FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
Thu 26 Mar - Tue 28 Apr 2026
Wed 30 Apr - Sat 17 May 2025
Fri 21 Nov 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
Wed 3 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
Thu 13 Nov 2025 - Sat 10 Jan 2026
Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience
Sunday 8 June 2025
Join the Novello Orchestra for a new Marvel Studios film concert that takes fans on an epic cinematic journey covering twenty-three films in one momentous concert experience. Embark on a thrilling and unprecedented live concert journey th...
Wn7 Fest 2025 Part 1 - Leigh Miners
Saturday 14 June 2025
Wn7 Festival is back in 2025 going even bigger and better due to ticket SELL OUTS on pervious years. Part 1 line up released soon....
Immersion Theatre - The Wind In The Willows
Sunday 15 June 2025
Pack your picnics for some outdoor theatre and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark style and...
Travel to Wonderland
Sunday 15 June - Friday 8 August 2025
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...
Salford Dance Explosion 2025
Monday 16 - Thursday 19 June 2025
A four day festival of dance performances from local schools, colleges, higher educational settings, as well as theatre and dance academies from across the region, showcasing a full range of genres celebrating dance. This event has now b...
The Showstoppers Kids' Show
Saturday 21 June 2025
An improvised musical show for kids of all ages (5+), from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers. If your children could create their very own dream musical - where would they start? The Showstoppers' Kids Show ta...
OddSocks - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Friday 27 - Saturday 28 June 2025
Oddsocks are taking to the road again this summer with another high-energy, feel-good, family theatre show - Shakespeare's most magical comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream! Four lovers run off to the Athenian forest where mysterious woodland ...
Musical Storyland Live
Saturday 28 June 2025
Sean Chandler presents a live and interactive performance of Three Billy Goats Gruff from the CBeebies series Musical Storyland with musicians from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. A family of goats eat all the grass in their meadow and must...
ComedySportz
Saturday 28 June - Saturday 13 September 2025
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, ...
Mini Music Adventures
Saturday 28 June 2025
Come explorers! Get ready to travel across the world discovering tales and tunes exploring who we are, and where we come from. Each fresh adventure takes you to a different country, meeting new characters, hearing new music, and listening t...
Life Drawing with Ambrosia
Saturday 28 June 2025
A life drawing class inspired by Ambrosias career in dance, hosted at the deaf institute....
Wigan @ The Edge - Saturday 5th April
Saturday 28 June 2025
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures...
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures
Sunday 29 June 2025
Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures bursts open with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra as they play live accompaniment to two wonderfully animated adventures. Imagine the glorious, multicoloured world of Quentin Blake spring to life as 80 amazi...
Three Little Vikings
Sunday 29 June 2025
Wrongsemble present a family show all about cooperation, bravery, and getting your voice heard! Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best...
Summer Diesel Gala
Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 July 2025
Gleaming diesel locomotives, gorgeous sun-drenched days (hopefully) and soothing summer evenings. It's the East Lancashire Railway's Summer Diesel Gala!See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, and maybe even some ...
Mary Poppins (PG)
Wednesday 9 July 2025
★★★★ The stage version is packing them in down the West End, Mary Poppins is finally dusting off its heritage as TV schedule filler and reminding audiences why it's one of Disney's greats. ~ Empire. --- The classic 1964 Disney film...
Hope Mill Theatre School - The Wizard of Oz
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 July 2025
Join Hope Mill Theatre School for their annual summer musical! Take a trip down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her new found friends. As she discovers the true meaning of Home. ...
Minions Family Fun Day
Saturday 19 July 2025
Come and meet the Minions at the fantastic Bury Transport Museum. Kevin and Bob will be appearing at intervals throughout the day and there will be even more family fun with three fun fair rides suitable for toddlers, face painters and craf...
Quentin Blake and Me
Saturday 19 July - Sunday 31 August 2025
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...
PAW Patrol Live
Sunday 20 July 2025
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure." This action-packed, music-filled production is based on the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainme...
