THEATRE IN MANCHESTER
THEATRE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Theatre in Manchester
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Wed 26 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Hallé St Peter's
Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Fri 6 Feb 2026
The Wicked Lady (PG) + discussion
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
Writer and director Leslie Arliss reunited with Margaret Lockwood and James Mason ? the stars of 1943?s The Man in Grey ? for what is perhaps the most famous of all the Gainsborough Melodramas: The Wicked Lady. Based on the novel, Life and ...The Roe Green Artisan Christmas Market
The Hallé - Christmas Family Concert: Sleigh Ride Adventure
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
Hop aboard for a musical sleigh ride adventure with the Halle! With a little help from conductor Euan Shields, your fantastic orchestra, and the brilliant Halle Youth Training Choir, we'll explore Christmas music, old and new. Together, we'...King Princess
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
Genderqueer Brooklyn pop singer-songwriter King Princess, aka Mikaela Straus has seen the likes of Mark Ronson, Foushee, and the late Taylor Hawkins appear on her records and has opened tours for Harry Styles, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cas...Live Laugh Luke - Live Christmas Special
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
Over 16s only. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled....Still Pushing Pineapples (CTBA)
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
What happens when you?ve created the worst hit song ever ? at least according to the music press??What comes after fleeting fame, and what does it mean to grow old still chasing a dream?Kim Hopkins? moving and funny follow up to her documen...Christmas - The Candlelight Concert - Buxton
Buxton Opera House, Stockport
Sunday 7 December 2025
Experience Christmas - The Candlelight Concert at The Buxton Opera House on Sunday 7th December 2025....Santa Meet and Greet
Monks Sports And Social Club, Warrington
Sunday 7 December 2025
Santa Meet and Greet, Your chance you share your wishlist with Santa and collect a small gift and have a photograph taken....Rob Brydon & His Fabulous Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 8 December 2025
Accompanied by a fabulous eight piece band, stand-up comic, Would I Lie To You? host and Hollywood actor Rob Brydon will usher in the festive season in his own inimitable style with songs, stories and even an impression or two. A wonderful ...Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 8 December 2025 - Saturday 15 August 2026
Opened in 1891, The Palace Theatre is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. With a glorious history hosting stars of stage and screen including Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Les Dawson and Charlie Chaplin, today, the Palace...Met Express Drama Group
The Met, Bury
Monday 8 - Tuesday 9 December 2025
Met Express is The Met's very own learning disability theatre company. Met Express is an inclusive and accessible group run by expert facilitators with a diverse membership with a range of different disabilities. Sessions run Mondays and T...Testimony (CTBA)
HOME, Manchester
Monday 8 December 2025
Testimony is a profoundly moving documentary that chronicles the fight for justice by survivors of Ireland?s Magdalene Laundries and Mother and Baby Homes. It captures the determination of these women, supported by the advocacy group Justic...Geoffrey Chaucers Mediaeval Christmas Festivitye 2025
53two, Manchester
Monday 8 December 2025
John-Luke Roberts returns with his annual night of festive carousing hosted by the ?greatpoot? Geoffrey Chaucer. With an astonishing line-up of the finest in alternativecomedy, a visit from a Terrible Old Crone, and as much capering as you ...
Itch - Spoken Word Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Itch is Shakespeare North Playhouse's monthly spoken word night. It is an inclusive, welcoming community space for both performers and audience alike. If you are a performer and are looking for a performance opportunity get in touch. You mi...Disney On Ice - Find Your Hero
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 10 - Sunday 14 December 2025
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero, an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite Disney stories. Join fearless wayfinder Moana and demigod Maui as they bravely voyage into uncharted territories to return the stolen heart ...The Enormous Crocodile - The Musical
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 10 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
"For my lunch today I would like... a nice juicy little child!" He's greedy, he's grumptious, he's horrid! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Lowry in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees.....Christmas with Anton du Beke & Friends
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Journey into a festive wonderland and enjoy Christmas with Anton Du Beke! The ballroom king and Strictly Come Dancing judge joins forces with a troupe of extraordinary dancers, along with vocalist Lance Ellington and his dynamic live band, ...Sophie McCartney
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back! A new decade beckons and she DOES NOT BELIEVE IT! What does life look like when you're too old to be young, but too young to be old? Grab your glow sticks and j...Mrs Claus Saves Christmas
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Wednesday 10 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
Step into Mrs Claus' kitchen for a festive bake-off like no other! As she prepares holiday treats, things spiral into a recipe-tangling disaster. With everything going wrong, she'll need help from the children in the audience! A fun-filled,...The Albion Christmas Band
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
The Albion Christmas Band, a spin-off from the legendary 1970's folk rock act The Albion Band - alongside The Albion Country Band, and The Albion Dance Band - was originally formed in 2005 by musician Ashley Hutchings, a founding member of ...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
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 arch...Magnificent Obsession (U) + intro
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
The film that first brought together stars Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson, Magnificent Obsession is one of Douglas Sirk?s most well-known melodramas. The story begins when playboy Bob Merrick wrecks his speed boat, and the rescue team resuscita...Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
A high-flying family adventure with un-BAA-lievable acrobats comes to Aviva Studios this winter Two worlds gleefully collide in Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show - brought to the stage by the internationally-acclaimed Australian circus ensemble...Rumpelstiltskin
Contact, Manchester
Thursday 11 - Wednesday 31 December 2025
From the producers of Dick Whittington and Aladdin, The Big Tiny bring their new story of magic, mayhem and, above all, true love as Cupid comes to town this Christmas. Can she overcome the wicked tricks of Rumpelstiltskin and help Princ...Troubadour Presents: Wayfaring Songs for a Starry Night
Christ Church, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025
Join us on a midwinter's night for a journey through folk and classical music from around the world. We will take you on a cosmic journey through folk, medieval and classical music from Armenia, medieval Occitania, Andalusia, France, Irelan...Mama Sood's Supper Club
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 11 December 2025
Mama Sood's Supper Club is Back! Following a sell-out success earlier this year, Mama Sood's Supper Club returns to Shakespeare North Playhouse. Personally curated by Mama herself, each dish showcases the versatility of her creations whil...HOME Young Company Showcase
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 11 - Friday 12 December 2025
Join us at HOME for a two-night celebration of creativity and bold new voices. Members of HOME?s Young Company have been exploring solo performance, experimenting with form, voice, and storytelling to develop their own unique work. Across t...Zodiac Killer Project (15)
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025
Having tried and failed to make a true crime documentary, filmmaker Charlie Shackleton instead tells the story of what might have been. In this wholly original, self-aware cinematic work, the true crime boom is put under the microscope as f...
