What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Burlesque The Musical
Burlesque The Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Welcome to Burlesque the Musical, the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun new musical based on the much-loved hit movie. Discover a club like no other...a place beneath the city lights where the sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers, and a...The 100 Story Hotel
The 100 Story Hotel
Z-arts, Manchester
Created with bestselling, multi-award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph and Discover Children's Story Centre. This interactive world of play and storytelling has something for everyone aged 1-8 and their families. Hello and welc...Gandeys Circus Halloween Spooktacular
Gandeys Circus Halloween Spooktacular
Trafford Centre, Manchester
A very special (trick or) treat for Halloween, Gandeys Circus returns once again with a brand-new action packed legendary Halloween Spooktacular Big Top Show for all the family. A specially selected international cast of skeletons, vampires...Manchester City vs Sparta Prague
Manchester City vs Sparta Prague
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Sparta Prague at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League. ...LIZZIE The Musical
LIZZIE The Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
LIZZIE is Rage! Sex! Betrayal! BLOODY MURDER! A True Crime Punk Rock Musical. Lizzie The Musical explores the life of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the late summer of 1892 in Fall Riv...Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Welcome to Jurassic World Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before at Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition will immerse audiences of all ages in scenes of the beloved mov...An Evening with Lucinda Light
An Evening with Lucinda Light
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lucinda Light, the hugely popular star of Channel 4's Married At First Sight Australia and expert in emotional intelligence (EQ), greets UK audiences with her toolkit of grounding exercises, before speaking about her experiences on Marri...The Real Thing
The Real Thing
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
The Real Thing, with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith and their live five piece band, will perform A Brand New Day, their first new album of original material in 44 years. Their new soulful single 'Hang On Never Let Go' will...Soft Play (Formerly Slaves)
Soft Play (Formerly Slaves)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Better known as Slaves until 2023, when they changed their name due to their original name's unwanted connotations, Tunbridge Wells punk rock duo Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent have scored three UK Top 10 albums since forming in 2012. ...Dizzee Rascal
Dizzee Rascal
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Multi-Platinum selling London rapper Dizzee Rascal's legendary status came to be, flowing effortlessly through a collection of distinctly UK genres with unrivalled ease, on hits such as his four UK chart-topping hits "Bonkers", "Dance wiv M...Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom
Z-arts, Manchester
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories' fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are trav...WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo
WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo
Aviva Studios, Manchester
WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo - the most international and culturally diverse music convention in the world - comes to Manchester in 2024. Each year WOMEX travels to a different European city bringing together 2,600 music industry profession...Nowhere
Nowhere
HOME, Manchester
In this intricate and playful solo show, inspired by his involvement in the Egyptian revolution of 2011, and his experience of the counter-revolution that followed, actor and activist Khalid Abdalla (United 93, The Kite Runner, The Crown) t...Pith by Daniel Kitson
Pith by Daniel Kitson
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
A new storytelling experiment by Daniel Kitson. There might be music. There might be music and the phrase "You will one day", and a man in a coffee shop asking if they charge for Babycinos. There might be someone's hand in mine when I wak...Tindersticks
Tindersticks
New Century Hall, Manchester
The Nottingham alternative rock band led by the singer Stuart A. Staples have recorded several albums which became popular years after their release. Their melancholic melodies develop themselves into intimidate and destructive pearls with ...Evan Dando (The Lemonheads)
Evan Dando (The Lemonheads)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Frontman of the rock band the Lemonheads, Evan Dando was inducted into the Boston Music Awards Hall of Fame in 2015. Mature and autobiographical, Dando's solo career has stripped him of his grunge label, leaning more towards an achingly mel...Tim Gallagher
Tim Gallagher
