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The Best of What's on in Manchester This Week

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

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

Robin Hood

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Until 3 Jan 2026.
Watch our Exclusive Interview with JOCHEBEL OHENE MACCARTHY
Read our ★★★★★ review
Tickets & More Info

The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks

The Enormous Crocodile

Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
Until 4 Jan 2026.
Watch our Exclusive Interview with CHELSEA DA SILVA
Read our ★★★★★ review
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Freaky Friday

HOME, Manchester
Until 10 Jan 2026.
Read our ★★★★✭ review
Exclusive 2 for 1 Tickets Offer & More Info

VOGUE: Inventing the Runway

Singin' in the Rain

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Until Sun 25 Jan 2026.
Watch our Exclusive Interview with DANNY COLLINS
Tickets & More Info

Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
Until 11 Jan 2026.
Watch our Exclusive Interview with SAM BUTTERY
Read our ★★★★ review
Tickets & More Info

A Christmas Carol

Believe! The Polar Express Experience

All Elite Wrestling

Jack Off The Beanstalk

An Immersive Screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas

Santa Special Train

Adventures in Wonderland

Lowry 360

Quentin Blake and Me

Manchester United v Bournemouth

It's a Wonderful Life (U)

HOME, Manchester
Until Weds 24 Dec 2025.
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~ All Shows in Manchester This Week ~

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What's on in Manchester Comedy This Week

Jimmy Carr

AO Arena, Manchester
16 Dec 2025.

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Live at Christmas with Sam Campbell & more

~ All Comedy Shows in Manchester This Week ~

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

The Holiday in Concert

A live concert orchestra perform the celebrated score of the Christmas favourite along to the film screening.

Home Alone in Concert

A live orchestra perform renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score along to the film screening.

Hallé - The Snowman & Shaun the Sheep

Manchester's oldest orchestra perform a double festive soundtrack bill live to screenings of The Snowman and Shaun the Sheep's The Flight Before Christmas!

The BBC Philharmonic Christmas Special

Step into a winter wonderland as we bring the magic of Christmas to life with a dazzling evening of festive music from the celebrated Salford Quays orchestra.

The Christmas Orchestra

A 16-piece chamber orchestra perform uplifting compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics.

Albert Hall, Manchester
Mon 15 Dec 2025 (2 shows).
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Hope Mill Community Choir & Orchestra

Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano

The music of two of the biggest bands of all time performed on piano under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thu 20 Nov 2025 + more dates.
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Candlelight - A Tribute to The Beatles

The music of the Liverpool legends performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight.

St Philip's Church, Salford
Thu 20 Nov 2025 + more dates.
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Candlelight - A Tribute to Bruno Mars

The music of Bruno Mars performed on piano under the gentle glow of candlelight.

~ All Classical Concerts in Manchester This Week ~

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Our Top 5 Tribute Shows in Manchester This Week

London African Gospel Choir - Paul Simon's Graceland Reimagined

The 23-strong London African Gospel Choir (LAGC) return with their totally uplifting rendition of Paul Simon's iconic 1986 Graceland album in the same week the folk legend announces he is coming to the UK [on sale here].