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Friday 20 March 2026

Gorillaz

Gorillaz

Co-op Live, Manchester
  Consisting of four animated band members - singer Stuart "2D" Pot, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs - since their creation in 1998, Blur frontman Damon Albarn and comic book artist Jamie Hewlett's Gor...

The Constant Wife

The Constant Wife

Lowry, Salford
Prior to London's West End, David Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of The Constant Wife by Laura Wade, based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham.  1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. "Nonsense" sa...

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of you...

The Battle

The Battle

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
WORLD PREMIERE - PRIOR TO WEST ENDLondon, 1995. Two of the country's biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and una...

GIVĒON

GIVĒON

AO Arena, Manchester
With a Rat Pack-style vibe and elevated storytelling woven tightly through his music, Long Beach native and GRAMMY nominated singing sensation Giveon is here to give R&B the re-up it needs.  After landing stardom in 2020, thanks to his voc...

Kenny Thomas

Kenny Thomas

O2 Apollo, Manchester
  The multi-platinum selling, twice BRIT Award-nominated London soul singer shot to fame in 1991 with the Top 20 hits Thinking About Your Love, Outstanding, and Best of You. Kenny remains one of the most important and successful UK soul si...

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield.  Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...

Luminiscence

Luminiscence

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...

Macbeth

Macbeth

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Shakespeare's iconic tragedy is brought to life in a powerful new production. In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted amd wounded land. Macbeth, returning from battle, meets thr...

Two by Jim Cartwright

Two by Jim Cartwright

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...

Sanjith Hegde

Sanjith Hegde

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Known for his soulful voice and powerful stage presence, Indian playback singer Sanjith Hedge delivers an immersive, emotion-filled live show with unforgettable sing-along moments for music lovers. A high-energy concert experience led predo...

The Feeling

The Feeling

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Having reconsidered their identity, taken control of their sound and embraced the Queen-esque theatrical elements of their DNA, chart-topping Ivor Novello award-winning Sussex soft rockers The Feeling return with a whole new perspective. Ex...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis

Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis

St Philip's Church Salford, Manchester
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...

Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works

St Philip's Church Salford, Manchester
  The most awe-inspiring music from one of the greatest film composers of all time brought to you by a string quartet in an intimate candlelight setting. No doubt these tracks will sound familiar, as they give life to iconic films such as ...

The Empire Strips Back - A Burlesque Parody

The Empire Strips Back - A Burlesque Parody

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Dropping classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque, the hit parody The Empire Strips Back... is coming at last! Be delivered to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back...

Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

HOME, Manchester
In the heart of a bustling city, a penniless student murders in cold blood. He is caught in a spiral of paranoia and delusion as a cunning detective circles. Only the chance of love offers a way out.   What drives a young man to murder? Th...

Fairport Convention

Fairport Convention

New Century Hall, Manchester
Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, havingformed in 1967 and goiing on to win a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, with Radio 2 listeners voting their ground-breaking album Liege & Lief "The Most...

Bill Ryder-Jones (The Coral)

Bill Ryder-Jones (The Coral)

St Mary's In The Marketplace, Stockport
The co-founder and lead guitarist with The Coral on the band's first five albums, West Kirby musician Bill Ryder-Jones has enjoyed a solo career since 2011 producing minimal and alternative folk songs, with a musical belief of delayed grati...

Murder Mystery Evening

Murder Mystery Evening

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Nothing works up an appetite like exercising those brain cells. So bring your best detective skills and join us for a night of mystery and murder on one of our stunning heritage steam trains. If you love Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes -...

POP up! Lowry Edit: Musical Theatre Meets Pop

POP up! Lowry Edit: Musical Theatre Meets Pop

Lowry, Salford
POP up! is a brand-new event series celebrating North West pop music songwriters - from chart-ready bangers to pop musical theatre storytelling. The series kicks off with LOWRY EDIT: MUSICAL THEATRE MEETS POP, a sparkling showcase of origin...

Saturday 21 March 2026

Gorillaz

Gorillaz

Co-op Live, Manchester
  Consisting of four animated band members - singer Stuart "2D" Pot, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs - since their creation in 1998, Blur frontman Damon Albarn and comic book artist Jamie Hewlett's Gor...

