FILM & CINEMA IN MANCHESTER
FILM & CINEMA IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Film & Cinema in Manchester
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
Back To The Future The Musical
Manchester Opera House
Tue 13 Jul - Sat 21 Aug 2027
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich
Monday 26 October - Sunday 27 December 2026
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits in Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of y...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Monday 26 - Saturday 31 October 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...Reclaim the Frame presents: Beautiful Thing (15)
HOME, Manchester
Monday 26 October 2026
A tender story of first love, belonging and growing up, Beautiful Thing follows neighbours Jamie and Ste as their friendship deepens into romance over the course of one long, hot summer. Alongside them are Jamie?s mum Sandra and friend Lea...Waitress
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 October 2026
"Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie" (The Times) as the hit musical comedy WAITRESS comes to Lowry for one week only. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doct...Calendar Girls The Musical
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Based on the play Calendar Girls, written by Tim Firth and on the motion picture written by Tim Firth and Juliette Towhidi, Paul Robinson directs Tim Firth and Gary Barlow's musical in a new production. The death of a much loved husband p...Pressure (15)
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 27 October 2026
With a screenplay written by Horace Ov? and fellow Trinidadian author Sam Selvon, Pressure follows a Black family in west London; from the parents who came from Trinidad as part of the Windrush generation with their first son, now part of ...Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
Wednesday 28 October - Sunday 29 November 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...De Gaulle: Liberté (15)
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 28 October 2026
June, 1940. France capitulates and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this unknown general flees to London to save what remains of freedom. Without an army, without backing, ...Family Film/ The Snail and the Whale + Room on the Broom (U)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Celebrate Halloween with a double bill of family favourites from the wonderful worlds of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Two short films ? one spooky, one sweet ? no tricks, all treats!Films screening in this programme:The Snail and th...The Exorcist
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 30 October 2026
William Friedkin directs one of the most horrifying movies ever made. When a charming 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do. --and that her daughter's only possible hop...Banff Mountain Film Festival
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Friday 17 September 2027
Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography from the world's most prestigious mountain film festival as it heads on ...The Hands of Orlac - Film with Live Music
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
A silent film with live score by Frame Ensemble. A dark, stormy night. Two crowded passenger trains collide head‑on in a devastating accident. Among the injured is celebrated concert pianist Paul Orlac, left without the hands that shaped...Monday Matinee: Some Like it Hot
Lucem House, St Helens
Monday 2 November 2026
In February 1929, unemployed musicians Joe and Jerry go on the run after witnessing the St Valentine's Day Massacre. Pursued by gangsters, the duo are forced to disguise themselves as women and join Sweet Sue's all-girl band on the next tr...Legally Blonde
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 14 November 2026
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle!This ultimate feel-good rom-c...
Royal Ballet/ Manon (CTBA)
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 3 November 2026
In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred ? even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with ...National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope (15)
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Moliere's classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn't always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lie...National Theatre Live - Golden Boy (15)
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 5 November - Saturday 5 December 2026
Josh O'Connor (The Crown; The Mastermind) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets' knockout American classic. 1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in ...Sentimental Value
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 6 November 2026
Two adult sisters navigate their emotional wounds and futures when their absentee father returns following the death of their mother. With Nora (Reinsve), now an actress, her filmmaker father (Skarsg?rd) asks her to play the lead role of h...Candlelight - Disney Love Songs
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November 2026
The ultimate concert experience for Disney fans! Immerse yourself in the world of Disney through live renditions of your favourite love songs, all performed classically by a string quartet by the light of a thousand candles. A fairy-tale c...The Snowman Live - The Film Performed Live by a Brass Band
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 13 November 2026
Step into the magic of Christmas as a world famous brass band brings Raymond Briggs' timeless classic The Snowman to life in a spellbinding live performance. First released in 1982 and cherished by generations, The Snowman tells the encha...National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 13 November 2026
Josh O?Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets? knockout American classic.?1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, ...Q The Music - James Bond Concert Spectacular
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 14 November 2026
Celebrating 20+ years as the original pioneering Bond concert, known for stirring emotional and adrenaline-fueled performances, mixed with superb musicianship and flair. Indeed, every fan club around the world recognises them as the finest...Flow (U)
Gallery Nightclub Leigh, Wigan
Saturday 14 November 2026
★★★★★ Mysterious and magical, this Oscar-winning survival adventure is an animation worthy of Studio Ghibli. ~ Time Out --- Winner of the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film, Flow is the latest film from the boundless ima...For the Love of Horror
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Sunday 15 November 2026
FOR THE LOVE OF HORROR is part of the Monopoly Events family of pop culture conventions, attracting over ten thousand fans annually to their home venue, Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester. The main attraction every year is of course t...Paranormal Activity
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 November 2026
The chilling theatrical experience will give audiences a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm. The tour news news follows the recent announcement that, following phenomenal demand, Paranormal Activ...Royal Opera/ Carmen (CTBA)
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 17 November 2026
Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don Jos?. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto?s searing production retur...National Theatre Live - Golden Boy (15)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 19 November 2026
Josh O'Connor (The Crown; The Mastermind) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets' knockout American classic. 1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in ...Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026 - Friday 19 February 2027
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...Disclosure Day
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 20 November 2026
If you found out we weren?t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? When meteorologist Margaret Fairchild finds herself at the centre of a bizarre on-set incident, she crosses paths with cybersecurity exper...
