NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
Noah Kahan
AO Arena
Monday 9 - Tuesday 10 November 2026
With fluttering acoustic guitar melodies, inviting vocals, and homey imagery of the Northeast on the verge of changing seasons, Vermont folk pop star Noah Kahan's conviction for storytelling and a pursuit of an organic sound that is ...Evening4Ricky - A Celebration of Ricky Hatton
AO Arena
Sunday 7 June 2026
An unforgettable night of entertainment as Manchester comes together for Evening4Ricky. This will be a spectacular unique celebration of the life, spirit and legacy of one of the city's most beloved icons - Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton. Host...The Prat Pack - Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Shane Richie & Joe Pasquale
Manchester Opera House
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 September 2026
Following the monumental success of their debut run, the nation's most beloved entertainers are officially reuniting. Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Joe Pasquale, and Shane Richie have confirmed they are hitting the road once again with 'The ...Rhythm of the Dance - Christmas Special
The Bridgewater Hall
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Rhythm of the Dance, which has brought audiences around the world to their feet for over 25 years, is returning with a brand new Christmas production. Let the magic of Christmas begin on this festive journey with all your favourite winte...CBeebies House Party LIVE
Lowry
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 August 2026
You're all invited to the CBeebies House Party LIVE! A family fun-packed stage show with sensational songs, stupendous surprises and mega moments. Join the superstars of CBeebies - Andy Day, Duggee, Joanna Adeyinka, Rhys Stephenson and ...Unicorn Live
The Albert Halls
Sunday 24 May 2026
After the sell out success of Princess Live! Darling Productions UK are proud to announce a brand new show for 2026… Unicorn Live! Harmony, Melody and Starlight are the best of unicorn friends… Join them as they use thei...The Clockmaker's City
Z-arts
Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August 2026
British Youth Music Theatre presents The Clockmaker's City, written by Jonathan Ainscough (writer & co-lyricist) and Yshani Perinpanayagam (composer & co-lyricist). Bursting with a cinematic, percussive score and dynamic movement, this bra...Puressence + The Chameleons
Castlefield Bowl
Thursday 2 July 2026
Two of Manchester's most iconic bands on one night for Sounds of the City. After reuniting for their first live date in over 11 years with a sold out show at the Albert Hall in June 2024, Puressence are back with their biggest show yet. J...Ella Mai
O2 Apollo
Monday 28 September 2026
London R&B star Ella Mai Howell began her career at London's British and Irish Modern Music Institute in 2014, during which time she auditioned as part of a trio on the 11th season of The X Factor. After going solo in 2015 she scored hits ...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Manchester Opera House
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the “Man in the Mirror” - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the w...Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond: The Ultimate Tribute
The Albert Halls
Friday 2 October 2026
The good times never seemed so good… introducing Sweet Caroline, the ultimate tribute show to Neil Diamond featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on 'Stars in Their Eyes'. Taking it back to where it began, this musical journey celebrates...The Specials Ltd - Tribute to 2Tone Legends The Specials
O2 Ritz
Friday 12 February 2027
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Ghost Town' with a live set from The Specials Ltd., the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials. When the original line up...The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Catfishing The Bottlemen (Tributes)
Manchester Academy
Saturday 28 November 2026
Tributes to Gerry Cinnamon and Catfish & The Bottlemen ...DC/UK + Shef Leppard - Tributes to AC/DC + Def Leppard
Manchester Academy
Friday 11 December 2026
Previously known as AC/DC UK, now DC/UK, Europe's top tribute are a band of international renown, having played over 20 countries worldwide, major festival appearances in front of thousands, an appearance on Polish national TV to 5 million,...The Groove Chorus
Albert Hall
Saturday 27 June 2026
Get ready to dance all night with The Groove Chorus! Featuring a choir of 40 singers and a 9-piece live band, they serve up dance anthems with a disco twist. Naturally, they are joined by a resident pole dancer, special drag queens, and l...Quatuor Danel & Petr Prause - Schubert Special
