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Wednesday 18 March 2026

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...

Reneé Rapp

Reneé Rapp

AO Arena, Manchester
  The Sex Lives of College Girls actress, Mean Girls Broadway star and North Carolina pop singer encourages listeners to embrace every facet of their personality, the chaotic and the confident, and to be authentically, unapologetically th...

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...

Manchester United U18 v Sunderland U18

Manchester United U18 v Sunderland U18

Old Trafford, Manchester
  See United's Under 18 team take on Sunderland in the FA Youth Cup Quarter Final at Old Trafford. ...

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - The Cunning Little Vixen

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - The Cunning Little Vixen

BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Puccini first showcased his operatic voice through the orchestra alone with his Capriccio Sinfonico. Marking the start of his signature musical style, it blends the lyrical and dramatic qualities that later came to define his iconic operas....

Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience

Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...

Paul Draper (Mansun)

Paul Draper (Mansun)

Manchester Academy, Manchester
  The former frontman and songwriter of Mansun, one of the 90s most forward-thinking and iconic rock'n'roll bands, performs the Chester band's classic hits. Veering through genres, from warped, razored rock'n'roll to glorious widescreen a...

Waterparks

Waterparks

O2 Ritz, Manchester
  Waterparks are a pop-punk trio from Texas who blend forbearers such as blink 182 and Fall Out Boy with elements of pop, hip-hop and electronica. The Houston, trio continually rewrite the rules for what a band can do in the 21st century. ...

Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott

Chorley Theatre, Chorley
Basic Bloke 2 - There's No Bloke Without Fire is the latest tour from Conservative Party supporting comedian, author, podcaster and radio host Geoff Norcott. It's Geoff's first under a Labour government, so he's got plenty to get off his ch...

Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City

Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City

Transmission House, Manchester
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You'll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the f...

Under Milk Wood

Under Milk Wood

Theatr Clwyd, Mold
To begin at the beginning... The villagers of Llareggub dream of lost love, drowned shipmates and failed marriages. Time passes. Enter an eccentric world filled with romance, fantasy, scandal, and song. A funny, moving and accessible produc...

Jack Garratt

Jack Garratt

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Technicoloured, joyful and celebratory, with shimmering dance music aimed squarely at the dancefloor; disco-funk, Daft Punk-esque vocal chops and zig-zagging basslines, the BRIT-Award winning Buckinghamshire indie pop singer-songwriter & m...

One for the Road

One for the Road

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Inspired by the play ROAD and co created by the Royal Exchange Theatre with local residents, this unique event transforms the Market Hall into a series of live installations celebrating community, identity and the voices of Stalybridge. ONE...

Alice Merton

Alice Merton

Amber's, Manchester
Growing up around the world, singer/songwriter Alice Merton was as influenced by other cultures as much as transience itself. Born in Frankfurt to a German mother and an Irish-born father, and raised in Germany, the U.S.A., Canada, and Eng...

Imarhan

Imarhan

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Heralded as the "new wave Of Tuareg music" by Fact Magazine and The Guardian, the Algerian quintet's music is anchored in the meditative Desert Blues tradition which they have since eclipsed, finding bounce and drive by stirring their sound...

Thursday 19 March 2026

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...

Wu-Tang Clan

Wu-Tang Clan

Co-op Live, Manchester
The world's most iconic hip-hop group return. Formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992, its members include RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and, until his death in 2004, Ol' Dirty ...

The Hallé & Viktoria Mullova - Mullova plays Brahms

The Hallé & Viktoria Mullova - 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...

Dr Jordan B Peterson

Dr Jordan B Peterson

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Dr. Peterson is a professor at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist and the author of 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote To Chaos (Jan 2018, Penguin Books). His now-classic book, Maps Of Meaning: The Architecture Of Belief, of...

Manchester Folk Festival - Festival Pass

Manchester Folk Festival - Festival Pass

Band On The Wall, Manchester
  Manchester Folk Festival is an urban multi-venue festival based in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The festival takes place in March and brings together a diverse range of artists who represent the broad definition of contemporary folk mu...

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...

Sigrid

Sigrid

Manchester Academy, Manchester
From writing at the piano of the stunning Ocean Sound Recordings in her hometown of Alesund, to winning the BBC Sound of 2018, the Norwegian pop star's epic songs are tales of the unexpected; fearless musical collages and shout-outs to huma...

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...

Opening Night Special Presentation – Psychopomp and The Good Boy

Opening Night Special Presentation – Psychopomp and The Good Boy

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Manchester Film Festival kicks off at Aviva Studios with screenings of Psychopomp and The Good Boy - plus a Q&A with Kit Harington Join Aviva Studios for the opening night of Manchester Film Festival - an annual celebration of the best glob...

Mr Wilson's Second Liners

Mr Wilson's Second Liners

HOME, Manchester
Manchester's Mr. Wilson's Second Liners brass band bang out 90's dance classics for the local, loyal, diehard ravers.  Blowout the old and be the first to hear their new arrangements. Mr. Wilson's Second Liners are revolutionary genre-bash...

Donna Ashworth

Donna Ashworth

Lowry, Salford
Join Sunday Times No.1 bestselling poet Donna Ashworth for an uplifting and deeply personal evening, When Hope Speaks, to celebrate her powerful collection, Loss: The New Collection: Words to Weather the Many Waves of Grief, alongside ...

Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience

Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...

Aston Merrygold (JLS)

Aston Merrygold (JLS)

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Aston Merrygold performs solo favourite such as "Get Stupid", "Trudy", "I Ain't Missing You", "How Many Times" and just maybe the occasional throwback to JLS. Recent months have also seen Aston star as a special guest judge during the 'The...

Tinlicker

Tinlicker

Albert Hall, Manchester
  A household name in the world of electronic dance music, Utrecht based duo Jordi van Achthoven and Micha Heyboer have been crafting their computerized soul together since 2012. The multi-gold AND multi-platinum Dutch powerhouse are known...

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...

Fit For A King

Fit For A King

O2 Ritz, Manchester
The Texas metalcore quintet deliver a delicate balance of sharp metallic intensity and soaring melodic energy.  ...

Seth Lakeman

Seth Lakeman

New Century Hall, Manchester
Multi award-winning folk singer Seth Lakeman was raised and still lives on Dartmoor, within sight of the sea at Plymouth, from where the Puritans sailed on the Mayflower in 1620. The Mercury Prize nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-ins...

Friday 20 March 2026

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...

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...

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...

GIVEON

GIVEON

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...
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