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
Victoria Wood's dinnerladies
Manchester Opera House
Tue 26 Jan - Sat 6 Feb 2027
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
You're My World
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Friday 6 - Friday 20 November 2026
Surprise Surprise! He's got all the moves and knows all the words. Introducing Cilla Black's biggest fan... Damien Dunkerly. Named one to watch following a hit performance at the Year 6 talent show. Nana Doreen believes he can do it. But S...Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 6 November - 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...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 6 November - Wednesday 2 December 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...Playreading Sessions
HOME, Manchester
Friday 6 November - Friday 4 December 2026
HOME's popular Playreading group meets on the first Friday of most months. The sessions, which are open to all, offer an opportunity to read and discuss plays that are linked to our theatre productions, or discover new plays from local ta...
January Butler as Céline Dion
The Park Royal Hotel Stretton, Warrington
Friday 6 November 2026
See the Uk's Number 1 tribute to Celine Dion perform all her songs 'upclose and personal' with Cheshire's MIX 56 radio station and music until late....Kill the Wheel Festival
Antwerp Mansion, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
An interactive theatre festival held at Manchester's iconic Antwerp Mansion. Dress code: 'Carnival Horror' enforced. Prepare for horror....Sentimental Value
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 6 November 2026
Two adult sisters navigate their emotional wounds and futures when their absentee father returns following the death of their mother. With Nora (Reinsve), now an actress, her filmmaker father (Skarsg?rd) asks her to play the lead role of h...Daisy May Cooper
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
Join Sunday Times bestselling author and BAFTA-winning star and co-creator of This Country, Daisy May Cooper, as she's interviewed live on stage to celebrate her debut novel, What Took You So Long? Hear Daisy talk about the inspiration beh...Frank Turner Acoustic & In Conversation
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 7 November 2026
Acoustic and in-conversation, hosted by Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music). Frank Turner is one of the UK's most successful artists. He released his tenth studio album 'Undefeated' in May 2024 which debuted at Number 3 in the Official Album Chart...Milnrow Cricket Club Bonfire and Fire Work Display
Milnrow Cricket Club, Rochdale
Saturday 7 November 2026
Come and Join us at MCC for our bonfire and firework display. with food drinks and a small fairground for the little ones. Doors Open 4pm (No Parking)...Lucy Worsley - My Royal Life
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 8 November 2026 - Sunday 10 October 2027
Step into a glittering royal world with Lucy Worsley, beloved historian and bestselling author, who spent twenty years working as Chief Curator in some of Britain's most marvellous palaces. Lucy wants to take you behind the scenes a...An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Sunday 8 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 cele...Nieve Ella
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 8 November 2026
Albrighton genderqueer indie pop singer Nieve Ella Pickering has supported Dylan, Inhaler, and the Courteeners. Her earlier works were inspired by Billie Eilish, while her later works were inspired by Sam Fender, who she saw live in B....jpg)
Hay!
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 8 November 2026
There is only one word used in our show - it's 'Hay!' Like the stuffing in Geenie's scarecrow, 'Hay!' like the sound she makes when he comes to life and 'Hay!' when he sees all the wonders of the natural world for the first time. Only one ...Anthem for Dissatisfaction
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Sunday 8 November 2026
Jamie is the baby of the family. He has absolutely no tact, no patience and no filter. But where did that ever get anyone? Sarah is 11 months and 4 days older which means she's smarter, she's cooler and she's right about everything. She wa...Wankernomics
Lowry, Salford
Monday 9 - Tuesday 10 November 2026
With two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, 50 million+ views online and a Sunday Times best-selling book, you could say Wankernomics is crushing it right now. They'd say they're delivering key outcomes with impact in a fast-pa...A Vicar Of Dibley Christmas
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 9 November 2026
The much-loved village of Dibley comes to life on stage in this hilarious show with familiar characters, classic storylines and a wonderfully disastrous nativity!...After School and belong
Norley Hall Community Centre, Wigan
Monday 9 November - Monday 7 December 2026
An afterschool club where children can left off a bit of steam after school...CATS
Palace Theatre, Manchester
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 Ha...Stamptown
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 10 November 2026
The raucous, high-energy comedy collective Stamptown is a raunchy, chaotic, totally one-of-a-kind spectacle. Stamptown features the most anarchic and wildly entertaining performances from around the world, hosted by the bad boy of clown, ...Crown Ballet - The Nutcracker
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 10 November 2026
A wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family, and an ideal introduction to audiences of any age to the magic that is classical ballet, Moldova's Crown Ballet returns to the UK to enchant you with their delightful production of an...The Prince of Egypt
Waterside, Manchester
Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 November 2026
JS80 presents the powerful musical The Prince of Egypt! From the creators of the beloved DreamWorks film, this heroic stage musical features a soaring, unforgettable score including the Academy Award-winning song 'When You Believe.' It tel...Itch - Spoken Word Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 10 November 2026
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 m...Candlelight - Disney Love Songs
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
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...
