What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Sunday 13 September 2026
Manchester United v Manchester City
Manchester United v Manchester City
Old Trafford, Manchester
It's the Manchester Derby and The Red Devils take on the Blues in the Premier League at the Theatre of Dreams. ...High School Musical
High School Musical
Lowry, Salford
Icon Jason Donovan* will play Coach Bolton and Disney royalty KayCee Stroh (High School Musical Trilogy) stars as Ms Darbus in Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. They join the previously announced Tobias Turley (ITV's Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream)...Mike Wozniak
Mike Wozniak
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that. As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskma...Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey
Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thompson Twins are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s. Known for their unique fusion of pop, new wave, and synth-driven dance music, combined with an eclectic visual style, the band enjoyed consistent success in...Come From Away
Come From Away
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, now experience this new production from Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, 25 Years on from the events of 9/11. 7,000 Strand...Metric + Broken Social Scene + Stars
Metric + Broken Social Scene + Stars
Manchester Academy, Manchester
All The Feelings Tour sees three of Canada's favourite bands unite for a co-headline show. Metric's relentless pursuit of timeless songwriting and fiercely independent ethos have cemented their place as one of the most essential and ahead-o...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...Sindhu Vee
Sindhu Vee
Lowry, Salford
Born and raised in India, Sindhu Vee (full name Sindhu Venkatanarayanan) came to London in her 20s to begin a career in investment banking before shocking her parents and switching to comedy. Someone once asked Sindhu Vee a very stupid q...Kanan Gill
Kanan Gill
New Century, Manchester
Back in Europe with his latest tour, Not This Again, Kanan Gill is one of India's most prominent stand-up comedians, widely regarded for his incisive observational humor and meticulous approach to writing. His comedy blends everyday insight...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 ...INNA
INNA
O2 Ritz, Manchester
With billions of streams worldwide and a catalogue packed with international club anthems, Romanian Popcorn star INNA is one of Europe's most successful pop artists. Fans can expect a high-energy live set featuring her biggest hits includi...Tom Read Wilson
Tom Read Wilson
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Songs, sonnets and stories from television presenter, author, actor, and singer Tom Read Wilson. The A - Z of Me is an irreverent, whistle-stop tour of the alphabet. The alphabet reveals the revue - and Tom - letter by letter, word by word...Beautiful Trauma - The Live Pink Bank Experience
Beautiful Trauma - The Live Pink Bank Experience
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage,with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, torecreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend andinspiration she has come to be known as. Experi...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...Allie Sherlock
Allie Sherlock
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Hailing from Cork, Ireland, singer and songwriter Allie Sherlock is know for her distinctive voice and captivation presence. After scoring millions of hits on YouTube for her busking covers, 2025 marks an exciting new chapter in her career,...Robert Arkins Commitments
Robert Arkins Commitments
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Have you got Soul.....? Robert Arkins, the original Star of award winning Irish film 'The Commitments', who played wiley Band Manager Jimmy Rabbitte, on tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Alan Parker movie classic with his ow...Northern Soul: Still Burning (15)
Northern Soul: Still Burning (15)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
A new documentary charting the history of Northern Soul from its birth at the world-famous Wigan Casino. Following on from 2012 documentary Keep on Burning - The Story of Northern Soul, this new film further explores the cultural phenomeno...Cillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era Marillion
Cillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era Marillion
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
A tribute to Fish-Era Marillion, bringing a musical spectacular of Marillion's back catalogue tracks. ...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
