NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
The Mousetrap
Manchester Opera House
Monday 26 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Producer, Brian Fenty, is delighted to announce that Agatha Christie's iconic thriller and the world's longest running play, The Mousetrap will embark on a major UK tour from September 2026 running through to 2027. The tour forms part of wi...Peter Kay
AO Arena
Saturday 8 August 2026
One of Britain's best loved comedians, Peter Kay is finally returning to stand-up comedy with his first live tour in twelve years - a tour which still officially ranks in the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy...Bill Bailey
AO Arena
Thursday 3 December 2026
Before streaming, before TV, before cinema, before even radio… there was Vaudeville! This was the prime-time entertainment of its day. A celebration of comedy, songs, and multifarious skills. Tales of showbiz, tales of the city. ...James Acaster
Lowry
Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 April 2026
“One of comedy's most original voices” (Evening Standard) has written a new show. He's very proud of it. That being said, you are allowed to ruin it. Fill your boots. --- “A comedy genius at the peak of his powers&rdq...Tim Key
HOME
Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 March 2026
Comedian and poet Tim Key (Alan Partridge, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme) again pops his suit on, plods about, in a brand new show, Loganberry. Bit gutted he's old. Guzzling continental lager. Magnet...Urzila Carlson
O2 Apollo
Friday 25 September 2026
Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australia and New Zealand's biggest comedy stars. In 2026 the fan-favourite comedian returns to the UK with even more understated punchlines and her signature dead...Jonathan Pie
Lowry
Sunday 20 September 2026
Jonathan Pie, the UK's angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show, This is The End of The World according to Jonathan Pie. Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he vote...Jamie Hutchinson
Manchester Academy
Sunday 24 May 2026
Following his record-breaking Waterslide tour, Manchester comic and podcaster Jamie Hutchinson is back with Can My Mate Come He's Sound, a brand-new hour of unfiltered mayhem, questionable logic and emotional chaos held together by takeaway...Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts
Heaton Park
Friday 19 June 2026
Canadian Folk rock musical legend Neil Young returns with his band, the Chrome Hearts - Spooner Oldham (Farfisa organ), Micah Nelson (guitar and vocal), Corey McCormick (bass and vocal), Anthony LoGerfo (drums). Neil Young is, without doub...Lily Allen
AO Arena
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 June 2026
The remarkable multiple Brit, Grammy, Ivor Novello, Mercury, NME and Laurence Olivier Award winning autiobiographical pop star returns. From being a child actor in a 1998 episode of the Comic Strip Presents (her father is comedian Keith Al...Mumford & Sons
Albert Hall
Monday 9 February 2026
Grammy and BRIT Award-winning folk act Mumford & Sons return with their 5th studio album, 'Rushmere' The chart topping Londoners are best known for their multi-Platinum selling hits "I Will Wait", "Little Lion Man", "The Cave" and "Believ...Dermot Kennedy
AO Arena
Saturday 30 May 2026
After reaching the #1 spot in the UK and Irish Official Album Charts with debut album 'Without Fear', which achieved multi-platinum status with hit top 10 single 'Outnumbered' as well as the top 20 with singles 'Power Over Me' and the ...Fatboy Slim
Delamere Forest
Saturday 20 June 2026
As one of the world's most renowned pioneering dance music DJs and record producers, multi-million selling Brighton artist Fatboy Slim, a.k.a. Norman Cook, is a winner of numerous awards including ten MTV Music Awards, three BR...The Darkness
AO Arena
Friday 11 December 2026
Delivering immeasurable rock and roll extravagance, Lowestoft's favourite rock icons (consisting of brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins, and Queen legend Roger Taylor's equally brilliant drumming son Rufus Tiger Taylor) first shot to fame...Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Castlefield Bowl
Sunday 12 July 2026
The Sex Pistols - Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Steve Jones - unite with Frank Carter to celebrate 50 years of punk. ...Jane McDonald
AO Arena
Thursday 10 September 2026
National treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald is officially Living The Dream as she announces a brand-new UK tour and album for 2026. The star of stage and screen presents her nod to Country unveiling her passion for the music...Starsailor with Strings
The Bridgewater Hall
Sunday 18 October 2026
Formed at Wigan & Leigh Music College, Starsailor will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum debut album Love is Here with a special tour featuring a string ensemble arranged and conducted by Joe Dudde...Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
O2 Apollo
Sunday 18 October 2026
The Martians are back! Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In October 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds ...The Witcher in Concert
O2 Apollo
Saturday 24 October 2026
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as the open-world RPG's timeless score is brought to life with a live orchestra performance featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival...BAFTA Games In Concert
Aviva Studios
Sunday 7 June 2026
Watch your favourite games come to life with huge screens and the power of a full orchestra at this landmark live concert celebrating two decades of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music. Get ready for a 20-year musical journey th...Candlelight - The Best of Ennio Morricone
Hall? St Peter's
Saturday 10 January 2026
Discover the music of legendary film composer Ennio Morricone performed by a string quartet under the gentleflow of candlelight. ...Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Hall? St Peter's
Thursday 26 February 2026
Relive your favourite anime scenes in this unique homage to Joe Hisaishi! The genius composer is responsible for creating Studio Ghibli's iconic soundtracks, in much-loved films such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. An incr...The Princess Proms
The Bridgewater Hall
Sunday 26 July 2026
An enchanting family concert with Enchanted Voices singing the magical music from Frozen, Wicked, Moana, Kpop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift, Wizard of Oz, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, Anastasia, Pocahontas and more. ...Chris Packham's World of Wonder
