What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Sunday 17 May 2026
The Karate Kid The Musical
The Karate Kid The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Karate Kid - The Musical brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Don't miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingl...Manchester United v Nottingham Forest
Manchester United v Nottingham Forest
Old Trafford, Manchester
The Red Devils take on Forest in the Premier League at The Theatre of Dreams. ...The Hallé & Alexander Gadjiev - Dvořák's Symphony No 8
The Hallé & Alexander Gadjiev - Dvořák's Symphony No 8
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Alexander Gadjiev, winner of the 2022 Terence Judd-Halle Award, joins forces with Grammy-nominated Ariane Matiakh for a performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No.2. Chopin's Piano Concerto No.2 is one of the finest virtuosic showpieces for ...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...Luminiscence
Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...Judi Love
Judi Love
Lowry, Salford
Judi Love is back with a brand-new show, All About The Love, packed with home truths about the hustle of juggling parenting, work and everyday life. Known for her honesty and humour, Judi offers fresh insights into how a big heart nav...The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The world's greatest Elvis show is back, bigger than ever before with an epic new line-up. Starring Direct from the USA the incredible MOSES SNOW (Early Elvis Years), ARRON WALKER (1968 Comeback Special) with Dual Headliners CHRIS CONNOR (1...Hallé Family Concert - Film Favourites
Hallé Family Concert - Film Favourites
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Lights, camera, ACTION! Join the Halle and entertaining presenter Tom Redmond for the magic of the movies, with a hand-picked selection of music from all your favourite family films. Performed live by your orchestra, this will be fun for al...Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (U)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (U)
HOME, Manchester
Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell sparkle like diamonds in this classic Technicolor musical. Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw are glamorous showgirls and friends with the world at their feet. One's blonde, the other brunette, and the pair have co...The Crucible
The Crucible
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Altrincham Garrick's production of the intense and revolutionary piece by Arthur Miller (Death of A Salesman, A View From The Bridge, All My Sons) - inspired by the 1692 Witch Trials in Salem. Written in the 1950s when the insidious fear of...Gyles Brandreth
Gyles Brandreth
Lowry, Salford
He's back - and he's unstoppable. Gyles Brandreth just can't stop talking. The jumper-loving This Morning star, who keeps popping up on Pointless, QI, Would I Lie To You?, Sunday Brunch, and The One Show, has been burbling and babbling...Cassidy Janson Sings Carole King
Cassidy Janson Sings Carole King
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
"Cassidy literally brought me to tears this evening with her performance of Natural Woman. She was who I was, she felt what I felt. She was me!" - Carole King. Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson honours the music of icon C...Chance Peña
Chance Peña
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Born and raised in Tyler, Texas, Chance Pena has cultivated a unique style of traditional folk storytelling infused with modern musical influences. In early 2019, Pena's dream-chaser ballad, "Up, Up & Away" moved into the spotlight thanks t...Ghosts of Garage - Todd Edwards
Ghosts of Garage - Todd Edwards
Freight Island, Manchester
TODD 'The God' EDWARDS returns to GHOSTS OF GARAGE for another very special Sunday Session + very special guest JEREMY SYLVESTER one of Manchester's most respected crews returns to Freight Island this summer, bringing East Coast US club roy...M.O.P.
M.O.P.
New Century, Manchester
Brooklyn hip-hop duo M.O.P. (Mash Out Posse) -rappers Billy Danze and Lil' Fame - are best known for their hits "Ante Up" and "Cold as Ice" which reached the UK Top 10 in 2001. ...The Jazz Room - Sinatra & Armstrong
The Jazz Room - Sinatra & Armstrong
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra's effortless swing style to Armstrong's unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt li...The Jury Experience - Diamonds, Lies and a Dead Man
The Jury Experience - Diamonds, Lies and a Dead Man
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? Scandal brews as a disgraced ex-driver stands tr...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...Pishro + Arta + Koorosh
Pishro + Arta + Koorosh
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Persian rap from exiled Iranian hip hop star Reza Pishro, Canadian Arta Mir Hosseini, and Istanbul-living Iranian Istanbul Koorosh. ...Magic at The Midland
