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
Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies
Manchester Opera House
Tue 26 Jan - Sat 6 Feb 2027
A Christmas Carol
Lowry, Salford
Friday 11 December 2026 - Sunday 10 January 2027
Matthew Warchus' big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic comes to Lowry following nine sell out years at The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark...Simon Brodkin
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
He's the prankster who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and created the smash-hit BBC comedy series Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. A former junior doctor working in the NHS in Manches...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...Rebecca Ferguson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Rebecca Ferguson MBE has announced a series of shows for December 2026, performing hits from across her 15-year career as well as a selection of festive favourites. The critically acclaimed Liverpool singer-songwriter, who came to promi...Santa Live! The Ultimate Santa Show Party
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 12 - Thursday 24 December 2026
After a sell-out run in 2024, get ready as Santa LIVE! returns to Bolton this Christmas with a brand-new adventure! Disaster strikes in Christmas town when Santa's cheeky elf Muddles has gotten all the presents in a muddle! Join our ...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Celebrate Christmas with the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons, by candlelight. ProgrammePachelbel - Canon in DBach - Jesu JoyCorelli - Christmas ConcertoMozart Piano concerto in C maj, K...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
St Ann’s Church, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Celebrate Christmas with the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons, by candlelight. ProgrammePachelbel - Canon in DBach - Jesu JoyCorelli - Christmas ConcertoMozart Piano concerto in C maj, K...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Whitney' themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettab...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...Clinton Baptiste
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Tuesday 15 - Wednesday 16 December 2026
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights', Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy...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...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have ...Candlelight - Christmas Classics
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 December 2026
Discover the music of Christmas classics, festive films, and carols in this awe-inspiring location performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...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...
A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Sunday 20 December 2026
The original Christmas Carol and the best! No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role. Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens. We all k...The Definitive Rat Pack - The Rat Pack at Christmas
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 21 December 2026
Featuring Dean Martin's sensational Golddiggers and the internationally-renowned Manhattan Swing Orchestra, with Stephen Triffitt as Frank Sinatra, Mark Adams as Dean Martin, and George Daniel Long as Sammy Davis Jr, The Definitive ...Christmas with Sir Karl Jenkins
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 22 December 2026
Carols and classics from Sir Karl's festive albums Joy to the World and Stella Natalis including Silent Night, In Dulci Jubilo, Go Tell it On the Mountain, The First Nowell and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, amidst a beautiful selectio...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 ...Tinsel
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 22 - Thursday 31 December 2026
Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree!He can sing, dance, and wear a sparkly tiara as well as anyone else can. But to get to the top, he?ll have to convince a whole tree of ...The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 27 December 2026
A Cinematic Battle of Epic Proportions. Prepare for an unforgettable evening as the music from two of the greatest film composers of all time go head-to-head. Experience the best of Hans Zimmer and John Williams as a 70-piece concert o...Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs - Adult Only Panto
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Monday 28 December 2026
A special adults-only performance of Shone Production's Christmas pantomime Snow White. A naughty twist on this beloved classic tale for all the older boys and girls to indulge in an unforgettable evening of laughter, innuendos, and risqu...How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 30 December 2026
Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon 2 is that rare sequel that's a worthy successor to the original! Hailed by critics and audiences alike, the acclaimed adventure co...Varna International Ballet - Snow White
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Filled with stunning choreography, vibrant characters, and the music of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Pugni and Grieg, Snow White is a dazzling ballet for all ages - a story of hope, courage, and happily ever after. Step into a spellbinding ...Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 2 January 2027
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 presents...Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 3 January 2027
From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spin...Daniel Grimwood - Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 3 January 2027
Be seduced by the 'Moonlight' Sonata and other highlights of the piano repertoire as acclaimed British pianist Daniel Grimwood plays Beethoven's luminous sonata. Whether you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience or simply want to ...London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 3 January 2027
Tchaikovsky's elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms' serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Polish March in his Trisch-Trasch Polka. In the concert's penultimate work Tchaik...Burlesque The Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Wednesday 6 - Saturday 23 January 2027
Following its critically acclaimed World Premier at the Opera House Manchester and a West End run, Burlesque the Musical Wagon-Wheel-Watusi's on a new UK tour. In a world hidden beneath city lights, everything sparkles in seduction, and li...Sh!t Theatre - Evita Too
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 January 2027
The greatest story never told of the first ever female president of a country in the history of the world... During Isabel Peron's time in power (before she was overthrown in a military coup), Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice were writing ...
London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 9 January 2027
Tchaikovsky's elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms' serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Polish March in his Trisch-Trasch Polka. In the concert's penultimate work Tchaik...Roy Chubby Brown
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
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, wom...Fascinating Aida
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 17 January 2027
The world's greatest cabaret troupe is back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Devilishly funny and gloriously glamorous Dillie Keane, Liza Pulman and Adele Anderson, with Michael Roulston on piano, are back on the road following their hugely succ...Shen Yun
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 20 - Sunday 24 January 2027
Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China's 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life thr...Swing'it - Prohibition
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 22 January 2027
Swing'it is one of the most successful swing bands in Europe with almost 1000 concerts across the world - despite their young age. They take the audience on a journey 100 years back in time to the 1920s New Orleans, with stories and lyrics...Dan Tiernan
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 24 January 2027
Manchester comic Dan Tiernan is back at it again: and this time he's got magic rocks in his pocket. With a hat trick of sold-out Edinburgh Festival runs, Dan's a two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee who has received countless five-star...The Brain Bending Science Illusion Show
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 24 January 2027
Seriously Silly Science for All Ages. Join The Magical Mr West and his corvid companion Crowbert on a journey into the brain bending world of science illusions! Prepare to be astounded by cognitive conundrums, mind melting mysteries and sp...The Signalman
Lowry, Salford
Monday 25 - Saturday 30 January 2027
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens' nerve-tingling ghostly masterpiece The Signalman. Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalma...Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 26 January - Saturday 6 February 2027
A brand new stage adaptation starring stage and TV favourite Les Dennis as maintenance man Stan, with the full cast of dinnerladies to be announced. More than 25 years after it first aired on BBC One, Victoria Wood's much-loved sitcom dinn...The Hallé - Jonny Greenwood's 605 Years of Reverb
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 30 January 2027
Experience Jonny Greenwood's immersive work '605 Years of Reverb' in this unique event, set in the stunning surroundings of Manchester Cathedral. Organists James McVinnie and Eliza McCarthy team up to take on this immense piece, written by...A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception
Lowry, Salford
Monday 1 - Wednesday 3 February 2027
DIRECT FROM THE WEST END! A laugh-out-loud comedy whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos. When a priceless painting vanishes at a manor auction, Detective Stuart Pidcock and his unlikely ally must i...The Legend of Korra in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 1 February 2027
From The Producers of The Smash Hit Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, The New Live Orchestral Experience! The Legend of Korra in Concert is a new live-to-picture orchestral experience that brings the acclaimed animated series to life ...Cluedo
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 February 2027
An Altrincham Garrick production written by Sandy Rustin and based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Cluedo is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. The hilarious whodunnit play!It's a dark...The Katie Price Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 2 February 2027
Katie Price's podcast - The Katie Price Show, goes live! Expect an evening of chaos, stories, and lots of singing - as hosts Katie and her little sister Sophie bring their hit podcast to the stage. Seven weddings, six autobiographies and ....png)
Romeo and Juliet
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Thursday 4 - Saturday 27 February 2027
Don't miss this moving and unforgettable production of William Shakespeare's iconic tragedy, revealing the beauty of young love and the devastating cost of endless conflict. Two families at war. Two lovers caught in the crossfire. One stor...Joss Arnott Dance - Meet The Hatter
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 6 February 2027
A magical, cinematic dance and multimedia spectacle. Joss Arnott Dance return with their production - Meet the Hatter. Prepare to be amazed by this fantastical family show! Combining powerful dance with new captivating storytelling...Dear Zoo
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 February 2027
Rod Campbell's much-loved lift the flap book has been a firm favourite with children and parents for nearly forty years. Lovingly adapted for the stage, his distinctive illustrations leap from the page in this colourful show packed full of...Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company - Al Compas Del Querer
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 6 February 2027
Award-winning flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez returns in 2027 with the UK premiere of his brand-new album and production, Al Compas del Querer, a deeply personal and emotionally charged journey through the life of one of flamenco's most...Ahir Shah
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 7 February - Sunday 3 October 2027
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ahir Shah presents his award-winning stand-up show "Ends". The show spans six decades, three generations, and two continents, synthesising past and present in search of hope for the future. It's fun...Ahir Shah
