What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Friday 27 March 2026
Matilda The Musical
Matilda The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...Thundercat
Thundercat
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Multi-Grammy award winning virtuosic R&B/funk bassist and singer Thundercat is the alter ego of Stephen Bruner, a mercurial talent who is highly respected and much in-demand with his peers. Alongside his own solo releases, including UK Top...Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death Of A Landlord
Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death Of A Landlord
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Murder Trial Tonight is back for it's fourth season with a brand new show "Death of a Landlord". Victor Sloane, a powerful landlord, is discovered dead in his office - his young child the only witness. Tenant, Tre Bennet, struggling with me...BBC Radio 6 Music Festival - Bloc Party + The Horrors
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival - Bloc Party + The Horrors
Band On The Wall, Manchester
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival presents the two indie acts. ...Northern Live - Do I Love You
Northern Live - Do I Love You
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to ...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...Private Lives
Private Lives
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Jill Halfpenny returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to play Amanda Prynne. 'I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.' In Noel Coward's savage comedy, there's nothing a cocktail can't cu...Bog Witch
Bog Witch
HOME, Manchester
Following a hugely critically acclaimed London run, legendary performance artist Bryony Kimmings (I'm a Phoenix, Bitch, Credible Likeable Superstar Role Model, Fake It Till You Make It) brings her hit show Bog Witch to HOME Manchester for a...Macbeth
Macbeth
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Shakespeare's iconic tragedy is brought to life in a powerful new production. In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted amd wounded land. Macbeth, returning from battle, meets thr...Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern
Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern
Lowry, Salford
From the Olivier Nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End Hit. This is a show for all the family from 8 to 108! A brilliant homage crammed full Morecambe & Wise's most loved routines, songs and sketches a...Leon Thomas
Leon Thomas
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Not to be mistaken for the spiritual jazz legend of the same name, Leon Thomas began his career as a child actor on Broadway, appearing in the The Lion King, Caroline, or Change and The Color Purple, before providing the singing voice of Ty...Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Albert Hall, Manchester
The endlessly intriguing, brave psychedelic indie band from New Zealand, led by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Ruban Nielson, offers break-beat, junk-shop charm. While legions of artists show fidelity to the roots of psychedelia, UMO...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
A string quartet perform Vivaldi's The Complete Four Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter under the gentle glow of candlelight in this stunning setting. ...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 ...Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates
Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Get ready to scream like it's 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers. With nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whole...Oh What A Night! - Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Oh What A Night! - Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Go back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - now immortalised in the multi-award winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwide since its debut in 2005. Valli'...Jessica Fostekew
