Most Popular Theatre in Manchester
Thu 26 Mar - Sat 25 Apr 2026
Wed 21 Jan - Fri 13 Feb 2026
Sun 15 Mar - Fri 22 May 2026
Fri 20 Feb 2026 - Wed 17 Feb 2027
Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Sat 1 May 2027
Thu 19 Feb - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Opera House Theatre Tour
Monday 12 January - Monday 2 March 2026
Opened in 1912, The Opera House is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. Today the theatre plays host to hundreds of performances each year and remains an important part of Manchester's vibrant cultural offer. Our Tours a...
Hamnet (12A)
Monday 12 - Thursday 15 January 2026
Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their only son, Hamnet ? the grief driving a wedge between the couple. Shakespeare, meanwhile, channels the tragedy and his sorrow into his work, creating H...
L'Atalante - 4K Restoration (PG)
Monday 12 - Thursday 15 January 2026
A timeless masterpiece of love and yearning, L?Atalante was the only full-length film made by Jean Vigo before his tragic early death. The film is now considered to be one of cinema?s very greatest works. Dita Parlo stars as a young bride w...
Marty Supreme (15)
Monday 12 January 2026 - Wednesday 6 January 2027
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Marty Supreme follows his journey from playing for bets in Manhattan to winning 22 major titles and becoming the oldest to win a national...
Peter Hujar's Day (12A)
Monday 12 - Thursday 15 January 2026
Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall star in the stunning new film from Ira Sachs, a richly cinematic rendering of the meeting of acclaimed photographer Peter Hujar and writer and artist Linda Rosenkrantz. Recorded in 1974, Hujar describes the rout...
Sentimental Value (15)
Monday 12 January 2026 - Wednesday 6 January 2027
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has...
Song Sung Blue (12A)
Monday 12 - Thursday 15 January 2026
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson....
To Kill A Mockingbird
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 24 January 2026
The powerful and enduring coming-of-age story of racial injustice and childhood innocence is set in 1930s Alabama where lawyer Atticus Finch tries to prove the innocence of Tom Robinson, a Black man wrongly accused of raping a white woman. ...
SIX
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 January 2026
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return following its previous sold out success!Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for 'Best Or...
Singin' In The Rain
Tuesday 13 - Sunday 25 January 2026
A timeless masterpiece, and perhaps one of the greatest musicals ever made - a must-see show for Christmas 2025. A charismatic, tap-dancing extravaganza SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is the much-loved story of the highs and lows of Hollywood as a rad...
Becoming Victoria Wood (15)
Tuesday 13 - Tuesday 20 January 2026
Bury-born Victoria Wood remains one of Britain's most cherished entertainers - a comic genius whose work reshaped the landscape of British humour. But behind the joyous persona - the singer, the satirist, the sharp-witted writer - lay a you...
Adventures in Wonderland
Tuesday 13 January - Wednesday 22 July 2026
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...
Youth Theatre Taster Session
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...
XS Malarkey with HEADLINER TBA
Tuesday 13 January - Tuesday 24 March 2026
HIya! Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester comedy institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just ?3 for members and ?6 for normal people- we keep tickets as low as ...
Luminiscence
Wednesday 14 January - Thursday 26 March 2026
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...
An Evening with Harry Redknapp
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Join the one and only Harry Redknapp for a night full of laughter, football stories, and feel-good moments. From his storied career patrolling the touchlines to 'King of the Jungle' on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, Harry's story...
Film Course: French New Wave
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Coinciding with the release of the release of Nouvelle Vague (Richard Linklater 2025) this course will offer an overview of the French New Wave introducing key films and actors who emerged at the end of the 1950s, offering some insights int...
My That Improv and No Notes Improv Long Form Extravaganza
Wednesday 14 January 2026
This coming Wednesday, get your Long-Form Improvised comedy fixed from House Team My, That Improv, with support from No Notes Improv, making their Improv Wednesdays debut. But wait, there is more! No Notes Improv will be joined by Samy R, t...
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 January 2026
The most awe-inspiring music from one of the greatest film composers of all time brought to you by a string quartet in an intimate candlelight setting. No doubt these tracks will sound familiar, as they give life to iconic films such as ...
Lowry Youth Dance Project
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 ...
Mothers Who Make
Thursday 15 January - Friday 4 December 2026
A peer support group and creative exchange session for mothers who are artists - professional and/or passionate - writers, painters, actors, dancers, filmmakers, photographers... every kind of maker welcome, and every kind of mother. The se...
Rat Pack Live
Friday 16 January 2026
They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. The trio - collectively known as The Rat Pack, had attitude to spare. Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of ...
Roy Chubby Brown
Friday 16 January 2026
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wome...
Sadiq Ali Company - Tell Me
Friday 16 - Saturday 17 January 2026
Following the success of Sadiq Ali Company's debut show The Chosen Haram, the company return with their new show Tell Me, a captivating contemporary circus and dance show that reimagines the narrative around HIV in today's world. Combining...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Friday 16 January 2026
Whether you're looking for a beautifully unique concert or a romantic candlelit evening, this music experience is for you. The performance will feature incredible tributes to Adele's greatest songs, played by an all-female, electric-acousti...
Divina De Campo
Friday 16 January 2026
Manchester Gay Village drag superstar Divina de Campo returns with I Do Think, an electrifying one-woman show that explores life's highs, lows, and everything in between. From orbiting the stars to becoming one, join Divina as she distills ...
Palace Theatre Tour
Friday 16 January - Monday 16 March 2026
Opened in 1891, The Palace Theatre is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. With a glorious history hosting stars of stage and screen including Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Les Dawson and Charlie Chaplin, today, the Palace...
Justin Hawkins Rides Again
Saturday 17 January 2026
Justin Hawkins - founding member, singer, lead guitarist and frontman of The Darkness - arrived in the public's consciousness along with his band's debut album Permission To Land in 2003. 22 years and eight studio albums later, Justin bri...
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
Saturday 17 January 2026
Pit your wits against Jessica B. Fletcher at this interactive screening of an episode of Murder, She Wrote. Can you solve the crime before Cabot Cove's best amateur sleuth? Celebrating all things 80s television mysteries had to offer - con...
The Library of Enchantment
Saturday 17 January - Saturday 28 February 2026
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can ...
Absolutely Britney Bottomless Brunch
Saturday 17 January - Saturday 19 December 2026
Drag queens, brunch, bottomless cocktails, and all the Britney hits you can handle? Look no further for a pop-tastic brunch party that was born to make you happy! This Britney special features the UK's number 1 Britney impersonator, sound-a...
Family Art Stars
Saturday 17 January - Saturday 4 April 2026
Families that learn together, grow together. We are very excited to continue our Family Art Stars sessions every Saturday! Come down, muck in and make some art as a family, spending quality time and learning new techniques. No skill is requ...
moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Saturday 17 January - Sunday 15 February 2026
Inspired by the hit SAW movie franchise, SAWtopsy at moviESCAPE, Stockport's leading Escape Room offering, is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares - well none that are delibe...
Next Stop Somewhere (18)
Saturday 17 January 2026
In Next Stop, Somewhere, filmmakers James Lee and Jeremiah Foo explore the personal struggles of emigration in all their intimacy and complexity through two parallel stories of separation and connection. Huang, a Hong Kong actor endures a t...
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB - 17TH JANUARY - STOCKPORT GARRICK
Saturday 17 January 2026
LIAM FARRELLY - Liam Farrelly is a 21-year-old up-and-coming Scottish comedian from Paisley, who started performing stand-up aged 17 whilst still in High School and who immediately went into comedy full-time after graduating.A meteoric rise...
Justin Hawkins Rides Again
Sunday 18 January 2026
Justin Hawkins - founding member, singer, lead guitarist and frontman of The Darkness - arrived in the public's consciousness along with his band's debut album Permission To Land in 2003. 22 years and eight studio albums later, Justin bri...
The Jury Experience - An Immersive Courtroom Case
Sunday 18 January - Saturday 11 April 2026
Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial with The Jury Experience. In this live theatre show, YOU are the jury-the power to deliver justice is entirely in your hands. You'll examine every piece of the puzzle, from witness testimonies to ...
The Bodyguard - The Musical
Monday 19 - Saturday 31 January 2026
Starring international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, Sasha Monique as Nicki Marron and Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Matt Milburn as Sy Spector. At certain performance...
Murder at Midnight
Monday 19 - Saturday 24 January 2026
A comedy thriller by Torben Betts starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty) and Susie Blake (Victoria Wood's as Seen on TV, Coronation Street).. A killer night out! From the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a del...
Strange, but True Crime with Jennifer Rees
Monday 19 January 2026
Join us for a stranger than fiction night of true crime with ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees who explores the world's most shocking and unbelievable cases. Jennifer's previous theatre tour, The Psychology of Serial Killers, was a huge h...
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
Tuesday 20 January - Wednesday 8 April 2026
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arch...
XS Malarkey with ELEANOR MORTON
Tuesday 20 January 2026
HIya! Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester comedy institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just ?3 for members and ?6 for normal people- we keep tickets as low as ...
Jason Manford
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. The Manchester comedian has been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't...
