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
PULP: What Do You Do For An Encore (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
A night you will remember for the rest of your life. PULP: What Do You Do For An Encore? is a celebration of one of Britain's most unusual bands, captured during their triumphant 2025 tour. Directed by longtime collaborator Garth Jennings ...A Private Life
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 18 September 2026
After learning about the suicide of a patient (Virginie Efira), psychoanalyst Lilian Steiner (Jodie Foster) suspects foul play and decides to uncover the truth. Enlisting the help of her ex-husband-cum-sleuthing partner (Daniel Auteuil), h...Bolton town wrestling- counter strike
The Hideout Arena, Bolton
Friday 18 September 2026
An extra special night of family friendly professional wrestling where we give back to all our loyal fans for their support...The Plastic Cabaret: The Vampire's Ball
Onbar Manchester, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
The Plastic Cabaret returns to ON Bar Manchester on Friday 18 September with 'The Vampire's Ball'...That Night In Manchester
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 19 September 2026
That Night in Manchester is a brand new musical regaling the audience with a nostalgic and emotional journey through the heady days of the 80s and 90s Manchester indie scene. The audience will be taken back to the vibrant and exhilarating...Mystery Ensemble - Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams
Bolton Parish Church, Bolton
Saturday 19 September 2026
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his cartoons and compositions insp...0161 Dance Studios - The 5th Chapter
Contact, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
The 5th Chapter marks a powerful milestone for 0161 Studios: Five years of relentless creativity, growth, and impact. This hip hop dance theatre showcase brings together the very best talent from across the UK, uniting professionals and t...Absolutely Britney Bottomless Brunch
Area, Manchester
Saturday 19 September - Saturday 19 December 2026
Drag queens, brunch, bottomless cocktails, and all the Britney hits you can handle? Look no further for a pop-tastic brunch party that was born to make you happy! This Britney special features the UK's number 1 Britney impersonator, sound-...Can I Be Candid?
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
Can I Be Candid? The break-out hit podcast is a blast of honesty from online phenomenon Perrie Sian and the Candid Crew, with no scripts, no fluff, and now it's time to take this show on the road. Can I Be Candid? Live On Tour is the ultim...Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 20 September 2026 - Saturday 16 January 2027
A Holmes & Watson Magic Show for ages 6 - 106. It's 1906 - the Golden Age of Magic. The Masked Magician bestrides London's world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL... one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes. Dead? Kidnapped...Larry Dean
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 20 September 2026
Thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and two-time star of Live At The Apollo, returns with a hilarious brand new show, Hellbent. Recently married, emotionally feral, the Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing...Enter The Castle with Jon Ronson - Mystery Crime & Unmoored Men
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson - Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men After three decades investigating the strange edges of human behaviour - from public shamings and psychopaths to modern moral panics - Jon Ronson's latest true story turns un...The Selfish Giant
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 20 September 2026
Through vivid, interactive story-telling, original music, puppetry and humour, Riding Lights Theatre Company brings you Oscar Wilde's brilliant story of transformation. The Giant is angry. He returns from Cornwall to find children - childr...Les biches (15)
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
A loose, gender-swapped riff on Patricia Highsmith?s The Talented Mr. Ripley, Claude Chabrol?s Les biches is an examination of the seduction of privilege, and how desire can become entangled with destructive forces. Two women - one wealthy...Synthesized: Film Night and Q&A
Carlton Club Prestwich, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
Join us for a showing of Synthesized, by local filmmaker Chris Green, followed by Q&A...
John Cleese and The Holy Grail
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 21 September 2026
This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese himself, where he'll share behind-the-scenes stori...Harlan Coben
HOME, Manchester
Monday 21 September 2026
Join one of the world's most successful writers for an unforgettable evening of insight and inspiration. Harlan Coben will take you behind the scenes of his new book, Plot Twist - sharing the experiences that have shaped his career. With...High Society
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 22 September - Saturday 3 October 2026
Clear your diary, because you're invited to the most swell party of the year, High Society. Helen George* (Call the Midwife, The King and I) leads the cast as the glamorous Tracy Lord, joined by stage and screen favourites Freddie...Tom Gilbey
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026
After entertaining millions of people online with his no-nonsense guides, wine expert, broadcaster, author and all-round decent bloke Tom Gilbey is hitting the road , bringing his trademark energy, humour, producer Fred and some questionab...National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope (15)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 September 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 - The Misanthrope (15)
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 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...Scratch
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 22 September 2026
With networking and live jazz, Scratch is Shakespeare North Playhouse's quarterly platform for creatives to share, experiment, and connect. This is your chance to present work in progress or showcase completed pieces to a supportive audien...Youth Theatre Taster Session
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026
Aged between 7 and 17 and want to find out more about the Octagon's Youth Theatre sessions? Then try this FREE taster session ahead of the next term. The weekly youth theatre sessions support young people to develop drama skills, work w...The Son (15)
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Tuesday 22 - Sunday 27 September 2026
Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, Zen McGrath, and Anthony Hopkins star in this drama from Florian Zeller (The Father), who revisits the intricacies of family dynamics as it falls apart and tries to come back together again. A cou...XS Malarkey 29th Birthday Extravaganza
53two, Manchester
Tuesday 22 September 2026
HIya! Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester comedy institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just ?3 for members and ?6 for normal people- we keep tickets as low as...Que la bête meure (18)
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 23 September 2026
A father whose son has been killed by a hit-and-run driver sets out to identify and murder the culprit, only to find the situation considerably more complicated than revenge usually allows. Cited by Bong Joon Ho as a key influence on his O...Manchester Improv Wednesdays - Back to School Jam plus a special guest act
33 Oldham Street, Manchester
Wednesday 23 September 2026
An evening of fully improvised comedy - every Wednesday at 33 Oldham Street...Tim Peake - Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 24 September 2026
After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake returns to venues across the UK with his hugely anticipated new show, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space. With the help of extraordinary archive mater...Mrs Dalloway
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 September 2026
The must-see adaptation of Virginia Woolf's masterpiece novel. The immersive new stage version of Woolf's classic novel has been co-created by award-winning director Jen Heyes and Olivier Award-winning writer and performer Kit Green who al...BBC Radio 4 Front Row
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 24 September 2026
BBC Radio 4's flagship arts programme broadcasting live from Contains Strong Language, presented by Nick Ahad ...
