What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
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... Something Rotten! is the hilarious new musical comedy mash-up of Shakespeare, song and dance that tells the incredible story behind the world's very first musical!Comedy, T...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...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...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. ...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...
Manchester's Secret Conspiracy: Hunt for the Files
Manchester's Secret Conspiracy: Hunt for the Files
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
Highlights ????? Step into the role of a detective uncovering a sinister secret ? Solve puzzles and challenges across Manchester?s iconic landmarks ? Your phone is your only guide in this thrilling outdoor mission General Info ? Date & Time...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?...
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... Something Rotten! is the hilarious new musical comedy mash-up of Shakespeare, song and dance that tells the incredible story behind the world's very first musical!Comedy, T...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 ...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...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
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?...Tributes on the Hill 2026
Tributes on the Hill 2026
Tributes On The Hill Arena, Warrington
The award winning 4 day family friendly (and dogs) festival, set in the beautiful scenic location on the Sandstone trail close to Frodsham, Cheshire....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... Something Rotten! is the hilarious new musical comedy mash-up of Shakespeare, song and dance that tells the incredible story behind the world's very first musical!Comedy, T...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...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" ...Manford's Comedy Club
Manford's Comedy Club
Festival Hall, Alderley Edge
Bringing the best comedians to a theatre near you. Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, all chosen by Jason Manford! Many comedians from TV plus the best of the UK and International comedy circuit. Live at the Apollo.. ...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...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
DJs and live musicians play old and new school hip hop, afrobeats and RnB goodness from Kendrick Lamar and J Hus to Wizkid and Lauryn Hill. ...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
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?...Tributes on the Hill 2026
Tributes on the Hill 2026
Tributes On The Hill Arena, Warrington
The award winning 4 day family friendly (and dogs) festival, set in the beautiful scenic location on the Sandstone trail close to Frodsham, Cheshire....Saturday 4 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... Something Rotten! is the hilarious new musical comedy mash-up of Shakespeare, song and dance that tells the incredible story behind the world's very first musical!Comedy, T...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...Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)
Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)
AO Arena, Manchester
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From first bursting onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career ...Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon
Co-op Live, Manchester
Bluesy Nashville rockers Kings of Leon evolved into arena superstars with the 2008 international hit single "Sex On Fire", and its follow-up "Use Somebody". From the searing blues riffs and enigmatically slurred vocals of their 2003 debut,...Hacienda Classical
Hacienda Classical
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Hacienda Classical returns with Graeme Park, Manchester Camerata and special guests. Performing orchestral renditions of much loved classic club records from The Hacienda's heritage, revisiting some of the tracks that have proved popular...Roy Chubby Brown