Martin Harris Centre
Friday 8 May 2026
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - join forces with cellist Petr Prause for a captivating finale showcasing the extremes of the three stages of composition i...Artemas
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Saturday 12 December 2026
Garnering global attention with hundreds of millions of streams with his singles "if you think i'm pretty," and the internationally chart-topping I Like the Way You Kiss Me" London-based Oxfordshire-Cypriot Artemas Diamandis has only been r...Courtney Barnett
Aviva Studios
Saturday 17 October 2026
In the hands of indie rocker Courtney Barnett, fragments of everyday life become rich and riveting. A deft lyricist and virtuosic guitarist, she is an emblem of millennial wit and one of Australia's most successful musical exports. Base...Kurt Vile and the Violators
O2 Ritz
Friday 11 September 2026
Philadelphia folk rocker and former lead guitarist of the War on Drugs, Kurt Vile pulls his talents as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer in unexpected directions - and the result is vibrant, yet meditative m...Wednesday
O2 Ritz
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Featuring MJ Lenderman on guitar, North Carolina shoegaze country rockers Wednesday sing songs which tell storys about life in the American south. Influenced by country storytellers like Lucinda Williams and Richard Buckner, many of their ...Alela Diane
The Stoller Hall
Friday 2 October 2026
Phenomenal Portland-based indie folk songwriter Alela Diane Menig returns, emerging from a decade spent quietly releasing music while raising her family. Backed by some of Portland's finest musicians, she is hitting the road to perform in c...A Christmas Carol
Lowry
Friday 11 December 2026 - Sunday 10 January 2027
Matthew Warchus' big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic comes to Lowry following nine sell out years at The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark ...A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Manchester Opera House
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 November 2026
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into Aylesbury Waterside Theatre direct from a ...Aled Jones & Alexander Armstrong - The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long
The Monastery
Sunday 29 November 2026
Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season as The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long embarks on its debut UK tour in November and December 2026. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, th...The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
Hope Mill Theatre
Thursday 28 May - Sunday 7 June 2026
A Musical Celebration of the Hollywood Hit Factory. Transporting audiences through the history of musical theatre's golden age, The MGM Story dives into the tale of how the Hollywood studio nurtured the talent of stars that were to incl...Niall Horan
Co-op Live
Friday 25 September 2026
Originally from Mullingar, Ireland, Niall Horan has sold over 80 million records and toured the globe multiple times as part of the iconic One Direction. As a solo artist, he has continued to match the pure emotion of his globally be...Scouting for Girls
AO Arena
Friday 12 February 2027
Friends since they were five, London indie pop three-piece Scouting For Girls have never changed to chase success. Success came to them; their 2007 self-titled debut went on to become triple platinum and birthed the generation-bridging...Tommy Fury v Eddie Hall
AO Arena
Saturday 13 June 2026
Tommy Fury faces Eddie Hall on Saturday, June 13 as Misfits Boxing returns to Manchester with Beauty vs. The Beast. The unbeaten Fury, who has seen off all-comers in the crossover boxing world, takes on the formidable Hall, who once re...Kell Brook v Eisa Al Dah
AO Arena
Saturday 18 July 2026
After capturing attention across the region, Destiny in the Desert has been rescheduled and moved from Dubai to the UK, bringing a historic night of boxing to Manchester. Set to take place at the iconic AO Arena, this special edition trans...An Evening With Bolton Legends Sam Allardyce & Peter Reid
The Albert Halls
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Sam Allardyce & Peter Reid. Live and unmissable, join two iconic Bolton Wanderers figures for a fantastic night of football nostalgia. Relive the unforgettable era that saw Bolton compete at the highest level, with Big Sam at the helm and...You Should Know Podcast
New Century
Thursday 24 September 2026
