What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Sunday 22 March 2026
The Dinosaur That Pooped
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...Super League Basketball Cup Finals
Super League Basketball Cup Finals
AO Arena, Manchester
For the first time, the iconic AO Arena in Manchester will play host to both the Men's and Women's Cup Finals. The SLB Cup Final is one of the most anticipated events in the British basketball calendar, offering a second shot at silverwar...The Hallé & Viktoria Mullova - Mullova plays Brahms
The Hallé & Viktoria Mullova - Mullova plays Brahms
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The exceptionally versatile violinist Viktoria Mullova teams up with Kahchun Wong for a performance of Brahms' Violin Concerto. Intended to be a test of both the soloist's technical ability and their musicianship, the work overflows with ca...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...Odeal
Odeal
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Afro R&B sensation Odeal was nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, being named Billboard's African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. Born to Nigerian parents in Ger...Odeal
Odeal
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Afro R&B sensation Odeal was nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, being named Billboard's African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. Born to Nigerian parents in Ger...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...The Cunning Little Vixen
The Cunning Little Vixen
RNCM, Manchester
When a curious fox cub is captured by a Forester in the woods, their unlikely encounter unfolds into a tale of nature, humanity, and the cycle of life. Inspired by a Czech newspaper comic strip, the fantastical tale of The Cunning Little Vi...The King's Voice - Gordon Hendricks as Elvis
The King's Voice - Gordon Hendricks as Elvis
The Monastery, Manchester
The King's Voice transports you through time from the '68 special to the Vegas era, breathing soul into ballads and those iconic jumpsuit numbers that set the stage on fire. Crowned the Worlds Ultimate Elvis Tribute by Elvis Presley Enterpr...Alfa Mist
Alfa Mist
New Century Hall, Manchester
A stalwart of the London jazz scene for the last 3 years since his breakthrough record Antiphone is back ...Back To The 90s Spring Day Festival
Back To The 90s Spring Day Festival
Freight Island, Manchester
Manchester the BIGGEST 90s Spring Indoor Daytime Dance Festival is baxk! Brace yourselves as we bring you an experience like no other! Get ready for a massive Indoor 90s Festival boutique festival with a massive lineup in Manchester includi...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Transmission House, Manchester
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You'll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the f...Hallé Youth Ensembles Celebration
Hallé Youth Ensembles Celebration
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Always a Halle favourite, this celebratory performance offers each of the Halle's Youth Ensembles a chance in the spotlight. The youngest artists, in the Children's Choir, illustrate their experiences through movement and music, members of ...The Watch plays Genesis
The Watch plays Genesis
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Italian progressive rock band The Watch announce a European tour with their deliciously intense performances of early Genesis classics, 1970-76. The best from Genesis first albums (including '76 Trick of the Tail) selected to bring you ba...At the Rainbow's End
At the Rainbow's End
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
At the Rainbow's End by Clare Summerskill A verbatim play addressing homophobic and transphobic abuse of older LGBTQ+ people in care and receiving care in later life. Presented by members of Artemis Theatre Company. These script-in-hand p...My Name Is Rachel Corrie
My Name Is Rachel Corrie
53two, Manchester
Take Back theatre and 53Two are excited and honoured to be co-producing the Manchester premiere of this rarely performed, multi award-winning play, based entirely on a young American peace activist's diaries and emails. Taken from the writi...Axel Rudi Pell
Axel Rudi Pell
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Axel Rudi Pell is a German hard rock guitarist formerly of the speed metal band Steeler. Since the late 1980s his eponymous band Axel Rudi Pell has boasted numerous vocalists; the longest-serving, since 1998, being Johnny Gioeli of Hardline...Dan Tiernan
Dan Tiernan
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Dan Tiernan was nominated for best newcomer at the 2022 Chortle Awards, a year after he was named breakthrough act at the North West Comedy Awards. With a set based on being a gay, dyspraxic Mancunian who works in a care home for young asyl...Monday 23 March 2026
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...Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, California's Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the afo...Luminiscence
Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...Lear's Shadow
Lear's Shadow
53two, Manchester
"It's Shakespeare, Jim, but not as we know it" SPOILER ALERT: At the end of Shakespeare's play, Lear dies. His last words are "Look, there" His faithful follower and protector, Kent, wishes him a speedy release. "Break heart", he urges. Wh...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM, Manchester
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. Witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series,...Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
