FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
Horrible Histories - The Concert
Manchester Opera House
Fri 6 - Sun 8 Feb 2026
Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 20 Feb - Sun 29 Mar 2026
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Manchester Opera House
Sat 5 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Family Saturdays
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 24 January - Saturday 28 March 2026
Join us at the Octagon on selected Saturday mornings for FREE family storytelling sessions for children and their grownups. Sharing stories through creative play to spark imaginations! Family Saturdays is a space where families can explore ...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 24 January - Saturday 28 February 2026
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can ...Adventures in Wonderland
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 27 January - Wednesday 22 July 2026
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...PwC presents Cinderella
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 February 2026
Cinderella is creative, compassionate and fiercely loyal to her friends-but trapped under the thumb of her cruel stepmother and vain stepsisters. Her happily-ever-after feels far out of reach. Meanwhile, the Prince is shy, artistic, and lon...Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
Lowry, Salford
Friday 6 - Sunday 8 February 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it's an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Dad...Horrible Histories - The Concert
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 6 - Sunday 8 February 2026
For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage in a very special production! When William Shakespeare is asked to create the greatest show on ...Circus Funtasia
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
Thursday 12 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...Musical Theatre Masterclass (7-12)
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 16 February 2026
The Half Term Musical Theatre Masterclass is BACK due to popular demand. This masterclass is for young performers aged 7 - 12, and will take place around our iconic venue, The Palace Theatre, Manchester. This session is inspired by the show...Pinocchio
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 17 - Sunday 22 February 2026
Visit the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense. Three very funny men seek refuge in a grand but abandoned old house, where they gather around an extraordinary dining table that becomes their playground. Grandfather, Father and Son tell t...Musical Theatre Masterclass (13-17)
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 17 February 2026
This masterclass is for young performers aged 13 - 17, and will take place around our iconic venue, The Palace Theatre, Manchester. This session is inspired by the shows on our stages and led by industry professionals, who will support chil...Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 February - Sunday 29 March 2026
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic returns to cebrate 100 years of the Disney experience through its music. This symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and characters from the Walt Disney ...The Gruffalo's Child
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 27 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
Tall Stories presents The Gruffalo's Child Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book Optional book line subheading: The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood... Follo...Stars for Tonight
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sunday 1 March 2026
Showcasing the talent from local students on the big stage, NW Productions present Stars For Tonight, a variety showcase giving students some memories to last a lifetime. ...Birmingham Royal Ballet - Don Quixote
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 March 2026
In this first revival of his 2022 production Birmingham Royal Ballet Director Carlos Acosta delivers entertainment for all ages. Don Quixote introduces us to Cervantes' famous knight himself, lovers Kitri and Basilio, and a host of s...The Dinosaur That Pooped
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 22 March 2026
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...
Matilda The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 26 March - Saturday 25 April 2026
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...The Lol Podcast
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 26 March 2026
Join the LOL Podcast and experience the show like never before with interactive games, hilarious moments, and topics you will only hear in person. Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Cash, Kate, Harper, Maverick and Kenzie filled ...Counting Sheeps
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 March 2026
A sleepy, sheepy show from Herd Theatre for babies and toddlers (and very tired grown ups). Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They're experts in the field. But tonight they're wide awake. Snuggle up and join two sheep on a j...Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 30 March 2026
Spider-Man™: No Way Home, one of the most successful Super Hero films of all time, will be presented live in concert, in what will be the ultimate experience for Spider-Man™ fans. The box office smash hit will have its incredibl...The Wiggles
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 2 April 2026
Following their sell-out 2025 tour, The Wiggles are back by overwhelming demand with their biggest and brightest show yet - travelling across the country to bring the live-show phenomenon to a city near you. In a concert filled with a...There's A Monster In Your Show
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 2 - Saturday 4 April 2026
Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved 'Who's in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but...Teach Rex
The Met, Bury
Friday 3 April 2026
The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to town after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching childr...Gabby's Dollhouse Live
