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.

Quick Links: Theatres / Comedy / Gigs / Classical / Tribute Shows 

~ o ~

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

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Tue 25 - Sat 29 Nov 2025.

• Exclusive £15 Off Tickets & More Info

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - The Musical

• Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
• Until Sun 30 Nov 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Ore Oduba
• Read our ★★★★★ review

• Exclusive 25% Off Tickets & More Info

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026.

• Tickets & More Info

Top Hat

• Manchester Opera House
• Tue 25 - Sat 29 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

Singin' in the Rain

• Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
• Sat 29 Nov 2025 - Sun 18 Jan 2026.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with DANNY COLLINS

• Tickets & More Info

Believe! The Polar Express Experience

• O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
• Until Wed 31 Dec 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

A Christmas Carol

• Octagon Theatre, Bolton
• Until Sat 10 Jan 2026.
• Read our ★★★★ review

• Tickets & More Info

Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Sun 30 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

The Wittering Whitehalls

• Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
• Sat 29 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

How Very Hannah

• Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
• Sat 29 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

Santa Special Train

• East Lancashire Railway, Bury
• Until Wed 24 Dec 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

Wicked: For Good (PG)

• HOME, Manchester
• Fri 21 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

Adventures in Wonderland

• Z-Arts, Manchester
• Until 30 Dec 2025

• Tickets & More Info

Lowry 360

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Until 24 Dec 2025

• Tickets & More Info

Quentin Blake and Me

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Until 24 Dec 2025

• Tickets & More Info

Manchester United v Everton

• Old Trafford
• Mon 24 Nov 2025

• Tickets & More Info

~ All Shows in Manchester This Week ~

~ o ~

What's on in Manchester Comedy This Week

Stephen Bailey

• Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
• Fri 28 Nov 2025 + more dates.

• Tickets & More Info

Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen & Suzi Ruffell

• Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
• Thu 27 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

Suzi Ruffell

• Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
• Sun 23 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

Harriet Dyer

• Lowry Studio, Salford Quays
• Sun 23 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

~ All Comedy Shows in Manchester This Week ~

~ o ~

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

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.

• Tickets & More Info

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.

• Tickets & More Info

Candlelight - A Tribute to Bruno Mars

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

• Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
• Thu 20 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

The music of Taylor Swift performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight.

• St Philip's Church, Salford
• Thu 20 Nov 2025 + more dates.

• Tickets & More Info

James Mottram International Piano Competition

Young pianists from across the globe perform on the concert platform and taking part in masterclasses led by a distinguished international jury.

• RNCM Concert Hall, Manchester
• Mon 24 - Sat 29 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

~ All Classical Concerts in Manchester This Week ~

~ o ~

Our Top 5 Tribute Shows in Manchester This Week

Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

• Manchester Opera House
• Sun 23 Nov 2025.

• Tickets & More Info

ABBA Believe In Angels Brunch

• Area, Manchester
• Sat 22 Nov 2025 + more dates.

• Tickets & More Info

~ All Tribute Concerts in Manchester This Week ~

~ o ~

~ The Best Music Gigs in Manchester This Week ~

~ o ~

~ All Shows in Manchester This Week ~

~ o ~

Also See:

The Best Movies in Manchester Cinemas

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in Manchester

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in Liverpool

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in London