Showcase '25 for ‘Prevent Breast Cancer'
Sunday 20 July 2025
Supporting Prevent Breast CancerThis annual extravaganza of songs from the shows returns to raise funds for another charity close to their hearts....
Fireman Sam
Friday 25 July 2025
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...
In the Night Garden Live
Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 July 2025
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle's Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! You'll...
Fireman Sam
Saturday 26 July 2025
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...
Comic Con Manchester
Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 July 2025
One of the UK's largest pop culture conventions, attracting over ten thousand fans annually to our Monopoly Event's home venue, Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester. The main attraction every year is of course the star guests, with a ...
Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Sunday 27 July 2025
Get ready for a brilliant live experience as Tom Gates and his world of doodles, music, and laughs hit the stage in 2025! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon and the hit TV show, the Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show brings alive the ill...
Wicked Sing-Along (PG)
Tuesday 29 July 2025
You're the one the Wizard has been waiting for! So gather your fellow witches of Oz for a special sing-along screening of Wicked, with lyrics on screen to ensure not a single magical moment is missed. Wicked, the untold story of the witches...
Wn7 Fest 2025 Part 2 - Robin Hood
Saturday 2 August 2025
We are back with a bang this year with the best local talent acts, These last two previous events was a sellout so get your tickets FAST...
Science Museum - The Live Stage Show
Sunday 3 August 2025
London's world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways. Produced by Mark Thompson Productions in...
PQA Salford Summer School
Monday 4 - Friday 8 August 2025
With two action-packed experiences to choose from, the only question is... which side will they choose? Musical Theatre or Film & Television?...
A Squash and A Squeeze
Tuesday 5 - Sunday 24 August 2025
A musical adaptation of the best-selling book for ages 3-8. Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze - written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on ...
Milkshake Live - Milkshake on Holiday
Friday 8 August 2025
Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show! Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventu...
Magic of Thailand Festival - Manchester
Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 August 2025
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Platt Fields Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Manchester Thai Festival. Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your famil...
Milkshake Live - Milkshake on Holiday
Sunday 10 August 2025
Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show! Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventu...
Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians
Sunday 17 August 2025
Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!So it's time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgia...
Peppa Pig & Family Fun Day
Thursday 21 - Friday 22 August 2025
The East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone's favourite cheeky little piggies. Come and meet Peppa and George at intervals throughout the day in the fantastic Bury Transport Museum. You can also take part in Peppa Pig's...
Riverdance
Saturday 23 - Wednesday 27 August 2025
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreograp...
BTW Holiday Havoc
Saturday 23 August 2025
Family friendly professional wrestling in the heart of bolton Btw stars provide an evening of amazing action...
Cirque - The Greatest Show
Sunday 24 August 2025
Where Musical Theatre Meets Circus It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular.A world ...
Pop Princesses
Monday 25 August 2025
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...
Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Saturday 30 - Sunday 31 August 2025
Fuel your thoughts and find your sanctuary this summer at the UK's biggest space dedicated to feeding both body and mind. Spawned from Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, which sees the London born broadcaster talk to incredible peopl...
Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Sunday 31 August 2025
Get ready for a brilliant live experience as Tom Gates and his world of doodles, music, and laughs hit the stage in 2025! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon and the hit TV show, the Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show brings alive the ill...
Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel
Sunday 7 September 2025
The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon... 'Ms Rachel'! Bringing 'Ms Rachels' character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!With over 5 Billion Views and over...
Counting Sheeps
Sunday 7 September 2025
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...
Cirque du Hilarious - The Craziest Showman
Saturday 20 September 2025
In the latest high energy adventure, "the superstars of slapstick", CBBC's favourite and brightest comedy stars, Danny & Mick, bring their particular brand of lunacy to the show, causing chaos on stage and bringing screams of laughter fro...
Bluey & Bingo Family Fun Day
Saturday 20 September 2025
The peppy puppies from Down Under are coming to visit the Bury Transport Museum and they would love to see you all. Meet Bluey and Bingo as they say hello to everyone at regular intervals throughout the day. There will also be a fun fair, f...
Three Little Vikings
Sunday 28 September 2025
Wrongsemble present a family show all about cooperation, bravery, and getting your voice heard! Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best...
