NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
How Soon is Now?
Lowry
Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 October 2026
Set to a live soundtrack of indie classics, How Soon is Now? is a new indie musical from Box of Tricks Theatre Company about mates, music and magic - finding your place and finding yourself. "You open the door into this club. And the noi...The Script
Co-op Live
Saturday 7 November 2026
Irish pop rock heroes The Script's gift for writing songs rich with heady emotions and ever bigger melodies has enamoured fans all over the world, leading to a catalogue of global hits. Their distinctly unique tracks span pure pop, ...Culture Club
AO Arena
Thursday 10 December 2026
Music icons Boy George and Culture Club are thrilled to bring their tour to celebrate their first two monumental albums, 'Kissing to Be Clever' and 'Colour by Numbers'. The prolific band will perform these landmark albums in their entirety...Nothing But Thieves
Co-op Live
Friday 12 February 2027
Southend-on-Sea's Nothing But Thieves bring together the melodic hooks of indie-pop with anthemic, stadium-ready rock which has seen them top the UK album charts and reach no.1 in the USA Billboard Alternative Songs chart. Equally at...Good Charlotte
Co-op Live
Friday 20 November 2026
Good Charlotte is back and they're bringing their rawest, most authentic energy yet to Europe. The Maryland pop punk legends have spent nearly three decades crafting anthems for the underdogs, the dreamers, and the broken. Now, they're...Morgan Jay
AO Arena
Thursday 25 February 2027
A musician and comedian based in Los Angeles, Morgan Jay has made appearances on MTV's Wild'N'Out, NBC, and Comedy Central. He has carved out his own genre of performance art and comedy creating a show built on imperfection, authenticity, ...John Cleese and The Holy Grail
Manchester Opera House
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 storie...Jimeoin
Manchester Academy
Thursday 15 October 2026
An Irishman from Australia, Jimeoin has carved a name for himself as one of the true masters of live comedy. He's bringing his brilliantly observed, ever-evolving and hilarious comedy to the UK as part of his latest smash hit tour Ballyh...MC Hammersmith
Lowry
Saturday 4 July 2026 - Saturday 3 July 2027
MC Hammersmith (posh West London's leading freestyle rapper with over half a billion views online) presents his new show: 'Ice Ice Nepo Baby' When MC Hammersmith turned 18, his parents (MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice) shockingly revelaed he...Rachel Parris
Lowry
Sunday 14 March 2027
The BAFTA-nominated comedian is back on the road, bringing some of her favourite songs from the last fifteen years of her comedy career, alongside brand new standup. Whether you are a Speedy Boarder, a Girl With A Diamond Finger, a Gym go...Jarlath Regan
Lowry
Saturday 4 July 2026 - Saturday 5 June 2027
Ireland's favourite comedian/Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan returns with his brand new 2027 standup show “Craic Pot.” Known for his viral online sketches and razor-sharp observations of Irish life, Jarlath brings 90 minu...Paul Foot
Creatures Comedy Club
Tuesday 28 July 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 aroun...Cody Dahler
New Century
Monday 2 November 2026
Why are our rivers full of more shit than the average tabloid newspaper? Why are seemingly intelligent people voting for Reform UK? And why do our PMs change more often than your bedsheets? If you've found yourself asking any o...Mike Rice
RNCM
Sunday 27 September 2026
There's a cruelty to Mike Rice, a wickedness. In his latest show, Cruel Little Man, the Irish stand-up talks about doing psychedelics with his brother, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage Dog named Nino, and many other such rotten adven...Matt Winning
Lowry
Sunday 27 September 2026
Acclaimed climate scientist, Dr Matt Winning (LLB, MSc, PhD), has been given an ultimatum: save the world by lunchtime tomorrow or sell his soul for a slice of Rockefeller's fortune. But right now, he's busy: his son is being born and he's ...Layton Williams
Lowry
Sunday 23 August 2026
Olivier Award winner, and Tony Award nominee, Layton Williams is taking to the stage for an exclusive preview performance of his brand-new show. Marking the upcoming 20th anniversary of his stage debut, the Bury actor, West End star ...Sonic Live in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 19 February 2027
Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video games...The Legend of Korra in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall
