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The Best of What's on in Manchester This Week

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK CALENDAR

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

High School Musical

Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
Until Sat 19 Sep 2026.
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Jersey Boys

East is East

Come From Away

Garrick Theatre, Altrincham
Thu 10 - Sat 19 Sep 2026.

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Macbeth

Shakespeare North Playhouse
Fri 11 Sep - Sat 3 Oct 2026.
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Off The Hook - Daz and Will Unhooked

Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

Can I Be Candid?

The Only King

RNCM Theatre, Manchester
Fri 18 - Sun 20 Sep 2026.
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That Night in Manchester

Steven Pinker

Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Thu 17 Sep 2026 + more dates.
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Jon Ronson

Blaze FM

Iron

Gallifrey Cabaret

The Selfish Giant

The Story of Edith Smith

0161 Dance Studios - The 5th Chapter

Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos

Lowry 360

Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience

Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt

Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger

Manchester City v Sunderland

John Hedges v Pat Brown

~ All Shows in Manchester This Week ~

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What's on in Manchester Comedy This Week

Jonathan Pie

Off The Hook - Daz and Will Unhooked

Larry Dean

Tez Ilyas

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Sun 20 Sep 2026 + more dates
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Jazz Emu

Henry Paker

XS Malarkey

Buff Bingo Drag Brunch

On Bar, Manchester
Sat 19 Sep 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

The Bridgewater Hall 30th Anniversary Concert

A one-night-only anniversary concert bringing together Manchester’s musical past, present and future.

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Sibelius Symphony No 5

John Storgårds conducts the BBC Phil with organist James McVinnie in this refelction of the the beauty, terror, and joy of nature.

House Gospel Choir

Twisted Smile present the House Gospel Choir and DJs sets from Allister Whitehead, K-Klass and more.

London Concertante - Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight

A groundbreaking new show that reimagines the legendary sound of Radiohead in a breathtaking symphonic setting.

Mystery Ensemble - Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams

An instrumental tribute to Studio Ghibli.

~ All Classical Concerts in Manchester This Week ~

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Our Top 5 Tribute Shows in Manchester This Week

Man in the Mirror

Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists.

Manchester Opera House
Weds 23 Sep 2026 + more dates.
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Queen of the Night

The leading tribute to Whitney Houston.

Manchester Opera House
Sat 19 Sep 2026 + more dates.
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Lost in Music

A tribute to disco.

The Magic of Motown

The popular tribute to artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson.