NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
Paranormal Activity
Lowry
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 November 2026
TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE FROM FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY AT 10AM!The chilling theatrical experience will give audiences a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm. The tour news news follows the recent announce...Foo Fighters
O2 Ritz
Friday 27 February 2026
Seattle rockers Foo Fighters return after staggering losses, personal introspection and bittersweet remembrances. Their brutally honest and emotionally raw response to the tragic death of drummer Taylor Hawkins is a testament to the ...Back To The Future The Musical
Manchester Opera House
Tuesday 13 July - Saturday 21 August 2027
Great Scott! Back to the Future the musical is here! Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical on its first ever UK tour. Winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, WhatsOnStage Awards and Broadway World Awards, this...Billy Elliot The Musical
Palace Theatre
Wednesday 2 December 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE ON MON 9 MARCH AT 10AM! Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful and beloved British musicals of ...The Haunting of Hill House
Palace Theatre
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 thi...English National Ballet - Romeo & Juliet
Palace Theatre
Wednesday 21 - Sunday 25 October 2026
One of the greatest love stories ever told. Irresistible attraction, all-consuming passion, tragic consequences: Shakespeare's heartbreaking tale is reimagined in a ballet that is “as vital, as alive and as stirring as can be” (...Jack Whitehall
Co-op Live
Saturday 9 January 2027
After far too long behaving himself, international comedy superstar Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with a brand-new national arena tour, Bad Influence. Fresh from starring in Prime Video's Malice and stepping into the spotli...Off The Hook - Daz and Will Unhooked
Manchester Opera House
Friday 18 September 2026
Daz Black (Daz Games) and Will, of the successful fishing, adventure and travel YouTube channel Off The Hook, are hitting the road for the first time, bringing their Unhooked show to a theatre near you! Expect laughs, audience participatio...Bessel van der Kolk - How the Body Keeps Score
Lowry
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...Lemn Sissay
Lowry
Saturday 31 October 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...National Theatre Live - The Audience (12A)
Altrincham Garrick
Tuesday 3 March 2026
Returning to the big screen for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production, The Audience, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met wit...National Theatre Live - Playboy of the Western World
HOME
Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside ...National Theatre Live - All My Sons
HOME
Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 April 2026
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller's classic play All My Sons, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge)....National Theatre Live - Les Liaisons Dangereuses
HOME
Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 June 2026
Marianne Elliott directs Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in a striking new adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' classic novel. A thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare. Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equ...Fabio Wardley v Daniel Dubois
Co-op Live
Saturday 9 May 2026
Power meets power when Ipswich boxer Fabio Wardley defends his WBO World Heavyweight Championship against South London's Daniel Dubois. ...Netball Super League Grand Final
Co-op Live
Saturday 20 June 2026
After welcoming record-breaking crowds in 2025, the Soft & Gentle Grand Final is coming to the Co-op Live, Manchester on Saturday 20 June, making history as the first sporting final to be staged at the UK's largest arena. The top two teams...J Cole
Co-op Live
Wednesday 28 October - Sunday 29 November 2026
North Carolina rapper Jermaine Cole is best known in the UK for his multi-Platinum selling hits "No Role Modelz", "Wet Dreamz", "Middle Child", "Work Out", "She Knows" and collaborations "A Lot" (with 21 Savage), "The London" (with Young Th...Shinedown
AO Arena
Friday 20 November 2026
Hailed for their high-octane live shows, explosive rock 'n' roll spirit, thought-provoking lyrics, and melodic sensibility,, the record-breaking multi-platinum Jacksonville, Florida rock outfit have cemented their status as one of the m...Hilary Duff
AO Arena
Saturday 12 September 2026
In 2026 Multi-platinum global icon Hilary Duff returns to the pop world with her first major global tour in almost 20 years, celebrating her first new record in over a decade. The Texan singer, author and acclaimed actress star of the cult...Jack Savoretti
O2 Apollo
Tuesday 27 - Wednesday 28 October 2026
Born in the UK as Giovanni Edgar Charles Galletto-Savoretti, the English-Italian solo artist who goes by Jack Savoretti grew up trekking all over the world. After spending much of his childhood in London, his family moved to the Swiss ci...Katherine Jenkins
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 2 October 2026
Cherished as one of Britain's all-time favourite singers, multi-award winning Katherine Jenkins has performed all over the world, for the Pope, for Presidents and is a favourite of the Royal Family, having been invited to sing 'God Sav...Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks Perform Yes
Manchester Opera House
Saturday 26 September 2026
Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES. The Accrington-born rock legend was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album Fra...The Amy Winehouse Band
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 30 October 2026
In this stunning retrospective show, Amy's original band fronted by the exceptional young vocalist Bronte Shand, celebrate her era defining music and live performances. This is the only completely authentic re-imagining of the Amy Wine...The Kid LAROI
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 October 2026
The chart-topping Australian rapper, singer, and songwriter is the recipient of various accolades, including two ARIA Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, an iHeartRadio Music Award, and nominations for two Grammy Awards and thre...Mica Paris
Band On The Wall
Friday 16 October 2026
Mica Paris, M.B.E. is the queen of British Soul and one of Britain's most versatile and beloved entertainers: a major label recording artist; West End theatre & television actress; best-selling author and BBC broadcaster, all of which have ...Tyler Ballgame
