NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals
AO Arena
Monday 26 January 2026
The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals will once again illuminate Manchester's AO Arena on 26 January 2026, delivering its most ambitious celebration of British theatre to date. Now in its fifth year, this unmissable event, once a...High Society
Lowry
Tuesday 22 September - Saturday 3 October 2026
Clear your diary, because you're invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter's, High Society. Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer's most eagerly anticipated production delivers another glo...Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Manchester Opera House
Saturday 5 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don't miss the fairest pantomime of them all!Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning ...Gabby's Dollhouse Live
AO Arena
Sunday 5 April 2026
Gabby's Dollhouse Live! is a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a ...Laura Ramoso
Manchester Opera House
Saturday 18 April 2026
Laura Ramoso is a German Italian comedian best known for her live sketch specials and viral impressions on social media is back on tour in 2026! In 2023, she performed entirely sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London's S...Sam Campbell
Manchester Opera House
Thursday 26 November 2026
With a signature style that marries absurdist loops and razor-sharp observational wit-from surreal YouTube shorts to mainstream TV and podcast success-Sam continues to evolve as one of the UK's most distinctive and boundary-pushing comedic ...Rockin'1000
AO Arena
Saturday 7 March 2026
Rockin' 1000 brings the biggest rock band on earth to the UK. 300 Musicians Will Perform Together for an Epic Night of Rock Music. Rockin'1000, the global collective of more than 100.000 musicians who perform together in stadiums across t...Kevin Bridges
O2 Apollo
Thursday 20 - Saturday 29 August 2026
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...Alan Carr
Manchester Opera House
Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 April 2027
Alan Carr's back on tour and his lips are unsealed! With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan's ready to dish some drama. Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales fr...Dr. John Cooper Clarke
O2 Apollo
Friday 20 - Saturday 21 November 2026
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic ...John Mulaney
O2 Apollo
Friday 24 April 2026
John Mulaney is a two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor, and comedian. John Mulaney is a four-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Most recently, Mulaney can be seen as...RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 7 Tour
Albert Hall
Wednesday 22 April 2026
The queens of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series Seven are werking their way to town! Featuring Bonnie Ann Clyde, Bones, Catrin Feelings, Chai T Grande, Elle Vosque, Nyongbella, Paige Three, Pasty, Sally TM, Silllexa Diction, Tayris Mongardi...The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield
Friday 13 March - Thursday 7 May 2026
The unathorised blockbuster exhibition about the street art superstar Banksy! He is world-famous and yet still a mystery - Banksy, the Bristol-born and still anonymous graffiti artist and painter who is known for challeng...Oh Zeus!
Lowry
Tuesday 28 July - Saturday 1 August 2026
Kings of Comedy Le Navet Bete are back! For lovers of Fawlty Towers, Bottom and The Play That Goes Wrong, Oh Zeus! is a riotous, all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology. When the stability of Olympus is threatened by the marriage o...Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 4 September 2026
Feel the immense power and thunderous rhythms as Irish Dance and Modern Tap combine to soar into the 21st century in Emerald Storm, a tale of love, rivalry, turmoil, and the conflicts of human nature. Love is corrupted, and soulmat...Ballet Nights
Manchester Opera House
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Featuring Royal Ballet Principals, international stars, ground-breaking choreographers, and electrifying live musicians, Ballet Nights delivers a dynamic, unforgettable evening that celebrates dance in all its forms. Ballet Nights is the ul...Jarman
Hope Mill Theatre
Sunday 25 January 2026
A mighty spirit is about to reawaken. Yours. Derek Jarman: film-maker, painter, gardener at Prospect Cottage, gay rights activist, writer…his influence remains as strong as it was on the day he died in 1994. But his story, one of...Killer Couples featuring Emma Kenny
The Albert Halls
Thursday 11 June 2026
Killer Couples is not just another true crime show; it's a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. Emma unravels the complex psychology of couples who commit the unthinkable, transforming their intimate bond into a pact of ...Jeremy Bowen
Lowry
Sunday 27 September 2026
Truth Under Fire is an essential evening for anyone who wants to understand the world as it is, not as we wish it to be. Gaza. Ukraine. Syria. Sudan. Yemen. The world is facing more armed conflicts than at any point in decades, and Jeremy...MOBO Awards
Co-op Live
Thursday 26 March 2026
The MOBO Awards are coming to Manchester for the very first time! Europe's biggest and most influential celebration of Black music and culture will take over Co-op Live for an unforgettable night of electrifying performances, powerful trib...Evanescence
Co-op Live
Thursday 10 September 2026
Since bursting on to the scene in 2003 with their UK chart-topping hit "Bring Me to Life", Little Rock, Arkansas, gothic metal act Evanescence have gone on to be one of the world's selling rock acts with over 30 million sales worldwide. Th...The B-52's + Devo
AO Arena
Sunday 21 June 2026
A co-headline tour from the dance rock legends. Formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia (the same town as R.E.M.), and drawing from 1950s and 1960s pop music, rock and roll, and camp/kitsch culture, The B-52's are best known for their 1989 inter...Ken Carson
AO Arena
Sunday 15 March 2026
Closely affiliated with Playboi Carti's Opium labelmate and frequent collaborator Destroy Lonely, Atlanta, Georgia rapper Ken Carson gained popularity on TikTok with Southern hip-hop tracks "Rock N Roll" and "Run + Ran". ...Michael Ball
The Bridgewater Hall
Monday 14 September 2026
Michael Ball OBE is a Laurence Olivier award-wining, chart-topping, Platinum-selling artist who started out as an actor in West End productions such as Les Miserables in 1985, The Phantom of the Opera in 1987, and Aspects of Love, ...Phil Wang
Manchester Opera House
Sunday 18 October 2026
UH OH. Phil Wang's back with a new stand - up show, and he's older than ever before. He's got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial ...Dan Schreiber