Hosted by Peyton Hardin & Cameron Kennedy, the YSK podcast sees the two best friends bring comedy, chaos, and unfiltered conversations that turn everyday stories into viral moments. If you love comedy podcasts, funny viral clips, and conte...Emma Doran
Lowry
Saturday 18 April 2026 - Thursday 4 February 2027
Smash hit Irish comedian, best-selling author, podcast host and viral online star Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new stand-up show Emmaculate across the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. There's no such thing as a perfect f...Tez Ilyas
Octagon Theatre
Sunday 20 September 2026
The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back. Blackburn-born British-Pakistani comedian Tez Ilyas is one of the most most celebrated stars in British comedy, and Sunday Times best selling author (Secret Diary ofa British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4...Matt Bragg
Lowry
Sunday 9 May 2027
Described by Chortle as a mix between Jack Dee and Frank Skinner wrapped in a Mod's fashion sense, Matt Bragg is one of the UK's most distinctive comedic voices, entertaining audiences around the world for over a decade. Now firmly esta...Alkaline Trio
O2 Ritz
Wednesday 8 July 2026
With multiple world tours and numerous chart successes under their belts, Chicago's high-energy melodic cult rockers Alkaline Trio have cemented their legacy as one of dark punk's greatest forces. They have scored UK Top 40 singles wi...Westside Cowboy
Albert Hall
Saturday 5 December 2026
With echoes of fellow Manchester bands, The Travelling Band and Alfie, "Britainicana" indie band Westside Cowboy formed after meeting at The University of Manchester. With millions of streams on Spotify, they have supported Geese on the Eu...Kid Kapichi
New Century
Thursday 19 November 2026
With their big punch 'beat punk' sound, and explicitly political songs the Hastings duo have been praised by Liam Gallagher as 'like Noel when he was good'. They tried to debut their Partygate polemic 'Party At No. 10' with a buskin...The Rifles
O2 Ritz
Thursday 19 November 2026
London indie outfit the Rifles rose to popularity in the mid-2000s with a jaunty garage rock & roll sound that's equal parts Jam-like swagger and a playfulness not unlike contemporaries the Kooks. First grabbing public attention with th...Lambchop
New Century
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Kurt Wagner's Nashville alt country rockers have moved through a range of genres including low-fi bedroom recordings, post-rock, soul, classical and lounge music since their formation in 1986. ...I Killed the Prom Queen
O2 Ritz
Sunday 21 June 2026
Australian melodic metalcore band I Killed the Prom Queen celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2026. ...Elevation Rhythm
O2 Ritz
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Transport yourself to Deep South America, as the popular Christian music collective from Charlotte, North Carolina, come to Europe. Affiliated with the Elevation Church, they have scored hits on the US Christian charts with "Goodbye Yester...Gladiators Live
AO Arena
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...The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring in Concert
Co-op Live
Saturday 12 December 2026
Celebrating an epic quarter century since the release of the iconic Academy Award-winning film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, fans can now immerse themselves in the spectacular 25th anniversary concert, with Howard Shor...Outlander in Concert
O2 Apollo
Wednesday 17 February 2027
The officially licensed concert experience celebrating the global phenomenon. Outlander in Concert brings eight seasons of love, legacy, and destiny to life as a live orchestra performs Bear McCreary's score, curated by Matthew B. Roberts,...The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 11 December 2026
Cherished 2006 Christmas romcom The Holiday is set presented live in concert this festive season. The show will see the film's enchanting score by world renowned, highly celebrated and multiple Academy Award® and Golden Globe®...Candlelight Christmas - Love Actually, Home Alone & More
Hallé St Peter's
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...Candlelight - Christmas Classics
Hallé St Peter's
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 - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's
Saturday 18 April - Saturday 11 July 2026
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Myles Smith
Co-op Live
Sunday 15 November 2026
BRIT-Award winning Luton folk-pop singer-songwriter Myles Smith began posting cover versions of songs on TikTok in August 2020. His acoustic cover of The Neighbourhood's "Sweater Weather" went viral in 2022, leading to its full release in ...Jungle