The Deaf Institute
Saturday 25 April 2026
Renowned for his live shows, Rhode Island singer Tyler Ballgame's music is built on strong melodic hooks and draws subtle inspiration from the 60s and 70s, blending nostalgia and undeniable songcraft. His voice truly sets him apart - Rough...Kevin Morby
O2 Ritz
Thursday 9 July 2026
Acclaimed Texas folk rocker Kevin Morby has become a true musical auteur. His singular vision, evocative lyrics, and aptitude for catchy, dense songwriting has placed him firmly among the ranks of modern icons like Bill Callahan, Kurt ...Skipinnish
The Stoller Hall
Thursday 28 May 2026
Skipinnish encompasses the very best of contemporary Celtic music with a unique and sublime mix of chart-topping, self-penned songs and powerful bagpipe, fiddle and accordion-led tune sets. As a result, the band has built a loyal and strong...The Highstool Prophets
O2 Ritz
Sunday 13 December 2026
The Highstool Prophets are a five piece folk band from Cavan, Ireland, known for their high-energy, rip-roaring live performances and fantastic musicianship. ...Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Palace Theatre
Monday 15 - Saturday 20 March 2027
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie RETURNS for the 10th Anniversar...Harry Styles
Co-op Live
Friday 6 March 2026
Emerging from Manchester band White Eskimo to become one of the most famous artists on the planet with The X Factor-formed One Direction, Holmes Chapel's Grammy award-winning global superstar has topped the charts all over the globe wi...ZAYN
AO Arena
Tuesday 12 May 2026
Multi-platinum selling Bradford recording artist, songwriter, producer and philanthropist Zayn Malik is best known for his time in One Direction and for his skyscraping vocals and hybrid style of pop and R&B. With his debut solo album, he ...Kevin Bridges
O2 Apollo
Thursday 20 August 2026 - Friday 12 February 2027
Kev.I.n is back, and he's Here If You Need Him. Scotland's comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show. After shattering box office records with Overdue Catch-Up (2022), Brand New Tour (2...Clinton Baptiste
Middleton Arena
Wednesday 13 May 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...Papa Roach
Co-op Live
Friday 6 November 2026
GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-selling Californian leaders in Alternative Hard Rock music, Papa Roach are perhaps best known for their breakthrough single, "Last Resort", which is considered to have defined the "nu metal" genre, mixing rap and...Robyn
Co-op Live
Saturday 27 June 2026
One of contemporary music's most influential artists, Sweden's chart-topping dance pop princess returns. From deeply playful pop songs to euphoric club music meditations, she has scored UK hits with "Dancing On My Own", "Show Me Love",...Kaytranada
Co-op Live
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Haitian-Canadian music producer, rapper, singer and DJ Louis Celestin (aka Kaytradamus) has won two Grammy Awards including Best Dance/Electronic Album. He is best known for the singles "Girl" (with The Internet), "Intimidated" (featuring ...Cody Johnson
AO Arena
Saturday 24 October 2026
Known for his explosive live shows and electrifying stage presence, Nashville Platinum recording artist Cody Johnson has established a following of passionately loyal fans who regularly sell out shows across the country. MusicRow predicted...Murder For Two
Octagon Theatre
Friday 5 - Saturday 27 June 2026
A hilarious fast-paced musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters… and the piano. They put the laughter into manslaughter! When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is fou...Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)
Hope Mill Theatre
Wednesday 24 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, ...The Fit Prince
Hope Mill Theatre
Tuesday 21 - Sunday 26 April 2026
The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before [insert public holiday here]) Following the sold-out, award-winning shows Gwyneth Goes Skiing and Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story, Awkward Product...Stevie Martin
Lowry
Friday 30 October 2026
Stevie Martin (Taskmaster, Mitchell & Webb's brand new sketch show, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Horne Section TV Show) has been doing online comedy for awhile (45 million views worldwide) but is now returning to live comedy with he...An Evening with Helen Worth
Hope Mill Theatre
Sunday 29 March 2026
An Evening with Helen Worth, hosted by Julie Hesmondhalgh Join Coronation Street star Helen Worth as she sits down in her first live in conversation with, chatting about her incredible 50 year legacy playing Gail Platt. Hosted by a...Arooj Aftab & London Contemporary Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 20 June 2026
The Grammy 'Best New Artist' nominee and Grammy Best Global Music Performance winning Pakistani jazz musician is known for her spellbinding blend of jazz, minimalism and South Asian classical traditions, with intimate piano and swell...African Soul Rebels - Les Amazones d'Afrique + Gasper Nali
The Bridgewater Hall
Tuesday 13 October 2026
African Soul Rebels, Music Beyond Mainstream's trailblazing live series, is reborn for a new era - celebrating fearless artists who reshape tradition, challenge borders, and put rhythm at the centre of resistance and joy. Leading the charg...Tony Visconti & Woody Woodmansey's Holy Holy - A Celebration of Bowie
O2 Ritz
Saturday 12 September 2026
Capturing the magic and spirit of David Bowie, his former producer and bassist Tony Visconti, and drummer Woody Woodmansey are joined by Heaven 17's Glenn Gregory, plus all-star band Holy Holy to perform music from Bowie's extensive bac...Kiefer Sutherland
New Century Hall
Monday 18 May 2026
Ol' fashioned denim-and-dusty-boots country rock from the quintessential Brat Packer. Kiefer Sutherland will be instantly recognisable to most as the award-winning star of the hit series 24, as well as the star of countless indellible...Little Angels
O2 Ritz
Friday 13 November 2026
Legendary Scarborough hard rockers Little Angels are Big, Bad & Back with an ultra-rare UK tour, featuring the full original line-up of vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim Dickinson on keyboards, Mark Plunkett on bass guita...The Black Crowes
Albert Hall
Thursday 25 June 2026
Although essentially a modern blues rock group, chart-topping Atlanta, Georgia brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, better known as The Black Crowes, cite many musical influences, such as psychedelic pop from the 1960s, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the ...Band of Horses
