What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...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...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...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...Matteo Lane
Matteo Lane
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Chicago-born Matteo Lane is a multi-talented performer known for his unique blend of stand-up comedy, musicality, and artistic versatility. His comedy career began in New York City's comedy clubs, but he now sells out venues around the worl...Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian
Albert Hall, Manchester
What began as a government-funded recording project by a group of Glasgow shut-ins with no aspirations beyond getting a few songs recorded grew into one of the world's most lasting and beloved indie pop bands. Initially inspired by the inst...Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian
Albert Hall, Manchester
What began as a government-funded recording project by a group of Glasgow shut-ins with no aspirations beyond getting a few songs recorded grew into one of the world's most lasting and beloved indie pop bands. Initially inspired by the inst...Happy Mondays
Happy Mondays
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Pioneers of Madchester, Salford legends Happy Mondays are back twistin' our melons with their first tour in five years and the first since the sad passing of bassist Paul Ryder in 2022. Dubbed 'The Been There Done That Tour', it will inclu...National Concert Band Festival
National Concert Band Festival
RNCM, Manchester
The National Concert Band Festival is the largest, most active festival for musicians who play in wind bands & big bands in the UK. The organisation aims to provide unique performing opportunities in a friendly, welcoming and musically e...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 ...Day Fever
Day Fever
New Century, Manchester
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, the frontman of Sheffield indie kings Reverend & The Makers, has swept the UK since it's launch i...STAHLZEIT - Rammstein Tribute Show
STAHLZEIT - Rammstein Tribute Show
O2 Ritz, Manchester
The Most Spectacular RAMMSTEIN Tribute Show, German act Stahlzeit incorporate pyrotechnics , costumes, and stage decorations which resemble those of Rammstein into their stage show. ...The Jury Experience - Diamonds, Lies and a Dead Man
The Jury Experience - Diamonds, Lies and a Dead Man
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide... guilty or not guilty? Scandal brews as a disgraced ex-driver stands tr...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...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...Outlore with Eleanor Neale
Outlore with Eleanor Neale
Manchester Academy, Manchester
True crime YouTuber Eleanor Neale takes to the road with her "Outlore" live UK tour, featuring interactive, in-person deep dives into criminal cases, evidence analysis, and suspect debates. With almost 3 million subscribers on YouTube, Outl...The 30+ Club
The 30+ Club
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Love to dance but can't hack late nights? The 30+ Club reclaim the dancefloor for the over 30s, with the pop music, the atmosphere and bedtime to suit those who've 'still got it'. ...Solstice
Solstice
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Voted Best Band in Prog magazine's latest annual Prog Awards, after a 40-plus year career, Solstice has boasted the same line-up since 2020 and are led by band founder, composer and guitarist (winner of Prog magazine's most recent Best Gui...Club Hive - All Beyonce, All Night
Club Hive - All Beyonce, All Night
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
A brand new clubbing experience from XS Pop dedicated to the Queen B, Beyonce. You will hear non-stop Beyonce from start to finish, including all the hits, fan favourites and tracks from ALL seven of her albums. Following a sold out Renaiss...Sunday 12 April 2026
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...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...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...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...Fisherman's Friends
Fisherman's Friends
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Britain's oldest boy band have two UK Top 30 albums to their name, two feature films, a stage musical, a book, a TV documentary and a festival. They've played for royalty and to tens of thousands of fans in sell-out tours year in year o...Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian
Albert Hall, Manchester
What began as a government-funded recording project by a group of Glasgow shut-ins with no aspirations beyond getting a few songs recorded grew into one of the world's most lasting and beloved indie pop bands. Initially inspired by the inst...Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian
Albert Hall, Manchester
What began as a government-funded recording project by a group of Glasgow shut-ins with no aspirations beyond getting a few songs recorded grew into one of the world's most lasting and beloved indie pop bands. Initially inspired by the inst...National Concert Band Festival
National Concert Band Festival
RNCM, Manchester
The National Concert Band Festival is the largest, most active festival for musicians who play in wind bands & big bands in the UK. The organisation aims to provide unique performing opportunities in a friendly, welcoming and musically e...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...Candlelight - UK Indie Rock
Candlelight - UK Indie Rock
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover UK Indie Rock performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. Featuring songs from the likes of The XX, Pulp, Blur, The Libertines, Franz Ferdinand, The Kooks, Editors, Two Door Cinema Club, Florence and The Mac...Myra DuBois
Myra DuBois
53two, Manchester
The siren from South Yorkshire, Ms Myra DuBois performs live at 53Two with support from "comedian" Frank Lavender. Rotherham's own renaissance woman, venerated televised personality, energy worker, wellness facilitator, intellectual, and em...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 ...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...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...The Corinthians: We Were The Champions (PG)
The Corinthians: We Were The Champions (PG)
HOME, Manchester
This is the incredible real-life story of the original rebel girls of football - The Corinthians Ladies FC from Manchester - who defied The FA's 50-year ban on women playing to become global champions. Told exclusively by 10 surviving playe...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...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...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 ...
Monday 13 April 2026
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...Manchester United v Leeds United
Manchester United v Leeds United
Old Trafford, Manchester
The Red Devils take on Leeds in the Premier League at The Theatre of Dreams. ...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...You're Dead To Me
You're Dead To Me
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Hosted by You're Dead to Me presenter, Greg Jenner - the live tour brings this hit BBC Radio 4 podcast to the stage. Each night follows the show's much-loved format, pairing an expert historian with a comedy guest to uncover the past throug...La Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia & Thibaut Garcia
La Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia & Thibaut Garcia
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Star guitarist Thibaut Garcia joins the OSG (Galicia Symphony Orchestra) to bring some gorgeous Spanish sunshine to theUK. Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez is an icon in Spanish music, and surely the greatest guitar concerto ever wri...Tori Amos
Tori Amos
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Hugely influential North Carolina singer/songwriter Tori Amos mixes the raw honesty of Joni Mitchell with the haunting atmospherics of Kate Bush. A piano prodigy, Tori Amos signed to Atlantic Records as a teenager, releasing her debut al...Jessie J
Jessie J
Albert Hall, Manchester
With a body of work that effortlessly blends old-skool alt-R&B, upfront pop, and contemporary R&B, L.A. based London pop singer Jessica Cornish (better known as Jessie J) scored great success in 2011 with her 4 x Platinum selling debut albu...Miguel
Miguel
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Boldly genre-defying, Californian singer Miguel Pimentel has been compared to the likes of Babyface and Prince for the way he incorporates R&B, funk, hip hop, pop, rock and electronic into his music. His single "Sure Thing" went 3 times ...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 ...hannah bahng