See My World Film Festival
Contact, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
A day dedicated to Pan-African and Global Majority films, culture, conversation and community from the North of England at the first ever See My World Film Festival. Expect films from across the North of England, including a selection of...London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies. Immerse yourself in snowy adventures, comical catastrophes, true love and the joy of family - relive all of your favourite cinemati...The Summer Book
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 27 November 2026
Eight-year-old Sophia spends the summer with her father and grandmother on her family?s island in Finland?s Gulf, learning about the natural world around her. All three are grieving the recent death of Sophia?s mother, each in their own wa...Billy Elliot The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 2 December 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful and beloved British musicals of all time. Ten years after it last played to aud...Home Alone in Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 2 - Thursday 3 December 2026
This beloved holiday favourite features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by a live symphony orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite w...Yippee Ki Yay
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 5 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Written and performed by Richard Marsh Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh - Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (on...The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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 o...White Christmas
Lucem House, St Helens
Monday 7 December 2026
Join us for this Christmas classic on the big screenTwo talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. One winter, they join forces with a sister act and trek to Vermount for a white C...The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 9 - Friday 11 December 2026
Cherished 2006 Christmas romcom The Holiday is set presented live in concert this festive season. The show will see the film's enchanting score by world renowned, highly celebrated and multiple Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winning c...The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring in Concert
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Celebrating an epic quarter century since the release of the iconic Academy Award-winning film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, fans can now immerse themselves in the spectacular 25th anniversary concert, with Howard Sho...Behind the Scenes of The Traitors with Julie Hesmondhalgh
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Sunday 13 December 2026
Julie lifts the lid on her time in the castle with Celebrity Traitors, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, secrets and what it's really like to play the game. There'll be plenty of laughs, candid chat and the chance to ask your own questio...Royal Ballet/ The Nutcracker (CTBA)
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 13 December 2026
At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds Dr...Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Directed by Richard Curtis and originally released in cinemas in 2003, Love Actually tells ten separate yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas time. The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeso...
Disney On Ice - Discover the Magic
AO Arena, Manchester
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...Scrooge
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 18 December 2026
Scrooge (released as A Christmas Carol in the United States) is a British Christmas classic based on the 1843 novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, starring Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge. Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly man who de...Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
Cinema's most iconic music performed by The Illuminated Orchestra, enhanced by a stunning light show.A jam-packed with cinema's most iconic music, beautifully performed by a live chamber orchestra, including the music from: Avatar, Dune, E...Candlelight Christmas - Love Actually, Home Alone & More
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 December 2026
Discover your favourite Christmas film soundtracks performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. Enjoy classical rendiotions of songs from Love Actually, Home Alone, The Holiday, Elf, It's A Wonderful Life, White Ch...Biff to the Future
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Fresh from an acclaimed, award-winning Edinburgh Festival Fringe premiere and a national tour, Biff To The Future comes to The Lowry this December!The iconic villain of "Back To The Future" takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination ...The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
