What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Saturday 13 June 2026
Annie
Annie
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...Tommy Fury v Eddie Hall
Tommy Fury v Eddie Hall
AO Arena, Manchester
Tommy Fury faces Eddie Hall on Saturday, June 13 as Misfits Boxing returns to Manchester with Beauty vs. The Beast. The unbeaten Fury, who has seen off all-comers in the crossover boxing world, takes on the formidable Hall, who once 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...Malory Towers
Malory Towers
HOME, Manchester
Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers is the original 'Girl Power' story. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music, as Emma Rice Company's production has been de...BBC Philharmonic - Mahler's Symphony No 2 Resurrection
BBC Philharmonic - Mahler's Symphony No 2 Resurrection
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Mahler's Resurrection is a colossal work of drama, beauty, and power. From its gripping opening funeral march to its earth-shaking finale, this is music on the grandest possible scale that demands to be experienced live. This is a work th...Anand TV Film Awards
Anand TV Film Awards
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Anand TV, the first Malayalam channel from UK, serving Malayalees across the world, returns with their Film Awards. Originally launched in 2016, the show features live performances....Westside Gunn
Westside Gunn
Manchester Academy, Manchester
New York rapper Westside Gunn (aka Alvin Lamar Worthy) is also a fashion designer and professional wrestling promoter. He co-founded the hip-hop record label Griselda Records in 2012 with his half-brother Conway the Machine and their cousin...Even These Things
Even These Things
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated the heart of the city. Three centuries. Three moments in time. In 1846...WU LYF
WU LYF
Albert Hall, Manchester
Described by Q magazine in 2011 as "Manchester's next great band" WU LYF (pronounced "Woo Life") - "World Unite Lucifer Youth Foundation" - they originally adopted a mysterious indentity, or as one critic put it, "an ability to maintain mys...K-Pop Superstars + Stars of Cbeebies
K-Pop Superstars + Stars of Cbeebies
Trafford Centre, Manchester
A double bill of fun featuring K-pop Superstars and the Stars of CBeebies. K-pop Superstars will bring the spectacle, style and infectious energy of Korea's biggest pop icons, paying tribute to global K-pop heavyweights such as K-pop Demon ...OCT (On Company Time)
OCT (On Company Time)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
OCT (On Company Time) is a musical comedy trio blending sharp satire with chart-worthy bangers. Known for viral hits like "Don't Touch My Clogs" and "Half Horse, Half Man," they combine high-concept storytelling with absurdist humor and gen...This Is Bounce UK x Corruption Bounce
This Is Bounce UK x Corruption Bounce
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
2 bounce giants collide at the legendary Bowlers Exhibition Centre. 'A fully themed rave where music, visuals and energy collide' ...Theo Katzman (Vulfpeck)
Theo Katzman (Vulfpeck)
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
The singing drummer and guitarist in the funk band Vulfpeck, New York indie folk rocker Theo Katzman fuses pop, jazz, funk, soul and indie rock. His staunchly synergistic sober psychedelic seeker-sensitive soul service is influenced by so...OCT (On Company Time)
OCT (On Company Time)
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
OCT (On Company Time) is a musical comedy trio blending sharp satire with chart-worthy bangers. Known for viral hits like "Don't Touch My Clogs" and "Half Horse, Half Man," they combine high-concept storytelling with absurdist humor and gen...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...RNCM Artist of the Year - Pop Final
RNCM Artist of the Year - Pop Final
RNCM, Manchester
RNCM Artist of the Year is the Royal College of Music's highest individual award and celebrates outstanding artistry, creativity, and musical excellence. In this final, students from the RNCM's Popular Music department perform their origina...CAN Young Artists Showcase with SK Shlomo
CAN Young Artists Showcase with SK Shlomo
HOME, Manchester
CAN Young Artists (CYA) present an evening of bold original work that proves when young voices are given a platform, they don't just speak - they soar! CYA brings together young migrants and those from host communities across Greater Manche...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch
The Whitney Bottomless Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Whitney' themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettabl...A Music Festival in Aid of The Christie Charity
A Music Festival in Aid of The Christie Charity
Band On The Wall, Manchester
The first ever Chay and Friends Presents! ' A music festival in aid of The Christie Charity' at Band on the Wall! Presenting six acts and nine DJs, featuring the legendary Clint Boon, colleagues from The Christie Hospital Choir, a sel...Wallen n' Combs - Luke Combs & Morgan Wallen Appreciation Night
Wallen n' Combs - Luke Combs & Morgan Wallen Appreciation Night
Gorilla, Manchester
