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Friday 27 February 2026

Circus Funtasia

Circus Funtasia

Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams

Aviva Studios, Manchester
  As a solo artist, former Take That star Robbie Williams, with the help of seven No.1 hits, 31 Top Ten singles and fifteen No.1 one albums, has become one of the biggest superstars in the Universe. After leaving the Manchester boy band in...

Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat

Lowry, Salford
This production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in We...

Mean Girls

Mean Girls

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Saturday Night Live). Faye Tozer* - Steps icon, TV personality and West End act...

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical

Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert is a joyous celebration of unity...

English National Opera - Cosi fan Tutte

English National Opera - Cosi fan Tutte

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
ENO presents a new semi-staged concert of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte for two special performances at The Bridgewater Hall. Mozart's comic masterpiece is centred around Ferrando and Guglielmo, who have long bragged about enjoying strong relatio...

Mogwai

Mogwai

O2 Apollo, Manchester
The Mercury Prize Nominated, UK. No. 1 charting, Scottish avant-rockers Mogwai continue to please old fans and gain new as they offer something for everyone. Transcendent and surprising, sweetly melancholic or engulfed by a swell of fulsome...

Road

Road

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
By Jim Cartwright, featuring Lucy Beaumont, Shobna Gulati, Lesley Joseph, Johnny Vegas, and with special guest Sir Tom Courtenay on film. 'Road's coming round us!' It's 1986. Your rumbustious chaperone Scullery guides you down the road, pic...

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...

Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration

Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
The world's premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice'. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever...

Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Multi-Platinum-selling Mercury Prize, NME and Brit Award-winning, chart-topping Scottish phenoms Franz Ferdinand are back showcasing the world-conquering success of their career to date. The Glasgow-based indie rocker's second single "Take...

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

Albert Hall, Manchester
Naming your band after a small griddle cake eaten in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Australia would probably be a bit too out there for most bands. But then Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are far from your typical psych rock gro...

Candlelight - Rings & Dragons

Candlelight - Rings & Dragons

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, The Lo...

Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute

Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Creedence Clearwater Review are the UK's premier tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of America's greatest bands who, despite their relatively short career, left an enduring legacy of classic songs written and sung by lead guitaris...

Reflections - The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross

Reflections - The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Starring multi-award winning Tameka Jackson as Diana Ross with her world class band & backing vocalists under the direction of the renowned, Wendy Richardson... 'Reflections ~ The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross' takes you on a journey through...

Coleen Nolan

Coleen Nolan

RNCM, Manchester
From a child star, as the youngest of the 'Nolan Sisters' to TV Personality/Presenter, Best Selling Author and Agony Aunt, Coleen Nolan has done it all, or so it would seem. However, there is still one thing that that needs ticking off the ...

Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Tribute Show

Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Tribute Show

The Albert Halls, Bolton
The worlds premier show chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time, the legendary Barry Manilow. Experience all the classic hits from his amazing career culminating in over 85 million record sales. This stunning concer...

The Covasettes

The Covasettes

O2 Ritz, Manchester
If you'd asked indie rockers The Covasettes when they first met at uni in Manchester what they'd expect to be doing in 2024, they could never have predicted what was to come. Fast forward to today and the lads have quite the list of achieve...

Beautiful Trauma - The Live Pink Bank Experience

Beautiful Trauma - The Live Pink Bank Experience

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage,with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, torecreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend andinspiration she has come to be known as. Experi...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran

Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...

Saturday 28 February 2026

Circus Funtasia

Circus Funtasia

Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...

Manchester United v Crystal Palace

Manchester United v Crystal Palace

Old Trafford, Manchester
The Red Devils take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League at The Theatre of Dreams. ...

Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat

Lowry, Salford
This production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in We...

Mean Girls

Mean Girls

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Saturday Night Live). Faye Tozer* - Steps icon, TV personality and West End act...

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical

Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert is a joyous celebration of unity...

BRIT Awards

BRIT Awards

Co-op Live, Manchester
The BRIT Awards with Mastercard moves to Manchester for first time in 2026. Award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, writer and University of Manchester drop-out Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony which features a homecoming from the ve...