An out-of-this-world premiere exhibition, now open at the Science and Industry Museum. Blast off into the solar system and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new BBC Horrible Science TV series. Walk in...Race Across the World - The Experience
Race Across the World - The Experience
Stevenson Square, Manchester
Experience the official live adventure of the award-winning BBC TV show. No maps. No public transport. Just your wits, your team, and Manchester's streets. You've watched it on TV, now live it for real! Race Across the World: The Experience...Gabriel Kidd: I found the giant and he was dead
Gabriel Kidd: I found the giant and he was dead
HOME, Manchester
Through sculpture, drawing, sound, and writing, Kidd's work utilises queer tactics of parody, fluidity and vitality, to explore mythology, ecology and history. In Gabriel Kidd's first institutional solo show, they have created an immersive ...Hatched
Hatched
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Be part of a warm supportive crowd for new stand-ups among a line up of baby comedians in their first year on the circuit. ...Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford, Manchester
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...Sinners (15)
Sinners (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ Ryan Coogler's sexy southern gothic horror is a blast; Michael B Jordan stars as twin 1930s mobsters in the Black Panther director's phenomenal-looking, blues-infused supernatural tale. ~ The Observer. --- From Ryan Coogler-...Sirât (15)
Sirât (15)
HOME, Manchester
A father and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They're searching for Mar - daughter and sister - who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. Surrounded by electronic music and a raw,...Resurrection (15)
Resurrection (15)
HOME, Manchester
With his senses-ravishing third feature, visionary director Bi Gan takes his deepest plunge yet into the realm of pure cinematic dreamscape. In a world where humans have forsaken dreams in exchange for immortality, a dreaming monster embark...The Secret Agent (15)
The Secret Agent (15)
HOME, Manchester
A university professor travels from S?o Paulo to the seaside city of Recife during Carnival week, hoping to reunite with his son. He soon finds out he?s been tailed and spied on by neighbours in his new refuge, leaving him no possible escap...You're the best collegue ever - Special Edition Gift Card
You're the best collegue ever - Special Edition Gift Card
Gift Cards, Manchester
This heartfelt gift card unlocks endless exciting Fever experiences in the United Kingdom, - the perfect way to express show your gratitude to the colleague who always goes above and beyond for the team. ...Ventis Vocal Ensemble
Ventis Vocal Ensemble
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
?Formed in 2023, Ventis Vocal Ensemble is an upper voice sextet of soloists from the Royal Northern College of Music. Inspired by the winds that carry music across cultures, they explore a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk mus...Vitamin String Quartet
Vitamin String Quartet
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Follow the?Book Premium?link above (where available) to reserve this package. Prefer to sit elsewhere? Simply add?The Lounge?to your booking during checkout....Arco (PG) Dubbed
Arco (PG) Dubbed
HOME, Manchester
Futures collide in this time-twisting thriller when an innocent and adventurous boy from the distant future crash-lands in the near future - not too far away from us. Trapped in 2075, he meets an inquisitive and astute girl - but will this ...
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - La Traviata
Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - La Traviata
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra.A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi's outstanding in...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...Luminiscence
Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...Bi-2
Bi-2
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Popular in Eastern Europe, Belarusian pop-rock band Bi-2 formed in 1988 in Babruysk, Belarusian SSR. In 2022, the band opposed the Russian invasion of Ukraine and refused to sing at venues that had banners supporting the invasion. Their co...Geese
Geese
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Brooklyn art rockers Geese produce chaotic music, shambolic in structure but passionately performed, informed by an exacting vision. Big riffs are layered on choir samples; hissing drum machines pulse softly behind screeching guitars. They ...The Cunning Little Vixen
The Cunning Little Vixen
RNCM, Manchester
When a curious fox cub is captured by a Forester in the woods, their unlikely encounter unfolds into a tale of nature, humanity, and the cycle of life. Inspired by a Czech newspaper comic strip, the fantastical tale of The Cunning Little Vi...Nathan Evans and The Saint PHNX Band
Nathan Evans and The Saint PHNX Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
After co-writing the UK Top 40 single 'Heather On The Hill' which hit over 100 million streams, and selling out a UK/EU tour to the tune of 25,000+ tickets, Scottish favourites Nathan Evans and SAINT PHNX have teamed up again as a folk/pop ...Bar Italia
Bar Italia
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Taking their name from the Soho cafe, Bar Italia are an exciting London band inspired by Brit-pop. The band's sound is often associated with indie sleaze, shoegaze, and lo-fi pop influences ...Elles Bailey
Elles Bailey
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Elles Bailey, the inspirational, award winning, smokey voiced Bristol chanteuse who has powered her way to the forefront of the British Americana and Roots scenes in recent years, is back on tour. 'Beneath The Neon Glow' has had glowing rev...XS Malarkey
