NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre
Friday 31 July - Tuesday 25 August 2026
Opened in 1891, The Palace Theatre is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. With a glorious history hosting stars of stage and screen including Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Les Dawson and Charlie Chaplin, today, the Palac...The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Manchester Opera House
Monday 15 February 2027
After mesmerising audiences across the USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the UK once again. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beauti...Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson
Hallé St Peter's
Saturday 16 January 2027
Discover the music of Michael Jackson performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Luke Combs UK by Candlelight with Orchestra
Stockport Plaza
Friday 12 February 2027
The world's leading tribute to the Grammy-nominated country megastar Luke Combs - officially endorsed by Luke Combs himself - and reimagined by candlelight with a live string orchestra. Get ready for a powerful and unforgettable night of ...The Chris Stapleton Experience + Morgan Wallen Tribute UK
O2 Ritz
Saturday 9 January 2027
A co-headline tribute night celebrating the music of two Country legends ...Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
The Met
Friday 19 February 2027
A live tribute to Coldplay and performing all the Coldplay hits and more in a brilliant sound and look-a-like show. The vocals, mannerisms and atmosphere these guys deliver are second to none. Giving the audience that same high energy ...Laid - James Tribute Band
The Bowdon Rooms
Saturday 24 April 2027
Fully endorsed by the band themselves, Laid are the UK's no.1 tribute to Manchester legends, James. Laid have hit the tribute scene with lightning pace, receiving high praise everywhere they play, performing all the hits including &...U2 by U2UK
St Mary's Chambers
Friday 9 October 2026
Over their 20 year history, it's easy to see why U2UK are Europe's Premiere U2 Tribute show, winning the hearts of U2 fans all over by performing in Europe and beyond, including U2's after show party. ...Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
Freight Island
Friday 17 July 2026
Swiftogeddon is a night run by fans, for fans to come together and worship at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. The greatest songwriter of her generation? That'...Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems
Albert Hall
Friday 3 December 2027
BBC Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley brings you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for music. Think Blur vs Oasis, Fatboy Slim, Primal Scream, The Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless, The Prodigy and a whole lot more. ...NeXup - Max Dean
Depot Mayfield
Saturday 31 October 2026
One of the hottest names in Tech-House, Essex's Max Dean presents NeXup. Joining him are his cousin Luke Dean, plus Omar+, Locky, TeeDee, RIORDAN, Wheats, and more for house and tech house. Tunes will be spinning from 8pm until 4am. ...Rampa + &Me
Depot Mayfield
Saturday 19 September 2026
&ME returns, this time joined by fellow Afro house DJ Rampa. Two of the driving forces behind Keinemusik, they are all about emotive, genre-blurring sounds. From 2009 on, Rampa made a name of himself through Keinemusik, his own little D.I...The Coral
Albert Hall
Friday 23 October 2026
When The Coral landed in the early '00s, there was every danger of being dismissed as just one more guitar-based “The” band in a scene overrun with them. But the Wirral sextet were anything but typical. From James Skelly's ...Lane 8
New Century
Thursday 15 October 2026
Once dubbed the king of "dreamy backrub house", Lane 8 has been making hips swing and sandals shuffle since his breakthrough DJ set in the empty dining room of a San Francisco pork restaurant back in 2012. Founder of the This Never Happe...Alexandra Kay
Albert Hall
Thursday 15 April 2027
Boasting what has been described as a “Taylor Swift-esque” fan base, Alexandra Kay kindles a profound connection with listeners through her heartfelt melodies, evocative storytelling, and beautifully captivating voice. With ove...The Big Moon
O2 Ritz
Wednesday 25 November 2026
The London indie-rock gals, on the verge of world domination, arrived like a breath of fresh air with their Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, 'Love in the 4th Dimension' back in 2017. Fronted by Juliette Jackson, they unle...Massive Wagons + Terrorvision
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Friday 5 February 2027
It's the Roar of the Roses as Lancashire's Massive Wagons and Yorkshire's Terrorvision embark on a co-headline tour. ...Jack Wyllie (Portico Quartet)
Hallé at St Michael's
Monday 30 November 2026
Portico Quartet co-founder, Southampton saxophonist Jack Wyllie presents the first project under his own name and introduces a new band featuring Hinako Omori on keyboards, Milo Fitzpatrick (Portico Quartet/Vega Trails) on bass, and drummer...Vox & Stephen Rice (Chameleons)
Bask
Sunday 26 July 2026
Vox (Mark Burgess) & Stephen Rice perform Chameleons classics stripped back at a small intimate venue. ...Lady Maisery, Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith
The Stoller Hall
Sunday 20 June 2027
Having bewitched audiences annually with their much-loved wintertime show, two of the most engaging and inventive acts on the English folk scene return with their hotly anticipated next alchemic collaboration: an essential incantation to th...Osman Mir & Aamir Mir
Manchester Academy
Thursday 10 September 2026
A Sufi Mehfil from the Indian father and son musical duo. Osman Mir is a renowned Indian playback singer, Sufi maestro, and folk artist, while his son Aamir Mir is a rising singer known for his soulful Bollywood covers, traditional Gujarat...Manchester Storm v Sheffield Steelers
AO Arena
Sunday 6 September 2026
Following the incredible reaction to the announcement of their return to their original home, Manchester Storm are delighted to reveal the first pre-season fixture at the AO Arena - and it's a blockbuster. The Storm will take on fierce riv...Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder
Palace Theatre
Thursday 11 - Saturday 27 February 2027
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ...Chicago
Manchester Opera House
Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 May 2027
Chicago, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is back on tour in 2027.“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”. So begins the international multi...Grease
Manchester Opera House
Monday 30 August - Saturday 11 September 2027
