What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Sunday 7 June 2026
Hot Wheels Stunt Show
Hot Wheels Stunt Show
Co-op Live, Manchester
From the No.1 selling toy in the world and The Original Stunt Brand™, comes the return of the Hot Wheels Stunt Show, due to popular demand. Experience high speed action and full-throttle excitement, as legendary Hot Wheels vehicles are b...We Invented The Weekend Festival
We Invented The Weekend Festival
Lowry, Salford
We Invented the Weekend festival is back for 2026! Across Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026, Salford Quays and MediaCity will be buzzing with over 200 free activities in the UKs most ambitious, creative, original and fun-filled festival cel...Evening4Ricky - A Celebration of Ricky Hatton
Evening4Ricky - A Celebration of Ricky Hatton
AO Arena, Manchester
One Night. One City. One Icon. One Party. This is Manchester's biggest party celebrating one of the city's most beloved icons - Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton!Where else could this event take place but the iconic AO Arena, home of so many of Ric...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...Niagara (18)
Niagara (18)
HOME, Manchester
A femme fatale in glorious, garish Technicolor - take a trip to remember with Marilyn Monroe. Ray and Polly Cutler arrive in Niagara Falls on their honeymoon - only to find that their cabin is occupied by another couple. George and Rose Loo...The Good Life
The Good Life
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Altrincham Garrick's production of Jeremy Sams' stage play, based on the hugely popular sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, reunites the well-loved characters (not forgetting Geraldine the goat) as they get themselves into and out of scr...The Archers - Live at 75
The Archers - Live at 75
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Don your best hat, dust off your prize-winning jam recipe and join us for an unforgettable celebration of 75 glorious years of BBC Radio 4's The Archers. To mark this extraordinary milestone, The Archers is stepping out of the studio and on...The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
A Musical Celebration of the Hollywood Hit Factory. Transporting audiences through the history of musical theatre's golden age, The MGM Story dives into the tale of how the Hollywood studio nurtured the talent of stars that were to include ...Myra DuBois
Myra DuBois
53two, Manchester
The siren from South Yorkshire, Ms Myra DuBois performs live at 53Two with support from "comedian" Frank Lavender. Rotherham's own renaissance woman, venerated televised personality, energy worker, wellness facilitator, intellectual, and em...Tom Stade
Tom Stade
Lowry, Salford
The hilarious Wolverhampton-living Canadian superstar stand-up returns with his latest show, Naughty by Nature. Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on ...BAFTA Games In Concert
BAFTA Games In Concert
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Watch your favourite games come to life with huge screens and the power of a full orchestra at this landmark live concert celebrating two decades of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music. Get ready for a 20-year musical journey thro...The Jury Experience - Death on the Port Side
The Jury Experience - Death on the Port Side
RNCM, Manchester
You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide... guilty or not guilty? On a summer night, the son of a powerful politic...Ghosts of Garage - Preditah
Ghosts of Garage - Preditah
Freight Island, Manchester
Ghost of Garage welcome PREDITAH for a rare extended UKG set in Manchester, plus support from JOE HUNT & more ...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...The Jury Experience - An Immersive Courtroom Case
The Jury Experience - An Immersive Courtroom Case
RNCM, Manchester
Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial with The Jury Experience. In this live theatre show, YOU are the jury-the power to deliver justice is entirely in your hands. You'll examine every piece of the puzzle, from witness testimonies to ...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...Disco Misr
Disco Misr
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Egyptian trio on a mission to revive the region's best music by blending a little funk and disco to original tunes. ...Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - The Songs of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell
Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - The Songs of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Step into a world of poetic lyrics, timeless melodies, and folk-rock magic as The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band bring the legendary music of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to lifel. Celebrate two of the most influential songwriters in music h...Monster Truck Motorfest
Monster Truck Motorfest
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Experience the ultimate weekend of full-throttle family entertainment at the UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out. The mighty Slingshot Monster Truck tearing up the arena!Flyin Ryan - fast moving, daredevil motorbik...Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