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Tim Gallagher is a Manchester-based artist, renowned for his signature falsetto vocal tone, which has quickly earned him global appeal across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. His soulful style is likened melodically to mode...HOME Film Pass
HOME Film Pass
HOME, Manchester
See everything everywhere (almost all at once) with the new HOME Film Pass! Experience new releases at HOME, any time, as many times as you like for one monthly price. For just £18 you'll also get a range of perks to make the most of your ...The Library of Enchantment
The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can ...Discounted Vue Cinema Tickets
Discounted Vue Cinema Tickets
Vue Cinemas Manchester, Manchester
A must for film buffs, treat yourself to any movie, on any day, at any time at Vue Cinemas in Manchester for a fantastically cheap price: Yellow voucher - only £7.50: Vue Manchester Printworks. Vue Manchester Red Quayside. Vue Bolton. Vue ...Thursday 24 October 2024
Burlesque The Musical
Burlesque The Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Welcome to Burlesque the Musical, the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun new musical based on the much-loved hit movie. Discover a club like no other...a place beneath the city lights where the sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers, and a...The 100 Story Hotel
The 100 Story Hotel
Z-arts, Manchester
Created with bestselling, multi-award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph and Discover Children's Story Centre. This interactive world of play and storytelling has something for everyone aged 1-8 and their families. Hello and welc...Gandeys Circus Halloween Spooktacular
Gandeys Circus Halloween Spooktacular
Trafford Centre, Manchester
A very special (trick or) treat for Halloween, Gandeys Circus returns once again with a brand-new action packed legendary Halloween Spooktacular Big Top Show for all the family. A specially selected international cast of skeletons, vampires...LIZZIE The Musical
LIZZIE The Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
LIZZIE is Rage! Sex! Betrayal! BLOODY MURDER! A True Crime Punk Rock Musical. Lizzie The Musical explores the life of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the late summer of 1892 in Fall Riv...Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Welcome to Jurassic World Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before at Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition will immerse audiences of all ages in scenes of the beloved mov...Beartooth
Beartooth
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
A pure distillation of rage - weaponizing a deceptively radio-ready bombast to deliver stone cold truth missives, each packed like a bomb with noisy rock chaos - Ohio hardcore band Beartooth revel in the darker underbelly of traditional me...Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom
Z-arts, Manchester
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories' fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are trav...WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo
WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo
Aviva Studios, Manchester
WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo - the most international and culturally diverse music convention in the world - comes to Manchester in 2024. Each year WOMEX travels to a different European city bringing together 2,600 music industry profession...Vittorio Angelone
Vittorio Angelone
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Viral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone is one of comedy's fastest-rising stars. Having started comedy in 2018 he has already cultivated a huge online following from stand-up clips and podcasts, regularly amassing millions...Buster Keaton & Charlie Chaplin Double-Bill with Live Accompaniment
Buster Keaton & Charlie Chaplin Double-Bill with Live Accompaniment
RNCM, Manchester
As the projector whirrs to life and the silver screen lights up, organist Darius Battiwalla and RNCM students perform a live improvised soundtrack to accompany two of silent cinema's most iconic comedy films. In Charlie Chaplin's The Immig...Nowhere
Nowhere
HOME, Manchester
In this intricate and playful solo show, inspired by his involvement in the Egyptian revolution of 2011, and his experience of the counter-revolution that followed, actor and activist Khalid Abdalla (United 93, The Kite Runner, The Crown) t...Pith by Daniel Kitson
Pith by Daniel Kitson
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
A new storytelling experiment by Daniel Kitson. There might be music. There might be music and the phrase "You will one day", and a man in a coffee shop asking if they charge for Babycinos. There might be someone's hand in mine when I wak...Urzila Carlson
Urzila Carlson
New Century Hall, Manchester
Multi award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is back with her brand-new show, Just Jokes. We live in trying times where we are acutely aware of each other's opinions and shortcomings, making us the most frustrated populati...Voyager
Voyager
Manchester Academy, Manchester
