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
Antony Szmierek
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Manchester spoken word and indie hip-hop artist Antony Szmierek has a distinctive way of mixing introspective and poetic lyrics with cool nostalgic beats which have seen him compared to Mike Skinner and The Streets. "He is being lauded as ...House of Comedy
HOME, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
For one night only, enjoy a lineup of budding stars making waves in the comedy scene alongside nationally celebrated headline acts. House of Comedy night welcomes everyone, from die-hard comedy fans to those just looking for a last-minute ...MLF presents Lee Child: My Life in Books
HOME, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
One of the world?s most celebrated crime writers, Lee Child joins us for an evening of insight and storytelling as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and the books that have shaped and influenced him as a writer. He will also of...An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight - An enchanting live performance of whimsical and otherworldly dark fantasy film music, brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, beneath the glow of a giant moon. A spell...Warren Mailley-Smith - Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 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....Warren Mailley-Smith - Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
St Ann’s Church, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 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....Top Secret - The Magic of Science
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 24 October 2026
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination Join To...MLF presents Dave Haslam & Special Guests
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
Manchester DJ, writer and broadcaster Dave Haslam launches his new book, Creative Journeys. In conversation with two special guests from the worlds of music and theatre, Dave explores what it really means to build a creative life, navigati...All Killa No Filla
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sunday 25 October 2026
The smash-hit true crime comedy podcast heads out on its biggest tour yet! To celebrate ten years of talking murder, oversharing, and rapidly veering off topic, Kiri & Rachel hit the road and head to some of their favourite venues in their...London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 25 October 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...Elif Shafak
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 25 October 2026
One of today's most influential and much-loved literary voices, internationally-acclaimed novelist Elif Shafak returns to celebrate her extraordinary new novel, In One Brief Moment All Eternity. Spanning decades and continents, from ...Not Now, Bernard
Waterside, Manchester
Sunday 25 October 2026
A wildly funny, physical theatre adaptation of David McKee's much-loved picture book, bursting with chaos, live music made from instruments and household objects, and an ENORMOUS purple monster. Bernard's got a problem. There's a monster i...Jack Carroll
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 25 October 2026
Britain's Got Talent Runner-Up, Star of BBC's Live at the Apollo, QI and Sky sitcom Trollied, as well as award winning movie Eaten by Lions, returns to the stage with his new stand up comedy show, Walking Funny. ...MLF presents An Evening with Jackie Kay
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 25 October 2026
A festival favourite and one of Britain's most engaging live performers, Jackie Kay brings warmth, wit and extraordinary humanity to every reading. Join us for this special event as the acclaimed poet, novelist and former Scottish Makar pe...The Mousetrap
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 26 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Producer, Brian Fenty, is delighted to announce that Agatha Christie's iconic thriller and the world's longest running play, The Mousetrap will embark on a major UK tour from September 2026 running through to 2027. The tour forms part of w...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Lowry, Salford
Monday 26 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
Dive into Eric Carle's bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rub...Scott Brothers Duo
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 26 October 2026
Mancunian brothers Jonathan & Tom Scott perform an unmissable programme of duos for piano and organ, demonstrating the full range of sounds and colours available from this brilliant combination. Their programme includes original works for ...John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Monday 26 - Wednesday 28 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 pol...Musical Theatre Masterclass (age 7-12)
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 26 October 2026
The Half Term Musical Theatre Masterclass is BACK due to popular demand. This masterclass is for young performers aged 7 - 12, and will take place around our iconic venue, The Palace Theatre, Manchester. This session is inspired by the sho...Waitress
Lowry, Salford
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 doct...The Littlest Yak
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 27 - Thursday 29 October 2026
A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone. This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the fami...Daniel Foxx
Lowry, Salford
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 lig...Dr Richard Shepherd - Time Of Death: More Unnatural Causes
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Join Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, as he returns to the stage this Autumn with his captivating new tour, Time of Death - More Unnatural Causes. Following his successful 2021 and 2022 tours, Dr. Shepherd inv...
