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Wednesday 1 July 2026

Take That

Take That

Etihad Stadium, Manchester
One of the UK's most successful bands, Manchester favourites Take That - now with the line-up of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald - return to celebrate the band's past and present, an emotional journey through all their incarnation...

Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO BROTHERS DARED TO DREAM A DREAM... Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford makes his highly anticipated return to the stage in fetching pantaloons as this UK Premiere production opens at Manchester...

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she...

SilhouetteBand

SilhouetteBand

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Silhouette is not defined as a 'band with a sound' - for each song introduces a completely new timbre to the programme. Listening to the great songs of the decade can certainly pull at the heart strings - but hearing them with orchestration...

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...

Laugh Therapy

Laugh Therapy

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Ready for a dose of comedy to cure what ails you? Join us for a night where comedians become your "therapists," offering hilarious insights and advice to brave audience members who share their personal problems. Whether you're in the hot se...

Saturday Night Comedy Showcase

Saturday Night Comedy Showcase

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...

LOWRY BOYS

LOWRY BOYS

Lowry, Salford
LOWRY BOYSWed 6 May 2026 ? Wed 8 July 2026Lowry is launching a new youth dance company for boys of all abilities aged 11-16. Book on to Lowry Boys to develop new physical skills and to unleash your creativity, all in a supportive environmen...

Jonathan Scott: Music for an Occasion

Jonathan Scott: Music for an Occasion

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Smetana ? Overture to ?The Bartered Bride?Walton ? Crown ImperialSaint-Sa?ns ? Danse MacabreChopin ? ?Funeral? MarchHandel ? Zadok the PriestBarber ? Adagio for StringsElgar ? Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1...

Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy?s restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn?t afraid...

Storytime

Storytime

Z-arts, Manchester
Join us for a storytime session in our Children?s Library every Wednesday morning!Storytime is an interactive session for babies, toddler and their grown-ups, it?s a fun and relaxed event where we bring the stories from our Children?s Libra...

Hump Night Creatures Comedy Club

Hump Night Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Midweek comedy relief. A sharp Wednesday night stand-up show to get you over the hump and into the weekend laughing....

After Dark Ghost Hunt in Manchester: Face Your Fright

After Dark Ghost Hunt in Manchester: Face Your Fright

35 Sackville St, Manchester
Highlights ?? Explore 10 haunted locations on foot across the city ? Use your smartphone to track spirits and uncover clues ? Solve puzzles and complete spooky challenges in teams General Info ? Available daily, anytime ? Duration: approx. ...

All Day Rover

All Day Rover

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Fancy one of the best days out in the North West?Try our Day Rover Tickets, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stunning scenery and 7 unique stops packed with things to do. Including not just the steam train ride, but also...

Thursday 2 July 2026

Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO BROTHERS DARED TO DREAM A DREAM... Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford makes his highly anticipated return to the stage in fetching pantaloons as this UK Premiere production opens at Manchester...

The Brit Fest

The Brit Fest

Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...

David Gray

David Gray

Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
  Multi-platinum Mancunian singer-songwriter David Gray first hit fame in 2020 with his fourth studio album, White Ladder, which eventually sold seven million copies despite not even charting on its original release in 1998. Not only did ...

John Hiatt

John Hiatt

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
John Hiatt is one of America's most enduring and respected singer-songwriters-a musician whose gritty voice and lyrical insight have shaped the sound of modern Americana. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Hiatt has released ove...

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she...

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...

Saturday Night Comedy Showcase

Saturday Night Comedy Showcase

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...

Thursday Night Comedy Showcase

Thursday Night Comedy Showcase

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
The best comedic talent, featuring a variety of acts, ranging from up-and-coming comedians to established favourites Manchester's only 7 night a week comedy club. ...

Lowry Youth Dance Project

Lowry Youth Dance Project

Lowry, Salford
Calling young people aged 9-16 who love to move! Take part in this inspiring dance project to develop your dance ability and unleash your artistic creativity. Experience how dancers train at Lowry. All genders and abilities welcome! In ...

Mothers Who Make

Mothers Who Make

HOME, Manchester
A peer support group and creative exchange session for mothers who are artists - professional and/or passionate - writers, painters, actors, dancers, filmmakers, photographers... every kind of maker welcome, and every kind of mother. The se...

Rhyme Time

Rhyme Time

Z-arts, Manchester
Rhyme time is a fun group singing session for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) and their grown-ups.   Singing together and repeating rhymes helps your child develop listening, visual and memory skills, which will help them develop. Rhyme t...

Film: The Lavender Hill Mob (Cert U)

Film: The Lavender Hill Mob (Cert U)

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
A meek bank clerk who oversees the shipment of bullion joins with an eccentric neighbour to steal gold bars and smuggle them out of the country as miniature Eiffel Towers. Starring Alec Guinness, Stanley Holloway and Sid James. Images cou...

Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy?s restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn?t afraid...

ROY ORBISON STORY - The Platinum Years

ROY ORBISON STORY - The Platinum Years

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Get ready for a night of pure musical celebration as Barry Steele and his sensational cast present The Roy Orbison Story: The Platinum Years - a spectacular new concert marking seven decades of chart-topping hits and what would have been Ro...

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...

StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt

StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt

Great Northern Square, Manchester
Part scavenger hunt, part escape room, all story. It's your turn to step into the mystery. Tickets for StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt ? Ticket for 1 Player for Game: The Case of Colombia's Finest Manchester! There?s more brewing a...

Friday 3 July 2026

Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO BROTHERS DARED TO DREAM A DREAM... Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford makes his highly anticipated return to the stage in fetching pantaloons as this UK Premiere production opens at Manchester...

The Brit Fest

The Brit Fest

Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...

The K's

The K's

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
  Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (guit...

MANIA - The ABBA Tribute

MANIA - The ABBA Tribute

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Formed in 1999 - as ABBA Mania - and following an eighteen week run in London's West End in 2002, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show. A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoya...

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Lowry, Salford
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for h...

Fun Home

Fun Home

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The regional premiere of an exhilarating, heartbreaking and Tony Award-winning musical about coming out and coming of age. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey into her childhood memories, re...

Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay

Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars-the authentic tribute to Coldplay from Entertainers! This spectacular live experience doesn't just capture the sound and spirit of one of the world's biggest ban...

Calling Planet Earth

Calling Planet Earth

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Symphonically new on stage, the music of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Human League, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and more... "The Show that Defines a Decade" ...

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she...
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