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Wednesday 11 November 2026

Darkling

Darkling

HOME, Manchester
A ferocious, brutal and damning new play from Titas Halder about a life in 1980's India ravaged by ecological disaster. An epic story of a life ravaged by ecological disaster"I walk home. The skyline is changed.  The skeleton is fast beco...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Manchester in Autumn 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing the...

CATS

CATS

Palace Theatre, Manchester
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, this production of CATS will be one not to miss! CATS is produced by Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Har...

Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle!This ultimate feel-good rom-co...

King Lear

King Lear

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
David Threlfall returns to the Theatre after 27 years to play Lear 'You see how full of changes his age is' Shakespeare's most elemental tragedy charts a kingdom where power corrupts, families become enemies and prosperity devolves into war...

Trevor Wallace

Trevor Wallace

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Californian stand-up comedian, YouTuber, writer and actor, Trevor Wallace brings his show 'The Alpha Beta Male' to Europe. ...

Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem)

Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem)

Albert Hall, Manchester
The lead singer of beloved heartland-punk band The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon stepped away from that sound and into a more soulful singer/songwriter territory on his solo work, which has seen him score #1 Americana/Folk Album sales and t...

Candlelight - Disney Love Songs

Candlelight - Disney Love Songs

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
The ultimate concert experience for Disney fans! Immerse yourself in the world of Disney through live renditions of your favourite love songs, all performed classically by a string quartet by the light of a thousand candles. A fairy-tale ca...

Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience

Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience

Transmission House, Manchester
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe - it places you inside it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, th...

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits in Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of yo...

Omid Djalili

Omid Djalili

Lowry, Salford
  The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. No gov...

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...

A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
The original Christmas Carol and the best! No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role.  Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens. We all kn...

You're My World

You're My World

Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Surprise Surprise! He's got all the moves and knows all the words. Introducing Cilla Black's biggest fan... Damien Dunkerly. Named one to watch following a hit performance at the Year 6 talent show. Nana Doreen believes he can do it. But Su...

David Byrne (Talking Heads) - Book Tour

David Byrne (Talking Heads) - Book Tour

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Presenting a brand-new solo talk inspired by his forthcoming book, Sleeping Beauties, David Byrne is one of the most original and influential artists of the last half century. Since co-founding Talking Heads in 1975, his work has spanned mu...

The Slow Show

The Slow Show

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
There is a lot of truth behind the idea that 'less is more', especially as far as Manchester's The Slow Show are concerned. With a name that manages to effortlessly encapsulate the band's ethos, the Manchester-based four-piece harbour an ...

Mythic Reinvention

Mythic Reinvention

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mythic Reinvention is a major new exhibition celebrating fifty years of storytelling through costume, craft and performance at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Responding to the unique architecture of our Victorian Great Hall, the exhibition tra...

We Love Wednesdays

We Love Wednesdays

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Manchester's BIGGEST Student Night is now BIGGER & BETTER! Every Wednesday night for unbeatable drinks prices, free merchandise, massive acts and giveaways - NOWHERE does it bigger! ...

Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt

Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt

Transmission House, Manchester
The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in the UK for the first time! This immersive and groundbreaking expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Bas...

Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos

Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos

Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
An out-of-this-world premiere exhibition, now open at the Science and Industry Museum. Blast off into the solar system and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new BBC Horrible Science TV series. Walk in...

Thursday 12 November 2026

Opera North - Rigoletto

Opera North - Rigoletto

Lowry, Salford
This bold, award-winning production of Verdi's classic opera by Femi Elufowoju Jr was lauded with rave reviews and star ratings when it was first performed in 2022. It is opera at its most gripping: a thrilling tale of power, devotion...

Wilko: Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll

Wilko: Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll

Lowry, Salford
In 2012, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood, was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully: seeing the ...

Muse

Muse

Co-op Live, Manchester
The multi-chart topping, multi-Platinum selling, stadium-filling, Grammy, BRIT and Ivor Novello-award winning Devon rock trio are back.  Heavily influenced by Queen, lead singer Matthew Bellamy's falsetto has seen him compared to Freddie M...

Darkling

Darkling

HOME, Manchester
A ferocious, brutal and damning new play from Titas Halder about a life in 1980's India ravaged by ecological disaster. An epic story of a life ravaged by ecological disaster"I walk home. The skyline is changed.  The skeleton is fast beco...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Manchester in Autumn 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing the...

CATS

CATS

Palace Theatre, Manchester
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, this production of CATS will be one not to miss! CATS is produced by Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Har...

Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle!This ultimate feel-good rom-co...

Bellowhead

Bellowhead

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
During lockdown in 2020 the 11 members of Bellowhead first re-connected online to remotely record 'New York Girls - At Home'. That led to re-uniting in person for a one-off performance which was streamed to mark the anniversary of Hedonism....

King Lear

King Lear

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
David Threlfall returns to the Theatre after 27 years to play Lear 'You see how full of changes his age is' Shakespeare's most elemental tragedy charts a kingdom where power corrupts, families become enemies and prosperity devolves into war...

Currents + Erra

Currents + Erra

Manchester Academy, Manchester
A metalcore co-headline show. Connecticut metalcore band Currents were formed in 2011 by former drummer Jeff Brown, although after numerous line-up changes, since 2018, no original members remain with the band. Described as metalcore and pr...

Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience

Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience

Transmission House, Manchester
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe - it places you inside it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, th...

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits in Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of yo...

Freddie Halkon

Freddie Halkon

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Isle of Axholme raised indie folk pop star Freddie Halkon has gone from studying law at the University of Leeds and busking the streets of Scunthorpe to supporting The Reytons. The Ed Sheeran influenced singer-songwriter is set for big thi...

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...

Lewys Holt & Eleanor Sikorski - Double Booking

Lewys Holt & Eleanor Sikorski - Double Booking

Lowry, Salford
Double Booking is a playful, fast-paced and delightfully strange dance-theatre show about ambition, rivalry and the irresistible urge to be the one taking the final bow.  The orchestra is ready. The audience is waiting. There's just one pr...

Fink

Fink

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Described as "a beautiful sound palette of dub, folk, blues, soul, and beat science" by Metro, "John Martyn with added stunning digital traces," by Uncut and "a brooding power reminiscent of a stripped down Nick Cave. A leftfield delight."...

A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
The original Christmas Carol and the best! No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role.  Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens. We all kn...

You're My World

You're My World

Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Surprise Surprise! He's got all the moves and knows all the words. Introducing Cilla Black's biggest fan... Damien Dunkerly. Named one to watch following a hit performance at the Year 6 talent show. Nana Doreen believes he can do it. But Su...

Lowry Youth Dance Project

Lowry Youth Dance Project

Lowry, Salford
Calling young people aged 9-15 who love to move! We are offering you the opportunity to upskill in new movement techniques and unleash your artistic, physical creativity with Lowry Youth Dance Project. All genders and abilities welcome! I...

MEEK

MEEK

Manchester Academy, Manchester
London alt-pop singer Georgia Meek first gained recognition through independent indie-pop releases, which saw her collaborate with artists including James Hurr, Lumix and Will Clarke, before enjoying a Top 30 hit of her own in February 2026...

Friday 13 November 2026

Wilko: Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll

Wilko: Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll

Lowry, Salford
In 2012, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood, was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully: seeing the ...

Muse

Muse

Co-op Live, Manchester
The multi-chart topping, multi-Platinum selling, stadium-filling, Grammy, BRIT and Ivor Novello-award winning Devon rock trio are back.  Heavily influenced by Queen, lead singer Matthew Bellamy's falsetto has seen him compared to Freddie M...

Darkling

Darkling

HOME, Manchester
A ferocious, brutal and damning new play from Titas Halder about a life in 1980's India ravaged by ecological disaster. An epic story of a life ravaged by ecological disaster"I walk home. The skyline is changed.  The skeleton is fast beco...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Manchester in Autumn 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing the...

CATS

CATS

Palace Theatre, Manchester
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, this production of CATS will be one not to miss! CATS is produced by Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Har...

Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle!This ultimate feel-good rom-co...

Opera North - Eugene Onegin

Opera North - Eugene Onegin

Lowry, Salford
Opera North's co-production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's classic with Irish National Opera and Opera Queensland. Tchaikovsky's most popular opera is a heart-breaking tale of love, regret and missed chances. His music is famed for its emo...

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Since their first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988 the Australian Pink Floyd Show have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TA...

King Lear

King Lear

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
David Threlfall returns to the Theatre after 27 years to play Lear 'You see how full of changes his age is' Shakespeare's most elemental tragedy charts a kingdom where power corrupts, families become enemies and prosperity devolves into war...

Yard Act

Yard Act

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
  Just like Shed Seven, The Wedding Present, and Level 42 before them, Yard Act are a Yorkshire-formed act fronted by a charasmatic Mancunian, witty lyricist James Smith. Often compared to The Fall and Arctic Monkeys, the Leeds indie-rocke...
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