NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
Placebo
Co-op Live
Friday 4 December 2026
Formed in London by androgynous American-Belgian vocalist Brian Molko and Swedish-Luxembourgish bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal, influential rock outift Placebo were darlings of David Bowie, Michael Stipe and others. While the duo had bot...What The World Needs Now - The Burt Bacharach Songbook
The Bridgewater Hall
Tuesday 6 October 2026
This evening honours one of the most influential songwriters of the past century and features performances by beloved UK artist Rumer and the Mercury nominated singer-songwriter Ed Harcourt both of whom worked directly with Burt Bacharach -...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
King George's Hall
Friday 26 June 2026
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...Steve Steinman's Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story
Manchester Opera House
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Steve Steinman, the highly acclaimed show producer and No. 1 recording artist, brings you his smash-hit production Anything for Love. The show will feature Steve's very own No. 1 hit, Everything They Said Was True, written by Meat Loaf and ...Scott Bennett
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Saturday 18 April 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...Ed Gamble
O2 Apollo
Saturday 29 May 2027
Everyone's annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand-up grot. So come and see the self-appointed Crown Prince of Visualised Companion Podcasts harrumph about the stage. Co...Aurie Styla
New Century
Thursday 4 March 2027
Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he's back on the road with his brand-new show Maverick. Maverick looks at life from the end of The Aurat...Khalid
Aviva Studios
Friday 23 October 2026
Multi-platinum selling global superstar Khalid has taken the world by storm with his blend of smooth R&B fused with electro-pop and 80s-inspired synths since his first single, the RIAA-certified diamond 'Location' - released right before hi...James Blake
New Century
Sunday 25 - Monday 26 October 2026
Since breaking through with his Mercury Prize-nominated eponymous debut album in 2011, classical pianist-turned-electronic producer James Blake has become one of the most esteemed musicians of his generation. Known for his delicate voca...Dexys Midnight Runners
Manchester Opera House
Sunday 25 October 2026
Dexys Midnight Runners have announced details of a U.K & Irish tour. The dates will be the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the name of Dexys Midnight Runners since 2003, when they played a sold-out show at ...Kim Wilde
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 19 March 2027
Blending nostalgic elements with contemporary sounds, ever since bursting on to the scene in 1981 "Love Blonde" Kim Wilde's signature mix of pop, new wave, and rock - known for its infectious hooks, powerful vocals, and anthemic chor...Hannah Laing
Depot Mayfield
Friday 16 October 2026
Dundee DJ Hannah Laing specialises in high energy trance, techno, and hard house with her club night Welcome To The Doof. In 2023, she was nominated for a DJ Mag Best of Britain award and has been regularly featured on BBC Radio 1, includi...CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
O2 Apollo
Monday 31 August 2026
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso are an Argentine experimental trap, hip-hop, electronic dance music, and pop duo formed in Buenos Aires, consisting of Catriel Guerreiro and Ulises Guerriero The duo is known for their distinctive and eccentric style...Don Broco
Manchester Academy
Friday 2 October 2026
Filtering their charismatic '80s pop-inflected rock seamlessly, almost restlessly, through metal, funk and electronics, the UK chart-topping Bedford four piece have become one of rock's most diverse and charismatic bands, playing huge ...Nathan Carter
Aviva Studios
Sunday 7 March 2027
Quickly becoming one of the UK's most prolific touring artists, wowing crowds with his sensational live show, Liverpudlian Irish country pop star Nathan Carter returns. One of the UK's most exciting live performers, his energetic show...From The Jam
New Century
Sunday 6 September 2026
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player and vocalist in legendary bands Stiff Little Fingers and, more famously, mod-revivalists The Jam, with Pau...Kodaline
Albert Hall
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Critically-acclaimed Irish indie folk quartet Kodaline broke onto the scene when their debut single "All I Want" topped the Irish charts in 2013, heralding their Platinum selling album In a Perfect World, which also spawned the hits "High H...The Wonder Stuff + Insprial Carpets
