Most Popular Theatre in Manchester
Thu 26 Mar - Sat 25 Apr 2026
Sun 15 Mar - Fri 22 May 2026
Fri 20 Feb 2026 - Wed 17 Feb 2027
Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Sat 1 May 2027
Thu 19 Feb - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Sat 21 Feb - Fri 20 Mar 2026
John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Monday 26 October 2026
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon - aka Johnny Rotten - changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a poli...
Waitress
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 docto...
Daniel Foxx
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn't. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and ligh...
Wonders of Our Universe
Wednesday 28 October 2026
A wonderful show of inspiring family entertainment for all ages with a stunning soundtrack and live presenter. Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally ch...
Dreamboys
Thursday 29 October 2026
Scream if you are ready to misbehave because Dreamboys are hitting the road again. They'll tease, tantalise and sweep you off your feet with their high-energy West End choreography, taut torsos and seductive boy-next-door charm. Dreamboys ...
The Makings of a Murderer - The Undercover Detective
Friday 30 October 2026
Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard's undercover unit and former star of Channel 4's Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations. From the gritty realities of infilt...
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Saturday 31 October 2026
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 a...
Chris Packham's World of Wonder
Sunday 1 November 2026
For nearly forty years Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK. Through his groundbreaking work on The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Autistic Minds and Earth, Chris has devoted his remarkable life to engaging with t...
A Man for All Seasons
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in Robert Bolt's award-winning play. Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More - scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King Hen...
Legally Blonde
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-co...
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
Tuesday 3 November 2026
The Legends: Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their BRAND NEW Show Vegas: After Hours-Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps! Get ready for the ultimate night out-Vegas: After Hours brings five Strictly dance legends together for a spe...
The Forbidden Realm Of Conspirancies: Uncovered
Tuesday 3 November 2026
What if everything you've been told is a lie? The Forbidden Realm of Conspiracies: Uncovered invites you to explore a world where theories that challenge everything you know are brought to life in a way you've never experienced before...
CATS
Tuesday 10 - Saturday 21 November 2026
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, this production of CATS will be one not to miss! CATS is produced by Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Har...
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
Friday 13 November 2026
A Glorious Night of Glamour, Laughter and Feel-Good Fun. Roll up, roll up... the UK's longest-running burlesque show is back touring the nation with a thrilling new twist! Presenting An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret - a dazzling celeb...
Q The Music - James Bond Concert Spectacular
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 ...
Chris Hadfield - Exploring the New Space Age
Sunday 15 November 2026
What happens when space becomes the new economic frontier? Who controls the resources beyond our atmosphere? How will the coming space revolution transform life on Earth? Join acclaimed Canadian astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaces...
Ginger Johnson
Sunday 15 November 2026
You've seen her in the Masterchef kitchen... You've seen her on the Drag Race runway... Now it's time to see her in her element: outrageous, untamed and completely off the reins. Following the explosive success of her smash hit 2024 t...
Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern
Monday 16 November 2026
From the Olivier Nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End Hit. This is a show for all the family from 8 to 108! A brilliant homage crammed full Morecambe & Wise's most loved routines, songs and sketches a...
Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure
Wednesday 18 November 2026
8 years ago Tiny Tim (Manchester comedian Tim Bradbury) decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. With over 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on al...
Flo & Joan
Thursday 19 - Friday 20 November 2026
The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show. "Gosh, they are almost like a real band" (Bruc...
Dr. John Cooper Clarke
Friday 20 - Saturday 21 November 2026
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic p...
Cinderella
Friday 20 November 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
Cinderella: A Fairytale brings this well-loved classic tale bang up to date with a funny, high-energy show that will be a real crowd pleaser for the whole family. When Ella's father remarries, her world turns upside down. She escapes from h...
Christmas Carol
Friday 20 November - Thursday 31 December 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...
Census
Friday 20 - Saturday 21 November 2026
Award-winning duo Malandra Jacks introduce you to what happens when a working-class community tells its own story.A bus ride. A bingo card. A memory you didn't know you shared. This is our neighbourhood, not the one in the media, but the on...
Aladdin
Saturday 21 November 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Dust off your flying carpet and take a trip to Twankey's Laundry as Tom Rolfe Productions return to the Blackburn Empire Theatre for an adventure like no other - bursting with comedy, chaos, a magical Genie, and plenty of audience participa...