The world's best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before. After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for seni...Agatha Christie's The Hollow
Lowry
Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 April 2027
Following sell-out tours of Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile, Fiery Angel reunites with director Lucy Bailey to bring this darkly seductive new staging of one of Agatha Christie's most compelling mysteries The Hollow to ...Johannes Radebe - Finally Home
Palace Theatre
Friday 9 - Saturday 10 April 2027
2026 has been an extraordinary year for JoJo. He has become a British citizen, made his West End debut in Kinky Boots and started his dream role as presenter of Strictly Come Dancing. But one thing will never change: Johannes was born to da...Anton du Beke
New Century
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...Surinderella
Palace Theatre
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 September 2026
Rifco presents an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment with their brand new British South Asian family pantomime. Welcome to The Bolly-woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties, a...Parklife Festival
Heaton Park
Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 July 2027
Parklife 2027 sees the Manchester festival return to the city's Heaton Park for a weekend alongside some of dance and alternative music's foremost names. 2026 Line-up included: Calvin Harris Sammy Virji Skepta Zara Larsson Chris Stuss...Blossoms
Co-op Live
Saturday 28 November - Friday 11 December 2026
Stockport quintet Blossoms burst onto the Manchester scene in the 2010s, quickly rising from local clubs to festival stages and the top of the UK Album charts within a few short years. Their catchy, synth-forward blend of Brit-pop and...Don Toliver
Co-op Live
Sunday 22 November 2026
Texan rapper Caleb "Don" Toliver is best known for his 2019 triple Platinum singles "No Idea" and "After Party" which gained popularity on TikTok, helping his debut studio album, "Heaven or Hell" reach no.7 in the U.S.A. and no.16 in t...Sonic Live in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 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...Saxon
O2 Apollo
Friday 19 February 2027
1979 was a momentous year for British Hard Rock, with the birth of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and the subsequent rise of future giants of the genre. After 40 years and 22 studio album releases, Saxon remain as one of those gia...Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)
RNCM
Sunday 9 May 2027
This very special series of live speaking events from Dep Purple frontman Ian Gillan will allow audiences to hear personal stories from his remarkable life and career in music. From his childhood in Hounslow to the global rise of Deep Purp...Mike Joyce & Stephen Street (The Smiths)
New Century
Sunday 4 October 2026
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME's Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the fi...Joe Lycett
Palace Theatre
Wednesday 2 - Saturday 5 February 2028
Joe Lycett is back and he is unleashed! He was leashed! Now the leash has been removed, so there is no leash! Joe Lycett: Do You Really Lycett? Is It, Is It Wicked? We're Lovin' It, Lovin' It, Lovin' It, We're Lovin' It Lycett Don't...Dan and Phil
O2 Apollo
Saturday 13 - Thursday 18 February 2027
YouTubers Dan and Phil are back to heal your inner child and take back what the internet took from them. With Hard Launch, they are crash landing in a city near you. In this unhinged and unafraid new era, join Dan and Phil live with their...Scott Bennett
The Point
Friday 23 October 2026
As heard on BBC Radio 4!As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to f...Reece Shearsmith
Albert Hall
Sunday 11 - Wednesday 14 October 2026
Co-creator of The League of Gentlemen, Psychoville and Inside No. 9, Reece is no stranger to the morbid and macabre. In this live show, he will guide audiences through the bizarre artefacts and obsessions that have quietly shaped eve...Tom Read Wilson
HOME
Thursday 17 September 2026
Songs, sonnets and stories from television presenter, author, actor, and singer Tom Read Wilson. The A - Z of Me is an irreverent, whistle-stop tour of the alphabet. The alphabet reveals the revue - and Tom - letter by letter, word by wor...Kyla Cobbler
Lowry
Saturday 12 September 2026
Ticket with Book offer available. Join one of the fastest-rising names in comedy Kyla Cobbler for an in-conversation about her hilarious and honest memoir, Happy, Thank You. More, Please. Kyla will be chatting about her path to self-l...Zachary Ruane
Lowry
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Multi-hyphenate comedy genius Zachary Ruane (Aunty Donna, Mish & Zach, Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves*) is finally gifting the world with his debut solo show. Comedy promises to be the most important and definitive comedic work ...Ted Hill
Lowry
Saturday 24 April 2027
Ted Hill invites you inside his strange and chaotic mind for 110% Weird, a hilarious show about fitting in, standing out, and self-acceptance. Would Ted be better off as a “normal” comedian, or staying true to himself with mult...Dan Tiernan
Creatures Comedy Club
Friday 24 July 2026
Manchester comic Dan Tiernan is back at it again: and this time he's got magic rocks in his pocket. With a hat trick of sold-out Edinburgh Festival runs, Dan's a two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee who has received countless five-star...Disney's Frozen
Altrincham Garrick
Thursday 17 - Saturday 26 June 2027
For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by snowstorm at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Altrincham Garrick's production of Disney's F...Pride and Prejudice
Altrincham Garrick
Monday 28 September - Sunday 4 October 2026
Experience Jane Austen's classic tale of hate to love, revitalised in Altrincham Garrick's production full of laughter, colour, and life. When it comes to the subject of marriage, headstrong Elizabeth Bennet is determined to resist ...Blackadder Goes Forth
Altrincham Garrick
Monday 16 - Sunday 22 November 2026
A stage adaptation produced by Altrincham Garrick based on the original BBC Television Series. Created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton and John Lloyd. One of TV's most enduringly popular comedies returns to the Garrick stage, ...Cluedo
Altrincham Garrick
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 February 2027
An Altrincham Garrick production written by Sandy Rustin and based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Cluedo is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. The hilarious whodunnit play!It's a dark an...James and the Giant Peach