Monday 1 February 2027
From The Producers of The Smash Hit Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, The New Live Orchestral Experience! The Legend of Korra in Concert is a new live-to-picture orchestral experience that brings the acclaimed animated series to life ...Fisherman's Friends
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 26 November 2027
Britain's oldest boy band have two UK Top 30 albums to their name, two feature films, a stage musical, a book, a TV documentary and a festival. They've played for royalty and to tens of thousands of fans in sell-out tours year in year...Logicaltramp - The Spirit of Supertramp
Lowry
Sunday 28 March 2027
"Logicaltramp are arguably the ultimate Supertramp tribute band and are great crowd pleasers as they run through the repertoire. So many well-crafted songs, it would only be logical to join the party, partake of an American breakfast and re...6LACK
Manchester Academy
Sunday 27 September 2026
Atlanta, Georgia R&B singer and rapper Ricardo Valentine Jr., a.k.a. 6LACK (pronounced "black"), makes music which has been described by Billboard as "moody hip hop" that "spotlights vulnerability and honesty in a way the emoji generat...Jamie Webster
Manchester Academy
Friday 11 September 2026
Jamie Webster is an English folk singer, songwriter and guitarist from Liverpool. A former electrician who initially sang cover versions in local pubs in Liverpool city centre, his shows have become synonymous with Liverpool F.C. and ...Matt Hansen
O2 Ritz
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Californian singer Matthew Hansen has credited artists such as John Mayer, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley, and Radiohead as being major influences on him. His style has often been described as melodic with elaborate guitar playing. He also incorpo...PRESIDENT
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Saturday 21 November 2026
Despite never having released any music, anonymous masked metal band PRESIDENT first appeared on the line-up of the 2025 Download Festival, confusing fans as no other details were released as to who the band was. Shortly afterward, the ban...Waylon Wyatt
Albert Hall
Sunday 22 November 2026
Waylon Wyatt is a young Folk/Country artist born and raised in Hackett, Arkansas. Inspired by red-dirt contemporaries Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan, Waylon began writing songs at fifteen, workshopping them after long summer days spent work...Big Country Redux
O2 Ritz
Monday 30 November 2026
Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by the former-Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson and childhood friend Bruce Watson, Celtic-inspired Big Country quickly broke worldwide with their ringing, bagpipe-like guitars and anthemic songs helping th...Deaf Havana
O2 Ritz
Sunday 1 November 2026
With three UK Top 10 abums to their name, this most-treasured of Norfolk rock bands - a 5-piece turned sibblings duo, with the Veck-Gilodi brothers remaining - take soaring melodies, witty lyrics, an uncanny ability to make an emotiona...Currents + Erra
Manchester Academy
Thursday 12 November 2026
A metalcore co-headline show. Connecticut metalcore band Currents were formed in 2011 by former drummer Jeff Brown, although after numerous line-up changes, since 2018, no original members remain with the band. Described as metalcore and ...The Clause
O2 Ritz
Friday 18 December 2026
The Clause are an indie four-piece from Birmingham who bring together the swagger of the 60s, the rolling groove of the 80s and the riotous verve and attitude of the 90s. Pearce Macca (front man), Niall Fennell (drummer) Jonny Fyffe (bassi...African Heritage Festival
Albert Hall
Friday 28 August 2026
An unforgettable celebration of African (Ghanaian) music and unity. Get ready for an unforgettable night at the African Heritage Festival 2026 featuring electrifying performances from Kofi Kinaata, Wendy Shay, Akwaboah, and the Davison Ban...Brigitte Calls Me Baby
O2 Ritz
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Taking their name from frontman Wes Leavins' teenaged pen-pal correspondence with French actress Brigitte Bardot, the music of Brigitte Calls Me Baby is equal parts elegant time warp and up-close exploration of our modern-day neuroses. The...Before I Go To Sleep
Lowry
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 May 2027
Acclaimed actor, author and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher stars in the world stage premiere of Before I Go To Sleep. Based on the international bestselling novel that became a hit film starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth, this thrilling ne...Sao Paulo Dance Company