The Archers Podcast
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 24 September 2026
The Archers Podcast celebrates everything you love about The Archers, digging deep into the latest events and rich history, with behind-the-scenes secrets and your questions....Paul Foot
Waterside, Manchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show, The Future. Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling ...BULL
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 September 2026
Deafinitely Theatre's second adaptation of a play by Mike Bartlett, following the critically acclaimed and sold-out production of Contractions in 2017 which won the Off West End award for Best Production. Bull is presented in the company's...Tom Robinson
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
Musician and broadcaster Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories spanning five decades of adventures in the music industry. Tom's musical journey began in 1974 when his first band was discovered by Ray Davies, and included...Lowry Youth Dance Project
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 24 September 2026 - Thursday 8 July 2027
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! ...The Cycle of Love (12A) + Q&A
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
The Cycle of Love follows the extraordinary true story of PK, a 23-year-old street artist from Delhi who sets off with a handful of paint brushes and a second-hand bicycle on a 6,000 mile journey across Europe and Asia to find Lotta, the w...An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 25 September 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 cele...Candlelight - Disney Love Songs
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 25 September - 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...Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Relive your favourite anime scenes in this unique homage to Joe Hisaishi! The genius composer is responsible for creating Studio Ghibli's iconic soundtracks, in much-loved films such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. An incredible...Little Shop of Horrors
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Friday 25 September - Sunday 29 November 2026
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Manchester in Autumn 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing th...BBC Radio 4 Start the Week
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Friday 25 September 2026
On BBC Radio 4's weekly discussion programme of ideas, Tom Sutcliffe will be joined by three guests....The Laurel Prize - Panel & Prizegiving
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Friday 25 September 2026
Established by Poet Laurette Simon Armitage, The Laurel Prize for Poetry is an annual award for the best collection of nature or environmental poetry to highlight the climate crisis and raise awareness of the challenges and potential solu...National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope (15)
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 25 September 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...BBC Radio 4 Loose Ends - John Cooper Clarke + Jackie Kay + Antony Szmierek
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Saturday 26 September 2026
Join Stuart Maconie and guests for a special festival edition of BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends. You can expect the show's trademark wit and freewheeling conversation as well as sparkling music performance all laced with the CSL live magic. G...John Cooper Clarke In Conversation with Simon Armitage
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Saturday 26 September 2026
John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original "people's poet". His unique poetry and delivery style was recorded and put to music by legendary producer Martin Hannett and a band of Mancunian stars, including Buzzcocks ....png)
Homobloc
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
A queer block party for all. For homos, hetros, lesbos, don't knows and disko asbos. Featuring a vast array of genres, cultures and experiences, in 2026 the line-up will also be celebrating 35 years of FLESH: the legendary, trailblazing...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026 - Saturday 10 July 2027
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight. This experience comes to life when the city'...Barbara Sharples International Choreographic Award Finals
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
A choreographic award to promote and encourage young aspiring choreographers to create an original group presentation in any dance genre, with a £1000 prize awarded to the winner, and an additional £500 prize awarded for best entertaini...BBC Radio 4 The Verb
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 September 2026
Join Ian McMillan at Radio 4's home of poetry, for a russet-toned adventure into verse, and into making poems - poems that make you feel, smell and breathe autumn. He'll be joined by some of the best-loved poets of our age. ...Talia Mar
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Not one to hold back, the singer has already amassed a huge legion of fans through her two YouTube channels (1.3M subscribers) who love her for saying exactly what she thinks in her lifestyle videos, and now her "bad bitch anthems" music. ...Tim Peake - Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space
