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 16 Nov 2025)

TOP 10 THEATRE SHOWS

1) Miss Saigon

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

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2) Robin Hood

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

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3) Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

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

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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) A Christmas Carol

• Octagon Theatre, Bolton
• Until Sat 10 Jan 2026.

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6) 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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7) Blood Brothers

• Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
• 18 - 22 Nov 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with JOE SLEIGHT

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8) 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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9) The Talented Mr Ripley

• Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays
• Mon 17 - Sat 22 Nov 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with BRUCE HERBELIN-EARLE

• Exclusive £25 Tickets Offer & More Info

10) English National Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 19 - 22 Nov 2025.

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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) Dara Ó Briain

• Stockport Plaza
• 5 Feb 2025.

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4) Matt Rife

• AO Arena, Manchester
• 24 Apr 2026.

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5) Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience

• St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
• 21 Nov 2025.

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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) Day Fever

• New Century Hall, Manchester
• 20 Dec 2025.

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3) The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• 22 Nov 2025.

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4) The Holiday in Concert

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• 16 & 17 Dec 2025.

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5) A Fairytale for Christmas

• Manchester Opera House
• Mon 17 & Tue 18 Nov 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