English National Opera - Cosi fan Tutte

English National Opera - Cosi fan Tutte

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
ENO presents a new semi-staged concert of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte for two special performances at The Bridgewater Hall. Mozart's comic masterpiece is centred around Ferrando and Guglielmo, who have long bragged about enjoying strong relatio...

Talking Sopranos

Talking Sopranos

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Two of the Soprano's iconic cast members, Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) hit the stage with a live show of their Lockdown podcast Talking Sopranos. Hosted by comedian Joey Kola, fans will hear...

Road

Road

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
By Jim Cartwright, featuring Lucy Beaumont, Shobna Gulati, Lesley Joseph, Johnny Vegas, and with special guest Sir Tom Courtenay on film. 'Road's coming round us!' It's 1986. Your rumbustious chaperone Scullery guides you down the road, pic...

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...

Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)

Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...

Rachel Fairburn's Trying It On

Rachel Fairburn's Trying It On

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
'Trying It On' is a brand new night showcasing the very best in character comedy from renowned stand-up, Rachel Fairburn (Live at the Apollo, All Killa No Filla). Having already conquered the world of stand up, Rachel is turning her sights ...

Roy Chubby Brown

Roy Chubby Brown

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
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...

Elvana - Elvis Fronted Nirvana

Elvana - Elvis Fronted Nirvana

Albert Hall, Manchester
The world's finest Elvis fronted tribute to Nirvana! Elvana tear through Nirvana's catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of rock'n'roll's finest moments, culminating in an audible explosion of overdrive and old school...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

St Philip's Church Salford, Manchester
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...

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. ...

Spangled

Spangled

O2 Ritz, Manchester
  The genre-spanning Manchester four-piece dance on the fringe between jangly guitars and yesterdays promises, offering an eclectic blend of witty, heartfelt lyrics, lively attitudes and punch the air riffs proving there is still decadence...

The Houghton Weavers

The Houghton Weavers

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS have been entertaining folk for 48 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. In their time together, the group have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums,...

Ron Sexsmith

Ron Sexsmith

RNCM, Manchester
  Ron Sexsmith is a three time Juno award winning songwriter from Ontario, Canada. He has written and recorded an extensive and acclaimed catalogue of studio albums and original songs, beginning with his self titled debut in 1995 through t...

80's Mania

80's Mania

The Grand, Clitheroe
Europe's long standing premier 1980's multi-tribute concert show is back. With 28 chart topping artistes, the 80's are authentically recreated to look and sound as they did back in the day with a live band and awesome dancers. Mindblowing...

Sunday 1 March 2026

Circus Funtasia

Circus Funtasia

Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...

Ross Noble

Ross Noble

Lowry, Salford
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It's entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*. Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the on...

Road

Road

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
By Jim Cartwright, featuring Lucy Beaumont, Shobna Gulati, Lesley Joseph, Johnny Vegas, and with special guest Sir Tom Courtenay on film. 'Road's coming round us!' It's 1986. Your rumbustious chaperone Scullery guides you down the road, pic...

Justin Live

Justin Live

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Are You Ready To Rock?.... Because Justin has got the band back together! Famous for his BAFTA Award-winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin's House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin and his friends are ba...

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...

Taylormania - Taylor Swift Tribute Show

Taylormania - Taylor Swift Tribute Show

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Not to be missed, TAYLORMANIA is coming to a theatre near you in 2026. An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredibl...

The Vaccines

The Vaccines

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Torchbearers for British guitar music, UK Album Chart-topping London act The Vaccines are back and continue to be a vital band in the British rock canon. Their anthemic discography - with a mammoth five UK Top 5 albums and a Platinum-sellin...

Phil Ellis

Phil Ellis

Chorley Theatre, Chorley
  Multi-award winning 'comic genius' (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Edinburgh award-winning North Manchester comedian Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his three big award wins ...

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Lowry, Salford
Following critically acclaimed seasons in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK's leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge comedy. Expect a show full of fast, fabulously ...
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