FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
Back To The Future The Musical
Manchester Opera House
Tue 13 Jul - Sat 21 Aug 2027
A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Manchester Opera House
Tue 17 - Sat 21 Nov 2026
The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 7 - Thursday 17 December 2026
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns. The beloved festive movie will be brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the film. The o...Prehistoric Planet - Discovering Dinosaurs
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026 - Thursday 7 January 2027
Sammy the Snowman's Christmas Surprise
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Wednesday 9 - Thursday 24 December 2026
Sammy the Snowman is bored of the freezing North Pole. He dreams of sunshine, sand, and a holiday in the sun! But when a snowman heads somewhere hot, things might get a little... melty! Will Sammy's big adventure end in disaster, or will C...Santa Live! The Ultimate Santa Show Party
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 12 - Thursday 24 December 2026
After a sell-out run in 2024, get ready as Santa LIVE! returns to Bolton this Christmas with a brand-new adventure! Disaster strikes in Christmas town when Santa's cheeky elf Muddles has gotten all the presents in a muddle! Join our ...Disney On Ice - Discover the Magic
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 16 - Sunday 20 December 2026
Celebrate Disney magic at Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic, a fast-paced, family-friendly production that follows the search for Tinker Bell through stunning worlds. Explore the colourful spirit realm of Coco with Miguel, brave...A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Sunday 20 December 2026
The original Christmas Carol and the best! No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role. Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens. We all k...How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 30 December 2026
Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon 2 is that rare sequel that's a worthy successor to the original! Hailed by critics and audiences alike, the acclaimed adventure co...Varna International Ballet - Snow White
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Filled with stunning choreography, vibrant characters, and the music of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Pugni and Grieg, Snow White is a dazzling ballet for all ages - a story of hope, courage, and happily ever after. Step into a spellbinding ...Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 2 January 2027
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents...The Legend of Korra in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 1 February 2027
From The Producers of The Smash Hit Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, The New Live Orchestral Experience! The Legend of Korra in Concert is a new live-to-picture orchestral experience that brings the acclaimed animated series to life ...Joss Arnott Dance - Meet The Hatter
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 6 February 2027
A magical, cinematic dance and multimedia spectacle. Joss Arnott Dance return with their production - Meet the Hatter. Prepare to be amazed by this fantastical family show! Combining powerful dance with new captivating storytelling...Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock - Worlds Collide Concert
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 10 February 2027
The all-new Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour brings together the worlds of Descendants, ZOMBIES, and for the very first time, Camp Rock, in an unforgettable new arena spectacular. A pop concert of the highest calibre, the cast features a...The Dinosaur That Pooped
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 16 February 2027
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...Sonic Live in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 February 2027
Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video game...Pinocchio (by Indefinite Articles)
Waterside, Manchester
Sunday 21 February 2027
Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter's workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. Pinocchio is carved on stage, brushes become a fox and t....png)
For the Love of Anime
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 6 March 2027
A brand-new celebration of Anime, Japan, and Cosplay in the UK. This convention is a love letter to the world of anime, Japanese culture, and the art of cosplay - and we can't wait to build something special with you. Whether you're a life...Nick Cope's Family Show
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 21 March 2027
Nick has lost his Bobble hat .. again ! Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful family concert and help him find his beloved hat with the wobbly bobble ! A joyous fun filled hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nic...James and the Giant Peach
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Thursday 25 March - Sunday 4 April 2027
The perfect Easter theatrical treat for the young... and young at heart! In this delightful stage adaptation by David Wood and presented by Altrincham Garrick, Roald Dahl's classic tale is faithfully told by James himself, along with the i...Disney Princess - The Concert
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 4 April 2027
For generations, the music of Disney's princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of acclaimed Broadway and West End stars in Disney Princess - The Concert. Your every dream wi...The Last Wild
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 April 2027
An enthralling world premier of Piers Torday's much-loved story. In a future where animals no longer exist, twelve-year old Kester lives in a silent, quarantined world... until one night a flock of excited pigeons and a bossy cockroach s...Dickens Theatre Company - Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 27 April 2027
Dickens Theatre Company present an exciting new stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Victorian gothic masterpiece as part of their Revision on Tour programme, which comprises unique stage adaptations of compulsory GCSE texts to...Disney's Frozen
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Thursday 17 - Saturday 26 June 2027
For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by snowstorm at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Altrincham Garrick's production of Disney's ...Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 June 2027
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! With amazing actors and eye-popping 3D effects, this astounding show is guaranteed to thr...Back To The Future The Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 13 July - Saturday 21 August 2027
Great Scott! Back to the Future the musical is here! Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical on its first ever UK tour. Winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, WhatsOnStage Awards and Broadway World Awards, this...Grease
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 30 August - Saturday 11 September 2027
The world's best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before. After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for sen...Candlelight Gift Card
Gift Cards, Bolton
Tuesday 1 January 2030
Official Gift Card for Fever Original Candlelight. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose. ...Candlelight Gift Card