From the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 stage to a city near you. Australian progressive metal band Voyager are capable of delivering everything from 80s pop to crunchy metal. ...Hugh Cornwell - An Animated Discussion
Hugh Cornwell - An Animated Discussion
Waterside, Manchester
As part of a season of events celebrating the Lost Worlds Of Ray Harryhausen exhibition at Waterside, CIT presents this special event featuring Hugh Cornwell, one of the UK's leading musicians, a Ray Harryhausen aficionado and a keen supp...Havisham
Havisham
The Edge Theatre, Manchester
Written and Performed by Heather Alexander Direction and Dramaturgy by Dominique Gerrard If you knew my story, your heart would break too... 1825. A young woman, newly liberated from the deep-rooted effects of an abusive childhood, arrives ...Oh Whistle - Two Ghost Stories by MR James
Oh Whistle - Two Ghost Stories by MR James
The Portico Library, Manchester
M R James is acknowledged as the master of the English Ghost Story. He first performed his supernatural tales to friends at Christmas in King's College, Cambridge. Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad - a tale of nocturnal horror on th...Sound Of The Sirens
Sound Of The Sirens
Gullivers, Manchester
'Sound Of The Sirens' are a foot stomping, tear jerking, crowd engaging female folk/rock duo whose strengths lie in their passion, conviction and chemistry. The singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, Devon, comprising of Abbe Martin & Hann...Musical Theatre Masterclass
Musical Theatre Masterclass
Palace Theatre, Manchester
A workshop developed specifically for young people aged between 8 and 12 to hone performance skills, exploring dance, vocal and character techniques. This fun and confidence building masterclass is delivered by professional musical theat...Candacraig - A Retelling of Marillion's Brave
Candacraig - A Retelling of Marillion's Brave
Manchester Academy, Manchester
To celebrate Marillion's incredible piece of work, the seminal concept album "Brave" which has turned 30 this year, darkest Lincolnshire's folk prog rock duo Candacraig are devoting the entire second half of their shows to a retelling of th...Friday 25 October 2024
Burlesque The Musical
Burlesque The Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Welcome to Burlesque the Musical, the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun new musical based on the much-loved hit movie. Discover a club like no other...a place beneath the city lights where the sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers, and a...The 100 Story Hotel
The 100 Story Hotel
Z-arts, Manchester
Created with bestselling, multi-award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph and Discover Children's Story Centre. This interactive world of play and storytelling has something for everyone aged 1-8 and their families. Hello and welc...Gandeys Circus Halloween Spooktacular
Gandeys Circus Halloween Spooktacular
Trafford Centre, Manchester
A very special (trick or) treat for Halloween, Gandeys Circus returns once again with a brand-new action packed legendary Halloween Spooktacular Big Top Show for all the family. A specially selected international cast of skeletons, vampires...Disclosure - Friends & Family
Disclosure - Friends & Family
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Disclosure - Surrey siblings Guy and Howard Lawrence whose pop-oriented synthesis of numerous styles, including house, garage, dubstep, and bass, has made them one of the most successful production teams of the 2010s - present a day of ...LIZZIE The Musical
LIZZIE The Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
LIZZIE is Rage! Sex! Betrayal! BLOODY MURDER! A True Crime Punk Rock Musical. Lizzie The Musical explores the life of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the late summer of 1892 in Fall Riv...Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Welcome to Jurassic World Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before at Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition will immerse audiences of all ages in scenes of the beloved mov...The Cult
The Cult
O2 Apollo, Manchester
The Cult have revived their early post-punk incarnation, celebrating 40 years since Bradford vocalist Ian Astbury and legendary Mancunian guitarist Billy Duffy formed Death Cult in 1983 as a spin-off from Astbury's former gothic rock band S...Beartooth
Beartooth
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
A pure distillation of rage - weaponizing a deceptively radio-ready bombast to deliver stone cold truth missives, each packed like a bomb with noisy rock chaos - Ohio hardcore band Beartooth revel in the darker underbelly of traditional me...WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo
WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo
Aviva Studios, Manchester
WOMEX - Worldwide Music Expo - the most international and culturally diverse music convention in the world - comes to Manchester in 2024. Each year WOMEX travels to a different European city bringing together 2,600 music industry profession...Nowhere