Lowry
Sunday 1 November 2026
For nearly forty years Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK. Through his groundbreaking work on The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Autistic Minds and Earth, Chris has devoted his remarkable life to engaging with t...My Royal Life - An Audience with Lucy Worsley
Lowry
Sunday 20 September 2026
Step into a glittering royal world with Lucy Worsley, beloved historian and bestselling author, who spent twenty years working as Chief Curator in some of Britain's most marvellous palaces. Lucy wants to take you behind the scenes an...Monty Don
Lowry
Sunday 22 March 2026
Premium Ticket & Book seats on the British Gardens tour include a signed copy of British Gardens by Monty Don (RRP £35). What do our gardens say about us? Britain's best-loved gardener Monty Don returns with a brand-new show celebrati...Ruby Wax
Lowry
Monday 6 April 2026
It's almost easier to say whom Ruby Wax DIDN'T meet, interview and coax fascinating insights from in her huge TV shows 'Ruby Wax Meets' and 'Full Wax'. Donald Trump, OJ Simpson, Pamala Anderson, Madonna and many more. Her provocative, abra...Seann Walsh
Lowry
Friday 5 June 2026
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK's dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don't miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that l...Mark Steel
Lowry
Sunday 12 April 2026
Multi award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel returns with his new tour The Leopard in My House. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could f...The Lancashire Hotpots
Lowry
Saturday 25 July 2026
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern “knees up” with banging comedy folk anthems su...Aries Spears
Albert Hall
Thursday 2 April 2026
Critically acclaimed comedian, Aries Spears, known for his sharp wit and charisma, is finally heading to Europe with his Euro Trip tour. Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in th...Rufus Rice
New Century Hall
Friday 5 June 2026
A rambunctious evening of comedy and music from TikTok's favourite lovable rogue ...Joe Tracini
Lowry
Monday 18 May 2026
Ten Things I Hate About Me is Joe Tracini's new show about hope. It's also about mental illness, good liars, bad ideas, Lorraine Kelly and a gang lord forcing him to hold a raw chicken. But it's mostly about hope. He lives with a complex m...The Forbidden Realm Of Conspirancies: Uncovered
Stockport Plaza
Tuesday 3 November 2026
What if everything you've been told is a lie? The Forbidden Realm of Conspiracies: Uncovered invites you to explore a world where theories that challenge everything you know are brought to life in a way you've never experienced befor...Squeeze + Billy Bragg
O2 Apollo
Monday 23 November 2026
As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, London's Squeeze provided one of the links between classic British guitar pop and post-punk providing the vehicle for the wry, subtle lyric writing of Chris Difford and traditio...The Proclaimers
O2 Apollo
Friday 23 October 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years see...Bellowhead
The Bridgewater Hall
Thursday 12 November 2026
During lockdown in 2020 the 11 members of Bellowhead first re-connected online to remotely record 'New York Girls - At Home'. That led to re-uniting in person for a one-off performance which was streamed to mark the anniversary of Hedo...Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
The Bridgewater Hall
Monday 8 June 2026
Originally from Alabama but now based in Nashville, four-time Grammy Award-winning Americana singer, songwriter and musician Jason Isbell is widely renowned as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation with his track &ldquo...Amon Amarth
O2 Apollo
Friday 9 October 2026
Taking their name from the Sindarin name of Mount Doom, a volcano in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth are poised to return to full action with a bloody, broadsword-wielding vengeance. Still ...Jon Pardi
O2 Apollo
Saturday 16 May 2026
Multiplatinum Nashville country music hitmaker Jon Pardi has topped the U.S. Country Airplay charts five times with hits "Head Over Boots", "Dirt on My Boots", "Heartache Medication", "Last Night Lonely" and Beer Can't Fix" (with T...Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Celebrate REM
New Century Hall
Saturday 5 September 2026
Oscar nominated Kentucky actor Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road, and Nocturnal Animals) joins forces with Illinois singer Jason Narducy and friends to celebrate the 40th anniversary of REM's Lifes Rich Pageant. The tour follows the succ...R.E.M. - A Performance by Stipe
Manchester Academy
Saturday 31 October 2026
The definitive R.E.M. tribute. R.E.M. remain one of the world's most enigmatic bands. With a string of peerless albums; one eye on the underground and one eye on the soaring chorus; it's safe to say we will never see their like again...Waterparks
Manchester Academy
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Waterparks are a pop-punk trio from Austin, Texas who blend forbearers such as blink 182 and Fall Out Boy with elements of pop, hip-hop and electronica. ...Machine Head
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Friday 15 May 2026
Perhaps no metal band has been as instrumental as Bay Area 90s metal greats Machine Head in proving that heavy music could be both true to its core roots while also having an eye looking forward toward other genres and new futures. Fron...Big Big Train
RNCM
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Following the tragic death of lead vocalist David Longdon in 2021, the award-winning British progressive rock band Big Big Train take to the stage with new frontman Alberto Bravin (ex-PFM). Formed in Bournemouth in 1990, they have...Carly Pearce
Manchester Academy
Thursday 14 May 2026
2018's Radio Disney The Freshest! Country Best New Artist winner and a 2019 ACM Awards New Female Artist of the Year and iHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Country Artist nominee, Kentucky's Carly Pearce continues to be a loyal advo...Graham Gouldman (10cc)
The Stoller Hall
Friday 9 October 2026
It is only between 10cc's sell-out, bi-annual UK tours that the band's co-founder, Manchester musical legend Graham Gouldman, is able to fully indulge his Heart Full of Songs project. The semi-acoustic four-piece - which includes 10cc...Aston Merrygold (JLS)
Manchester Academy
Thursday 19 March 2026
Aston Merrygold performs solo favourite such as “Get Stupid”, “Trudy”, “I Ain't Missing You”, “How Many Times” and just maybe the occasional throwback to JLS. Recent months have also se...Blue October
