FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
Fri 21 Aug - Sat 19 Sep 2026
Wed 2 Dec 2026 - Sat 9 Jan 2027
Fri 11 Dec 2026 - Sun 10 Jan 2027
Sat 13 Jun 2026 - Tue 1 Jan 2030
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in this stage adaptation from Lowry and Royal & Derngate. Based on the award-winning children's book by much-loved duo Janet and Allan Ahlberg, this family show sees the Jolly Postma...
Jack and The Beanstalk - Stockport Plaza Panto
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Fe-fi-fo-fum! ..... Stockport's GIANT Family Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will delight audiences of all ages in this Spectacular Magical production that will provide you, your family and friends with sensational memories that will last ...
Robin Hood Pantomime
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
The Merry Garrick Panto that really hits the bullseye! The fine folk of Sherwood Forest are terrorised by the mounting taxes imposed by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham who'll stop at nothing to seize the throne of England and claim the fai...
Dick Whittington
Saturday 5 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Manchester's pantomime will be paved with gold as comedy sensation Jason Manford and panto favourite Ben Nickless return to the Opera House to star in Dick Whittington. Join our hero on a quest for fame, fortune and happiness as he journeys...
The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
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 or...
Sammy the Snowman's Christmas Surprise
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 Ch...
A Christmas Carol
Friday 11 December 2026 - Sunday 10 January 2027
Matthew Warchus' big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic comes to Lowry following nine sell out years at The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark ...
Santa Live! The Ultimate Santa Show Party
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 m...
Disney On Ice - Discover the Magic
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 ...
How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
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 con...
Varna International Ballet - Snow White
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 w...
Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
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 ...
Dynamo
Sunday 17 - Thursday 21 January 2027
Dynamo is back. Following his major sell out residencies at London's Underbelly, Steven Frayne, one of the world's most recognisable entertainers returns with his first UK tour in 10 years, performing his highly acclaimed show 'Up Close and...
The Legend of Korra in Concert
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 o...
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock - Worlds Collide Concert
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 an...
Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
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 thrilling...
Sonic Live in Concert
Friday 19 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 games...
Opera North - The Big Opera Mystery
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
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 lifel...
Disney Princess - The Concert
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 wil...
Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Tuesday 1 January 2030
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...
Candlelight Gift Card
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
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. ...
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