AO Arena, Manchester
Sunday 5 April 2026
Gabby's Dollhouse Live! is a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a...There's a Monster in Your Show
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 7 - Wednesday 8 April 2026
Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved 'Who's in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but...Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Thursday 9 April 2026
The Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles!A magical journey through the Legends of Bubbleland From the creator of The Bubble Show® comes a dazzling new adventure full of bubble artistry and visual magic!Journey through the awe-inspiring legends of ...Sisters 360
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 10 April 2026
Sisters 360 is a funny, heartfelt and high-energy new play written by Asif Khan, inspired by the real-life "Hijabi Sisters" from Hull - three skateboard-loving siblings who have challenged stereotypes and inspired countless others, followin...The Utterly Revolting Science Show
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 11 April 2026
Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team's hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive new journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics and revolting edible chemistry. Expect enormous bottoms, edible fireworks, burp m...Flow (U)
Gallery Nightclub Leigh, Wigan
Saturday 11 April 2026
★★★★★ Mysterious and magical, this Oscar-winning survival adventure is an animation worthy of Studio Ghibli. ~ Time Out --- Winner of the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film, Flow is the latest film from the boundless imag...The Boy at the Back of The Class
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 15 - Saturday 18 April 2026
The new live show for children aged 7+ based on the 2019 Blue Peter Book Award and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winning novel by Onjali Q. Rauf adapted for the stage by Nick Ahad. Told from a child's perspective, balancing heart and h...Diversity
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Wednesday 15 - Friday 17 April 2026
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and...
The Detective Dog
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on stage for Deaf and hearing family audiences. Whether it's finding a lost shoe or discovering who ...Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 19 - Wednesday 20 May 2026
Strictly The Professionals returns - bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever. Take 11 world-class professional dancers from the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing, a sensational live band, and powerhouse vocalists. Add show-stoppin...Bluey's Big Play
Lowry, Salford
Friday 22 - Sunday 31 May 2026
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...Dinosaur Adventure Live
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Sunday 24 May 2026
65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. When a satell...Annie
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 9 - Saturday 20 June 2026
THE SMASH-HIT WEST END PRODUCTION OF ANNIE, THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE FAMILY MUSICAL, RETURNS WITH A NEW UK AND IRELAND TOUR OPENING MAY 2026, STARRING STRICTLY COME DANCING'S LA VOIX AS THE TYRANNICAL MISS HANNIGAN!Set in 1930s New York during...PEPPA PIG'S BIG FAMILY SHOW
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it's an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Dad...Pirate Princess
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 June 2026
For fans of circus, princesses, puppets, laughing, pirates and adventure! Poor shipwrecked Princess Poppy finds herself lost at sea in a most cumbersome ball gown. If only she could access a higher vantage point to see which way to swim! Tr...Ministry of Science LIVE - Science Saved The World
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 25 July 2026
Direct from London's West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK's favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join the presenters as they dive deep into the w...The Princess Proms
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 26 July 2026
An enchanting family concert with Enchanted Voices singing the magical music from Frozen, Wicked, Moana, Kpop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift, Wizard of Oz, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, Anastasia, Pocahontas and more. ...Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Friday 14 - Saturday 15 August 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it's an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Dad...High School Musical
Lowry, Salford
Friday 21 August - Sunday 13 September 2026
Hope Mill Theatre are delighted to announce that 20 years after the iconic movie, Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will have its first UK non-replica production at Lowry, Salford!Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie- join Troy, Gabrie...FIREMAN SAM
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Tuesday 25 August 2026
rand New for 2024. Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the...Avatar - The Last Airbender in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 5 October 2026
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience. The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual jo...Wonders of Our Universe
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Wednesday 28 October 2026
A wonderful show of inspiring family entertainment for all ages with a stunning soundtrack and live presenter. Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally ch...Cinderella
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 20 November 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
Cinderella: A Fairytale brings this well-loved classic tale bang up to date with a funny, high-energy show that will be a real crowd pleaser for the whole family. When Ella's father remarries, her world turns upside down. She escapes from h...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
