Want to know what's hot at the theatre in Manchester at the moment?

Well, these are the Top 10 most sought after theatre shows, plus the most popular comedy gigs and music concerts on ManchesterTheatres.com right now...

(week ending Sunday 23 Nov 2025)

TOP 10 THEATRE SHOWS

1) Robin Hood

• Manchester Opera House
• 6 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026.

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2) Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

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

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3) A Christmas Carol

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

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4) Believe! The Polar Express Experience

• O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
• Fri 14 Nov - Wed 31 Dec 2025.

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5) Singin' in the Rain

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

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6) Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• Until 29 Nov 2025.

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7) Top Hat

• Manchester Opera House
• Until 29 Nov 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with AMARA OKEREKE
• Read our ★★★★✭ review

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8) Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - The Musical

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

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9) Miss Saigon

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 4 - 8 Aug 2026.
• Read our ★★★✭ review

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10) Matilda - The Musical

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 26 Mar - 28 Apr 2026.

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TOP 5 COMEDY SHOWS

1) Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

• AO Arena, Manchester
• 23 Dec 2025.

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2) Jack Off The Beanstalk

• Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
• 4 Dec - 23 Dec 2025.

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3) Operation Mincemeat

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 16 - 28 Feb 2026.

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4) Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)

• HOME, Manchester
• 8 - 19 Jul 2026.

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5) Something Rotten!

• Manchester Opera House
• 16 Jun - 19 Jul 2026.

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TOP 5 MUSIC SHOWS

1) Home Alone in Concert

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• 15 Dec 2025.

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2) Ken Carson

• AO Arena, Manchester
• 15 Mar 2026.

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3) Hits Radio Live

• Co-op Live, Manchester
• 21 Nov 2026.

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4) Day Fever

• New Century Hall, Manchester
• 20 Dec 2025.

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5) Hallé - Gatsby & The Jazz Age

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• 30 Dec 2025.

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Also See:

The Best of What's On in Manchester This Week

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in Liverpool

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in London