Ordinary Decent Criminal
Thursday 26 - Saturday 28 November 2026
A brand new play from the writer of the Fringe First winning England & Son and A Political History of Smack & Crack, Ed Edwards reunites with renowned political comedian Mark Thomas to tell a tale of freedom, revolution and messy love. Se...
Adam Rowe
Friday 27 November 2026
Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word & star of Live At The Apollo, Adam Rowe is hitting the road across the UK with his brand-new stand-up tour Fashionism. ...
Gallifrey Cabaret Presents It's Behind WHO
Wednesday 2 - Saturday 5 December 2026
IT?S BEHIND WHO!The Doctor has crash-landed further than they?ve ever been before? PANTO LAND! Oh yes they have!But with time (and space) running out, and questionable puns reaching critical levels, can the universe be saved? Or is this one...
Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Thursday 3 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt with the cheekiest, filthiest, and most wickedly fabulous pantomime around! Sleeping with Beauty (One Little Prick) is here to turn the classic fairy tale upside down in this adults-only version from...
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in this stage adaptation from Lowry and Royal & Derngate. Based on the award-winning children's book by much-loved duo Janet and Allan Ahlberg, this family show sees the Jolly Postma...
Jack and The Beanstalk
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Fe-fi-fo-fum! ..... Stockport's GIANT Family Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will delight audiences of all ages in this Spectacular Magical production that will provide you, your family and friends with sensational memories that will last ...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Saturday 5 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don't miss the fairest pantomime of them all!Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning ...
A Little Night Music
Saturday 5 December 2026 - Saturday 30 January 2027
Selina Cartmell directs Sondheim's breathtaking classic, a life-affirming fairy-tale for adults. 'I frequently laugh myself to sleep contemplating my own future.' In Sondheim's enchanting musical, set in turn-of-the-century Sweden, mismatch...
Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
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 Neeson...
Avatar: Fire and Ash (12A)
Friday 25 December 2026 - Wednesday 6 January 2027
James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new sci-fi adventure. As the Sully family comes to terms with tragedy, deadly new threats emerge which put the future of Pandora?s inhabitants in grave danger.?This work contains...
The Shining - 45th Anniversary (15)
Friday 25 December 2026 - Tuesday 5 January 2027
Aspiring writer Jack Torrance travels to a remote Colorado hotel with his wife and son to take up the position of winter caretaker. In a place haunted by ghosts from the past, which his gifted son becomes all too aware of, Jack gradually lo...
Roy Chubby Brown
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, wome...
Shooters
Friday 12 February - Saturday 13 March 2027
Harlem, New York, 1948. The war is over, but another one is brewing 'These are memories frozen in time, for all eternity.' African American photojournalist, Gordon Parks is on the precipice of international renown as he attempts to document...
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 March 2027
Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep will co-produce a brand-new staging of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a groundbreaking National...
Alan Carr
Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 April 2027
Alan Carr's back on tour and his lips are unsealed! With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan's ready to dish some drama. Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales fro...
Troy Hawke
Friday 30 April 2027
Following The Greeters Guild sellout world tour, 1930's throwback Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping with his new show Never Stop, Never Change! Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates...
Troy Hawke
Saturday 1 May 2027
Following The Greeters Guild sellout world tour, 1930's throwback Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping with his new show Never Stop, Never Change! Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates...
Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 15 May 2027
Experience the most powerful night of music you'll ever have at the theatre at JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL, featuring the most iconic songs from BOB DYLAN, DAVID BOWIE, THE WHO, U2, QUEEN, MADONNA, STING, ELTON JOHN, PAUL McCARTN...
Locomotive For Murder - The Improvised Whodunnit
Saturday 15 May 2027
★★★★★ - "A first class improvised murder mystery with hilarious performances"- The Reviews Hub Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please? Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodu...
Luminiscence
Tuesday 1 January 2030
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...
The Jury Experience - An Immersive Courtroom Case
Tuesday 1 January 2030
Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial with The Jury Experience. In this live theatre show, YOU are the jury-the power to deliver justice is entirely in your hands. You'll examine every piece of the puzzle, from witness testimonies to ...