester Audio Tour: Time Echoes from Halls to Towers
Manchester Town Hall, Manchester
Manchester hides its fiercest secrets in plain sight-behind grand Gothic spires, beneath carved stone arches, and along streets where revolt once...Saturday 2 January 2027
Billy Elliot The Musical
Billy Elliot The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful and beloved British musicals of all time. Ten years after it last played to audi...Dick Whittington
Dick Whittington
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Manchester's pantomime will be paved with gold as comedy sensation Jason Manford and panto favourite Ben Nickless return to the Opera House to star in Dick Whittington. Join our hero on a quest for fame, fortune and happiness as he journeys...Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Spurs in the Premier League. ...Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Following five sensational years of sell-out performances, Manchester's favourite festive ice spectacular returns with an all-new magical adventure for 2026... Welcome to SNOWSTORM 6: A Frozen Adventure - a breathtaking Christmas spectacula...A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Lowry, Salford
Matthew Warchus' big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic comes to Lowry following nine sell out years at The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark ...Jack Whitehall
Jack Whitehall
Co-op Live, Manchester
After far too long behaving himself, international comedy superstar Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with a brand-new national arena tour, Bad Influence. Fresh from starring in Prime Video's Malice and stepping into the spotlig...David Bowie - You're Not Alone
David Bowie - You're Not Alone
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Be transported into the many worlds of David Bowie. Through iconic performances, rarely-seen interviews and never-before-exhibited material, discover the creative mind, spirit and soul of one of the world's greatest, most visionary artists....Prehistoric Planet - Discovering Dinosaurs
Prehistoric Planet - Discovering Dinosaurs
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Stand face-to-face with the greatest dinosaurs in history on a colossal adventure through time See Earth transformed by the age of dinosaurs in Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs - a new immersive Lightroom experience narrated by ...Varna International Ballet - Snow White
Varna International Ballet - Snow White
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Filled with stunning choreography, vibrant characters, and the music of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Pugni and Grieg, Snow White is a dazzling ballet for all ages - a story of hope, courage, and happily ever after. Step into a spellbinding w...Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents ...Christmas Carol
Christmas Carol
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Festive lights twinkle outside 'The Counting House 'pub but inside Manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it - no music, no laughter and definitely no bar credi...Jack and The Beanstalk - Stockport Plaza Panto
Jack and The Beanstalk - Stockport Plaza Panto
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Fe-fi-fo-fum! ..... Stockport's GIANT Family Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will delight audiences of all ages in this Spectacular Magical production that will provide you, your family and friends with sensational memories that will last ...A Little Night Music
A Little Night Music
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Selina Cartmell directs Sondheim's breathtaking classic, a life-affirming fairy-tale for adults. 'I frequently laugh myself to sleep contemplating my own future.' In Sondheim's enchanting musical, set in turn-of-the-century Sweden, mismatch...The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
HOME, Manchester
A magical musical treat for the whole family! Against the backdrop of the Northern Lights, a small town has been pushed to the brink of collapse in a bid for progress and prosperity. To rescue Midgard from certain destruction, the sorcerer ...The Jolly Christmas Postman
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Lowry, Salford
Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in this stage adaptation from Lowry and Royal & Derngate. Based on the award-winning children's book by much-loved duo Janet and Allan Ahlberg, this family show sees the Jolly Postma...Cinderella: A Fairytale
Cinderella: A Fairytale
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Cinderella: A Fairytale brings this well-loved classic tale bang up to date with a funny, high-energy show that will be a real crowd pleaser for the whole family. When Ella's father remarries, her world turns upside down. She escapes from h...Robin Hood - Altrincham Garrick Panto
Robin Hood - Altrincham Garrick Panto
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
The Merry Garrick Panto that really hits the bullseye! The fine folk of Sherwood Forest are terrorised by the mounting taxes imposed by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham who'll stop at nothing to seize the throne of England and claim the fai...Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Whether you're looking for a beautifully unique concert or a romantic candlelit evening, this music experience is for you. The performance will feature incredible tributes to Adele's greatest songs, played by an all-female, electric-acousti...Christmas Fair
Christmas Fair
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Under 70cm Free Entry Ride list, (Some minimum heights must be accompanied by a responsible adult) Balloon ride, 3 tokens, no height limit Racing Carz, 3 tokens, no height limit Mini chairs, 3 tokens, minimum height 0.9m Tea cups, 3 tokens,...Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt with the cheekiest, filthiest, and most wickedly fabulous pantomime around! Sleeping with Beauty (One Little Prick) is here to turn the classic fairy tale upside down in this adults-only version from...
Sunday 3 January 2027
Dick Whittington
Dick Whittington
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Manchester's pantomime will be paved with gold as comedy sensation Jason Manford and panto favourite Ben Nickless return to the Opera House to star in Dick Whittington. Join our hero on a quest for fame, fortune and happiness as he journeys...Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Following five sensational years of sell-out performances, Manchester's favourite festive ice spectacular returns with an all-new magical adventure for 2026... Welcome to SNOWSTORM 6: A Frozen Adventure - a breathtaking Christmas spectacula...A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Lowry, Salford
Matthew Warchus' big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic comes to Lowry following nine sell out years at The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark ...David Bowie - You're Not Alone
David Bowie - You're Not Alone
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Be transported into the many worlds of David Bowie. Through iconic performances, rarely-seen interviews and never-before-exhibited material, discover the creative mind, spirit and soul of one of the world's greatest, most visionary artists....Prehistoric Planet - Discovering Dinosaurs
Prehistoric Planet - Discovering Dinosaurs
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Stand face-to-face with the greatest dinosaurs in history on a colossal adventure through time See Earth transformed by the age of dinosaurs in Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs - a new immersive Lightroom experience narrated by ...Varna International Ballet - Snow White
Varna International Ballet - Snow White
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Filled with stunning choreography, vibrant characters, and the music of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Pugni and Grieg, Snow White is a dazzling ballet for all ages - a story of hope, courage, and happily ever after. Step into a spellbinding w...Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinn...Jack and The Beanstalk - Stockport Plaza Panto
Jack and The Beanstalk - Stockport Plaza Panto
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Fe-fi-fo-fum! ..... Stockport's GIANT Family Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will delight audiences of all ages in this Spectacular Magical production that will provide you, your family and friends with sensational memories that will last ...A Little Night Music
A Little Night Music
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Selina Cartmell directs Sondheim's breathtaking classic, a life-affirming fairy-tale for adults. 'I frequently laugh myself to sleep contemplating my own future.' In Sondheim's enchanting musical, set in turn-of-the-century Sweden, mismatch...The Jolly Christmas Postman
