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Saturday 14 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 ...

Gladiators Live

Gladiators Live

AO Arena, Manchester
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025. Featuring the new stars of the UK TV series Gladiators, the live show will be a spe...

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...

Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South & The Housemartins)

Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South & The Housemartins)

Co-op Live, Manchester
Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting genius Paul Heaton will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, with the help of guest singer Rianne Downey. One of the ...

Hallé Orchestra, Mary Bevan & Roderick Williams - Christmas Oratorio

Hallé Orchestra, Mary Bevan & Roderick Williams - Christmas Oratorio

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Immerse yourself in the tale of the nativity through the magic of James MacMillan's Christmas Oratorio. Known for his majestic, spiritual music, Sir James MacMillan is our Featured Composer this season. His Christmas Oratorio, first per...

Klangkuenstler

Klangkuenstler

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Munich techno DJ Michael Korb, aka KlangKuenstler, is known for his hardcore techno with a high BPM rate. DJ Mag describes his sound as "dark and energetic" and he also incorporates schranz into his sets, collaborating more frequently with...

MUNA

MUNA

O2 Apollo, Manchester
  Ever since the LA indie pop trio - Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin - began making music together in college, at USC, they'd always embraced pain as a bedrock of longing, a part of growing up, and an inherent factor of mar...

Embrace

Embrace

Manchester Academy, Manchester
  West Yorkshire brothers Danny and Richard McNamara have come a long way since the days of out-of-tune criticisms and gags about being Oasis' little brothers. With three UK number 1 albums to their name, and smash hit Top 10 singles "Natu...

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...

Fat Dog

Fat Dog

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
South London's Fat Dog are the most exciting breakthrough band of the past few years, conjurers of the sort of frenzied and wild live shows not seen in the UK for years. Their brilliant and mind-bending music is a thrilling blend of electro...

Adam F & Kirsty Hawkshaw

Adam F & Kirsty Hawkshaw

Albert Hall, Manchester
Liverpool electronic DJ Adam Fenton is the co-founder of the drum and bass label Breakbeat Kaos along with DJ Fresh. He found initial success with the 1990s drum and bass singles "Circles", "Metropolis", and "F-Jam", before releasing his gr...

Hot Creations

Hot Creations

IDRA, Manchester
House DJs Dennis Quin | MJ Cole | Denis Sulta | Archie Hamilton | Pirate Copy | Mad. Again | Joey London (UK) | Foynez Hot Creations is the record label co-founded by Jamie Jones and Lee Foss. ...

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...

underscores

underscores

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Filipino-American Hyperpop star April Harper Grey hails from San Francisco and started making music as underscores in school, sharing a steady stream of SoundCloud one-offs and building a community of like-minded fans. In 2021, the debut al...

Blackout

Blackout

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Once the curtain rises, there?s no turning back? BLACKOUT is an immersive theatrical experience that pulls you into a world where fear and imagination collide. Late at night, a small cast gathers inside an old theatre for what should be a...

Day Fever

Day Fever

New Century, Manchester
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, the frontman of Sheffield indie kings Reverend & The Makers, has swept the UK since it's launch i...

Sunday 15 November 2026

Gladiators Live

Gladiators Live

AO Arena, Manchester
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025. Featuring the new stars of the UK TV series Gladiators, the live show will be a spe...

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...

Myles Smith

Myles Smith

Co-op Live, Manchester
BRIT-Award winning Luton folk-pop singer-songwriter Myles Smith began posting cover versions of songs on TikTok in August 2020. His acoustic cover of The Neighbourhood's "Sweater Weather" went viral in 2022, leading to its full release in ...

Rizzle Kicks

Rizzle Kicks

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Multi-Platinum selling Brighton hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks, Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens and Harley "Sylvester" Alexander-Sule have sold over 1 million singles and over 600,000 albums in the UK. Their Top 10 hits include "Mama Do the Hump", "Do...

Bettany Hughes - Uncovering Ancient Egypt

Bettany Hughes - Uncovering Ancient Egypt

Lowry, Salford
  Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughesas she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life. With over 50 documentaries seen by 250 million viewers worldwide and bestselling books includi...

Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Xenna

Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Xenna

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift and her Eras experience in this electrifying show presented by RED Entertainment, Cuffe & Taylor and Live Nation, featuring the incredible Xenna - a celebration of the iconic pop sensation's ...

Paris Paloma

Paris Paloma

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Derbyshire-born sensation Paris Paloma delivers evocative storytelling, ethereal vocal, and a hauntingly beautiful fusion of dark folk-pop. Here 2023 feminist anthem, "Labour" reached no.22 in the UK singles chart and, for "The Lord of th...

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...

Grace Campbell

Grace Campbell

New Century, Manchester
  Grace Campbell, "one of the funniest women in Britain" (Times) and daughter of Alastair Campbell, is back. Grace is a contradiction: loud and anxious, spiritual and materialistic, graceful and... a disgrace. When the world wants her to...

Tekno

Tekno

Albert Hall, Manchester
Tekno popularly known as the Golden Boy of Africa is a chart-topping Nigerian singer, songwriter, and master producer whose infectious melodies have defined modern Afrobeats. From massive global hits like "Pana" "Duro," and his record-break...

Caravan Palace

Caravan Palace

O2 Ritz, Manchester
The Platinum-selling group which would define a new sound called "Electro Swing", French gypsy jazz band Caravan Palace incorporate sounds including early swing jazz and big band to create a rip-roaring party, bursting with fun and good hum...

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...

Ginger Johnson

Ginger Johnson

Lowry, Salford
You've seen her in the Masterchef kitchen... You've seen her on the Drag Race runway... Now it's time to see her in her element: outrageous, untamed and completely off the reins. Following the explosive success of her smash hit 2024 t...

MC Grammar

MC Grammar

Lowry, Salford
Multi-award winning rapping teacher, World Book Day Ambassador and bestselling author, MC Grammar, is back with a new show Mic Drop Live and this time he's bringin'.... BIGGER Beats, BIGGER Laughs and even BIGGER Family FUN! Grab your caps ...

Q The Music - James Bond Concert Spectacular

Q The Music - James Bond Concert Spectacular

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Celebrating 20+ years as the original pioneering Bond concert, known for stirring emotional and adrenaline-fueled performances, mixed with superb musicianship and flair. Indeed, every fan club around the world recognises them as the finest ...

Ballet of Lights - Sleeping Beauty

Ballet of Lights - Sleeping Beauty

RNCM, Manchester
Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retelling of Sleeping Beauty. As dancers glide across the stage, their illuminated costumes create a dazzling display of colour and light, making every twirl and leap ...

For the Love of Horror

For the Love of Horror

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
FOR THE LOVE OF HORROR is part of the Monopoly Events family of pop culture conventions, attracting over ten thousand fans annually to their home venue, Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester. The main attraction every year is of course th...

The Jury Experience - The Deadly Boat Ride

The Jury Experience - The Deadly Boat Ride

The Stoller Hall, 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...

American Wrestling

American Wrestling

Heywood Civic, Heywood
Cheer the goodies and boo the baddies! Featuring the man with the million dollar arms, TV's world wide heavyweight champion 'Tiny Iron'. Tag team titles on the line and a sensational over the top rope red hot rumble! Plus, a free meet and g...

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...
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