THEATRE IN MANCHESTER
THEATRE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Theatre in Manchester
Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 25 Mar - Fri 21 May 2027
Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder
Palace Theatre
Thu 11 - Sat 27 Feb 2027
Something Rotten
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 July 2026
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO...Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Friday 17 July - Saturday 1 August 2026
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation about family, identity and the moments that shape us. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, fami...Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 July 2026
MISCHIEF, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, THESPIANS, the first musical created by 'the funniest theatre troupe in Britain' (The Telegraph). 534 BC...Rhythm of the Dance
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 17 July 2026
Rhythm of the Dance has brought audiences around the world to their feet for over two decades and is returning with a brand new production. Rooted in Ireland's rich culture and heritage, Rhythm of the Dance takes a different perspective on...Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Transmission House, Manchester
Friday 17 July - Sunday 27 September 2026
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You'll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the ...Murder Mystery Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 17 July - Friday 18 December 2026
 Nothing works up an appetite like exercising those brain cells. So bring your best detective skills and join the award-winning After Dark Murder Mysteries for a night of mystery and murder on one of East Lancashire Railway's stunning he...Hamlet (by A Place for Us Theatre Company)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 July 2026
Step into the world of Hamlet, Shakespeare's masterpiece of revenge, betrayal, and ambition. Now in a brand-new 70-minute outdoor version from multi award winning A Place for Us Theatre Company, at Shakespeare North Ken Dodd Performance Ga...All The Single Ladies
The Met, Bury
Friday 17 July 2026
"All The Single Ladies" is the latest comedy from MaD Theatre Company which explores the modern phenomenon of the 'Sandwich Generation' where people find themselves looking after their adult children as well as their ailing parents. Cath...Under 5s Little Creatives
Lowry, Salford
Friday 17 July 2026
Sessions not available during school holidays Come along to Little Creatives in The Lookout for 45 minutes of fun. These sessions are designed for children age 2-5yrs with lots of engaging activities for them to get involved with. All atte...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 17 July 2026 - Wednesday 31 March 2027
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...Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
Friday 17 - Friday 31 July 2026
The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in the UK for the first time! This immersive and groundbreaking expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Ba...Altrincham Garrick Summer Ball
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 17 July 2026
 You are invited to 'A Celebratory Summer Ball' at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport. Black Tie event with reception drinks from 7pm, followed by a 3 course dinner and entertainment late into the night. Carriages at 1am. ...Anastasia - The Musical (by Manchester Musical Youth Main Stage)
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 July 2026
Manchester Musical Youth Main Stage present the timeless 'Anastasia' A dazzling show transporting you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Friday 17 July - Monday 31 August 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 delib...You're the best collegue ever - Special Edition Gift Card
Gift Cards, Manchester
Friday 17 July 2026 - Monday 31 December 2029
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Blue Heron (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 17 - Thursday 23 July 2026
Set on Vancouver Island in the late 1990s, Blue Heron follows eight?year?old Sasha and her Hungarian immigrant family as they attempt to build a new life, only to be destabilised by the increasingly dangerous behaviour of her older brother...How to Live on Earth (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 17 - Thursday 23 July 2026
How to Live on Earth is a visionary feature documentary that explores our vital connection to nature and its role in our future. Presented by Benedict Cumberbatch, this ultimate 'how-to guide' features inspirational, cutting-edge stories a...Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie (15)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 17 - Thursday 23 July 2026
Based on the cult Canadian web and TV series Nirvanna the Band the Show, this big screen outing represents the next chapter in Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol?s beloved mockumentary following the creative travails of two hapless Toronto musi...Portrait of a Lady on Fire - 4K Reissue (15)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 17 - Thursday 23 July 2026
France in the late 18th century. Painter Marianne is commissioned by an affluent countess to paint the wedding portrait of her sheltered but headstrong daughter H?lo?se, in the hope it will find her a wealthy husband. While posing as her h...Rosebush Pruning (18)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 17 - Thursday 23 July 2026
Underneath the Catalonian sun, a rich white American family lives in hedonistic isolation, seeking love and validation through one another, their designer wardrobes and pop music. When an outsider infiltrates the family, buried tensions su...The Invite (15)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 17 - Thursday 23 July 2026
Joe and Angela?s marriage is on thin ice, and tonight may be when it all falls apart. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbours for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit t...The Last One for the Road (15)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 17 - Thursday 23 July 2026
Surviving bar-to-bar on anecdotes and the ?good old days?, two blustery 50-somethings hatch a plan to change their luck by digging up the cash their old pal buried before he left for Argentina. En route to the airport, they come across a s...The Odyssey (15)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 17 - Thursday 30 July 2026
Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, wh...We're Nothing At All (18)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 17 - Thursday 23 July 2026
On Valentine?s Day, a double-decker bus explodes in a fiery blast, killing many and leaving charred remains, with evidence pointing to a deliberate act by two passengers, Fai and Ike - a gay couple from troubled backgrounds living on the m...Battleship Potemkin (featuring a soundtrack by the Pet Shop Boys)
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 17 July 2026
During the Russian Revolution of 1905, the crew of the battleship Potemkin leads a mutiny against their tyrannical officers. Eisenstein?s landmark blend of art and politics brims with technical brilliance, and a pioneering approach to edit...That Night In Manchester
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 18 July 2026
That Night in Manchester is a brand new musical regaling the audience with a nostalgic and emotional journey through the heady days of the 80s and 90s Manchester indie scene. The audience will be taken back to the vibrant and exhilarating...Fingers on Buzzers
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 18 July 2026
A live recording of the popular podcast Fingers on Buzzers from comedian and keen amateur quizzer Lucy Porter, alongside The Chase's very own Jenny Ryan. Whether you're a Pointless armchair aficionado, nostalgic for the days of Going for G...The Jury Experience - Death on the Port Side
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 18 July - Sunday 2 August 2026
You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide... guilty or not guilty? On a summer night, the son of a powerful politi...Jimmy Nail
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 18 July 2026
Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer - and proud Geordie icon - Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate retrospective shows reflecting on an extraordinary seven-decade career. From ...West End Musical Choir
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 18 July 2026
West End Musical Choir is the UK's leading Musical Theatre Performance Choir, based in London and Manchester. Conducted by Professional Musical Directors straight from The West End & Broadway. Friends, family and musical theatre lovers ali...
Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
On Bar, Manchester
Saturday 18 July - Saturday 19 December 2026
If your idea of brunch involves dancing on your chair, shouting at bingo cards, and being served by buff butlers, you're in the right place. Buff Bingo Drag Brunch is pure, unfiltered fun-a daytime party that doesn't hold back. Go big with...AllDay Musicals
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 18 July 2026
MANCHESTER Musical Lovers... this is your moment... Get ready to SING. DANCE. SHOUT And Take centre Stage......Absolutely Britney Bottomless Brunch
Area, Manchester
Saturday 18 July - 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-...Family Art Stars
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 18 July 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 req...Angel's Egg - 4K Restoration (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 18 - Thursday 23 July 2026
In an underwater city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds delicately in her arms. While exploring the city, she encounters a boy with a gun, who is searching for a bird he has seen in his dreams. ?The pair form an unusual all...The Girls (PG)
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 18 - Wednesday 22 July 2026
Sumitra Peries? groundbreaking Sri Lankan film offers a tender and transporting journey through young dreams and first loves. ?Kusum, a poor but studious village girl who cleans the house of a wealthy family, sparks a connection with Nimal...The Circus House Community Show
N.I.A.M.O.S Radical Art & Culture Centre, Manchester
Saturday 18 July 2026
Join us for this wholesome family event where children and adults who attend our circus classes will perform a fantastic Summer show....Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 19 July 2026
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...Myra DuBois
53two, Manchester
Sunday 19 July 2026
The siren from South Yorkshire, Ms Myra DuBois performs live at 53Two with support from "comedian" Frank Lavender. Rotherham's own renaissance woman, venerated televised personality, energy worker, wellness facilitator, intellectual, and e...Larry Dean
Stockport Garrick Theatre, Stockport
Sunday 19 July 2026
 Thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and two-time star of Live At The Apollo, returns with a hilarious brand new show, Hellbent. Recently married, emotionally feral, the Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refus...Lowry Showcase
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 19 July 2026
Seven amateur theatre companies come together for their annual celebration of The West End and Broadway. This annual extravaganza of songs from the shows returns to raise funds for another charity close to their hearts. The 2026 show is ...Family Film/ A Close Shave + A Matter of Loaf and Death (PG)
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 19 July 2026
Revisit the wonderful world of eccentric inventor Wallace and his faithful sidekick Gromit with a double-bill of classic animations.?Films screening in this programme are:A Close Shave?Trade is booming for Wallace and Gromit's Wash'n'Go wi...Family Film/ The Croods (U)
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 19 - Friday 31 July 2026
Join the Croods on the journey of a lifetime in this epic comedy-adventure. When their cave is destroyed, the Croods set out to explore a spectacular landscape filled with fantastic creatures, strange surprises, and a whole new world of ad...DGKII Workshop
Matt & Phreds, Manchester
Sunday 19 July 2026
A free DGKII jazz ensemble workshop for musicians of any level (18+). Build big band, improvisation & section-playing skills with pro tutors....Sunday Bachata Classes - Try for Free
Murder, She Didn't Write
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Monday 20 - Tuesday 21 July 2026
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your 'finger of suspicion' at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure. They'll cre...Twelfth Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 21 - Friday 24 July 2026
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them!" Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things...! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre ...Adventures in Wonderland
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 21 - 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 ...Scratch
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 21 July - Tuesday 22 September 2026
With networking and live jazz, Scratch is Shakespeare North Playhouse's quarterly platform for creatives to share, experiment, and connect. This is your chance to present work in progress or showcase completed pieces to a supportive audien...Wilmslow Bachata Dance Classes - Try for Free