Lowry
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 February 2027
The electrifying São Paulo Dance Company returns to the UK for its highly anticipated second tour, bringing bold Brazilian energy and world class dance to Lowry. Following its hugely successful UK debut, Brazil's leading dance com...Donny Osmond
Co-op Live
Sunday 24 January 2027
Legendary entertainer and music icon, Donny Osmond, returns to Europe with an exciting, energy filled musical journey of his unparalleled life as one of the most recognised entertainers in the world. Join the party as he performs his ti...San Antonio Spurs v New Orleans Pelicans
Co-op Live
Sunday 17 January 2027
New Orleans Pelicans and the San Antonio Spurs will play a regular National Basketball Association (NBA) season game at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, as part of the league's multiyear slate of regular-season games in Europe. The Pelic...Sir Chris Hoy
Manchester Opera House
Monday 23 November 2026
What do you hold onto when you're told you have between two and four years left to live?Sir Chris Hoy is one of Britain's greatest Olympians. A six-time Olympic gold medallist and 11-time world champion, his career was built on mastering th...Joe Marler Will See You Live
Manchester Opera House
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...Between The Covers Live - Celebrating Agatha Christie
Lowry
Sunday 18 October 2026
Agatha Christie: Between The Covers Between The Covers - Live! is on the road to celebrate Agatha Christie, the bestselling novelist of all time, with a line-up guaranteed to deliver a thrilling dive into the world of crime thrillers. ...Caitlin Moran
Lowry
Wednesday 16 September 2026
To celebrate the release of her brand-new book, Sunday Times Bestselling author Caitlin Moran will be heading out on tour accompanied by special guest hosts. ''No one's inventing good, new futures any more,' I say to my husband, Pete. ...Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Christmas
Lowry
Thursday 10 - Saturday 12 December 2026
Showstopper! The Improvised MusicalSpontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest- the Olivier Award-winning West End smash hit is returning for Christmas! The Showstoppers improvise a hilarious new musical every night, entirely creat...The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Lowry
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 ...Swamplesque
Lowry
Wednesday 2 - Thursday 3 September 2026
After taking Australia by storm and smashing box office records at Edinburgh Fringe in 2024 & 2025, everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody returns to the UK! Swamplesque is the award-winning, critically acclaimed, bu...Yippee Ki Yay
Lowry
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 December 2026
Written and performed by Richard Marsh Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh - Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (one...Biff to the Future
Lowry
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 o...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thursday 4 February 2027
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladiu...Christmas in Ireland
Manchester Opera House
Tuesday 24 November 2026
This Christmas, experience the heart, humour and spirit of Ireland, with Christmas in Ireland. Be transported to a magical Christmas Eve inside a traditional Irish pub, where friends, old and new, gather to share songs, stories and memories...The Chicago Blues Brothers
The Albert Halls
Saturday 25 July 2026
The Chicago Blues Brothers are back - and they're tearing the roof off the Country Bunker!Celebrating 45 years of the legendary Blues Brothers legacy, this live concert delivers a high-energy night of electrifying blues, foot-stomping count...Rebecca Ferguson
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 12 December 2026
Rebecca Ferguson MBE has announced a series of shows for December 2026, performing hits from across her 15-year career as well as a selection of festive favourites. The critically acclaimed Liverpool singer-songwriter, who came to promi...Rick Wakeman
Manchester Opera House
Wednesday 24 February 2027
On his 77th birthday, keyboard player extraordinaire Rick Wakeman CBE is delighted to announce that he and the English Rock Ensemble will be touring the UK 2027 with his The Wizard Of Prog - Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour. Ever since Rick...Matt Mathews