The Haunting of Hill House
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Don't miss this chilling theatrical adaptation of Shirley Jackson's "near perfect" (Stephen King) classic ghost story. From best-selling novel to major hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House now takes to the stage in this gripping ...Wonders of Our Universe
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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 c...Dennis the Menace's Year of Mischief
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Dennis the Menace has a special birthday wish - he wants to break the rules of reading! Beano's Directors of Mischief and Mayhem, Mike Stirling and Craig Graham, help him, revealing their top-secret tips for creating the laugh-out-lo...Max & Harvey
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 28 October 2026
UK teen culture phenomenons Max & Harvey built their diehard fan base as the #1 UK act on TikTok and runners up on X Factor Celebrity. The 19-year-old Berkshire based twin brothers and famed musicians dominated the platform in its early st...Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern
Waterside, Manchester
Thursday 29 October 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 ...Dreamboys
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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 Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 October 2026
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick s...Bright Places
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 October 2026
A three-woman, one-woman show about Multiple SclerosisI was 23 when it came crashing into my life; without warning, when everything was going so well, just when I was really, really happy?A three-woman, one-woman show about Multiple Sclero...Philippa Gregory
HOME, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Join Philippa Gregory, as she takes you on a journey through the history you thought you knew. In her new novel, Royal Witch, Philippa brings to life the glittering and treacherous court of Henry V. The story explores the fascinating (and ...The Makings of a Murderer - The Undercover Detective
The Albert Halls, Bolton
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 infil...Banff Mountain Film Festival
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Friday 17 September 2027
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 ...Lemn Sissay
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 31 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA award-winning author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller, Lemn Sissay OBE as he returns to the stage with this acclaimed show. Every morning for 10 years L...A Warning to The Curious - Two Ghost Stories by MR James
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 31 October 2026
M R James first wrote his ghost stories to perform to friends in Kings College Cambridge. Now, 120 years after their first publication, Nunkie Theatre Company have bought two of the eeriest and most entertaining back to life in this grippi...Go Gaga Bottomless Brunch
Area, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Drag queens, brunch, bottomless bubbles & all the Gaga hits you you handle?... Look no further for a pop-tastic brunch party you'll never forget. A full show from Lady Gaga Impersonator Donna Marie & her backing dancers ...Family Fun Halloween Party
Billingtons, Oldham
Saturday 31 October 2026
Come and have a spooktacular night, dance, play games and food included...Bessel van der Kolk - How the Body Keeps Score
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 1 November 2026
Traumatic experiences leave their imprint on the body as well as the mind. Dr Bessel van der Kolk returns to How To Academy to offer a new paradigm for healing, How the Body Keeps Score. The helplessness and invisibility associated with tr...Chris Packham's World of Wonder
Lowry, Salford
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 ...Joe Marler Will See You Live
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 1 November 2026
Joe Marler Will See You Live is a live podcast tour. Since retiring in 2024 as one of England's great rugby players, host Joe Marler has come a long way - his appearance in the first series of The Celebrity Traitors helping push him firmly...Anton du Beke
New Century, Manchester
Sunday 1 November 2026
Free Book Offer with Tickets. Anton Du Beke - one of the UK's most beloved entertainers and a familiar face on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing since its very first series in 2004 - is heading out on tour in 2026 to celebrate the release of his...Nick Cope's Family Show
Waterside, Manchester
Sunday 1 November 2026
Nick has lost his Bobble hat .. again ! Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful family concert and help him find his beloved hat with the wobbly bobble ! A joyous fun filled hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nic...Guy Martin
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Sunday 1 November 2026
For the first time, Guy Martin hits the stage with Unplanned, a brand-new live show packed with untold stories, behind-the-scenes moments and footage, racing tales, engineering obsessions and the kind of chaos only Guy could find himself i....png)
The Jury Experience - Frankenstein on Trial: The Man Who Defied God
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Sunday 1 November - Sunday 13 December 2026
Dr. Victor Frankenstein stands trial. His creation - a being assembled from human remains and brought to life through forbidden science - has already been convicted of murder. Now, the court must decide whether Frankenstein himself should ...Not As We Planned
The Frog and Bucket, Manchester
Sunday 1 November 2026
Carly Harris and Tash Gershfield are going live with your favourite podcast, Not As We Planned. The Exposure Tour is hitting the road to hunt down the UK's biggest red flag men. After hearing thousands of your dating horror stories, relati...A Man for All Seasons
Lowry, Salford
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 He...Legally Blonde
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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-c...It Walks Around The House At Night
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
A ghost story by Tim Foley · Directed by Neil Bettles Following a sell-out UK tour and London run, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner). When an out-of-work actor takes a ...The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
