What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
Carlos Acosta's Carmen
Carlos Acosta's Carmen
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Created by Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta, this version of Carmen is set to Rodion Shchedrin's orchestration of Bizet's opera score, injected with Cuban music and danced by Acosta's impressive Havana-based company.A flamenco-Cuban-ballet c...Matilda The Musical
Matilda The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
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...Louis Tomlinson
Louis Tomlinson
Co-op Live, Manchester
Following the international success of his 2020 debut album, Walls, which has sold over 1.2 million copies, Doncaster's Louis Tomlinson continues to take his artistry to new heights with a collection of songs designed for the live environm...Matt Rife
Matt Rife
AO Arena, Manchester
From Columbus Ohio, Matt Rife has exploded as one of the fastest growing comedians through his viral content and remarkable engagement on TikTok, where he has amassed over 5 Million followers, and more than 260 million views globally. One o...The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield. Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...Private Lives
Private Lives
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Jill Halfpenny returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to play Amanda Prynne. 'I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.' In Noel Coward's savage comedy, there's nothing a cocktail can't cu...Trompe l'Oeil - The Musical
Trompe l'Oeil - The Musical
Contact, Manchester
Trompe l'Oeil is an American drag queen's journey through a surreal Wizard of Oz / 2016 American landscape - with drag kings and queens, jaw-dropping sex fiends and flying bats and trampolines! Not to be overlooked is the show's lyri...Sara Landry
Sara Landry
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Teletech returns for 2026 with high priestess Sara Landry On Fri 24 April, Teletech presents another huge Warehouse rave with one of the biggest stars in the techno world, American DJ Sara Landry. On Sat 25 April, Teletech brings WINSON - ...John Mulaney
John Mulaney
O2 Apollo, Manchester
John Mulaney is a two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor, and comedian. John Mulaney is a four-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Most recently, Mulaney can be seen as the...The 80's Show
The 80's Show
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The 80s Show - The Greatest Tribute to the Greatest Decade, brings you the BEST 80s party on the Planet! As we all know the 80s was all about high energy and innovation, which produced some of the most memorable bands and styles of all time...I, Daniel Blake
I, Daniel Blake
HOME, Manchester
Dan is a carpenter. A Geordie through and through. Just on the mend after a heart attack. Katie has just arrived from London. Finally got a council house for her and the kids. A fresh start. I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stor...Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
The UK pioneer of electro-funk & Disco celebrates 50 years of music with a very special show. Legendary Hacienda DJ Greg Wilson hosts a very special intimate show for his 50th Anniversary of DJ'ing. Known for his reel to reel mixes, Greg Wi...One Night In Nashville
One Night In Nashville
Albert Hall, Manchester
Experience the sights and sounds of Nashville with the 'One Night In Nashville' show featuring Mancunian Country singer Maria Jordan. Celebrating the biggest modern and classic country icons in an authentic downtown honkytonk experience...Tucker Wetmore
Tucker Wetmore
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Having notched back-to-back spots on Billboard's Hot 100 with his debut singles "Wine Into Whiskey" and "Wind Up Missin' You," as he clocks in over a quarter of a billion streams in four months, Washington-born singer-songwriter Tucker Wet...Tucker Wetmore
Tucker Wetmore
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Having notched back-to-back spots on Billboard's Hot 100 with his debut singles "Wine Into Whiskey" and "Wind Up Missin' You," as he clocks in over a quarter of a billion streams in four months, Washington-born singer-songwriter Tucker Wet...Nubiyan Twist
Nubiyan Twist
New Century, Manchester
Woven around soul searching, cautionary tales and parables for modern life, the 9 Piece Yorkshire Jazz collective, led by Tom Excell and Aziza Jaye, effortlessly create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, lati...Splean
Splean
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Legendary Russian rock band Splean (СПЛИН) were formed in St. Petersburgh in 2004 and perform acoustic and folk rock. In 1998, Splean opened for The Rolling Stones at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium but were cancelled by Russian authorities ...ROLLA
