FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Manchester Opera House
Tue 17 - Sat 21 Nov 2026
Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Wed 2 - Thu 3 Dec 2026
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...For the Love of Time & Space - Independent Doctor Who Convention
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 February 2027
FOR THE LOVE OF TIME & SPACE is part of the Monopoly Events family of pop culture conventions, and is an independent Doctor Who fan convention not affiliated with the BBC in any way. It is a celebration of our love of the Whoniverse, and b...SLEEPING BEAUTY
Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Lowry, Salford
Monday 15 February 2027
Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join Gordon as he recounts thrillin...Dinosaur World Live
Lowry, Salford
Monday 15 - Thursday 18 February 2027
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family - now returning to The Lowry due to popular demand! Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted t...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...Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 18 February 2027
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 ove...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...English National Ballet - My First Ballet: Cinderella
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 February 2027
A scarecrow doubles as a dance partner. A pumpkin becomes a carriage. A shoe changes a life. And kindness beats cruelty in the end. Meet the nature-loving Cinderella, or 'Ella' who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest where she once ga...Not Now, Bernard
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 21 February 2027
A wildly funny, physical theatre adaptation of David McKee's much-loved picture book, bursting with chaos, live music made from instruments and household objects, and an ENORMOUS purple monster. Bernard's got a problem. There's a monster i...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...Opera North - The Big Opera Mystery
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 4 March 2027
Aimed at Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), this operatic extravaganza, with music played live by the Orchestra of Opera North, will give children an inspiring first encounter with opera. An expert thief is on the loose, and only you can catch them...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...Room on the Broom
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 March 2027
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories' fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are tra...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...The Wizard Of Oz - Stockport Easter Panto
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 30 March 2027
Starring comedy legend BOBBY DAVRO as Scarecrow X-Factor and Celebrity Big Brother's STEVI RITCHIE as Tin Man This March, follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Stockport Plaza for a fantastic all-new Easter pantomime version of The Wizard...The Wiggles
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 2 April 2027
Australia's favourite family entertainment group is hitting the road in 2026 with The Wiggles' Sparkle! BIG SHOW, a spectacular live experience packed with music, dancing, dazzling costumes, immersive visual effects and all the Wiggly fun ...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 - Saturday 10 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...Grand Pro Wrestling: Northern Soul 2027
The Monaco, Wigan
Sunday 25 April 2027
Established since 2003, Grand Pro Wrestling are the UK's No.1 wrestling promotion. Bringing stories, characters and matches that matter to life...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...THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Sunday 2 May 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...The Night Sky Show
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 9 May 2027
Look up, and discover a universe bursting with possibility... The Night Sky Show - A Sky Full of Hope is a spectacular, inclusive journey across the universe with astronomer and author Adrian West. Following the phenomenal success of The N...Jurassic Wild - The Musical Adventure
Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 May 2027
From the producers of the smash-hit, West End show, comes a brand-new, roar-some family musical adventure touring the UK and Ireland across is bigger, better, educational, interactive, and packed with fun for all ages Join Mum, Dad, and t...Nick Sharratt
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 30 May 2027
Join much-loved children's writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt in a family-friendly, fun-filled drawalong for all ages. He'll be sharing his favourite books, introducing you to brand new ones and showing you how to draw lots of exciting c...The Smartest Giant in Town
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 2 - Sunday 6 June 2027
George wishes he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . ...Dinosaur Adventure Live - Trouble on Volcano Island
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 5 June 2027
"The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth"65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure?Join the intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as they journey to a world of living, breathing, life-like Dinosaurs. Walk with them through t...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...
Grand Pro Wrestling: Only the Strong Survive 2027
The Monaco, Wigan
Sunday 4 July 2027
Established since 2003, Grand Pro Wrestling are the UK's No.1 wrestling promotion. Bringing stories, characters and matches that matter to life...Foodies Festival Cheshire
Tatton Park, Knutsford
Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 July 2027
Foodies Festival Cheshire is a vibrant three-day celebration of food, drink and live entertainment, held at Tatton Park. Often described as "Gastro-Glastonbury," the event brings together top TV chefs, Michelin-starred talent and local cul...Comic Con Manchester
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 July 2027
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...The Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 30 July 2027
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London's Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first ...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...Grand Pro Wrestling: Supercharged 2027
The Monaco, Wigan
Sunday 3 October 2027
Established since 2003, Grand Pro Wrestling are the UK's No.1 wrestling promotion. Bringing stories, characters and matches that matter to life...Shrek The Musical
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Thursday 21 - Sunday 31 October 2027
Based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film, the Broadway and West End smash hit Shrek the Musical is a fun filled and hilarious musical comedy with a cast of vibrant characters and a 'shrektacular' score. Leading our stellar cast as the le...Ballet Shoes
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 8 December 2027 - Sunday 2 January 2028
Starring Anton Du Beke (Strictly Come Dancing) as Great Uncle Matthew, the National Theatre's five-star production of Ballet Shoes goes on a UK tour. Adapted for the stage by Kendall Feaver and directed by Katy Rudd (The Unlikely Pilgr...Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
