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Wednesday 13 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...

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...

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...

Clinton Baptiste

Clinton Baptiste

Middleton Arena, Manchester
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights', Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy ...

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...

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Brahms: Symphony No. 2

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Brahms: Symphony No. 2

BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
A stormy opening from the 19th century prolific German composer Emilie Mayer - think drama, boldness and romance. Meanwhile, Brahms's Symphony No.2 is music of bittersweet contrasts. It begins quietly with horns and woodwind, starting a lyr...

Desperate Scousewives

Desperate Scousewives

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Susan, Vanessa and Lily dominate ...

Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends - Kool Story Bro

Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends - Kool Story Bro

HOME, Manchester
Star of Taskmaster, Ghosts and The Great British Sewing Bee, Kiell Smith-Bynoe is heading out on tour with an all-star cast of comedians and some very special guests to turn stories from the audience into completely improvised comedy scenes...

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...

Rico Ace

Rico Ace

Manchester Academy, Manchester
UK rapper Rico Ace mixes fast paced beats with sounds reminiscent of UK grime. He is best known for the single "Phantom" (with EsDeeKid) which reached no.12 on the UK charts in 2025. ...

Bears Bears Bears

Bears Bears Bears

Contact, Manchester
An explosive world premiere of Bears Bears Bears, a wild and electric drama that explores power dynamics within relationships, nature vs nurture, and what it means to be a feminist. If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big su...

A Sudden, Disturbing To Do List

A Sudden, Disturbing To Do List

53two, Manchester
Phoebe is 28, a journalist, has OCD and is the queen of lists. On her mirror, on the fridge, all over her hands and... everywhere basically. Her favourite lists are: 1) shopping, 2) favourite stationary, 3) least favourite numbers, 4) past ...

Lowry Boys

Lowry Boys

Lowry, Salford
Lowry is launching a new youth dance company for boys of all abilities ages 11-16. Book on to Lowry Boys to develop new physical skills and to unleash your creativity, all in a supportive environment. Whether you have previous dance experie...

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 ...

Adventures in Wonderland

Adventures in Wonderland

Z-arts, Manchester
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...

Billy Lockett

Billy Lockett

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Northampton piano man has been playlisted on Radio 1, supported Lewis Capaldi, Electric Light Orchestra, Birdy, Lana del Rey and KT Tunstall, and performed on Made In Chelsea, James Corden's Late Late Show. He has written, recorded, perform...
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