Most Popular Theatre in Manchester
Tue 30 Jun - Sun 19 Jul 2026
Thu 25 Mar - Fri 21 May 2027
Tue 30 Jun - Sat 4 Jul 2026
Sun 21 Mar - Sun 25 Apr 2027
Wed 2 Dec 2026 - Sat 9 Jan 2027
Tue 29 Sep - Sat 3 Oct 2026
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Monday 29 June 2026 - Monday 31 December 2029
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A Private Life (15)
Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July 2026
Jodie Foster stars as Lilian Steiner, an American psychoanalyst in Paris whose life is upended after the sudden death of a long-standing patient. Convinced it was murder, Lilian throws herself into some amateur sleuthing, with her ex-husba...
Black Water (18)
Monday 29 June 2026
By 2050, rising seas could leave vast areas of Bangladesh permanently submerged, forcing millions to flee inland. As the population swells and cities like Dhaka strain under the pressure, between 20 and 30 million people may have to confro...
Cactus Pears (15)
Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July 2026
Set in rural Maharashtra, Cactus Pears follows Anand, a Mumbai call-centre worker who returns to his ancestral village to observe the ten-day mourning ritual following his father?s death. While navigating the pressures of family expectatio...
Disclosure Day (12A)
Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July 2026
If you found out we weren?t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people. We are coming close to ? Disclosure Day.??This work contains flashing images which ...
Effi o Blaenau (15)
Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July 2026
Based on Gary Owen's much lauded and widely performed monodrama, Iphigenia in Splott, Effi o Blaenau is director Marc Evans' cinematic interpretation set against the wide open landscapes of North Wales. ?The film follows Effi, a young woma...
Finding Emily (12A)
Monday 29 June - Wednesday 1 July 2026
When a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Together, they spark a hilarious campus-wide frenzy that tests their own hearts and ambitions along the way.??...
Lesbian Space Princess (15)
Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July 2026
Introverted space princess Saira is devastated when she is unexpectedly dumped by her girlfriend Kiki for being needy. Deep in the depths of despair, Saira is thrown a lifeline when Kiki abruptly calls for help. Kiki has been kidnapped by ...
Nino (15)
Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July 2026
On the eve of his 29th birthday, Nino is blindsided by a devastating diagnosis. Told he must begin aggressive treatment within days, and bank his sperm if he hopes to start a family, a life of delayed decisions and casual commitments sudde...
The Last Viking (15)
Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July 2026
Anker is released from prison following a fifteen year sentence for robbery. The money from the heist was buried by Anker?s brother, Manfred. Only he knows where it is. Unfortunately, Manfred has since developed a mental disorder, causing ...
Toy Story 5 (PG)
Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July 2026
The toys are back, and this time around it?s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang?s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.?...
Plastic Cabaret Presents Fairytale
Monday 29 June 2026
The Plastic Cabaret returns to ON Bar Manchester on 29 May with 'Fairytale', a spellbinding night inspired by fairytales, folklore and magic...
Something Rotten
Tuesday 30 June - 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...
Nell Gwynn
Tuesday 30 June - Saturday 4 July 2026
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy's restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid...
Lord of the Dance
Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration o...
Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)
Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, sh...
Adventures in Wonderland
Tuesday 30 June - 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 ...
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
Tuesday 30 June - Thursday 30 July 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 arc...
Disney's Aladdin Jr (Bowdon Preparatory School)
Tuesday 30 June - Wednesday 1 July 2026
A magical and heart warming performance of Disney's Aladdin Jr. Presented by the talented Year 5 and 6 students of Bowdon Preparatory School the show is packed with energy, wit, and unforgettable songs, this junior adaptation will delight ...
Monthly Autism Open Mic Event
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Showcase your talent at our open mic event hosted at the Chute Bar in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Entrants must be 16 and over...
Life Out There
Wednesday 1 - Saturday 4 July 2026
Written by Bruntwood Prize-winning playwright Tim Foley and created by Ransack Theatre, Life Out There is a sharp, funny and quietly horrifying new sci-fi drama, exploring the ethics of space exploration, human selfishness, and the fragi...
Charles Dickens' The Hanged Man's Bride
Wednesday 1 - Thursday 2 July 2026
Adapted by and featuring James Nicholas, Blue Orange Arts presents a brand new adaptation of one of Charles Dickens' most haunting ghost stories! A writer struggling to reignite his creative vision. A real-life crime. And a visit to a s...
Lowry Boys
Wednesday 1 - Wednesday 8 July 2026
Lowry is launching a new youth dance company for boys of all abilities ages 11-16. Book on to Lowry Boys to develop new physical skills and to unleash your creativity, all in a supportive environment. Whether you have previous dance experi...
Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Wednesday 1 - 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...
We Will Rock You (South Manchester AOS)
Wednesday 1 - Saturday 4 July 2026
Featuring 20+ hits by Queen, South Manchester AOS are back for their summer musical - We Will Rock You. Almost 25 years since it first exploded onto the West End, Queen and Ben Elton's sensational smash-hit musical will be hitting our s...
A Better Tomorrow - 4K Restoration (15)
Wednesday 1 July 2026
The film that laid the blueprint for the ?heroic bloodshed? genre, A Better Tomorrow is the movie that launched a thousand bullets. A heady collision of brotherhood between anti-heroes, honour among thieves, brutal, balletic violence and ?...
A Better Tomorrow - 4K Restoration (CTBA)
Wednesday 1 July 2026
The film that laid the blueprint for the ?heroic bloodshed? genre, A Better Tomorrow is the movie that launched a thousand bullets. A heady collision of brotherhood between anti-heroes, honour among thieves, brutal, balletic violence and ?...
Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie (15)
Wednesday 1 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...
Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie (CTBA)
Wednesday 1 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...
Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Wednesday 1 July - Tuesday 1 December 2026
Step into the shoes of the city's best detective in this phone app-based game. On a ghost tour gone wrong, famous travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead. Was it her jealous boyfriend? The eccentric tour guide? Or someone lurking in ...
Ai Weiwei
Thursday 2 July 2026
Join world-leading artist Ai Weiwei for an exclusive conversation on Button Up! - a landmark exhibition coming to Manchester Ai Weiwei: Button Up! is a monumental exhibition confronting 200 years of power, trade, war, culture and Empire t...
Tenor Martin Toal's Summer Concert
Thursday 2 July 2026
Manchester tenor Martin Toal is back at the Altrincham Garrick to bring you his ever-popular annual one night only summer concert of favourite songs, music and dance from the world of opera, musicals and pop, concluding with a singalong an...
(you are witnessing) My Villain Era
Thursday 2 - Friday 3 July 2026
The culmination of 5 years of actor training with Dark Horse, one of the UK's most exciting learning disabled led theatre companies. Come on in, pull up a chair. We meet in secret, but you're welcome here. Don't worry, it's just a ga...
Lowry Youth Dance Project
Thursday 2 - Thursday 9 July 2026
Calling young people aged 9-15 who love to move! We are offering you the opportunity to upskill in new movement techniques and unleash your artistic, physical creativity with Lowry Youth Dance Project. All genders and abilities welcome! ...
First Thursday Comedy
Thursday 2 July - Thursday 1 October 2026
Comedy in a Van present an hilarious evening of top quality comedy on the first Thursday of every month. Click for acts on specific dates. ...
Mothers Who Make
Thursday 2 July 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 s...
Agatha's Almanac (18)
Thursday 2 July 2026
In a world shaped by speed and excess, 90-year-old Agatha Bock?s off-grid life offers another path. Fiercely independent and alone on her ancestral farm in Canada, Agatha cultivates heirloom seeds, vegetables and flowers entirely by hand, ...
Fun Home
Friday 3 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...
Chetham's Symphony Orchestra
Friday 3 July 2026
Discover some of the UK's most incredible young musicians, as Chetham's Symphony Orchestra takeover The Bridgewater Hall. Chetham's Symphony Orchestra and chorus are joined by Grant Llewellyn (Chets alumni) to conduct Richard Harvey Co...
The Gruffalo
Friday 3 - Sunday 5 July 2026
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for ...
Ai Weiwei - Sewing a Button 24-Hour Performance
Friday 3 - Saturday 4 July 2026
Ai Weiwei re-enacts his secret detention in Sewing a Button - an unflinching 24-hour live performance. Fifteen years ago, Ai Weiwei was secretly detained without any formal charges by Public Security in China. For 81 days, he lived in a ...
One Man Poe - The Black Cat & The Raven
Friday 3 - Saturday 4 July 2026
Immerse yourselves in two timeless tales from the Godfather of Gothic Horror, Edgar Allan Poe. Arguably Poe's darkest tale, The Black Cat depicts an alcoholic's last confession on the eve of his death. Then, the poem that made Poe famous...
Under 5s Little Creatives
Friday 3 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...
National Theatre Live - Playboy of the Western World (12A)
Friday 3 July 2026
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Eanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhan McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young ...
The Library of Enchantment
Friday 3 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...
National Theatre Live - Les Liaisons Dangereuses (15)
Friday 3 July 2026
Marianne Elliott directs Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in a striking new adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' classic novel. A thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare. Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equa...
Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Friday 3 July - 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...
