What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Thursday 22 January 2026
The Bodyguard - The Musical
The Bodyguard - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
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...Hallé & Julius Asal - Grieg's Piano Concerto
Hallé & Julius Asal - Grieg's Piano Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
2025's astounding winner of the Terence Judd-Halle Award, Julius Asal, joins forces with returning Halle conductor Lionel Bringuier to perform Grieg's exceptional Piano Concerto. This Scandinavian programme opens with Esa-Pekka Salonen's en...Singin' In The Rain
Singin' In The Rain
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
A timeless masterpiece, and perhaps one of the greatest musicals ever made - a must-see show for Christmas 2025. A charismatic, tap-dancing extravaganza SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is the much-loved story of the highs and lows of Hollywood as a rad...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...Candlelight - The Best of The Beatles
Candlelight - The Best of The Beatles
Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of The Beatles at Liverpool Cathedral performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...The 502s
The 502s
O2 Ritz, Manchester
6 piece indie folk band The 502s are undeniable, immaculate rays of Florida sunshine. Led by earnest banjo-strumming songwriter Ed Isola, The 502s are a band of brothers whose sound has received critical acclaim as celebratory, wholesome, a...Cryptopsy
Cryptopsy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Death metal juggernaut Cryptopsy return to pummel our collective senses. The Montreal-based quartet advance their signature northern power as they celebrate 30-plus years of extremity. ...Candlelight - Tribute to The Weeknd
Candlelight - Tribute to The Weeknd
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of The Weeknd performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg
Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Named after his SiriusXM radio show, the touring band of legendary Ramones drummer Marky Ramone performs classic punk rock and Ramones songs, often with rotating guest vocalists like Michale Graves or Andrew W.K. ...National Theatre Live - Hamlet (12A)
National Theatre Live - Hamlet (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultima...Adventures in Wonderland
Adventures in Wonderland
Z-arts, Manchester
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...Third Kulture
Third Kulture
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Third Kulture are a hybrid rock-rap band formed in Manchester. The dynamic trio are loud and unapologetically themselves, embodying the essence of diversity, innovation, and cultural fusion. Third Kulture's unique sound draws from all corne...Ev and Kev - Toxic Positivity
Ev and Kev - Toxic Positivity
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Brace yourself for TOXIC POSITIVITY, the high-energy, anything-goes improv show where optimism is mandatory, chaos is inevitable. TOXIC POSITIVITY - The Improv Show That Won't Let You Have a Bad TimeBrace yourself for TOXIC POSITIVITY, the ...Thursday Night Comedy Showcase
Thursday Night Comedy Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
The best comedic talent, featuring a variety of acts, ranging from up-and-coming comedians to established favourites Manchester's only 7 night a week comedy club. ...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium. Experience the Manchester City story in a 360 degrees theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' matchd...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...Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time
Z-arts, Manchester
Rhyme time is a fun group singing session for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) and their grown-ups. Singing together and repeating rhymes helps your child develop listening, visual and memory skills, which will help them develop. Rhyme t...The Hallé - Grieg's Piano Concerto
The Hallé - Grieg's Piano Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
This Scandinavian programme opens with Esa-Pekka Salonen?s enigmatic Helix, described by the composer as a spiralling ?nine-minute accelerando?. While the pulse of the piece increases gradually throughout, the note values get proportionatel...Hamnet (12A)
Hamnet (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their only son, Hamnet ? the grief driving a wedge between the couple. Shakespeare, meanwhile, channels the tragedy and his sorrow into his work, creating H...Marty Supreme (15)
Marty Supreme (15)
HOME, Manchester
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Marty Supreme follows his journey from playing for bets in Manhattan to winning 22 major titles and becoming the oldest to win a national...Friday 23 January 2026
The Bodyguard - The Musical
The Bodyguard - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
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...All Time Low
All Time Low
Co-op Live, Manchester
Formed in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland in 2003, All Time Low made the transition from high school cover band to international music stars with their happy hybrid between energy and melody which saw them rise to the forefront of the...Singin' In The Rain
Singin' In The Rain
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
A timeless masterpiece, and perhaps one of the greatest musicals ever made - a must-see show for Christmas 2025. A charismatic, tap-dancing extravaganza SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is the much-loved story of the highs and lows of Hollywood as a rad...Epica + Amaranthe
Epica + Amaranthe
O2 Apollo, Manchester
A co-headline tour from Dutch symphonic metal pioneers EPICA and Swedish metal powerhouse AMARANTHE. As this will be the first tour in Europe in support of their new album "Aspiral" (out April 11th), which has been labelled as "a masterclas...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...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...Lost Frequencies
