WHAT'S ON AT THE PALACE THEATRE, MANCHESTER
What's On at the Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Palace Theatre Manchester opened in 1891 has a capacity of 1998 seats. Hosting plays, musicals, opera, comedy, dance, concerts and sing-a-longs, the Palace Theatre remains one of Manchester’s prominent theatre venues.
The Palace Theatre has a wonderful history with performers such as Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Danny Kaye, Noel Coward, Laurel and Hardy, and Harry Houdini gracing its stage. It’s known for hosting tour and regional premieres such as Les Misérables, The Producers, Miss Saigon, The Book Of Mormon, Hamilton, and the UK premiere of The Wedding Singer.
Manchester’s Palace Theatre has many shows, events and productions to look forward to including Miss Saigon, CATS, Barnum, The Bodyguard, SIX, Mamma Mia!, Karate Kid The Musical, Matilda, Annie, Waitress, Rocky Horror Show, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical and Dirty Dancing. See what's on at the Palace Theatre Manchester below and book tickets online.
The Palace Theatre Manchester opened in 1891 has a capacity of 1998 seats. Hosting plays, musicals, opera, comedy, dance, concerts and sing-a-longs, the Palace Theatre remains one of Manchester’s prominent theatre venues.
The Palace Theatre has a wonderful history with performers such as Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Danny Kaye, Noel Coward, Laurel and Hardy, and Harry Houdini gracing its stage. It’s known for hosting tour and regional premieres such as Les Misérables, The Producers, Miss Saigon, The Book Of Mormon, Hamilton, and the UK premiere of The Wedding Singer.
Manchester’s Palace Theatre has many shows, events and productions to look forward to including Miss Saigon, CATS, Barnum, The Bodyguard, SIX, Mamma Mia!, Karate Kid The Musical, Matilda, Annie, Waitress, Rocky Horror Show, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical and Dirty Dancing. See what's on at the Palace Theatre Manchester below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
English National Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Palace Theatre
Wed 19 - Sat 22 Nov 2025
What's On at the Palace Theatre, Manchester
Fiddler on the Roof
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 30 October - Saturday 1 November 2025
A theatrical triumph, the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's sold-out electrifying Fiddler on the Roof is going on tour. This is a rare opportunity to catch this critically acclaimed production from the powerhouse creative team directed by Jo...Miss Saigon
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 15 November 2025
The soaring musical score features the hits songs; The Heat is On in Saigon, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and The American Dream. Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to present a new touring...English National Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 19 - Saturday 22 November 2025
For wonder and enchantment, look no further than this classic fairy tale ballet: Kenneth MacMillan's The Sleeping Beauty will leave you spellbound. Experience all that is grand, gleaming and gorgeous with English National Ballet in this stu...Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025 - Saturday 3 January 2026
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...Six
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 January 2026
The international smash hit musical SIX is back! Multi award-winning with a spectacularly successful studio album adored on playlists across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has 'an incredibly strong and powerful message. Boundary-pu...The Bodyguard - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 19 - Saturday 31 January 2026
Starring international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, Sasha Monique as Nicki Marron and Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Matt Milburn as Sy Spector. At certain performance...Barnum
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 February 2026
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum's life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West En...Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 19 - Saturday 28 February 2026
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert is a joyous celebration of unity...Stars for Tonight
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sunday 1 March 2026
Showcasing the talent from local students on the big stage, NW Productions present Stars For Tonight, a variety showcase giving students some memories to last a lifetime. ...Mamma Mia!
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 21 March 2026
Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of you...Matilda The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 26 March - Tuesday 28 April 2026
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...The Karate Kid The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 23 May 2026
The Karate Kid - The Musical brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Don't miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingl...Waitress
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 May 2026
"Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie" (The Times) as Carrie Hope Fletcher (Calamity Jane, Heathers, The Addams Family) stars as Jenna in hit musical comedy Waitress!Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of so...English Youth Ballet - Swan Lake
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Friday 5 - Saturday 6 June 2026
English Youth Ballet perform full length productions of classical ballets with professional principal dancers in the leading roles in regional theatres across the UK, giving young dancers outside London an opportunity to perform within a pr...Annie
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 9 - Saturday 20 June 2026
The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world's favourite family musical returns!Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon cha...
Lord of the Dance
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...The Rocky Horror Show
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 27 July - Saturday 1 August 2026
Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids-Brad and his fiancee Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way t...Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Friday 14 - Saturday 15 August 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it's an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Dad...Dirty Dancing
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 29 September - Saturday 3 October 2026
Dirty Dancing returns with a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny...CATS
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 10 - Saturday 21 November 2026
The show will embark on a major UK tour, including dates at the Manchester Palace Theatre from 10 - 21 November 2026. Further details and on sale date to be announced. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum's Book of Prac...How to get to the Palace Theatre, Manchester
Palace Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
97 Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT
There are number of car parks close to the Palace Theatre. The closest car park is the NCP. Alternatively you can park at other car parks in Manchester, with 15% off through QPark - click here for more info
Manchester Oxford Road is the closest train station to the venue. It is located directly opposite the Palace Theatre. Alternatively, Manchester Piccadilly train station is only 0.3 miles away from the venue, approx. 15 minute to walk
The capacity of the Palace Theatre in Manchester is 1998 seats. Click here for the seating plan.
Please contact the Palace Theatre directly online. Click here for more details.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Palace Theatre Box Office, they open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing that day. Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our Wicked event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
Please click here for more information and the Palace Theatre's access team will be able to answer your questions.
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With loads of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the theatre. Check out our Manchester Bar site here!
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for hotels in Manchester.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
English National Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
Palace Theatre
Wed 19 - Sat 22 Nov 2025
