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Saturday 4 July 2026

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO ...

The Brit Fest

The Brit Fest

Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...

Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy's restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid ...

Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...

Kings of Leon

Kings of Leon

Co-op Live, Manchester
Bluesy Nashville rockers Kings of Leon evolved into arena superstars with the 2008 international hit single "Sex On Fire", and its follow-up "Use Somebody". From the searing blues riffs and enigmatically slurred vocals of their 2003 debut,...

Craig David Presents TS5

Craig David Presents TS5

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
TS5 started out as the most exclusive pre-party hosted by Craig David at his penthouse home in Miami. His DJ set combines massive old skool anthems from R&B to Swing beat, to Garage and Bashment, whilst merging current chart-topping House h...

Hacienda Classical

Hacienda Classical

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
  Hacienda Classical returns with Graeme Park, Manchester Camerata and special guests. Performing orchestral renditions of much loved classic club records from The Hacienda's heritage, revisiting some of the tracks that have proved popular...

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...

Fun Home

Fun Home

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation about family, identity and the moments that shape us. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, famil...

Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)

Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)

AO Arena, Manchester
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From first bursting onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career ...

Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson

O2 Apollo, Manchester
With over 7 million followers across his social media, Josh Johnson was recently called "the funniest guy on the internet" by WIRED and is a star on the rise. The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor, and NAACP award-winner from ...

Roy Chubby Brown

Roy Chubby Brown

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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...

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Lowry, Salford
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for h...

Ai Weiwei - Sewing a Button 24-Hour Performance

Ai Weiwei - Sewing a Button 24-Hour Performance

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Ai Weiwei re-enacts his secret detention in Sewing a Button - an unflinching 24-hour live performance. Fifteen years ago, Ai Weiwei was secretly detained without any formal charges by Public Security in China. For 81 days, he lived in a s...

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Manchester Academy, Manchester
The "Godmother of Punk", California hard rocker Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she's had eight platin...

Tribs On The Hill

Tribs On The Hill

Tributes On The Hill Arena, Warrington
Three days of quality music with best in class tribute acts.  The fantastic tribute artists are best in class and some of our best will be making a welcome return.  Set in the beautiful countryside of the Cheshire Plains, we have the aren...

Jarlath Regan

Jarlath Regan

Lowry, Salford
Ireland's favourite comedian/Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan returns with his brand new 2027 standup show "Craic Pot." Known for his viral online sketches and razor-sharp observations of Irish life, Jarlath brings 90 minutes of brand new, n...

Amplified: Music of Protest

Amplified: Music of Protest

RNCM, Manchester
Step into the national museum of democracy after hours for a bold live music experience. Wander around the galleries as RNCM musicians perform powerful new works inspired by the museum's collection, created in collaboration with Mancunian p...

Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band

Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band

O2 Ritz, Manchester
The Official International Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band formed from a jamming session, and became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK and Europe with numerous tours. The demand is now more than ever. Firmly established on the ...

Sunday 5 July 2026

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO ...

The Brit Fest

The Brit Fest

Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...

Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...

Electric Heart Festival

Electric Heart Festival

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day. Taking over Barton Aerodrome, turning an iconic open-air runway into the city's new indie...

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...

Scott Bennett

Scott Bennett

Lowry, Salford
As heard on BBC Radio 4!As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to foc...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London's West End, including multiple appearances at t...

Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA

Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage. The hugely popular show, now in its 20th year, with a brand-new show f...

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Lowry, Salford
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for h...

Tribs On The Hill

Tribs On The Hill

Tributes On The Hill Arena, Warrington
Three days of quality music with best in class tribute acts.  The fantastic tribute artists are best in class and some of our best will be making a welcome return.  Set in the beautiful countryside of the Cheshire Plains, we have the aren...

Dreamcoat Stars

Dreamcoat Stars

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Featuring stars from the hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics. This colourful pro...

Great Britain Men v Iceland - FIBA World Cup Qualifier

Great Britain Men v Iceland - FIBA World Cup Qualifier

National Basketball Performance Centre, Manchester
British basketball History could be on the line in Manchester this July - and you can be there to watch it live! Great Britain Men return to the National Basketball Performance Centre on Sunday 5 July to face Iceland in a potentially decisi...

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...

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she...

Summer Diesel Gala

Summer Diesel Gala

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Gleaming diesel locomotives, gorgeous sun-drenched days (hopefully) and soothing summer evenings. It's the East Lancashire Railway's Summer Diesel Gala!See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, and maybe even some ...

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 ...

Vox & Stephen Rice (Chameleons)

Vox & Stephen Rice (Chameleons)

Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Vox (Mark Burgess) & Stephen Rice perform Chameleons classics stripped back at a small intimate venue. ...

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...

StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt

StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt

Great Northern Square, Manchester
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...
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