What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Saturday 24 January 2026
Manchester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
The champions take on Wolves in the Premier League ...To Kill A Mockingbird
To Kill A Mockingbird
Lowry, Salford
The powerful and enduring coming-of-age story of racial injustice and childhood innocence is set in 1930s Alabama where lawyer Atticus Finch tries to prove the innocence of Tom Robinson, a Black man wrongly accused of raping a white woman. ...The Bodyguard - The Musical
The Bodyguard - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Starring international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, Sasha Monique as Nicki Marron and Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Matt Milburn as Sy Spector. At certain performance...Singin' In The Rain
Singin' In The Rain
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
A timeless masterpiece, and perhaps one of the greatest musicals ever made - a must-see show for Christmas 2025. A charismatic, tap-dancing extravaganza SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is the much-loved story of the highs and lows of Hollywood as a rad...Murder at Midnight
Murder at Midnight
Lowry, Salford
A comedy thriller by Torben Betts Directed by Philip Franks Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood's as Seen on TV, Coronation Street) and Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchel...BBC Philharmonic - Bluebeard's Castle
BBC Philharmonic - Bluebeard's Castle
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Seven doors, and behind each one, a crucial piece of a gruesome puzzle... Bluebeard's Castle by Bela Bartok sits somewhere between a gothic tale of horror and a psychological dissection of a twisted relationship. Alone in a castle, Judith ...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...The Elvis Years
The Elvis Years
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
An outstanding concert production featuring Mario Kombou original star of the West End Production Jailhouse Rock. This spectacular show is packed with over 50 greatest hits, from the early days of Sun Studios and That's Alright Mama, t...Black Dyke Band
Black Dyke Band
RNCM, Manchester
One of the oldest and most well-known brass bands in the world, the famous Bradford brass band boast a heritage stretching back to 1855. The Yorkshire village of Queenshead - later to become Queensberry - was the birthplace of a musi...Daft Funk - A Retrospective Celebration of Daft Punk
Daft Funk - A Retrospective Celebration of Daft Punk
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Dedicated to recreating the sound and atmosphere of a Daft Punk live experience, Daft Funk's meticulously crafted stage productions feature authentic costumes and synchronised custom light shows, with over 1500 LEDs and a three-metre pyr...St Paul and the Broken Bones
St Paul and the Broken Bones
New Century Hall, Manchester
Alabama's ever-evolving eight piece Southern-soul giants St. Paul & The Broken Bones carry forward the experimental spirit of their back catalogue. A tight ensemble with electrifying sound, they deliver captivating live performances with im...The Dolly Show - Tribute to Dolly Parton
The Dolly Show - Tribute to Dolly Parton
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
As seen on BBC ONE and voted the U.K's No 1. Dolly Parton tribute by the Agents Association of Great Britain! Undeniably one of the BEST Dolly impersonators you will ever see, West End star Kelly O'Brien performs the beloved hits of coun...Pinked Floyd - Tribute to Pink Floyd
Pinked Floyd - Tribute to Pink Floyd
The Met, Bury
North West based tribute band Pinked Floyd offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. A stunning light and video show complement their exciting and amazingly accurate performance of music spann...Barton Theatre Company: “Red” (The Panto)
Barton Theatre Company: “Red” (The Panto)
Lowry, Salford
By Gillian Coley & Julie Salmon The birds are singing in Bluebell Woods, Red Riding Hood carries a basket of goodies to Grandma Glad's cottage, the Three Little Pigs are talking to a property developer about building houses -and The Wolf is...Tredegar Town Band
Tredegar Town Band
RNCM, Manchester
One of most famous brass bands in the UK a seen on Britain's Got Talent, the BBC Proms and in the BAFTA winning film 'Pride', the 2019 Welsh Champions and Double British Open Champions. ...Kindertransport
Kindertransport
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Between 1939 until the outbreak of World War II, nearly 10,000 Jewish children were taken from their families in Nazi-occupied Germany and sent to live with foster families in Britain. Diane Samuels' seminal play, Kindertransport, imagines ...Naima Bock (Goat Girl)
Naima Bock (Goat Girl)
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
The roots of Naima Bock's music are far reaching. Born in Glastonbury to a Brazilian father and a Greek mother, Naima spent her early childhood in Brazil before eventually returning to England and various homes in South-East London. This he...The Doors Alive - Tribute to The Doors
The Doors Alive - Tribute to The Doors
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
The Doors Alive are a British tribute band widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960's rock gods The Doors in the world today. The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1...The Hallé Chamber Series - Julius Asal
The Hallé Chamber Series - Julius Asal
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
BBC New Generation Artist and 2025 Terence Judd-Halle Award winner, German pianist Julius Asal joins players from the Halle orchestra for a programme built around Schumann's Piano Quintet. The first ever piece for this combination of instru...Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