ROLLA
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Hotly tipped Manchester rock quintet Rolla, make music which has been compared by Louder than War to "the towering anthems of The Verve" and "elements of The Sex Pistols and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, creating a jet energy roar of so...Thomas Adès
Thomas Adès
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
A unique opportunity to get up close with one of Britian's most phenomenal artists, pianist Thomas Ades. From Haydn and Beethoven through Bartok, Stravinsky and Janacek to Thomas Ades' own compositions. Join Thomas as he takes his seat at t...Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in the UK for the first time! This immersive and groundbreaking expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Bas...Saturday 25 April 2026
Carlos Acosta's Carmen
Carlos Acosta's Carmen
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Created by Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta, this version of Carmen is set to Rodion Shchedrin's orchestration of Bizet's opera score, injected with Cuban music and danced by Acosta's impressive Havana-based company.A flamenco-Cuban-ballet c...Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean
Co-op Live, Manchester
London soul-pop star Olivia Dean is one of the most original and versatile voices in UK pop. Crafting classic yet conversational hooks with genre-fluid tinges, she's honed a way of exploring universal themes of love, loss and everything in ...Tyler Hay
Tyler Hay
Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester
A Piano Recital of Wit, Wonder, and Wizardry. Popular Classics from Liszt to Lennon, laced with musical anecdotes and tongue-in-cheek humour Act I: The Classical GreatsAct II: The Jazz Age & Beyond Millions of notes, and some jokes! Tyler H...Matilda The Musical
Matilda The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
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...YUNGBLUD
YUNGBLUD
AO Arena, Manchester
Doncaster-based Dominic Harrison anthemic alt-pop performer and songwriter whose releases include the 2017 radio-favourite King Charles and his 2018 debut album, "21st Century Liability". He finished 3rd in the BBC Sound of 2020 poll. ...The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield. Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...Private Lives
Private Lives
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Jill Halfpenny returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to play Amanda Prynne. 'I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.' In Noel Coward's savage comedy, there's nothing a cocktail can't cu...Trompe l'Oeil - The Musical
Trompe l'Oeil - The Musical
Contact, Manchester
Trompe l'Oeil is an American drag queen's journey through a surreal Wizard of Oz / 2016 American landscape - with drag kings and queens, jaw-dropping sex fiends and flying bats and trampolines! Not to be overlooked is the show's lyri...Winson
Winson
Aviva Studios, Manchester
WINSON, a Dutch hard techno visionary who ignited his journey with an unwavering passion for the techno scene. In early 2023, a game-changing turntable gift from a friend set the stage for Winson's rise. Venturing into the world of TikTok, ...BBC Philharmonic - Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
BBC Philharmonic - Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
'This is how life feels right now.' - Julia Wolfe Wolfe was two blocks from the Twin Towers when the planes hit on September 11, 2001. Big Beautiful Dark and Scary is the sound of that aftermath: an ominous, awesome wall of sound. When he...Nurse John
Nurse John
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Nurse John presents The Short-Staffed Tour John Dela Cruz's (a.k.a Nurse John's) comedy is like talking to your work bestie; you trauma dump, cry, scream, and laugh together through all the high and the lows of working in the service indus...I, Daniel Blake
I, Daniel Blake
HOME, Manchester
Dan is a carpenter. A Geordie through and through. Just on the mend after a heart attack. Katie has just arrived from London. Finally got a council house for her and the kids. A fresh start. I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stor...Oasis Supernova - Tribute to Oasis
Oasis Supernova - Tribute to Oasis
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Oasis Supernova are a full live Oasis tribute band dedicated to the sound, swagger and story of Oasis. Wowing crowds all around the world with Oasis' biggest hits and fan favourites, performed by an 11 piece band of professional musicians w...DJ Boring
DJ Boring
Progress, Manchester
