FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
Believe! The Polar Express Experience
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Thu 27 Nov - Wed 31 Dec 2025
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Lowry
Wed 3 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
The Hallé - Carol Concerts
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 December 2025
Step into the timeless magic of Christmas with the Halle's ever-popular carol concerts. This cherished tradition truly signifies the start of the festive season for many of you, so immerse yourself in the heart-warming music and carols, per...Santa Live! The Ultimate Santa Show Party
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 13 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
Get ready this Christmas as Darling Productions UK brings you Bolton's brand-new festive extravaganza... SANTA LIVE! Disaster strikes in Christmas town when the Christmas spirit runs out and all the children names have mysteriously vanished...The Totally Improvised Pantomime
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
Bored of the same pantomimes every year? The ComedySportz team are back this Christmas for more Totally Improvised Pantomimes! Heroes, villains, songs and silliness are guaranteed this December as the gang create brand-new pantomime adventu...Cillas Christmas Cracker
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 13 December 2025
An Unmissable Festive Spectacle of 60s Glamour and Holiday Cheer! Step back in time and celebrate the season with Cilla Black's Christmas Cracker! - a dazzling festive show packed with nostalgic hits and yuletide joy. This spectacular eveni...The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 13 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
★★★★ The Muppets do Dickens with that trademark blast of irreverence, affection and tap-along tunes. ~ The Times. --- A Christmas cinema screening of Brian Henson's 1992 classic, starring The Muppets and Michael Caine. The Muppets ...
Disney Christmas party
Stubshaw Cross Labour Club, Wigan
Sunday 14 December 2025
Disney party for kids with special guests including children's buffet, goody bags, games and prizes...Santa Afternoon Tea - Feni Rec Bar - 2:30PM
Feni Rec Cafe, Blackburn
Sunday 14 December 2025
Meet Santa on 14th of December at 2:30PM Kids get a free gift with every ticket. Reserve now for a magical time and have afternoon tea with santa...Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 15 December 2025
This beloved holiday favourite features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by a live symphony orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite wi...An Immersive Screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025
hat's this? What's this? There's magic in the air on the 16th of December, as we get ready for the festive season with Jack Skellington and co as Halloween Town comes to life with an immersive screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas! S...Little Bear and the Christmas Lights
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 18 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
Join Little Bear on her magical adventure as she searches for the perfect Christmas lights. Filled with sensory wonders, puppetry and music this is the perfect theatrical experience for your Snowbabies. From the team that brought you Little...Little Bear with the Christmas Lights
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 18 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
It's almost Christmas and Little Bear and her friends are getting ready for the most magical day of year. The fire is lit; the stockings are hung but there's still one thing missing. Little Bear just can't find the perfect Christmas lights....The Hallé - The Snowman & Shaun the Sheep
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 December 2025
The Snowman will be walking in the air, followed by a 'ewe'-nique performance from Shaun the Sheep, as the Halle brings the captivating music of these beloved characters to life in this enthralling concert for all ages. Sit back and enjoy t...
Astley Santa's Grotto - 20th of December
Astley Hall Coach House And Park, Chorley
Saturday 20 December 2025
Come and meet Santa as he visits Astley Hall in the run up to Christmas...
Disney Christmas Party
Ravine Club Wigan, Wigan
Sunday 21 December 2025
The girls club Disney Christmas party Including special guests Elsa and stitch Games with prizes, small buffet and goody bags Let's celebrate...John Street Social Family Christmas Party
John Street Social, Manchester
Sunday 21 December 2025
Our Annual Family Christmas Party takes place on Sunday 21st December. Children's Entertainer, Glitter Tattoos, Visit from Santa and a Gift...Lunch with Santa
The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Oldham
Sunday 21 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
A magical festive afternoon with a three-course meal, live Christmas songs from Santa and a special gift for every child....Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz
AO Arena, Manchester
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Panto meets Cirque with a cast of 60 and spectacular aerial stunts and amazing special effects in this international class arena show as The World's Biggest Productions present a brand-new, breath-taking, Cirque staging... of the Wicked Wiz...Jonathan Cohen - Christmas Carol Singalong
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Sing your heart out as irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen returns to lead you through another fun-filled extravaganza of his most-loved carols and all time Christmas hits with guest singer Louise Dearman. This festive favourite from Raym...Wee Film Club: The Legend of Ochi
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 27 December 2025
A young girl runs away from home and befriends a wounded and lost creature. 10am - FREE activity for children (arts & crafts on cinema) 11am - film screening In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is rais...Horrible Histories - Horrible Christmas
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 28 December 2025
Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas! When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it's up to one young boy to save the day - but can he save Christmas? From Victorian villains to Medieval...Little Bear and the Christmas Lights
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 28 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Join Little Bear on her magical adventure as she searches for the perfect Christmas lights. Filled with sensory wonders, puppetry and music this is the perfect theatrical experience for your Snowbabies. From the team that brought you Little...Cross Bar Family New year Party
Ashton United Football Club, Oldham
Wednesday 31 December 2025
JJOIN US FOR OUR FAMILY NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 2025 - 2026 Don't miss out on the opportunity to ring the bells in with us this New Years Eve...New Years Eve Family Party
Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Bolton
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Enjoy our family friendly New Years Eve party with a *Kids games room*DJ * Buffet * Kids Mini Picnic Tea* Midnight Shot for adults* 12.30am...Sound healing course
Mj Wellness, Bury
Saturday 3 January - Saturday 14 February 2026
From the sacred lands of India. Kalyan singh will guide you into the deep mastery of the transformative power of Himalayan singing bowls....
Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 7 January 2026
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 present...Bolton town wrestling Bolton Town Rascals
Ellesmere Road Recreation Club, Bolton
Friday 9 January 2026
BTW and Rascals tag team to provide an amazing night of unmissable family friendly professional wrestling at Ellesmere Road Recreational Club...
Youth Theatre Taster Session
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 January 2026
Aged between 7 and 17 and want to find out more about the Octagon's Youth Theatre sessions? Then try this FREE taster session ahead of the next term. The weekly youth theatre sessions support young people to develop drama skills, work wi...Lowry Youth Dance Project
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 15 January - Thursday 19 March 2026
Calling young people aged 9-16 who love to move! Take part in this inspiring dance project to develop your dance ability and unleash your artistic creativity. Experience how dancers train at Lowry. All genders and abilities welcome! In ...The Night Sky Show
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 25 January - Sunday 7 June 2026
Comedy, astronomy and so much more. A show for anyone with a slight interest or more in the night sky. A night for those who want to laugh, learn and enjoy. The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard an...Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 31 January - Sunday 1 February 2026
Get your score cards ready, your dancing shoes on and prepare for the return of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour! Get ready for an electrifying spectacle full of glitz, glamour, and pure entertainment as your favourite stars take to the ...Groove Babies - Groove Onto The Moon
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 1 February 2026
A jazz and funk fuelled family adventure to the Moon. Who will we find and will they be bad or good? Specially designed for ages 3 -7 and their grown-ups! A fun mixture of animation, interactive music making and solid groove from the Gro...Grand Pro Wrestling: Back With A Bang 2026
The Monaco, Wigan
Sunday 1 February 2026
The UK's best family friendly wrestling show return to The Monaco in Hindley for their first event of 2026. Don't miss the unmissable...Mergaliyev Classical Ballet - The Nutcracker
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 2 February 2026
The festive charms of The Nutcracker will captivate audiences of all ages. When Clara is gifted a Nutcracker doll who magically comes to life, an enchanting adventure unfolds; a dramatic battle with the Mouse King ensues, and dancing snowfl...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
Birmingham Stage Company and Lion Television present HORRIBLE HISTORIES - THE CONCERT Live (and dead) on stage!For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTORIES will ...Tales from Acorn Wood
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 February 2026
Based on the favourite stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Poor ...ComedySportz
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 14 February 2026
You've seen football. You've seen tennis. But have you seen Comedy as a sport? Then you don't want to miss this all ages, all action, all improvised competitive comedy show! Two teams battle it out for laughs with quick-witted gags, games, ...Pop Princesses
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 16 February 2026
This is the children's pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It's the perfect mix. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix...
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...Chinese New Year Extravaganza
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Come and celebrate the Year of the Snake as Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts returns with a spectacular line-up of exciting programmes! After 5 years of dormancy since Covid, the show brings back their 18 metre dragon that illuminates the ...Travel to Wonderland
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 18 February - Wednesday 12 August 2026
You're late, you're late, for a very important date! It's time to take a tumble down the Rabbit Hole for a curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends. This perfect Alice in Wonderland themed adventure for the whole fami...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 19 February - Friday 30 October 2026
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick sk...Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 February 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 ...American Wrestling