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Friday 2 October 2026
A co-headline gig from the Baggy favourites. Fronted by Miles Hunt, West Midlands indie legends The Wonder Stuff are best known for the hits "The Size of a Cow", "Unbearable", "Caught in My Shadow", "Don't Let Me Down, Gently" and the UK n...Dance Gavin Dance
Manchester Academy
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Where most bands erroneously claim wholly distinct identities, Dance Gavin Dance truly defies categorization. The Sacramento based outfit possess the kind of artistic compass shared with broadminded but heavy metal & hardcore-punk root...AFI
O2 Ritz
Saturday 22 August 2026
Californian rockers AFI (A Fire Inside) formed in 1991, originally as a hardcore punk band, before since delving into many genres, starting with horror punk and following through post-hardcore and emo into alternative rock and gothic rock. ...Yard Act
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Friday 13 November 2026
Just like Shed Seven, The Wedding Present, and Level 42 before them, Yard Act are a Yorkshire-formed act fronted by a charasmatic Mancunian, witty lyricist James Smith. Often compared to The Fall and Arctic Monkeys, the Leeds indie-...Nubiyan Twist
New Century
Friday 24 April 2026
Woven around soul searching, cautionary tales and parables for modern life, the 9 Piece Yorkshire Jazz collective, led by Tom Excell and Aziza Jaye, effortlessly create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat,...Madra Salach
New Century
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Fuelled by a feverish word-of-mouth buzz, Irish alternative-folk six-piece Madra Salach (Dirty Dog in English) are fast emerging as one of the most talked-about acts of 2026 with their debut EP "It's a Hell of an Age" reaching no.3 on the I...Teenage Fanclub
New Century
Saturday 7 November 2026
Glaswegian alt-rockers Teenage Fanclub return to universal acclaim to assuage the mind, body and soul, and to reaffirm that all is not lost in this world. Building on the success of their UK Top 40 hits during the 1990s with hits "Ain'...Freddie Halkon
O2 Ritz
Thursday 12 November 2026
From busking the streets of Scunthorpe-born, Isle of Axholme raised indie folk pop star Freddie Halkon has gone from studying law at the University of Leeds and busking the streets of Scunthorpe to supporting The Reytons. The Ed Sheeran in...The Spy Who Came in from The Cold
Lowry
Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 July 2026
For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré - the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager - is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation. Starring Ralf L...C2C - Country To Country
AO Arena
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 March 2027
Country to Country, Europe's biggest country music festival has become a staple in the UK festival calendar and has brought country music to the masses, with tens of thousands of fans attending each year. The festival continuously hosts...The Pussycat Dolls
Co-op Live
Saturday 10 October 2026
More than just an all-American girl group in fish-net stockings, Pussycat Dolls are a sisterhood. Blending vocal prowess with racy dance moves, they've achieved eight UK top 10 singles, sold more than 55 million records worldwide and twi...Korn
AO Arena
Saturday 31 October 2026
In their 14 years of togetherness, Nu-Metal heroes Korn has both survived and thrived, and their songs are rife with detritus of decadence and lessons learned, such as their 90s and 2000s UK hits "Freak on a Leash", "Here to Stay", "Did My ...Amy & Carlos - Reborn
Lowry
Sunday 14 June 2026
Having made a stunning return to the Strictly dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE, accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu, truly feels Reborn. Back on stage following a triumphant and acclaimed debut season, Amy and ...Bare Knuckle Boxing - Rolando Dy v Paulie Malignaggi
AO Arena
Saturday 16 May 2026
Bare Knuckle Boxing heads to the Capital of the North Saturday, May 16 for BKB 54 Mayhem in Manchester with a star-studded 15-fight card at the AO Arena. Former 2-division world boxing champion Paulie Malignaggi looks to make history and c...An Evening with Racing Icons David Coulthard & Mika Häkkinen
Manchester Opera House
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Experience the electrifying reunion of motorsport's most captivating teammate rivalry as stars Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard take the stage for an uncensored, no-holds-barred conversation about their careers. Once rivals, then team...Jasper Carrot & Alistair McGowan
