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

Matilda The Musical

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• Thu 26 Mar - Sat 25 Apr 2026

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MOBO Awards

• Co-op Live, Manchester
• Thu 26 Mar 2026.

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Private Lives

• Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
• Fri 27 Mar - Sat 2 May 2026.

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Help I Sexted My Boss

• AO Arena, Manchester
• Sat 28 Mar 2026.

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The Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Sat 28 & Sun 29 Mar 2026.

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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen

• Manchester Opera House
• Weds 25 Mar 2026.

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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly

• Manchester Opera House
• Thu 26 Mar 2026.

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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - La Traviata

• Manchester Opera House
• Tue 24 Mar 2026.

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Bog Witch

• HOME Theatre 1, Manchester
• Thu 26 - Sat 28 Mar 2026.
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The LOL Podcast

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Thu 26 Mar 2026.

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Eric & Ern

• Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
• Tue 24 - Sat 28 Mar 2026.

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Macbeth

• Octagon Theatre, Bolton
• Until Sat 28 Mar 2026
• Read our ★★★★ review

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Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death Of A Landlord

• Warrington Parr Hall
• Thu 26 & Fri 27 Mar 2026.

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Dickens Theatre Company - Macbeth

• Stockport Plaza
• Mon 23 Mar 2026 (2 shows)

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Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates

• o2 Ritz, Manchester
• Fri 27 Mar 2026 + more dates.

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Pomona

• Altrincham Garrick Studio
• Tue 24 - Sun 29 Mar 2026

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The Angry Brigade

• 53two, Manchester
• Thu 26 Mar - Sat 4 Apr 2026

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Lear's Shadow

• 53two, Manchester
• Mon 23 Mar 2026

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Luminescence

• Manchester Cathedral
• Until 26 Mar 2026

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A Grain of Sand

• HOME Theatre 2, Manchester
• Thu 26 - Sun 29 Mar 2026.

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RNCM Opera - The Cunning Little Vixen

• RNCM Theatre, Manchester
• Sun 22 - Sat 28 Mar 2026.

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'Allo 'Allo Comedy Train

• East Lancashire Railway, Bury
• Sat 28 Mar 2026 + more dates

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An Evening with Dame Arlene Phillips

• Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
• Fri 27 Mar 2026.

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An Evening with Helen Worth

• Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
• Sun 29 Mar 2026.

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An Audience with Sue Johnston and John McArdle

• Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
• Sun 29 Mar 2026.

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Cheryl Baker

• Lowry Studio, Salford Quays
• Weds 25 Mar 2026.

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Counting Sheep

• Z-Arts, Manchester
• Sat 28 & Sun 29 Mar 2026.

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National Theatre Live - The Audience

• Stockport Plaza
• Tues 24 Mar 2026

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20 Years of High School Musical

• The Deaf Institute, Manchester
• Sat 28 Mar 2026.

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The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

• Depot Mayfield, Manchester
• Until Thu 7 May 2026.

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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 29 Mar 2026

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Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City

• Transmission House, Manchester
• Until Sun 29 Mar 2026

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Moses Itauma v Jermaine Franklin

• Co-op Live, Manchester
• Sat 28 Mar 2026.

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What's on in Manchester Comedy This Week

Chuckl with Headliner Russell Kane

• Stockport Plaza
• Sun 29 Mar 2026

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Jen Brister

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Tue 24 Mar 2026 + more dates.

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Foil Arms & Hog

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Sun 29 Mar 2026 + more dates.

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Sara Pascoe

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Sat 28 Mar 2026.

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Harry Enfield

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Mon 23 Mar 2026.

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Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern

• Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
• Tue 24 - Sat 28 Mar 2026.

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Jessica Fostekew

• The Point, Leigh
• Fri 27 Mar 2026.

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The Noise Next Door

• Lowry Studio, Salford Quays
• Sat 28 Mar 2026 (2 shows).

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Darren Walsh

• Lowry Studio, Salford Quays
• Sun 29 Mar 2026.

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

Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic

The symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and characters from the Walt Disney Animation Studios .

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Sun 29 Mar 2026

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Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Billie Eilish, Bridgerton, and Beyond

The California classical crossover quartet who found worldwide fame through the soundtrack of Bridgerton.

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Mon 23 Mar 2026

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RNCM Opera - The Cunning Little Vixen

RNCM students perform Janáček’s  evocative opera.

• RNCM Theatre, Manchester
• Sun 22 - Sat 28 Mar 2026.

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BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - The Cunning Little Vixen

The BBC Philharmonic perform music from Puccini, Strauss and Janáček.

• BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford Quays
• Weds 18 Mar 2026

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Mystery Ensemble - Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams

An orchestral tribute to the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner.

• The Stoller Hall, Manchester
• Sat 28 Mar 2026 (2 shows).

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Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons

A string quartet perform Vivaldi's masterpiece.

• Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
• Fri 27 Mar 2026 + more dates.

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Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

A string quartet perform the music of Fleetwood Mac.

• Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
• Fri 27 Mar 2026 + more dates.

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Our Top 5 Tribute Shows in Manchester This Week

The Dubliners Encore

 The Official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time..

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Thu 26 Mar 2026.

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Northern Live - Do I Love You

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of Wigan Casino and Manchester's Twisted Wheel.

• Manchester Opera House
• Fri 27 Mar 2026 + more dates.

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The E.L.O. Show

Brian Cummins brings this stunning show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. with full band and string section.

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Weds 25 Mar 2026.

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Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Celebrating the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal and many others.

• Manchester Opera House
• Sat 28 Mar 2026 + more dates.

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Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates

Gareth gates stips off to belt out the biggest hits of the '90s and '00s-from Backstreet Boys to NSYNC, Blue to Take That.

• o2 Ritz, Manchester
• Fri 27 Mar 2026 + more dates.

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The Take That Experience

Tribute act described by Nigel Martin-Smith as "The closest thing to Take That!"

• The Albert Halls, Bolton
• Sat 28 Mar 2026.

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Whole Lotta Shakin'

A tribute to Shakin Stevens

• Stockport Plaza
• Fri 27 Mar 2026.

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Definitely Oasis

A tribute to the Burnage boys

• FAC251, Manchester
• Sat 28 Mar 2026 + more dates.

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Bootleg Blondie

The world’s No. 1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band.

• St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
• Thu 26 Mar 2026.

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Julian Fijma

The Dutch house DJ comes to town.

• IDRA, Manchester
• Sat 28 Mar 2026.

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The 1975 Party

A club night dedicated to Wilmslow's finest.

• The Deaf Institute, Manchester
• Fri 27 Mar 2026.

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