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
Snowstorm - Wish
Thursday 1 - Sunday 4 January 2026
"Wish": A Spellbinding Spectacle of Ice and Wonder This Winter Trafford Centre | Dec 5 - Jan 4 Back by overwhelming popular demand, the North West's most beloved winter production returns for its fifth triumphant year - and it's more spellb...
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 January 2026
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...
Christmas Carol
Thursday 1 January 2026
Festive lights twinkle outside 'The Counting House 'pub but inside Manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it - no music, no laughter and definitely no bar credi...
The Amazing Adventures of Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat
Thursday 1 - Sunday 11 January 2026
St Helens Theatre Royal is set to dazzle audiences this Christmas with its first-ever production of Dick Whittington, marking a major milestone in Regal Entertainments' 25-year history. Get ready for an unforgettable festive experience, ...
moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Thursday 1 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...
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Friday 2 - Sunday 11 January 2026
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. ...
Robin Hood
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Get ready for an adventure like no other as Jason Manford and Ben Nickless take over Sherwood Forest in this year's must-see show, Robin Hood!Join the most heroic outlaw of them all as the arrow-shooting hero Robin Hood and his trusty band ...
A Christmas Carol
Friday 2 - Saturday 10 January 2026
A joyful stage adaptation of the festive classic Whilst Christmas cheer and goodwill thrive across Victorian England, tight-fisted Ebenezer Scrooge goes to bed on Christmas Eve with no compassion or love in his heart. However, that night he...
Freaky Friday
Friday 2 - Sunday 11 January 2026
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which has captured the hearts of generations, comes to HOME with its UK stage premiere next year. When an overworked mother and her t...
The Enormous Crocodile - The Musical
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 January 2026
"For my lunch today I would like... a nice juicy little child!" He's greedy, he's grumptious, he's horrid! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Lowry in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees.....
Singin' In The Rain
Friday 2 - 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...
Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch
Friday 2 - Sunday 11 January 2026
The critically acclaimed parody musical, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch returns to the Lowry for a five-week Christmas season. This splash-hit show has sold out twice previously, so get your tentacles round tickets fa...
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Friday 2 - Sunday 11 January 2026
Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience that offers a new perspective on humankind's past and future voyages to the moon. This winter at Aviva Studios, step into The Moonwalkers - an awe-inspiring immersive experience for all ages. Created by...
Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 January 2026
A high-flying family adventure with un-BAA-lievable acrobats comes to Aviva Studios this winter Two worlds gleefully collide in Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show - brought to the stage by the internationally-acclaimed Australian circus ensemble...
VOGUE: Inventing the Runway
Friday 2 - Saturday 10 January 2026
Lose yourself in the world of fashion runway shows past, present and future, in this immersive experience created in collaboration with Anna Wintour and Vogue editors and narrated by Cate Blanchett. VOGUE: Inventing the Runway is a spectacu...
Aladdin
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Take a magical carpet ride to the North West's home of sensational Pantomime entertainment for Stockport Plaza's glittering production of Aladdin starring Brian Capron, star of Coronation Street and many TV and stage presentations, who make...
Goldilocks & The Three Bears
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Roll up! Roll up! The Circus is in town! Dame Gertie Dollop runs a Circus show with her son - Silly Billy, but they have fallen on hard times particularly with the dastardly Ringmaster Heinkel, owner of the rival 'Circus of Horrors' up to h...
A Christmas Fair
Friday 2 January 2026
The lights might be dimmed at the Oldham Coliseum for now, but Christmas isn't cancelled - it's bursting out of the theatre walls and spilling right into the heart of the town. This December, Oldham Coliseum are teaming up with the legendar...
Little Bear and the Christmas Lights
Friday 2 - 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...
Snow White - Christmas Pantomime 2025
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 January 2026
The Fairest Pantomime of Them All Mirror Mirror On The Wall... What's The Fairest Pantomime of Them all? It's SNOW WHITE, of course, and it's heading to The Blackburn Empire at Christmas 2025... Oh yes it is! Tom Rolfe Productions are thril...
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB - 2ND JANUARY - STOCKPORT GARRICK
Friday 2 January 2026
SAM AVERY - Sam Avery is an award-winning stand-up, bestselling author, renowned speaker and viral blogger. In 2018 he embarked on his debut national tour, selling out venues across the UK and culminating in two nights at London's prestigio...
The Hallé - Viennese New Year
Saturday 3 January 2026
Celebrate the New Year with an uplifting afternoon of beautiful music full of Viennese charm. Join conductor Stephen Bell and the Halle, along with incredible soprano Soraya Mafi for a trip around the ballrooms of Vienna in this much-loved ...
Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Saturday 3 January - Wednesday 15 April 2026
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favourite melodies from Netflix's 'Bridgerton' series, reimagined by a talented string ensemble in this awe-inspiring location. ...
Sound healing course
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 - Swan Lake
Tuesday 6 - Wednesday 7 January 2026
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelli...
XS Malarkey with John Robertson
Tuesday 6 January 2026
We're back for our 29th year! 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...
Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
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...
ComedySportz vs Absolute Onions
Wednesday 7 January 2026
An evening of fully improvised comedy EVERY Wednesday at 33 Oldham Street with award-winning house teams and special guests! THIS WEEK:It's a clash of the house teams as ComedySportz challenges Absolute Onions ("Very Clever" Number 9 Review...
National Theatre Live - The Fifth Step (15)
Thursday 8 January 2026
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-ste...
National Theatre Live - Mrs Warren's Profession (12A)
Friday 9 January 2026
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw's incendiary moral classic. Vivie W...
National Theatre Live - The Fifth Step (15)
Friday 9 - Saturday 10 January 2026
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-ste...
Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Friday 9 January - Friday 4 December 2026
If you like theatre... no, if you love theatre, drama, comedy, musical theatre, play reading, poetry and much more and would relish the opportunity to meet new people, then the new 'Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club' is for you. Here is ...
Bolton town wrestling Bolton Town Rascals
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...
Roy Chubby Brown
Saturday 10 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...
Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Saturday 10 January - Sunday 22 March 2026
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, The Lo...
Playreading Sessions
Saturday 10 January - Saturday 7 November 2026
HOME's popular Playreading group meets on the first Friday of most months. The sessions, which are open to all, offer an opportunity to read and discuss plays that are linked to our theatre productions, or discover new plays from local tal...
RNCM Young Strings
Sunday 11 January 2026
Young Strings is one of RNCM's Junior Programmes. String players aged 6 to 13 years attend weekly classes to develop their string playing, musicianship and creativity. Two of their ensembles are delighted to be showcasing some of their lear...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
