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
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...Step Into Christmas: A Celebration of Christmas Music
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Step into a festive celebration of the music that makes Christmas From Slade and The Pogues to brass bands and Ukrainian carols, this theatre show explores the stories behind the songs we love. Through lively storytelling by theatre-maker ...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...Joy Ride
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Saturday 12 December 2026
JOY RIDE is an immersive performance co-created with Oldham. Artists Meg & Claud are celebrating connections between the south west & the north west in this touring journey of joy!This mobile experience celebrates the ways we find light, j...The Muppathon - A Muppets-inspired Drag Cabaret
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
The unofficial Muppets-inspired drag cabaret show is back. ...OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB - SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER - STOCKPORT GARRICK
Stockport Garrick Theatre, Stockport
Saturday 12 December 2026
FRANKIE MONROE - Joe Kent-Walters is a multi-award winning comedian?and?actor from Huddersfield. He has been delighting audiences up?and down the country with his idiosyncratic style of outrageous character comedy, most notably with his co...Bolton town wrestling - christmas chaos
Little Lever Working Men Club, Bolton
Saturday 12 December 2026
Family friendly professional wrestling returns to little lever wmc for our final show of the year. Titles on the line...Breakfast With Santa
The Black Bull Pub, St Helens
Saturday 12 - Saturday 19 December 2026
Join us for Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a festive breakfast, meet Santa, receive a selection box, take photos & have fun in our soft play...Behind the Scenes of The Traitors with Julie Hesmondhalgh
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Sunday 13 December 2026
Julie lifts the lid on her time in the castle with Celebrity Traitors, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, secrets and what it's really like to play the game. There'll be plenty of laughs, candid chat and the chance to ask your own questio...The Night of the Werewolves
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Sunday 13 December 2026
Come and play, or watch, a The Traitors inspired game with us... Picture this, your quiet little 16th-century village is infested with werewolves. The problem? They look just like everyone else in the room. You'll get a role, or opt to be...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...Xmas on the Dancefloor
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 14 December 2026
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Gorka Marquez will guest star in Xmas on the Dancefloor, a brand-new Christmas dance spectacular combining Strictly-style ballroom and Latin with commercial and contemporary dance, live vocals and some of t...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 ...ComedySportz Improvised Panto (Juniors)
Waterside, Manchester
Friday 18 - Saturday 19 December 2026
Bored of the same pantomimes every year? The award-winning Totally Improvised Company present The Totally Improvised Pantomime! Heroes, villains, songs and silliness are guaranteed this December as the gang create brand-new pantomime adven...Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
Cinema's most iconic music performed by The Illuminated Orchestra, enhanced by a stunning light show.A jam-packed with cinema's most iconic music, beautifully performed by a live chamber orchestra, including the music from: Avatar, Dune, E...Michael Rosen - Christmas Storytelling
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 19 December 2026
Much-loved children's author and poet Michael Rosen returns to The Old Vic to read from some of his own favourites for children aged 6+. Following the performance, there will be a book stall and signing with Michael. ...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...ComedySportz Improvised Panto (Tots)
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
Bored of the same pantomimes every year? The award-winning Totally Improvised Company present The Totally Improvised Pantomime! Heroes, villains, songs and silliness are guaranteed this December as the gang create brand-new pantomime adven...Breakfast with Santa
Milnrow Cricket Club, Rochdale
Saturday 19 December 2026
Join MCC for a festive morning of Christmas Fun...Warrington town wrestling - Winter Warzone
Alford Hall Sports And Social Club, Warrington
Saturday 19 December 2026
Family friendly professional wrestling returns to alford hall sports club for another afternoon of awesome entertainment...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 ...Mika and the Polar Bear
HOME, Manchester
Monday 21 - Tuesday 22 December 2026
Featuring original music, digital animation and enchanting puppetry, Mika and the Polar Bear is a dynamic new dance-theatre production for all ages (4+) from Coalesce Dance Theatre, celebrating resilience, friendship, and the courage to j...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...Warren Mailley-Smith - Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 27 - Thursday 31 December 2026
The perfect option for first-time classical concert goers, spectacular British concert panist Warren Mailley-Smith performs a selection of sensational works for solo piano, including Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# minor, Op. 27, No....Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester
Sunday 27 December 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...London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Monday 28 December 2026
London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart - some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Ba...London Concertante - Music From The Movies
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Monday 28 December 2026
Join world-renowned London Concertante as they bring us on a stunning red carpet ride of iconic movie soundtracks. From aliens and spies to dinosaurs and war heroes - this evening promises to be exciting exploration of the power of film mu...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...London Concertante - Music From The Movies
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Monday 28 December 2026
Join world-renowned London Concertante as they bring us on a stunning red carpet ride of iconic movie soundtracks. From aliens and spies to dinosaurs and war heroes - this evening promises to be exciting exploration of the power of film mu...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...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 31 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...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 ...Robin Hood & His Merry Men - Sale Nomads Panto
Waterside, Manchester
Friday 8 - Sunday 17 January 2027
A new Sale Nomads family panto is coming to Waterside Arts! Get ready for a riotous adventure through Sherwood Forest, where heroes are heroic, villains are hopeless, and absolutely nothing goes according to plan! The Sheriff of Nottingham...A Shameless Night - An Evening With The Cast Of Shameless
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 10 January 2027
A Shameless Night: An Evening with the Cast of Shameless: Get up close and personal with the stars of the multi-award-winning TV favourite, Shameless. A Shameless Night will feature a selection of cast members from the iconic series, h...Stephen Lynch
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Whether he's singing an ode to conspiracy theories, telling his potential paramour all the things he won't be doing for her (he ain't fightin' no Lion), or lamenting his new vegan lifestyle ("Tofurkey? Tof**k yourself- I want some meat"...David Byrne's Night
