WHAT'S ON AT HOME, MANCHESTER
What's On at HOME, Manchester
Home Manchester is a bustling venue that boasts two theatres, five cinemas and an arts centre with gallery. It is one of the few UK venues that produces, commissions and presents work across all mediums of film, theatre and visual art. Home opened in 2015, merging the Cornerhouse and Library Theatre Company into one space. Theatre 1 has a seated capacity of 500, whilst theatre 2 is 150 in a flexible studio space.
Home Mcr hosts drama, dance, film, visual arts, new commissions, education and workshops. It showcases and works alongside both international and UK artists, with a keen eye on promoting local work. Home has premiered numerous projects, including work by local writer and actress Eve Steele.
Home has many shows, events and productions to look forward to including The Home We Made, The Lightening Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical, The Last Picture, Crime and Punishment, Tales From Acorn Wood Live, I, Daniel Blake, Malory Towers, and Thespians, . See what's on at the Home Mcr below and book tickets online.
Home Manchester is a bustling venue that boasts two theatres, five cinemas and an arts centre with gallery. It is one of the few UK venues that produces, commissions and presents work across all mediums of film, theatre and visual art. Home opened in 2015, merging the Cornerhouse and Library Theatre Company into one space. Theatre 1 has a seated capacity of 500, whilst theatre 2 is 150 in a flexible studio space.
Home Mcr hosts drama, dance, film, visual arts, new commissions, education and workshops. It showcases and works alongside both international and UK artists, with a keen eye on promoting local work. Home has premiered numerous projects, including work by local writer and actress Eve Steele.
Home has many shows, events and productions to look forward to including The Home We Made, The Lightening Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical, The Last Picture, Crime and Punishment, Tales From Acorn Wood Live, I, Daniel Blake, Malory Towers, and Thespians, . See what's on at the Home Mcr below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at HOME, Manchester
A Christmas Carol (by The Book of Darkness & Light)
HOME
Wed 9 - Sat 12 Dec 2026
National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope (15)
HOME
Tue 22 - Sat 26 Sep 2026
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What's On at HOME, Manchester
Les biches (15)
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
A loose, gender-swapped riff on Patricia Highsmith?s The Talented Mr. Ripley, Claude Chabrol?s Les biches is an examination of the seduction of privilege, and how desire can become entangled with destructive forces. Two women - one wealthy...Harlan Coben
Theatre 1
Monday 21 September 2026
Join one of the world's most successful writers for an unforgettable evening of insight and inspiration. Harlan Coben will take you behind the scenes of his new book, Plot Twist - sharing the experiences that have shaped his career. Â With...National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope (15)
Cinemas
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026
 Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Moliere's classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn't always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lie...Que la bête meure (18)
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 23 September 2026
A father whose son has been killed by a hit-and-run driver sets out to identify and murder the culprit, only to find the situation considerably more complicated than revenge usually allows. Cited by Bong Joon Ho as a key influence on his O...Mrs Dalloway
Theatre 1
Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 September 2026
The must-see adaptation of Virginia Woolf's masterpiece novel. The immersive new stage version of Woolf's classic novel has been co-created by award-winning director Jen Heyes and Olivier Award-winning writer and performer Kit Green who al...BULL
Theatre 2
Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 September 2026
Deafinitely Theatre's second adaptation of a play by Mike Bartlett, following the critically acclaimed and sold-out production of Contractions in 2017 which won the Off West End award for Best Production. Bull is presented in the company's...The Cycle of Love (12A) + Q&A
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
The Cycle of Love follows the extraordinary true story of PK, a 23-year-old street artist from Delhi who sets off with a handful of paint brushes and a second-hand bicycle on a 6,000 mile journey across Europe and Asia to find Lotta, the w...Le Boucher (15)
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 27 September 2026
A schoolteacher and a butcher strike up a tender, tentative friendship in a small P?rigord village, just as a series of murders unsettle the local community.A work of extraordinary restraint, in which the landscape itself seems to harbour ...Extra Geography (CTBA) + Q&A
HOME, Manchester
Monday 28 September 2026
Flic and Minna are best friends and high achievers at a girls? boarding school, fiercely focused on their futures and making it into the best possible university. But their friendship and universe are challenged when they decide to become ...Othello
Theatre 1
Tuesday 29 September - Saturday 10 October 2026
Director Anthony Almeida's new production looks afresh at Shakespeare's iconic tragedy - as much about love as it is about hate. A secret marriage. The brink of war. Fact and fiction. It's not just black and white. Fear, passion and parano...Juste avant la nuit (18)
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 29 September 2026
A man accidentally kills his mistress and returns to his ordinary life, waiting, with mounting dread, to be found out. But nobody seems to be looking ? and his wife has good reason for wanting him to remain quiet. Claude Chabrol?s most pit...Michael Spicer
Theatre 2
Thursday 1 October 2026
Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we're w...Rondallas (18)
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 1 October 2026
Two years after a tragic shipwreck that devastated their small fishing community, a village on the Galician coast of Spain decides to revive their traditional music ensemble and compete in the annual regional music contest. Following in th...RUM
HOME, Manchester
Friday 2 - Saturday 3 October 2026
Written & Performed by Joe Mallalieu, RUM is a darkly humorous and powerful new award-winning play that wrestles with masculinity, mental health and addiction in the trade. Meet Danny, plastering since he was a kid, he's not scared o...Queer Up North presents: The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (15)
HOME, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
Celebrate the launch of the Queer Up North digital archive with this one-off screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and the premiere of a new documentary short It?s Queer Up North: Saving the Show. The Adventures of ...
