What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Saturday 29 August 2026
Courteeners
Courteeners
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
Led by talismanic singer/songwriter Liam Fray, the Mancunian stadium rockers and former Manchester United ball-boys have evolved from raw anthemic indie rockers to groove-laden indie kings. Each of their seven albums has gone Top 10, with t...Creamfields
Creamfields
Creamfields (Daresbury), Warrington
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire. Friday: Disclosure (Live) [UK Exclusive] + Carl Cox + Chris Stussy. Saturday: Calvin Harris + Martin Garrix + Underworld (Live) + Armin van Buuren + Amelie ...Creamfields
Creamfields
Daresbury Park Hotel, Warrington
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire. Friday: Disclosure (Live) [UK Exclusive] + Carl Cox + Chris Stussy. Saturday: Calvin Harris + Martin Garrix + Underworld (Live) + Armin van Buuren + Amelie ...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)...Kevin Bridges
Kevin Bridges
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Kev.I.n is back, and he's Here If You Need Him. Scotland's comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show. After shattering box office records with Overdue Catch-Up (2022), Brand New Tour (2...Manchester Pride - Gay Village Party
Manchester Pride - Gay Village Party
Sackville Gardens, Manchester
Get ready for a weekend of non-stop queer joy, iconic performances, and euphoric energy at the heart of Manchester Pride. Sip cocktails in your fave Gay Village bars, take a spin on the funfair, lose yourself in jaw-dropping street performa...James Martin Cookery Demo
James Martin Cookery Demo
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Mr Food and Drink, James Martin returns to Bolton Food & Drink Festival for his 14th year to teach you some brand new recipes! James Martin made a great impact with his television debut in November '96 and has rarely been off screen since....CBeebies House Party LIVE
CBeebies House Party LIVE
Lowry, Salford
You're all invited to the CBeebies House Party LIVE! A family fun-packed stage show with sensational songs, stupendous surprises and mega moments. Join the superstars of CBeebies - Andy Day, Duggee, Joanna Adeyinka, Rhys Stephenson and Ge...Zack Knight
Zack Knight
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Born in Grimsby, to a Punjabi Mother and Afro-Asian Father, Zack Knight used influences from both his heritage and upbringing to craft his unique sound; best described as "...R&B infused style with a crossover." Early in his career, Knight ...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...Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Interactive Theatre's globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out at venues like Edinburgh Fringe, Raffles Singapore and Sydney Opera House. When the audience become diners in the 'Faulty Towers' restaurant and are served by Ba...Lunch with Marco Pierre White and Michael Caines
Lunch with Marco Pierre White and Michael Caines
The Albert Halls, Bolton
A very special lunch with renowned chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White and acclaimed TV chef and hotelier Michael Caines. Having both previously been awarded Michelin stars, the talented chefs will be in the room, sharing their insp...Lunch with Marco Pierre White and Michael Caines
Lunch with Marco Pierre White and Michael Caines
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A very special lunch with renowned chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White and acclaimed TV chef and hotelier Michael Caines. Having both previously been awarded Michelin stars, the talented chefs will be in the room, sharing their insp...The Take That Experience - Tribute to Take That
The Take That Experience - Tribute to Take That
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band,with acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, 'The Take That Experience' recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their...Homoelectric
Homoelectric
Hidden, Manchester
A non-stop off-piste dark discotek for homos, heteros, lesbos, don't knows and disko asbos - the late night disenfranchised. ...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...Murder Mystery Train
Murder Mystery Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Nothing works up an appetite like exercising those brain cells. So bring your best detective skills and join the award-winning After Dark Murder Mysteries for a night of mystery and murder on one of East Lancashire Railway's stunning her...Tez Ilyas
Tez Ilyas
The Lounge, Manchester
The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back. Blackburn-born British-Pakistani comedian Tez Ilyas is one of the most most celebrated stars in British comedy, and Sunday Times best selling author (Secret Diary ofa British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4) ...The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act
The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Fast becoming The World's number one Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right:Reza...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...Sunday 30 August 2026
Creamfields
Creamfields
Creamfields (Daresbury), Warrington
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire. Friday: Disclosure (Live) [UK Exclusive] + Carl Cox + Chris Stussy. Saturday: Calvin Harris + Martin Garrix + Underworld (Live) + Armin van Buuren + Amelie ...Manchester United v Ipswich Town
Manchester United v Ipswich Town
Old Trafford, Manchester
United take on the Tractor Boys in the Premier League. ...The Prodigy
The Prodigy
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
"This one's for Flinty!" Dedicating the shows to their former frontman Keith Flint, following his tragic death in 2019, the legendary Essex group return. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, The Prodigy are the undisputed superstars...Creamfields
Creamfields
Daresbury Park Hotel, Warrington
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire. Friday: Disclosure (Live) [UK Exclusive] + Carl Cox + Chris Stussy. Saturday: Calvin Harris + Martin Garrix + Underworld (Live) + Armin van Buuren + Amelie ...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)...Manchester Pride - Gay Village Party
Manchester Pride - Gay Village Party
Sackville Gardens, Manchester
Get ready for a weekend of non-stop queer joy, iconic performances, and euphoric energy at the heart of Manchester Pride. Sip cocktails in your fave Gay Village bars, take a spin on the funfair, lose yourself in jaw-dropping street performa...CBeebies House Party LIVE
CBeebies House Party LIVE
Lowry, Salford
You're all invited to the CBeebies House Party LIVE! A family fun-packed stage show with sensational songs, stupendous surprises and mega moments. Join the superstars of CBeebies - Andy Day, Duggee, Joanna Adeyinka, Rhys Stephenson and Ge...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...Current Joys
Current Joys
New Century, Manchester
Reno, Nevada, multi-instrumentalist, indie rock singer, and songwriter Nicholas Rattigan releases music under the moniker Current Joys. He also is the drummer and lead singer of the indie surf rock band Surf Curse. ...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...Josh Ross
Josh Ross
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Canadian country star Josh Ross has scored Platinum selling hits in his homeland with "Trouble", "Single Again", "First Taste of Gone", "On a Different Night", "Ain't Doin' Jack" and "Hate How You Look". He has cited Steve Earle as a maj...National Youth Concert Band
National Youth Concert Band
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Join the UK's leading youth wind band for an exciting and varied programme of music at the finale of their 2024 season. Led by Music Director Jonathan Parkes, with guest conductor Tim Reynish, the National Youth Concert Band will perform so...Cake Create and Celebrate
Cake Create and Celebrate
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Baking fanatics ? this one?s for you!As part of our 21st birthday celebrations, a brand-new event is coming to Bolton Food and Drink Festival: Cake, Create and Celebrate. Join baking experts Baking Nana and Gill Howard for a hands-on cupcak...An Evening with Tony McCarroll (Oasis)
An Evening with Tony McCarroll (Oasis)
Bask, Stockport
The original Oasis drummer who created those bears that stuck in your head - lands for a special Q&A ...Off The Rails Comedy Club Saddleworth
Off The Rails Comedy Club Saddleworth
The Royal George, Oldham
Held on the last Sunday of every month at The Royal George, Greenfield, a large country pub set in the stunning Saddleworth countryside, Off The Rails comedy night hosts some of the biggest names in comedy. Attracting eager comedy fans, fro...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...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...CHESHIRE CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
CHESHIRE CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield
Classic Shows return for the Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show at Capesthorne Hall. This stunning estate, property and gardens is a firm favorite with exhibitors and visitors and provides a fantastic setting for a display of classic...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...