A full-blown country takeover dedicated to two giants who didn't just top charts... they changed the game. This is a night built around the voices that broke streaming records, sold out stadiums, and took country music from Nashville to the...Sunday 14 June 2026
Annie
Annie
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...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...The Misfits (PG)
The Misfits (PG)
HOME, Manchester
Marilyn Monroe delivers her final performance in this haunting, elegiac piece of Hollywood history. Nevada, the "leave it" state: a gathering ground for misfits, burnouts, empty bottles and spare atom bombs. It's home to a host of interesti...Nikita Kuzmin - Supernova
Nikita Kuzmin - Supernova
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Burn The Floor presents Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin, who takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova. Created in collaboration with world-renowned choreographer and BAFTA award rec...The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Oklahoma pop punks AAR, have scored Platinum-certified UK Top 20 hits "Gives You Hell", "Dirty Little Secret", and "Swing, Swing". ...K-Pop Superstars + Jurassic Earth & more
K-Pop Superstars + Jurassic Earth & more
Trafford Centre, Manchester
A huge, supersized double bill of family entertainment begins with Jurassic Earth - the UK's original live dinosaur show! Meet a spectacular cast of dinosaurs including a Velociraptor, Triceratops, the world's LARGEST walking T. rex, an...West End Live
West End Live
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Prepare to be dazzled by some of the biggest performers of the West End for a show stopping Celebration of Musical Theatre featuring unforgettable songs from Wicked, Six, Greatest Showman, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and many more ...Ben & Kammy's Unbelievable Show
Ben & Kammy's Unbelievable Show
New Century, Manchester
A unique evening with two of Britain's most beloved broadcasting legends. Step into an unforgettable evening of laughter, stories and unfiltered camaraderie as Ben Shephard and Chris Kamara take to the stage for a truly special live experie...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...Manchester Beethoven Orchestra - Frank Lennon's Farewell Concert
Manchester Beethoven Orchestra - Frank Lennon's Farewell Concert
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Manchester Beethoven Orchestra was founded in 1888 and has continued making music ever since as an amateur orchestra based in South Manchester. The orchestra is dedicated to playing good music in a friendly and sociable atmosphere, with pro...Miqayel Voskanyan
Miqayel Voskanyan
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Armenian tar player, composer, and vocalist Miqayel Voskanyan repositions ancestral sounds in contemporary contexts. Rooted in ritual traditions and modes, he explores how inherited musical languages can speak meaningfully to the present, g...City of Manchester Opera - Tosca
City of Manchester Opera - Tosca
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
City of Manchester Opera present Puccini's Tosca. Tosca - A woman cornered by patriarchy and politics who takes control in the only way the world allows her. Originally set in Rome in June 1800, this production reflects on 1940's Italy at a...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 ...RNCM Young Explorers - Musical Theatre Magic
RNCM Young Explorers - Musical Theatre Magic
RNCM, Manchester
RNCM Young Explorers returns with an afternoon of show-stopping music from the West End, featuring hits from Six, Beauty and the Beast, Wicked and more. Prepare to be dazzled as The Untold Orchestra brings your favourite songs to life. ...Silent Struggles
Silent Struggles
53two, Manchester
A play that follows a young Black boy coming out as gay within the Black Christian community. Please note that whilst the drama explores serious and emotional themes, there are also moments of humour throughout. ...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...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...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arch...
Monday 15 June 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...Even These Things
Even These Things
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated the heart of the city. Three centuries. Three moments in time. In 1846...RNCM Christopher Rowland Chamber Ensemble of the Year
RNCM Christopher Rowland Chamber Ensemble of the Year
RNCM, Manchester
Celebrating chamber music at the RNCM, this annual prize was established in honour of Christopher Rowland, the renowned quartet leader and architect of the college's chamber music department. Experience performances from the leading student...Tamikrest
Tamikrest
Band On The Wall, Manchester
An iconic Saharan rock band, Tamikrest was formed in 2006 by Ousmane Ag Mossa, Cheikh Ag Tiglia, and Aghaly Ag Mohamedine in Tinzawaten, on the border between Algeria and Mali. Inspired by the musical heritage of Tinariwen, and driven by th...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...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 ...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...Hatched