Christopher Hall
Theatre 2
Saturday 10 - Wednesday 14 October 2026
Showman, Jester, Attention Chaser, come with Chris on the ultimate hometown holiday night out. Â From your 1.5 star hotel, he'll give you a hilariously fun soiree and have you tucked up back in bed at a sensible time. Christopher Hall, onc...MLF presents Gruffalo Granny Celebration (U)
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 11 October 2026
Enjoy a magical big screen adventure as we celebrate the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and the return of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved characters. Start your afternoon with a screening of The Gruffalo and The...Rich Hall
Theatre 1
Monday 12 October 2026
 Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, and 2024 tour Shot From Cannons, Montana's transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable ...MLF presents Owen Jones
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Journalist, author and commentator Owen Jones (Chavs, The Establishment) discusses his provocative new book The Fall of the West, exploring what he describes as an era of political, economic and social crisis. Challenging popular explanati...Team Viking
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 October 2026
A comic ode to death, friendship, and the absurdity of life. Ten years ago, my best friend Tom was diagnosed with heart cancer and given three months to live. His last wish was to have a full Viking burial. So I gave him one. Team Viking t...MLF presents An Evening with Hugh Bonneville
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Witty and engaging, esteemed British actor Hugh Bonneville is a gifted raconteur whose stories are as captivating as his performances. Celebrated for his work with the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and in the West End, Hu...MLF presents Hugh Bonneville: Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Join actor, author and star of Downton Abbey and Paddington, Hugh Bonneville, for a fun-filled family event celebrating his latest Rory Sparkes adventure.??Rory Sparkes thought the new family across the road were perfectly ordinary ? until...Katherine Ryan
HOME, Manchester
Monday 19 October 2026
 Join Katherine Ryan in discussion with a special guest as she delves into her new book First Born Daughter and much more. In Firstborn Daughter, the Ontario-born comedian turns her sharp, self-deprecating wit on the role she never audit...Daniel Foxx
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn't. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and lig...The Umbilical Brothers
Theatre 1
Thursday 22 October 2026
 Do you love staring at screens? Are you staring at a screen right now? You should get out more.  Specifically to a show that has an enormous screen smack-bang in the middle of it. The Umbilicals take the energy of live performance an...House of Comedy
Theatre 2
Friday 23 October 2026
For one night only, enjoy a lineup of budding stars making waves in the comedy scene alongside nationally celebrated headline acts. House of Comedy night welcomes everyone, from die-hard comedy fans to those just looking for a last-minute ...MLF presents Lee Child: My Life in Books
HOME, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
One of the world?s most celebrated crime writers, Lee Child joins us for an evening of insight and storytelling as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and the books that have shaped and influenced him as a writer. He will also of...MLF presents Dave Haslam & Special Guests
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
Manchester DJ, writer and broadcaster Dave Haslam launches his new book, Creative Journeys. In conversation with two special guests from the worlds of music and theatre, Dave explores what it really means to build a creative life, navigati...MLF presents An Evening with Jackie Kay
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 25 October 2026
A festival favourite and one of Britain's most engaging live performers, Jackie Kay brings warmth, wit and extraordinary humanity to every reading. Join us for this special event as the acclaimed poet, novelist and former Scottish Makar pe...The Littlest Yak
Theatre 1
Tuesday 27 - Thursday 29 October 2026
A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone. This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the fami...