The Hallé - Christmas Cracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 12 December 2025
Let the Halle add a little extra sparkle to your festive season with a selection box of your all-time favourite Christmas hits. Deck the halls and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year with the Halle's Christmas Cracker - a fest...Ultimate Power
Yes, Manchester
Friday 12 December 2025
Why go anywhere else when you can go to a place where everyone has a sole aim: to embrace the greatest power ballads ever written, all night long. The Ultimate Power DJs will take you on a ride through the very best of the genre: from forgo...Manford's Comedy Club
Poynton Workmen's Club, Stockport
Friday 12 December 2025 - Friday 9 October 2026
Bringing the best comedians to a theatre near you. Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, all chosen by Jason Manford! Many comedians from TV plus the best of the UK and International comedy circuit. Live at the Apollo.. ...Tim Edey's Celtic Christmas
The Met, Bury
Friday 12 December 2025
An evening of Celtic Christmas music from multi-award-winning folk musician Tim Edey. Originally from Broadstairs in Kent and of Irish descent, Tim Edey honed his style learning from his father Richard, himself a fine guitarist, and liste...It's a Wonderful Life (U)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 12 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
★★★★★ "It's a Wonderful Life is the closest thing to a postwar American Dickens. This is considered by many to be one of the finest films ever made." ~ Little White Lies. --- Frank Capra's heart-warming 1946 masterpiece has been...Family Christmas Party
James Acaster
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
"One of comedy's most original voices" (Evening Standard) has written a new show. He's very proud of it. That being said, you are allowed to ruin it. Fill your boots. "A comedy genius at the peak of his powers" Guardian "a remarkable story...The Hallé - Carol Concerts
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 December 2025
Step into the timeless magic of Christmas with the Halle's ever-popular carol concerts. This cherished tradition truly signifies the start of the festive season for many of you, so immerse yourself in the heart-warming music and carols, per...Santa Live! The Ultimate Santa Show Party
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 13 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
Get ready this Christmas as Darling Productions UK brings you Bolton's brand-new festive extravaganza... SANTA LIVE! Disaster strikes in Christmas town when the Christmas spirit runs out and all the children names have mysteriously vanished...The Totally Improvised Pantomime
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
Bored of the same pantomimes every year? The ComedySportz team are back this Christmas for more Totally Improvised Pantomimes! Heroes, villains, songs and silliness are guaranteed this December as the gang create brand-new pantomime adventu...Joe Sutherland
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
As seen on Hypothetical, Roast Battle and various apps on your phone. You know the ones. As he embarks on his first international tour, "Miss World", stand-up Joe 'could have been a dancer' Sutherland is bravely talking about something that...ABBA Believe In Angels Brunch - ABBA Tribute
Area, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
Live your best dancing queen life, all afternoon, to your favourite ABBA and pop hits with this ABBA tribute show and delicious brunch. Get ready for the biggest ABBA-TASTIC bottomless brunch show the city has ever seen! Featuring a fu...Buff Bingo Bottomless Brunch - Manchester
On Bar, Manchester
Saturday 13 - Saturday 20 December 2025
This is a world away from your Grandma's afternoon bingo session! Great Britain's favourite game has been reimagined with a sassy twist and a large helping of spice. The Grand game of Bingo will be the centrepiece for one crazy brunch party...Cillas Christmas Cracker
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 13 December 2025
An Unmissable Festive Spectacle of 60s Glamour and Holiday Cheer! Step back in time and celebrate the season with Cilla Black's Christmas Cracker! - a dazzling festive show packed with nostalgic hits and yuletide joy. This spectacular eveni...The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 13 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
★★★★ The Muppets do Dickens with that trademark blast of irreverence, affection and tap-along tunes. ~ The Times. --- A Christmas cinema screening of Brian Henson's 1992 classic, starring The Muppets and Michael Caine. The Muppets ...
The Merchant of Four Seasons (15)
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
Released in 1972, The Merchant of Four Seasons was a turning point in the career of director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. It marked both an international breakthrough, receiving critical acclaim outside and inside West Germany, and a notable i...Manchester Camerata & AMC Gospel Choir - A Festive Happening
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 14 December 2025
'Warm your soul at this Christmas carol concert with a gospel twist' -Manchester Evening News To close out the year Manchester Camerata have what has become very much a Christmas tradition, their annual Christmas celebration with AMC Gospe...Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Sunday 14 December 2025 - Friday 6 February 2026
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 ...Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Sunday 14 December 2025 - Friday 6 February 2026
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 ...Disney Christmas party
Stubshaw Cross Labour Club, Wigan
Sunday 14 December 2025
Disney party for kids with special guests including children's buffet, goody bags, games and prizes...Santa Afternoon Tea - Feni Rec Bar - 2:30PM
