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Friday 15 May 2026

Bank of Dave The Musical

Bank of Dave The Musical

Lowry, Salford
"If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's this: everybody hates bankers." Bank of Dave: The Musical is a home-grown, brand-new British musical - bursting with northern grit, laugh-out-loud humour and what Dave himself calls "the best ...

Party Season

Party Season

Lowry, Salford
A new play by The Wardrobe Ensemble Three parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent and there's no going back... it's Party Season!  Xander is back in town, and this weekend he's on parenting duty. The kids are in the ball pit...

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...

Angel's Bone

Angel's Bone

Aviva Studios, Manchester
An English National Opera production in collaboration with Factory International and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, this UK premiere of the Pulitzer-prize winning opera will be staged at Aviva Studios, Manchester in May 2026. The chorus will b...

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...

Teechers

Teechers

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
New Year. . . same problems! It is the end of term and Godber's hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their B. Tech Perform...

Mitski

Mitski

New Century, Manchester
  With electronic drum pads pulsating underneath fervent guitar lines, critically beloved Japanese-American indie folk singer-songwriter Mitski has cemented her reputation as an artist capable of using her talent to perform the alchemy tha...

Daniel Sloss

Daniel Sloss

O2 Apollo, Manchester
  The biggest ticket selling comedian in the world for most of 2021, selling out six New York solo off-Broadway seasons, appearing on U.S TV's 'Conan' ten times, breaking box office records in Edinburgh and touring in 55 countries, Scotlan...

The Neverland Express + Caleb Johnson - Celebrating Meat Loaf

The Neverland Express + Caleb Johnson - Celebrating Meat Loaf

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The only show that was officially endorsed by Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman, celebrate the legendary rocker and experience his hit songs performed brilliantly by his backing band The Neverland Express plus American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson. ...

The Drifters

The Drifters

Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...

MANIA - The ABBA Tribute

MANIA - The ABBA Tribute

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Formed in 1999 - as ABBA Mania - and following an eighteen week run in London's West End in 2002, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show. A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoya...

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...

Karnivool

Karnivool

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Aussie alternative and progressive metal quintet Karnivool formed in high school in Perth, Western Australia in 1997. The band's earliest incarnation was mainly focused around playing covers of bands that influenced them - from grunge to de...

Even These Things

Even These Things

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated the heart of the city. Three centuries. Three moments in time. In 1846...

Machine Head

Machine Head

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
  Perhaps no metal band has been as instrumental as Bay Area 90s metal greats Machine Head in proving that heavy music could be both true to its core roots while also having an eye looking forward toward other genres and new futures. Front...

Paczes & Lotek

Paczes & Lotek

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Comedians Paczes and Lotek are back - bigger, stronger and even more shameless Pacześ and Lotek are joining forces once again to blow away stages across Poland and Europe. The second part of this comedy tour is not just a continuation - i...

Thomas Dolby

Thomas Dolby

O2 Ritz, Manchester
London musician, producer, film composer, entrepreneur and teacher Thomas Dolby came to prominence in the 1980s, releasing hit singles including "She Blinded Me with Science" and "Windpower" (1982), "Hyperactive!" (1984), "Close but No Ciga...

Andy Parsons

Andy Parsons

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24 Tour, Andy is back with a brand-new show, Please #@!$ off to Mars. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo, Mock Th...

Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay

Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars-the authentic tribute to Coldplay from Entertainers! This spectacular live experience doesn't just capture the sound and spirit of one of the world's biggest ban...

The Rat Pack - Las Vegas Live

The Rat Pack - Las Vegas Live

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
The Official UK No: 1 Tribute show as voted by The Agents Association of Great Britain for three years running, comes directly from London's Leicester Square Theatre, The 02 and a Royal Command Performance.  The acclaimed David Alacey...

Saturday 16 May 2026

Bank of Dave The Musical

Bank of Dave The Musical

Lowry, Salford
"If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's this: everybody hates bankers." Bank of Dave: The Musical is a home-grown, brand-new British musical - bursting with northern grit, laugh-out-loud humour and what Dave himself calls "the best ...

Party Season

Party Season

Lowry, Salford
A new play by The Wardrobe Ensemble Three parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent and there's no going back... it's Party Season!  Xander is back in town, and this weekend he's on parenting duty. The kids are in the ball pit...

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...

Bare Knuckle Boxing - Rolando Dy v Paulie Malignaggi

Bare Knuckle Boxing - Rolando Dy v Paulie Malignaggi

AO Arena, Manchester
Bare Knuckle Boxing heads to the Capital of the North Saturday, May 16 for BKB 54 Mayhem in Manchester with a star-studded 15-fight card at the AO Arena. Former 2-division world boxing champion Paulie Malignaggi looks to make history and ce...

Angel's Bone

Angel's Bone

Aviva Studios, Manchester
An English National Opera production in collaboration with Factory International and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, this UK premiere of the Pulitzer-prize winning opera will be staged at Aviva Studios, Manchester in May 2026. The chorus will b...

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...

Teechers

Teechers

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
New Year. . . same problems! It is the end of term and Godber's hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their B. Tech Perform...

BBC Philharmonic & Simone Lamsma - Northern Lights

BBC Philharmonic & Simone Lamsma - Northern Lights

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John Storgards will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra from the icy beauty of the Arctic to a Danish climax that revels in the raw...

Jon Pardi

Jon Pardi

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Multiplatinum Nashville country music hitmaker Jon Pardi has topped the U.S. Country Airplay charts five times with hits "Head Over Boots", "Dirt on My Boots", "Heartache Medication", "Last Night Lonely" and Beer Can't Fix" (with Thomas ...

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...

Sienna Spiro

Sienna Spiro

Manchester Academy, 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...

Even These Things

Even These Things

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated the heart of the city. Three centuries. Three moments in time. In 1846...

Forward Motion

Forward Motion

Progress, Manchester
The golden era of deep house lands on the streets of Manchester. SecondCity | Jess Bays | JIMMY SWITCH | Jnr Windross | Steven Cee ...

The Dualers

The Dualers

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
  The Dualers are a 9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band from South-East London. They first hit the headlines when the single Kiss on the Lips stormed in to the UK top 30 despite no industry or professional backing, they progressed to play...

Tricky

Tricky

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Bristol trip hop rapper Adrian "Tricky" Thaws began his career as an early member of the band Massive Attack before going solo in 1995 and scoring the Top 20 hit "Hell Is Round the Corner" among other hits. His work is noted for its dark, l...

Heated Rivalry Club

Heated Rivalry Club

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Inspired by the viral sensation this is a night built on tension, proximity, and the kind of chemistry you can't ignore. Throwback Events DJs will be spinning music from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, your favourite edits, and a late-night ...

After All Festival

After All Festival

Band On The Wall, Manchester
After All Festival is back and bigger than ever in 2026! With four stages spanning three venues (Band on the Wall, the Rose and Monkey, and Gullivers), Manchester's premier grassroots music festival once again descends on the city's Norther...

Deptford Northern Soul Club

Deptford Northern Soul Club

Yes, Manchester
Deptford Northern Soul Club are childhood friends, Will Foot and Lewis Henderson, whose early love of soul developed after discovering Lewis' Dad's record collection. After finally bringing their musical heritage to the forefront with their...

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...

The Longest Johns

The Longest Johns

Manchester Academy, Manchester
The Longest Johns are a British folk musical group from Bristol known for performing folk music and sea shanties in the English tradition, and they also compose and record their own music. They gained popularity from their rendition of the ...

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...

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...
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