What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Wednesday 1 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...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...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
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StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
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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...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...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
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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?...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...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...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.. ...Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
?I think we?re alike in a certain way??Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey into her childhood memories, remembering what it?s like to grow up in a funeral home, undergo a sexual awakening...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
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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?...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...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...Roy Chubby Brown
Roy Chubby Brown
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wome...Jarlath Regan
Jarlath Regan
Lowry, Salford
Gas Man is the brand new standup show from "Yer Man" off Instagram. Ireland's favourite comedian/Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan returns to the stage with a brand new show for 2026. The world knows and loves him for his hilarious daily clip...Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
The Official International Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band formed from a jamming session, and became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK and Europe with numerous tours. The demand is now more than ever. Firmly established on the ...The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins
The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
The Southmartins are a tribute act to the songs of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. The seven-piece collective has built up a loyal following playing arenas, festivals, clubs and pubs (including Paul ...Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
?I think we?re alike in a certain way??Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey into her childhood memories, remembering what it?s like to grow up in a funeral home, undergo a sexual awakening...Cancelled: Love Really Hurts Without You
Cancelled: Love Really Hurts Without You
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
The hit show that celebrates the music of the legend that is - Billy Ocean. One of our best loved British artists spanning a career over four decades. Selling over 30 million recordsworldwide including countless Gold and platinum number 1's...Love Really Hurts Without You
Love Really Hurts Without You
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
The hit show that celebrates the music of the legend that is - Billy Ocean. One of our best loved British artists spanning a career over four decades. Selling over 30 million recordsworldwide including countless Gold and platinum number 1's...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
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StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
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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...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...Scott Bennett
Scott Bennett
Lowry, Salford
As heard on BBC Radio 4!As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to foc...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
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StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
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Def Leppard
Def Leppard
Co-op Live, Manchester
Blending glam metal gloss with hard rock heft and pop hooks, Sheffield titans Def Leppard have spent over five decades defining - and defying - the sound of stadium-sized rock, selling over 100 million records in the process. Tapping int...David Sedaris
David Sedaris
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humour writers. He is the master of satire and one of today's most observant writers addressing the human condition, and has made us ...Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
?I think we?re alike in a certain way??Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey into her childhood memories, remembering what it?s like to grow up in a funeral home, undergo a sexual awakening...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
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StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
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Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
?I think we?re alike in a certain way??Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey into her childhood memories, remembering what it?s like to grow up in a funeral home, undergo a sexual awakening...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
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StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
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Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
?I think we?re alike in a certain way??Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey into her childhood memories, remembering what it?s like to grow up in a funeral home, undergo a sexual awakening...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
