What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Saturday 10 January 2026
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Lowry, Salford
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. ...Manchester City v Exeter City
Manchester City v Exeter City
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Exeter in the F.A. Cup Third Round ...A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A joyful stage adaptation of the festive classic Whilst Christmas cheer and goodwill thrive across Victorian England, tight-fisted Ebenezer Scrooge goes to bed on Christmas Eve with no compassion or love in his heart. However, that night he...Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
HOME, Manchester
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which has captured the hearts of generations, comes to HOME with its UK stage premiere next year. When an overworked mother and her t...The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience that offers a new perspective on humankind's past and future voyages to the moon. This winter at Aviva Studios, step into The Moonwalkers - an awe-inspiring immersive experience for all ages. Created by...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...Cinderella (SNP)
Cinderella (SNP)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
This Christmas, Shakespeare North Playhouse bring you the most popular fairytale of them all, a spellbinding new production of Cinderella. Tia Larsen takes the title role in the fairytale favourite with a very special Prescot twist in a cap...Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch
Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch
Lowry, Salford
The critically acclaimed parody musical, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch returns to the Lowry for a five-week Christmas season. This splash-hit show has sold out twice previously, so get your tentacles round tickets fa...Quentin Blake and Me
Quentin Blake and Me
Lowry, Salford
In this vibrant and lively family exhibition, Lowry will be celebrating the work of one of the most popular and successful writers and illustrators of children's books, Quentin Blake. Known for his distinctive and whimsical style, Blake ha...Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute
Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an ast...Roy Chubby Brown
Roy Chubby Brown
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wome...The Drifters
The Drifters
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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...VOGUE: Inventing the Runway
VOGUE: Inventing the Runway
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Lose yourself in the world of fashion runway shows past, present and future, in this immersive experience created in collaboration with Anna Wintour and Vogue editors and narrated by Cate Blanchett. VOGUE: Inventing the Runway is a spectacu...Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, The Lo...The Marvin Gaye Songbook
The Marvin Gaye Songbook
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wake up and let's get down tonight as we celebrate the Prince of Motown. Brand new from hit producers Entertainers - the team behind, The Magic of Motown, Lost in Music and Fastlove!Every magical hit is respectfully recreated, brought to...BBC Philharmonic & RNCM Students
BBC Philharmonic & RNCM Students
RNCM, Manchester
The BBC Philharmonic joins RNCM student conductors and International Artist Diploma musicians for an afternoon of extraordinary music making. This unique collaboration offers student conductors the rare opportunity to lead a world-class pro...The Amazing Adventures of Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat
The Amazing Adventures of Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
St Helens Theatre Royal is set to dazzle audiences this Christmas with its first-ever production of Dick Whittington, marking a major milestone in Regal Entertainments' 25-year history. Get ready for an unforgettable festive experience, ...Very Santana - The Ultimate Celebration of Carlos Santana
Very Santana - The Ultimate Celebration of Carlos Santana
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the most beautiful guitar melodies and the amazingly creative, unique, diverse, and very challenging songs of Carlos Santana. All of which are played skilfully by this band of top-quality and musically highly ed...Candlelight - The Best of Ennio Morricone
Candlelight - The Best of Ennio Morricone
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of legendary film composer Ennio Morricone performed by a string quartet under the gentleflow of candlelight. ...The Velvetines