DJ BORING. One of the most renowned artists in his generation, and the man behind Colour Club. Bringing his nomadic party up North to Manchester for a second time says it all about his love of our hometown. And our home crowd. As per usual,...Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago - Ibiza Anthems Live
Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago - Ibiza Anthems Live
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
A slice of Ibiza in spectacular surroundings with Northern Irish saxophonist and Britain's Got Talent star Laura Fowles (aka Lovely Laura) and her legendary husband, Berlin Fashion Week musical director and one of the White Isle's most...PIV
PIV
IDRA, Manchester
Kaluki presents a night of House as PIV Records lands in Manchester, taking over the all new space IDRA on Saturday, 25th April. Freshly founded in 2015, PIV records was established to build a platform that supports talented producers with ...Skillet
Skillet
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
One of Christian music's top-selling rock bands, Memphis, Tennessee, hard rockers Skillet capture the raw energy and multitextured sonic landscape for which they have become known. A mixture of dissonant chords, anthemic builds and memorabl...Dry Cleaning
Dry Cleaning
New Century, Manchester
Thrillingly taut South London based four-peice, Dry Cleaning, channel ambitious post-punk and complex new wave pop with a side order of low slung Americana, with Florence Shaw's spoken vocals tightly intertwined with the band's restless in...RNCM Gospel Choir
RNCM Gospel Choir
RNCM, Manchester
Experience the soul-stirring sounds of Gospel. Following on from their roaring success supporting the RNCM Session Orchestra, the RNCM Gospel Choir return to the stage this spring for their very first solo show. Led by renowned vocalist and...The Tale of The Loneliest Whale
The Tale of The Loneliest Whale
HOME, Manchester
"I can hear someone out there. They're singing to me." Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea... but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean? Just when he's about to give up, a mysterious voice echoes t...
Sunday 26 April 2026
Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean
Co-op Live, Manchester
London soul-pop star Olivia Dean is one of the most original and versatile voices in UK pop. Crafting classic yet conversational hooks with genre-fluid tinges, she's honed a way of exploring universal themes of love, loss and everything in ...Blue
Blue
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The Blue boys are back in town! Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan are ready to make new memories with the news that they will release their all-new studio album 'Reflections' on January 9th 2026 - the first taste of which...The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield. Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...Private Lives
Private Lives
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Jill Halfpenny returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to play Amanda Prynne. 'I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.' In Noel Coward's savage comedy, there's nothing a cocktail can't cu...Rachel Fairburn's Trying It On
Rachel Fairburn's Trying It On
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
'Trying It On' is a brand new night showcasing the very best in character comedy from renowned stand-up, Rachel Fairburn (Live at the Apollo, All Killa No Filla). Having already conquered the world of stand up, Rachel is turning her sights ...Cooper Alan
Cooper Alan
Manchester Academy, Manchester
A native of Winston-Salem, Nort Carolina, country artist Cooper Alan has racked up more than 225 million streams, with more than 14 million followers across all social media platforms, and a touring footprint that sold over 110,000 tickets ...London Concertante - Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight
London Concertante - Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
The internationally acclaimed London Concertante presents a groundbreaking new show that reimagines the legendary sound of Radiohead in a breathtaking symphonic setting. From the guitar-driven anthems of The Bends and OK Computer-wi...Cooper Alan
Cooper Alan
O2 Ritz, Manchester
A native of Winston-Salem, Nort Carolina, country artist Cooper Alan has racked up more than 225 million streams, with more than 14 million followers across all social media platforms, and a touring footprint that sold over 110,000 tickets ...Cards and Collectables
Cards and Collectables
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Cards and Collectables is a must attend event for all fans and collectors of TCG, Pokemon and Sports Cards. JThe ultimate convention for trading card collectors and sports enthusiasts, bringing together fans of all things cards-from Sports ...For The Love Of Rugby