Lost Frequencies
Albert Hall, Manchester
Belgian Deep House DJ and producer Felix De Laet, better known as Lost Frequencies, has soared to success in the international music industry over the past decade. A decade on from his global smash 'Are You With Me', which saw him flip an E...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
A magical night of candlelit violin music paying tribute to one of the most successful and popular bands of all time: Coldplay. Since their formation in 1996, this British rock group reached the top of the rock/pop music world in the early ...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...Foden's Band
Foden's Band
RNCM, Manchester
An exhilarating fantasia infused with dance themes marks the opening of this performance, setting the stage for tenor horn virtuoso Tim de Maeseneer to give the world premiere of Edward Gregson's Three Gods, Concerto for tenor horn, a ...Swing'it - Prohibition
Swing'it - Prohibition
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Swing'it is one of the most successful swing bands in Europe with almost 1000 concerts across the world - despite their young age. They take the audience on a journey 100 years back in time to the 1920s New Orleans, with stories and lyrics ...RNCM Opera Scenes
RNCM Opera Scenes
RNCM, Manchester
FREE EVENT. RNCM vocal and conducting students present excerpts from some of opera's greatest moments in this free series of staged scenes. A perfect way to feed your curiosity! Click on tickets link for the perfromers and excerpts presente...The Vintage Explosion
The Vintage Explosion
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
The Vintage Explosion, the sensational 50's inspired Rock n Roll band have secured two No.1 albums on the Worldwide iTunes Blues Album Chart and an impressive No.3 placement on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart. Additionally, their outst...Weetwood Mac - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Weetwood Mac - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Leeds-based Weetwood Mac are rapidly making a name for themselves as one of the UK's most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute bands. Comprising of ex-members of Ellen & The Escapades (James Warrender/Ellen Smith/Chris Quick), Wayword Sons guit...The Hara
The Hara
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Grit, energy and a perceptive exploration of the chaos that surrounds them has fuelled the recent anthemic releases from Manchester rockers THE HARA. The genre-defying trio have topped the iTunes Album charts with the EP's 'Play Dead' (#1 ...Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Opened in 1891, The Palace Theatre is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. With a glorious history hosting stars of stage and screen including Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Les Dawson and Charlie Chaplin, today, the Palace...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 ...Friday Night Comedy Showcase
Friday Night Comedy Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Every Friday, the stage comes alive with top-tier humour, featuring a mix of rising stars and international headliners. A night of laughter and unforgettable fun at the only seven-night-a-week club in Manchester, with a diverse lineup. ...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium. Experience the Manchester City story in a 360 degrees theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' matchd...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...Saturday 24 January 2026
Manchester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
The champions take on Wolves in the Premier League ...The Bodyguard - The Musical
The Bodyguard - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
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...Singin' In The Rain
Singin' In The Rain
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
A timeless masterpiece, and perhaps one of the greatest musicals ever made - a must-see show for Christmas 2025. A charismatic, tap-dancing extravaganza SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is the much-loved story of the highs and lows of Hollywood as a rad...BBC Philharmonic - Bluebeard's Castle
BBC Philharmonic - Bluebeard's Castle
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Seven doors, and behind each one, a crucial piece of a gruesome puzzle... Bluebeard's Castle by Bela Bartok sits somewhere between a gothic tale of horror and a psychological dissection of a twisted relationship. Alone in a castle, Judith ...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...Black Dyke Band
Black Dyke Band
RNCM, Manchester
One of the oldest and most well-known brass bands in the world, the famous Bradford brass band boast a heritage stretching back to 1855. The Yorkshire village of Queenshead - later to become Queensberry - was the birthplace of a musi...Daft Funk - A Retrospective Celebration of Daft Punk
Daft Funk - A Retrospective Celebration of Daft Punk
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Dedicated to recreating the sound and atmosphere of a Daft Punk live experience, Daft Funk's meticulously crafted stage productions feature authentic costumes and synchronised custom light shows, with over 1500 LEDs and a three-metre pyr...St Paul and the Broken Bones
St Paul and the Broken Bones
New Century Hall, Manchester
Alabama's ever-evolving eight piece Southern-soul giants St. Paul & The Broken Bones carry forward the experimental spirit of their back catalogue. A tight ensemble with electrifying sound, they deliver captivating live performances with im...The Dolly Show - Tribute to Dolly Parton
The Dolly Show - Tribute to Dolly Parton
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
As seen on BBC ONE and voted the U.K's No 1. Dolly Parton tribute by the Agents Association of Great Britain! Undeniably one of the BEST Dolly impersonators you will ever see, West End star Kelly O'Brien performs the beloved hits of coun...Tredegar Town Band