A Christmas Carol Performed by Gerald Charles Dickens
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 11 - Thursday 12 November 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...David Byrne (Talking Heads) - Book Tour
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Presenting a brand-new solo talk inspired by his forthcoming book, Sleeping Beauties, David Byrne is one of the most original and influential artists of the last half century. Since co-founding Talking Heads in 1975, his work has spanned m...Opera North - Rigoletto
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 November 2026
This bold, award-winning production of Verdi's classic opera by Femi Elufowoju Jr was lauded with rave reviews and star ratings when it was first performed in 2022. It is opera at its most gripping: a thrilling tale of power, devotio...
Wilko: Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 November 2026
In 2012, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood, was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully: seeing the...Night of Mediumship With Stephen Black
Winton Bowling Tennis And Social Club, Manchester
Thursday 12 November 2026
Join Stephen for an incredible evidential night of mediumship. Stephen's unique combination of mediumship and art provides a powerful, validating experience unlike any other. You'll be moved, inspired and comforted as Stephen bridges the g...Opera North - Eugene Onegin
Lowry, Salford
Friday 13 November 2026
Opera North's co-production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's classic with Irish National Opera and Opera Queensland. Tchaikovsky's most popular opera is a heart-breaking tale of love, regret and missed chances. His music is famed for its em...An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
The Albert Halls, Bolton
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 cele...Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
A string quartet perform Vivaldi's The Complete Four Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter under the gentle glow of candlelight in this stunning setting. ...The Snowman Live - The Film Performed Live by a Brass Band
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 13 November 2026
Step into the magic of Christmas as a world famous brass band brings Raymond Briggs' timeless classic The Snowman to life in a spellbinding live performance. First released in 1982 and cherished by generations, The Snowman tells the encha...Behind Enemy Lines
Waterside, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Extraordinary women whose courage, daring, ingenuity and sacrifice defeated Nazi terror. Songwriter and storyteller Louise Jordan uncovers the lives of inspiring secret agents of WW2. Who were they? How were they selected and trained to co...Chetham's Big Band Concert
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Enjoy Chetham's Big Bands and Jazz ensembles, featuring young performers showcasing their finest ensemble and solo skills. ...National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Lucem House, St Helens
Friday 13 November 2026
Josh O?Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets? knockout American classic.?1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, ...Gladiators Live
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 November 2026
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025. Featuring the new stars of the UK TV series Gladiators, the live show will be a sp...Blackout
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 14 November 2026
Once the curtain rises, there?s no turning back? BLACKOUT is an immersive theatrical experience that pulls you into a world where fear and imagination collide. Late at night, a small cast gathers inside an old theatre for what should be ...P1 With Matt and Tommy
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Matt Gallagher and Tommy Bellingham are two diehard F1 fans dedicated to bringing audiences around the world all of the latest news, reactions, opinions and predictions from Formula 1 racing. From every Ferrari strategy blunder to spicy of...Q The Music - James Bond Concert Spectacular
King George's Hall, Blackburn
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...Shovel Dance Collective
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Nurturing a passion for the folk musics of the British Isles and Ireland with experimental tendencies, London's Shovel Dance Collective explore the ways in which traditional music holds queer histories, proto-feminist narratives and the vo...Diana: The Untold & Untrue Story
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 14 November 2026
Do you know the story of Diana? Probably. But do you know our story of Diana? We very much doubt it. Join Diana in heaven as she shares the untold and untrue tale of her extraordinary life. Combining drag, multimedia, audience interaction,...
Northern Publishers' Fair
Manchester Central Library Performance Space, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Join readers and writers alike at this free event celebrating independent publishing. Peruse books from 16 publishers across genres including literary fiction, genre fiction, middle-grade and children's, poetry and memoir. Watch a printing...Flow (U)
Gallery Nightclub Leigh, Wigan
Saturday 14 November 2026
★★★★★ Mysterious and magical, this Oscar-winning survival adventure is an animation worthy of Studio Ghibli. ~ Time Out --- Winner of the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film, Flow is the latest film from the boundless ima...Comedy Night Live
St Oswalds Club, Warrington
Saturday 14 November 2026
WARRINGTON - SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2026. Comedy Night Live is back at St Oswalds Club in Warrington with another fantastic line up of professional stand up comedians alongside your hilarious resident MC Bobby Murdock. Line Up Being announ...Immersive Music Club - Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Winmarleigh House, Warrington
Saturday 14 November 2026
Spatial Audio Experience - A complete playback of Pink Floyd's classic 1975 album Wish You Were Here (50th Anniversary Dolby Atmos Mix)....Chris Hadfield - Exploring the New Space Age
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 15 November 2026 - Sunday 13 June 2027
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, space...Ginger Johnson
