What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Sunday 16 November 2025
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - The Musical
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - The Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation - Young Frankenstein! Grandson...Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques the Musical
Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques the Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
From the genius of Victoria Wood and based on the iconic sketch from her weekly television show, Victoria Wood As Seen on TV, Hope Mill Theatre bring Acorn Antiques the Musical back to the stage for One Night Only!Come along to Manchesterfo...The Offspring
The Offspring
AO Arena, Manchester
Straddling punk, alternative rock, grunge and metal, Californian stadium rockers The Offspring have topped the charts around the world since bursting on to the scene in 1989. Their oft-ignored sense of humour, slower tempos and stop/sta...The Rest Is Politics
The Rest Is Politics
O2 Apollo, Manchester
In line with the general election set to take place later this year Goalhanger, AEG Presents and WME are thrilled to announce that the iconic chart-topping podcast series The Rest Is Politics is returning to the live stage with their bigge...Believe! The Polar Express Experience
Believe! The Polar Express Experience
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Believe! The Polar Express Experience is a brand new, truly magical, multi-room immersive walkthrough experience that brings the enchanting world of the beloved movie to life in a whole new way. Step into the Hero Boy's house where you be t...Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques the Musical
Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques the Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
From the genius of Victoria Wood and based on the iconic sketch from her weekly television show, Victoria Wood As Seen on TV, Hope Mill Theatre bring Acorn Antiques the Musical back to the stage for One Night Only!Come along to Manchesterfo...Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...George Lewis
George Lewis
Lowry, Salford
Described as 'the funniest dad on Instagram', Stockport stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham ...Levellers
Levellers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Some bands have fans, others have followers. Nobody would question the assertion that the Levellers are most definitely of the latter. Ever since five lads from Brighton came together in the late '80s to brew up a heady concoction of ant...London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart - some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Bar...Stephen K Amos
Stephen K Amos
Lowry, Salford
How good's a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let's get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick. It's time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and I'm packing a punchline, so le...The Hallé - An Afternoon with the Hallé Choir
The Hallé - An Afternoon with the Hallé Choir
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
In an intimate concert celebrating the Halle Choir, the dedicated singers take centre stage to perform Durufle's breathtaking Requiem, with organ accompaniment. This very special concert offers a thrilling and rare opportunity to hear the f...PROGRESS Wrestling
PROGRESS Wrestling
O2 Ritz, Manchester
The pinnacle of strong style professional wrestling in the UK, PROGRESS Wrestling brings you the absolute best in British wrestling. Founded by stand-up comedian Jim Smallman in 2012 and relaunched under new ownership in 2022, former PROGR...Joe Kay
Joe Kay
New Century Hall, Manchester
Co-founder and current CEO and Head of Artists and Repertoire at Los Angeles-based music collective Soulection Joe Kay comes to town. ...The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Manchester Multiple Venues, Manchester
If you are looking for a film to watch, ManchesterTheatres. com have rounded-up the best movies currently showing at Manchester's cinemas, and we are offering discounted tickets at Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and HOME too. We've also compiled...Ria Lina
Ria Lina
Lowry, Salford
Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 - Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn't just awake, she was ready to rebel. In her new stand-up show Riabellion, expect a relentl...Manchester Card Show
Manchester Card Show
Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
The Manchester Card Show is a family friendly event that shines a light on the collector space be it Pokemon, Sports Cards, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic The Gathering, Weiss Schwarz, Dragon Ball Super and beyond! Buy, sell, trade and most importantly h...So You Think You Want Funny?
So You Think You Want Funny?
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A 90s-style Blind Date show hosted by Comedian Natalia Schwartz, this unforgettable night of laughter, awkward flirting, and spontaneous fun sees 3 comedians compete for a blind date with brave audience members! How it works: One round fe...Nell Mescal
Nell Mescal
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Influenced by artists including Phoebe Bridgers, Frank Ocean, and Bon Iver to Billie Joel and Paul Simon (many of whom she has covered on her popular Instagram page), London-based Co. Kildare Irish singer-songwriter Nell Mescal is drawn t...Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
