What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Saturday 22 August 2026
Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
Despite his young age BRIT Award-winning Glaswegian acoustic soul pop singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has already topped the charts around the world with his debut becoming the biggest selling album of both 2019 and 2020 in the UK - a follo...Manchester City v Arsenal
Manchester City v Arsenal
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on the Gunners in the Premier League. ...Manchester City v Aston Villa
Manchester City v Aston Villa
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Villa at the Etihad in the Premier League. ...Manchester City v Bournemouth
Manchester City v Bournemouth
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Bournemouth at the Etihad in the Premier League. ...Manchester City v Brentford
Manchester City v Brentford
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Brentford at the Etihad in the Premier League. ...Manchester City v Burnley
Manchester City v Burnley
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Burnley in the Premier League at the Etihad. ...Manchester City v Chelsea
Manchester City v Chelsea
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Chelsea in the Premier League at the Etihad. ...Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Palace in the Premier League at the Etihad. ...Manchester City v Everton
Manchester City v Everton
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on the Toffees in the Premier League at the Etihad. ...Manchester City v Fulham
Manchester City v Leeds United
Manchester City v Leeds United
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Leeds in the Premier League. ...Manchester City v Liverpool FC
Manchester City v Liverpool FC
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Liverpool in the Premier League. ...Manchester City v Manchester United
Manchester City v Manchester United
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
It's the Manchester Derby as City take on United in the Premier League. ...Manchester City v Newcastle United
Manchester City v Newcastle United
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Abu Dhabi meets Saudia Arabia as City take on the Geordies in the Premier League at the Etihad. ...Manchester City v Nottingham Forest
Manchester City v Nottingham Forest
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Forest in the Premier League at the Etihad. ...Manchester City v Sunderland
Manchester City v Sunderland
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Sunderland in the Premier League. ...Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
The champions take on Spurs in the Premier League. ...Manchester United v Arsenal
Manchester United v Arsenal
Old Trafford, Manchester
The Red Devils take on the Gunners in the Premier League at The Theatre of Dreams. ...Manchester United v Aston Villa
Manchester United v Aston Villa
Old Trafford, Manchester
The Red Devils take on Villa at The Theatre of Dreams in the Premier League. ...Manchester United v Bournemouth
Manchester United v Bournemouth
Old Trafford, Manchester
The Red Devils take on Bournemouth in the Premier League at the Theatre of Dreams. ...Sunday 23 August 2026
Manchester City v Bournemouth
Manchester City v Bournemouth
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Bournemouth at the Etihad in the Premier League. ...High School Musical
High School Musical
Lowry, Salford
Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions with Lowry are delighted to announce that beloved singer and actor Jason Donovan* will star in Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL as Coach Bolton. He joins the previously announced Tobias Turley, Leo...Sienna Spiro
Sienna Spiro
Albert Hall, Manchester
Growing up Sienna Spiro was influenced by the soulful sounds of Frank Ocean, Etta James, Frank Sinatra and Amy Winehouse. Drawing on these influences Sienna integrates Jazz elements into her music with a considered blend of contemporary pro...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...Layton Williams
Layton Williams
Lowry, Salford
Olivier Award winner, and Tony Award nominee, Layton Williams is taking to the stage for an exclusive preview performance of his brand-new show. Marking the upcoming 20th anniversary of his stage debut, the Bury actor, West End sta...K-Pop Live - K-Pop Tribute Show
K-Pop Live - K-Pop Tribute Show
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
A celebration of K-Pop culture! Inspired by the popular film K-Pop Demon Hunters, through live acts & high energy choreography. Sing, dance and scream along to legendary hits including Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT., Best Day of Our Live...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...Magic of Thailand Festival - Manchester
Magic of Thailand Festival - Manchester
Platt Fields Park, Manchester
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Platt Fields Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Manchester Thai Festival. Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your famil...Grindr The Opera!
Grindr The Opera!
53two, Manchester
Grindr The Opera! puts the most notorious gay hook-up app into the exaggerated world of opera. With musical styles ranging from baroque to contemporary pop, Grindr: The Opera! is a daring, humorous look at the changing landscape of gay rela...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 ...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...Travel to Wonderland
Travel to Wonderland
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
You're late, you're late, for a very important date! It's time to take a tumble down the Rabbit Hole for a curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends. This perfect Alice in Wonderland themed adventure for the whole fami...Ai Weiwei - Button Up!
Ai Weiwei - Button Up!
Aviva Studios, Manchester
History, power and empire collide in Button Up! - a major new exhibition from the world-leading artist and activist Ai Weiwei Internationally renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei turns his critical gaze to the last 200 years of global h...Lowry 360
Lowry 360
Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...Summer Fair
Summer Fair
Trafford Centre, Manchester
The Summer Fair returns to The Trafford Centre this July with its ever popular beach and splash pool, bringing together thrilling fairground rides, family attractions and classic summer treats, making it the perfect day out whether you'...Factory 251 Saturdays
Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Inspired by the hit SAW movie franchise, SAWtopsy at moviESCAPE, Stockport's leading Escape Room offering, is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares - well none that are delibe...You're the best collegue ever - Special Edition Gift Card