BBC Philharmonic - Anthracite Fields

BBC Philharmonic - Anthracite Fields

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Grit courses through Julia Wolfe's Anthracite Fields, her Pulitzer Prize-winning oratorio for choir and ensemble that serves as a musical memorial to American miners and their struggle. Wolfe grew up in coal-rich Pennsylvania - with vast d...

The Constant Wife

The Constant Wife

Lowry, Salford
Prior to London's West End, David Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of The Constant Wife by Laura Wade, based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham.  1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. "Nonsense" sa...

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of you...

The Battle

The Battle

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
WORLD PREMIERE - PRIOR TO WEST ENDLondon, 1995. Two of the country's biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and una...

Scouting for Girls

Scouting for Girls

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friends since they were five, London indie pop three-piece Scouting For Girls have never changed to chase success. Success came to them; their 2007 self-titled debut went on to become triple platinum and birthed the generation-bridging anth...

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield.  Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...

Luminiscence

Luminiscence

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...

Macbeth

Macbeth

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Shakespeare's iconic tragedy is brought to life in a powerful new production. In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted amd wounded land. Macbeth, returning from battle, meets thr...

Two by Jim Cartwright

Two by Jim Cartwright

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...

Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville

Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be trans...

Sidewinder Festival

Sidewinder Festival

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Sidewinder Festival brings the best in UK Garage, RnB and Old Skool music with stacked lineups, huge crowds and pure rave energy....

Nish Kumar

Nish Kumar

Yes, Manchester
 The UK's leading political comic Nish Kumar - co-host of hugely popular podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of axed BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster's greatest losers - is back on tour with a formidable batch of passi...

The Cribs

The Cribs

Albert Hall, Manchester
Described by Q magazine as "The biggest cult band in the UK", the Cribs are three brothers from Wakefield, Yorkshire, who marry literate lyrics to nagging hooks and layers of droning, buzzing and stinging guitars. The Smiths' legendary gui...

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight.  This experience comes to life when the city's...

K-Pop All Stars Tribute

K-Pop All Stars Tribute

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World live on stage! From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today's biggest K-...

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight

St Ann's Church, Manchester
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight.  This experience comes to life when the city's...

The Empire Strips Back - A Burlesque Parody

The Empire Strips Back - A Burlesque Parody

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Dropping classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque, the hit parody The Empire Strips Back... is coming at last! Be delivered to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back...

Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

HOME, Manchester
In the heart of a bustling city, a penniless student murders in cold blood. He is caught in a spiral of paranoia and delusion as a cunning detective circles. Only the chance of love offers a way out.   What drives a young man to murder? Th...

Sunday 22 March 2026

The Dinosaur That Pooped

The Dinosaur That Pooped

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...

Super League Basketball Cup Finals

Super League Basketball Cup Finals

AO Arena, Manchester
For the first time, the iconic AO Arena in Manchester will play host to both the Men's and Women's Cup Finals. The SLB Cup Final is one of the most anticipated events in the British basketball calendar, offering a second shot at silverwar...

Monty Don

Monty Don

Lowry, Salford
Premium Ticket & Book seats on the British Gardens tour include a signed copy of British Gardens by Monty Don (RRP £35). What do our gardens say about us?  Britain's best-loved gardener Monty Don returns with a brand-new show celebratin...

Hallé Youth Ensembles Celebration

Hallé Youth Ensembles Celebration

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Always a Halle favourite, this celebratory performance offers each of the Halle's Youth Ensembles a chance in the spotlight. The youngest artists, in the Children's Choir, illustrate their experiences through movement and music, members of ...

The Hallé - Mullova plays Brahms

The Hallé - Mullova plays Brahms

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The exceptionally versatile violinist Viktoria Mullova teams up with Kahchun Wong for a performance of Brahms' Violin Concerto. Intended to be a test of both the soloist's technical ability and their musicianship, the work overflows with ca...

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield.  Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...

Foil Arms & Hog

Foil Arms & Hog

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Irish trio Foil, Arms and Hog are back with their brand-new show, Skittish, a mix of sketch comedy, audience participation and improvisation. With over one billion views you may know the lads from their online videos, but their live show ...

Nick Cope's Family Show

Nick Cope's Family Show

Lowry, Salford
Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 ye...

Odeal

Odeal

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Afro R&B sensation Odeal was nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, being named Billboard's African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. Born to Nigerian parents in Ger...

Odeal

Odeal

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Afro R&B sensation Odeal was nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, being named Billboard's African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. Born to Nigerian parents in Ger...
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