Lowry
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan join forces to split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand-up and impressions. The two masters of comedy present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be m...Vittorio Angelone
RNCM
Thursday 8 October 2026
Viral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone has always denied any involvement in stand-up comedy or stand-up comedy related activities. Despite this, after two completely sold-out tours in 2023 and 2024 - with over 100 packed...Peter Antoniou
New Century
Sunday 29 November 2026
Peter Antoniou fuses his amazing and uncanny ability to read minds with razor sharp wit, story telling, and improvisational comedy to create unique live entertainment experiences. From London's West End to America's Got Talent, he has beco...Larry Dean
Chorley Theatre
Friday 18 September 2026
Thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and two-time star of Live At The Apollo, returns with a hilarious brand new show, Hellbent. Recently married, emotionally feral, the Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refus...Morgan Rees
Fairfield Social Club
Thursday 1 October 2026
The softly-spoken acclaimed Welsh stand-up and online sensation Morgan Ree is back on the road with his new show What a Bummer. After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum in Coventry and the other t...The Totally Improvised Musical
Chorley Theatre
Saturday 16 May 2026
The Totally Improvised Musical returns. Every night is opening night as these top Mancunian improvisers compose brand-new comedy musicals from your title suggestions. That's right; the story, songs, characters and “choreography&rdqu...Bobby Seagull's Escape from Ancient Egypt
Lowry
Friday 28 August 2026
What happens when a maths whizz gets trapped inside an ancient pyramid? Best known for television appearances on the BBC and University Challenge, join Bobby Seagull for a thrilling family adventure packed with puzzles, secrets and surpris...The Selfish Giant
Lowry
Sunday 20 September 2026
Through vivid, interactive story-telling, original music, puppetry and humour, Riding Lights Theatre Company brings you Oscar Wilde's brilliant story of transformation. The Giant is angry. He returns from Cornwall to find children - childr...Botis Seva - Sing Child Sing
Lowry
Friday 27 November 2026
How do we protect ourselves as we learn from the past, without living forever in its shadow? An unfiltered exploration of healing, identity, and the invisible legacies that drift quietly from one generation to the next, Sing Child Sing i...The Jury Experience - Diamonds, Lies and a Dead Man
The Stoller Hall
Sunday 17 May - Friday 24 July 2026
You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide… guilty or not guilty? Scandal brews as a disgraced ex-driver st...BULL
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Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 September 2026
Deafinitely Theatre's second adaptation of a play by Mike Bartlett, following the critically acclaimed and sold-out production of Contractions in 2017 which won the Off West End award for Best Production. Bull is presented in the company's ...The Hallé - ABBA Symphonica
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 27 June 2026
Timeless pop meets modern orchestra in this ultimate symphonic celebration of ABBA's greatest hits. Led by the inimitable conductor Stephen Bell, the Hallé Orchestra will be joined by vocal powerhouses Annie Skates, Emma Kershaw, David...The Hallé & Juliette Crosbie - 100 Years of Movie Songs
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 4 July 2026
A century of unforgettable film music is brought to life by conductor Stephen Bell as he guides the players of the Hallé Orchestra and star Irish vocalist Juliette Crosbie on a glittering journey through the songs that defined the silver ...The Hallé - Choral Classics
The Bridgewater Hall
Saturday 11 July 2026
Feel the power of music and song in this celebration of incredible choral music. Inspirational choral leader, Matthew Hamilton brings together the combined forces of the Hallé Orchestra, Hallé Choir and Hallé Children's Choir for a...Undertale - 10th Anniversary Orchestral Concert
O2 Apollo
Sunday 27 September 2026
The Determination Symphony is the brand new Undertale concert, featuring a 25-piece orchestra performing Toby Fox's legendary music from the popular indie role-playing video game. It's Undertale's 10th anniversary, so let's celebrate with ...Bear McCreary