Lowry
Monday 16 March 2026
Dan Schreiber - co-host of the smash-hit QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish and bestselling author of The Theory of Everything Else - presents an evening of mind-blowing stories, unbelievable coincidences, jokes and facts that will make you...Susan Calman
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thursday 1 October 2026
Scottish comedian Susan Calman hasn't been on tour in ten years, but now she's back with a brand-new show. A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a sh...Fin Taylor
Aviva Studios
Saturday 12 September 2026
Men want to be him, Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing stand-up in front of a live audience. After the whirlwind success of his chart-topping podc...Andy Parsons
Altrincham Garrick
Thursday 21 May 2026
Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24 Tour, Andy is back with a brand-new show, Please #@!$ off to Mars. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo, Mock T...Laura Lexx
Lowry
Sunday 22 November 2026
In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. Every unfiltered thought, and somehow, they still say they love you. The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe them...Leila Navabi - Relay
Lowry
Friday 17 April 2026
A bold, joyful punk-musical one-person show about making a queer family on your own terms, written and performed by award-nominated comedian, writer and composer Leila Navabi. The critically acclaimed show was included in The Guardian's...At the Rainbow's End
Hope Mill Theatre
Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 March 2026
At the Rainbow's End by Clare Summerskill A verbatim play addressing homophobic and transphobic abuse of older LGBTQ+ people in care and receiving care in later life. Presented by members of Artemis Theatre Company. These script-in-h...Karl Jenkins
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 26 September 2026
Join Welsh multi-instrumentalist and composer Sir Karl Jenkins for a performance of his record-breaking mass The Armed Man, along with a selection of his other works. Raised in Penclawdd and educated at Gowerton Grammar School, he read ...Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Hall? St Peter's
Saturday 10 January - Sunday 22 March 2026
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, Th...Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Hall? St Peter's
Saturday 31 January 2026
A string quartet perform Vivaldi's The Complete Four Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter under the gentle glow of candlelight in this stunning setting. ...Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Friday 13 November 2026
Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. This specially adapted theatre production will include many of their greatest hits, the catalogue includes a record breaking 1...Simple Plan
O2 Apollo
Friday 2 October 2026
From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk's modern resurgence that has introduced their iconic, multi-platinum sound to new audiences around the world, Canada's Simple Plan have been an indelible part of pop...Megan Moroney
O2 Apollo
Saturday 26 September 2026
Rising Nashville star Megan Moroney boasts a distinctive voice and honest, conversational lyrics. Buzz has been building around her since the release of the hit track and video, "Tennessee Orange." She is the 2023 CMT Award w...Maze
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 5 September 2026
One of the most acclaimed and influential bands of their era, MAZE, renowned for their unique & timeless R&B and funk sound, decades of unforgettable live performances return to the stage. With a career spanning more than five decades, M...Peter Hook & the Light
Manchester Academy
Thursday 4 June 2026
The legendary Joy Division and New Order bassist performs music from his entire career. The Mancunian bass player, musician, singer, DJ, nightclub owner, record company boss and author was a co-founder of the seminal post-punk band Jo...The Chameleons & Manchester Camerata
New Century Hall
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 December 2026
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary underground Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing custodian "Vox", previously kno...Greg Wilson
Manchester Cathedral
Friday 24 April 2026
The UK pioneer of electro-funk & Disco celebrates 50 years of music with a very special show. Legendary Haçienda DJ Greg Wilson hosts a very special intimate show for his 50th Anniversary of DJ'ing. Known for his reel to reel mixes...Bootleg Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
The Albert Halls
Friday 22 May 2026
The music of the Eagles is etched into our culture. It defines the music of the 1970s. The Bootleg Eagles take their audience on a powerful journey through the band's career, from their country-rock roots to global chart-toppers. An ...Saint Etienne
New Century Hall
Tuesday 15 September 2026
One of Britains's most enduring and endearing bands of recent times. Often described as a sixties-inspired 90s dance band, Saint Etienne encompass many influences and deliver sublime and soulful pop songs - from the anthemic UK Top 20 ...Boys Like Girls
Manchester Academy
Friday 17 July 2026
Boys Like Girls emerged from the Boston underground with a sound that cut through the noise-anthemic, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. Since their debut, the band has defined and defied boundaries, delivering dynamic records and hig...Sienna Spiro
Manchester Academy
Saturday 16 May 2026
Growing up Sienna Spiro was influenced by the soulful sounds of Frank Ocean, Etta James, Frank Sinatra and Amy Winehouse. Drawing on these influences Sienna integrates Jazz elements into her music with a considered blend of contemporary pr...Freddie Gibbs
Albert Hall
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Freddie Gibbs is the product of violent, drug-laden streets but unlike most rappers with similar resumes, he brings the block to the booth without inhibition or an exaggerated rap persona. His transparent approach to making music...Rickie Lee Jones
RNCM
Saturday 30 May 2026
Iconic American musician, storyteller, and two-time Grammy winner, Rickie Lee Jones is best known for her groundbreaking self-titled debut in 1979 - which spawned the UK Top 20 hit "Chuck E.'s in Love" - and the seminal "Pirates" in 19...Cheryl Baker
Lowry
Wednesday 25 March 2026
An intimate evening with 1981 Eurovision Winner, Cheryl Baker. In 2026, Cheryl invites you to join her to celebrate her 50+ years in the entertainment industry with music, laughter and chat with her new show Wearing Cheryl Baker. A real...The Silence of the Lambs
