With over 4000 shows listed on Manchester Theatres, it can be hard to decide which show to go and see - as you will probably know if you are one of the 200,000 members who receive our Sunday night "What's on in Manchester over the next seven days" e-mails [subscribe here].

If it's any help, we have handpicked our recommended theatre shows, classical concerts and stand-up comedy acts from what's on in Manchester over the next seven days...

You can find the best music gigs listed separately, here.

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Our Top 10 What's On in Manchester Theatre This Week

A Man For All Seasons

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Tue 3 - Sat 7 Nov 2026

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Little Shop of Horrors

• Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
• Until 29 Nov 2026
• Read our ★★★★★ review

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Legally Blonde

• Manchester Opera House
• Tue 3 - Sat 14 Nov 2026

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Fences

• HOME Theatre 1, Manchester
• Tue 3 - Sat 7 Nov 2026.

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The Highwayman

• Octagon Theatre, Bolton
• Tue 3 - Sat 7 Nov 2026.

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King Lear

• Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
• Until Sun 15 Nov 2026
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It Walks Around The House At Night

• Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
• Tue 3 - Sat 7 Nov 2026

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Deepest Fears

• HOME Theatre 2, Manchester
• Wed 4 - Fri 6 Nov 2026.

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Lucy Worsley - My Royal Life

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Sun 8 Nov 2026 + more dates

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The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Tue 3 Nov 2026.

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Diwali Lights

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Mon 2 Nov 2026.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

• Arley Hall & Gardens, Cheshire
• Until Sun 27 Dec 2026

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Thread

• Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
• Mon 2 - Wed 4 Nov 2026
• Read our ★★★★★ review

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

• Altrincham Garrick Theatre + Bolton Albert Halls
• Sun 8 & Fri 13 Nov 2026

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Frank Turner

• Shakespeare North Playhouse
• Sat 7 Nov 2026.

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Stuart Michael - The Psychic Medium

• Garrick Theatre, Altrincham
• Thu 5 Nov 2026

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Laura Kuenssberg

• The Stoller Hall, Manchester
• Thu 5 Nov 2026.

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Danny Hart

• Waterside Theatre, Sale
• Fri 6 Nov 2026.

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You're My World

• Oldham Theatre Workshop
• Fri 6 Nov - Fri 20 Nov 2026.

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LOVE**WORK

• Lowry Studio, Salford Quays
• Fri 6 - Sat 7 Nov 2026

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Hay!

• Lowry Studio, Salford Quays
• Sun 8 Nov 2026 (2 shows)

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Puppet Masters Animation Conference

• Waterside Theatre, Sale
• Sat 7 Nov 2026.

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Matchstalks

• Lowry Studio, Salford Quays
• Weds 4 Nov 2026

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America's Kingdoms

• Lowry Studio, Salford Quays
• Tue 3 Nov 2026

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I Was a Teenage Bisexual

• Waterside Chambers, Sale
• Tue 3 Nov 2026

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Yaelokre

• Manchester Academy 2
• Mon 2 Nov 2026.

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Anthem for Dissatisfaction

• Playhouse 2, Shaw
• Sun 8 Nov 2026.

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Murder Mystery Train

• East Lancashire Railway, Bury
• Fri 6 Nov 2026 + more dates

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Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos

• Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
• Until 3 Jan 2027.

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Lowry 360

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Until 31 Dec 2026

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Mythic Reinvention

• Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
• Until Sun 15 Nov 2026
• Read our ★★★★★ review

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Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience

• Transmission House, Manchester
• Extended until 29 Nov 2026

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Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt

• Transmission House, Manchester
• Extended until 29 Nov 2026

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Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City

• Transmission House, Manchester
• Extended until 29 Nov 2026

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The Bridgewater Hall Tour

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Fri 6 Nov 2026 + more dates.

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National Theatre Live - Golden Boy

• HOME Cinema, Manchester
• Thu 5 Nov 2026 + more dates

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National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope

• Garrick Theatre, Altrincham
• Weds 4 Nov 2026

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Manchester United v Roma (Champions League)

• Old Trafford, Manchester
• Tue 3 Nov 2026

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Manchester United v Aston Villa

• Old Trafford, Manchester
• Sun 8 Nov 2026

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Joshua Buatsi v Willy Hutchinson

• AO Arena, Manchester
• Sat 7 Nov 2026

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~ All Shows in Manchester This Week ~

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What's on in Manchester Comedy This Week

Hannah East

• The Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
• Sun 8 Nov 2026 (2 shows) + more dates.

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Cody Dahler

• New Century Hall, Manchester
• Mon 2 Nov 2026.

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Paddy Young

• New Century Hall, Manchester
• Sun 8 Nov 2026.

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Patrick Monahan

• Waterside Chambers, Sale
• Thu 5 Nov 2026 + more dates.

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The Macc Lads

• Holy Diver, Stockport
• Sat 7 Nov 2026.

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XS Malarkey - Hannah Platt

• 53two, Manchester
• Tue 3 Nov 2026.

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Buff Bingo Drag Brunch

• On Bar, Manchester
• Sat 7 Nov 2026 + more dates.

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~ All Comedy Shows in Manchester This Week ~

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Our Top What's On in Manchester Classical & Choral This Week

Hallé - Scheherazade

British conductor Tess Jackson conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s fascinating melodies.

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Thu 5 Nov 2026.

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Candlelight - Tribute to Taylor Swift

A string quartet perform the music of Taylor Swift.

• Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
• Sun 7 Nov 2026.

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Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

A string quartet pay tribute to the two biggest bands of all time.

• Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
• Sat 7 Nov 2026 + more dates.

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RNCM Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich Symphony No 5

Hallé Principal Conductor Kahchun Wong conducts the RNCM Symphony Orchestra.

• RNCM Concert Hall, Manchester
• Fri 6 Nov 2026.

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Salford Choral Society - Fauré's Requiem

 The beauty of Faure's much-loved Requiem in a choir and organ performance.

• RNCM Concert Hall, Manchester
• Sat 7 Nov 2026.

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Trio Abril

A chamber music project co-founded by Juana Palop with Arno Bornkamp and pianist Frank van de Laar.

• RNCM Concert Hall, Manchester
• Sun 8 Nov 2026.

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Hallé Chamber Concerts - Priaulx Rainier's Quanta

Priaulx Rainier's Quanta for oboe and strings, alongside a world premiere of Richard Causton’s new work for solo cor anglais.

• Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
• Fri 6 Nov 2026.

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Our Top 5 Tribute Shows in Manchester This Week

The Magic of Motown

The popular tribute to soul's greatest artists.

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Weds 4 Nov 2026.

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Cody Pennington Country Show

A night of country hits from the Nashville native.

• Manchester Academy 1
• Tue 3 Nov 2026.

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In The Air Tonight

A tribute to Phil Collins

• Garrick Theatre, Altrincham
• Sat 7 Nov 2026.

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A Band Called Malice

An intimate gig from the Starsailor and Gomez frontmen.

• St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
• Fri 6 Nov 2026 + more dates.

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Nontaines D.C.

A tribute to Irish punk heroes Fontaines D.C.

• Manchester Academy 3
• Sat 7 Nov 2026.

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~ All Tribute Concerts in Manchester This Week ~

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~ All Shows in Manchester This Week ~

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