Bright Places
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 October 2026
A three-woman, one-woman show about Multiple SclerosisI was 23 when it came crashing into my life; without warning, when everything was going so well, just when I was really, really happy?A three-woman, one-woman show about Multiple Sclero...Philippa Gregory
Theatre 1
Friday 30 October 2026
Join Philippa Gregory, as she takes you on a journey through the history you thought you knew. In her new novel, Royal Witch, Philippa brings to life the glittering and treacherous court of Henry V. The story explores the fascinating (and ...Maisie Adam
Theatre 1
Saturday 31 October 2026
Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface. Join the "tall, chaotic one with the weird hair"* as she returns with her trademark wit, fire...Fences
Theatre 1
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
August Wilson's landmark play set in the 1950s, returns in a vital new production directed by the award-winning Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch, West End). From one of America's most influential 20th century writers, this is a story of ambition f...Royal Ballet/ Manon (CTBA)
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 3 November 2026
In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred ? even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with ...Deepest Fears
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 4 - Friday 6 November 2026
Dare you face your deepest fears?Two classic tales of terror ? live on stage!Horrifying spectres, restless souls, and evil secrets that refuse to stay buried are brought to life in this spine-chilling show. Join the mysterious Storyteller ...
P1 With Matt and Tommy
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Matt Gallagher and Tommy Bellingham are two diehard F1 fans dedicated to bringing audiences around the world all of the latest news, reactions, opinions and predictions from Formula 1 racing. From every Ferrari strategy blunder to spicy of...Royal Opera/ Carmen (CTBA)
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 17 November 2026
Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don Jos?. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto?s searing production retur...Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 18 November 2026
See Mark Thomas live in ManchesterWhat?! Mark Thomas has been ?standing up? for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you?? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic.?So, her...Flo & Joan
Theatre 1
Thursday 19 November 2026
The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show. "Gosh, they are almost like a real band" (Bruce Dessau, Beyond a...FAMEHUNGRY
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 19 - Friday 20 November 2026
Theatre redefined for the brat generationLouise Orwin has read the writing on the wall. Performance art is dead. (Maybe.)Hoping to revive a generation?s faith in the live arts, Louise Orwin ? the multiple award-winning, London-based cult p...The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Theatre 1
Friday 27 November 2026 - Saturday 2 January 2027
A magical musical treat for the whole family! Against the backdrop of the Northern Lights, a small town has been pushed to the brink of collapse in a bid for progress and prosperity. To rescue Midgard from certain destruction, the sorcerer...School Study Sessions 2026/27
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 2 December 2026
Bring your students along to HOME for a fun, interactive day of learning outside of the classroom. Each study session includes a study pack provided by HOME, a film screening and a study session with a lecturer.?Due to popularity, we have ...A Christmas Carol (by The Book of Darkness & Light)
Theatre 2
Wednesday 9 - Saturday 12 December 2026
The Book of Darkness & Light Theatre Company present their ghostly adaption of this most beloved festive classic. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a supernatural journey into the past, present and yet-to-come. The chilly atmosphere of Victorian Lo...
Royal Ballet/ The Nutcracker (CTBA)
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 13 December 2026
At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds Dr...Connor Burns
HOME, Manchester
Friday 5 February 2027
Gallus is the all-new show from Scotland's hilarious new international breakthrough stand-up star. A hit at the 2024 Fringe Encore Series as part of the New York Comedy Festival, Connor's previous show "1994" also sold 10,000+ tickets in E...How to get to HOME, Manchester
HOME Frequently Asked Questions
2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, M15 4FN
There are number of car parks close to Home Manchester. The closest car park is Q-Park First Street.
If you pre-book online, use code HOMEMCR25 to receive a discount of 25%.
The nearest train stations are Deansgate (approximately a 6 minute walk) and Oxford Road (approximately a 9 minute walk).
The nearest tram stop is St Peter's Square (approximately a 4 minute walk) or Deansgate Castlefield (approximately a 6 minute walk).
Theatre 1 has a seating capacity of 500. Theatre 2 has a capacity of 150.
Please contact Home directly. Click here for further details.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Home, their box office opening hours are 12.00 - 20.00. Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at HOME, Manchester
A Christmas Carol (by The Book of Darkness & Light)
HOME
Wed 9 - Sat 12 Dec 2026
National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope (15)
HOME
Tue 22 - Sat 26 Sep 2026
