What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Monday 6 July 2026
Def Leppard
Def Leppard
Co-op Live, Manchester
Blending glam metal gloss with hard rock heft and pop hooks, Sheffield titans Def Leppard have spent over five decades defining - and defying - the sound of stadium-sized rock, selling over 100 million records in the process. Tapping int...Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation about family, identity and the moments that shape us. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, famil...David Sedaris
David Sedaris
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humour writers. He is the master of satire and one of today's most observant writers addressing the human condition, and has made us ...Alana Springsteen
Alana Springsteen
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Inspired by Taylor Swift, Nashville country music singer and songwriter Alena Springsteen - no relation to Bruce - started playing guitar at age 7 and wrote her first song, called "Fairy Tale", at age 9. She has toured with Luke Bryan and K...Phantogram
Phantogram
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Lauded as an experimental, alternative band that's never been married to one genre, Phantogram-comprised of lifelong friends Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel-challenge the zeitgeist with their signature blend of hard-hitting beats, guitar-driv...Opera House Theatre Tour
Opera House Theatre Tour
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Opened in 1912, The Opera House is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. Today the theatre plays host to hundreds of performances each year and remains an important part of Manchester's vibrant cultural offer. Our Tours 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 ...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
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. ...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
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...Music Makers
Music Makers
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monthly music and sensory play sessions for babies and toddlers, with songs and musical activities. For parents with baby and toddler, babies are welcome to attend toddler sessions, but we would ask that toddlers not attend baby sessions, a...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. ...
A Private Life (15)
A Private Life (15)
HOME, Manchester
Jodie Foster stars as Lilian Steiner, an American psychoanalyst in Paris whose life is upended after the sudden death of a long-standing patient. Convinced it was murder, Lilian throws herself into some amateur sleuthing, with her ex-husban...Blue Heron (12A)
Blue Heron (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Set on Vancouver Island in the late 1990s, Blue Heron follows eight?year?old Sasha and her Hungarian immigrant family as they attempt to build a new life, only to be destabilised by the increasingly dangerous behaviour of her older brother,...Cactus Pears (15)
Cactus Pears (15)
HOME, Manchester
Set in rural Maharashtra, Cactus Pears follows Anand, a Mumbai call-centre worker who returns to his ancestral village to observe the ten-day mourning ritual following his father?s death. While navigating the pressures of family expectation...Manchester Open 2026
Manchester Open 2026
HOME, Manchester
A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talentThe Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater Manchester's artists and creative talent - and it returns this summer. Taking place every two years, The Manchester Open is an ex...Tuesday 7 July 2026
Something Rotten
Something Rotten
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO ...Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation about family, identity and the moments that shape us. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, famil...Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)
Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)
HOME, Manchester
MISCHIEF, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, THESPIANS, the first musical created by 'the funniest theatre troupe in Britain' (The Telegraph). 534 BC....Chris Isaak
Chris Isaak
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Over the course of his forty-year career, Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer & actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with members of his longtime band Silvertone. His music and film credits incl...Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)
Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From first bursting onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career ...che
che
New Century, Manchester
Atlanta, Georgia, rapper Chase Mitchell, better known by his stage name Che, first gained traction in late 2021 through viral tracks on TikTok and streaming platforms, particularly for his song "Agenda", and later saw additional success in ...ho99o9
ho99o9
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
The New Jersey duo Ho99o9 (pronounced "Horror") mix hip-hop, hardcore punk & strong politics. ...Jon B
Jon B
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Rhode Island R&B singer Jonathan Buck scored UK hits with "Don't Talk" and "They Don't Know", which reached the Top 10 in the States in 1998, following his earlier hit "Someone to Love" (featuring Babyface). ...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...XS Malarkey
XS Malarkey
53two, Manchester
XS Malarkey is a not-for-profit comedy club, hosted every week by Toby Hadoke, and eagerly maintained by a group of minions who do his bidding on a regular basis. Despite the low door price, the shows feature famous professional comedians ...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...Ai Weiwei - Button Up!
Ai Weiwei - Button Up!
Aviva Studios, Manchester
History, power and empire collide in Button Up! - a major new exhibition from the world-leading artist and activist Ai Weiwei Internationally renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei turns his critical gaze to the last 200 years of global h...Easy Comedy
Easy Comedy
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Michael Mannion & Alfie Carter host the top night in the city, every Tuesday, where you can see Manchester's best comedians working out new material and the newest comedians working out their best! ...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. ...Baby Book Club
Baby Book Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Baby Book Club is a wonderful way to spend time together with your baby (0-2 years) and develop their love of books, stories and reading. Baby Book Club helps parents develop skills in how to make reading fun for their babies and help d...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. ...A Private Life (15)
A Private Life (15)
HOME, Manchester
Jodie Foster stars as Lilian Steiner, an American psychoanalyst in Paris whose life is upended after the sudden death of a long-standing patient. Convinced it was murder, Lilian throws herself into some amateur sleuthing, with her ex-husban...Cactus Pears (15)
Cactus Pears (15)
HOME, Manchester
Set in rural Maharashtra, Cactus Pears follows Anand, a Mumbai call-centre worker who returns to his ancestral village to observe the ten-day mourning ritual following his father?s death. While navigating the pressures of family expectation...Wednesday 8 July 2026
Something Rotten
Something Rotten
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO ...Wet Leg
Wet Leg
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Amidst a night of hazy scenes in their native Isle of Wight, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers found themselves at the summit of a Ferris wheel. They decided to start a band. The band is called Wet Leg. Arming themselves with guitars, a pe...Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation about family, identity and the moments that shape us. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, famil...Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)
Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)
HOME, Manchester
MISCHIEF, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, THESPIANS, the first musical created by 'the funniest theatre troupe in Britain' (The Telegraph). 534 BC....Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio
O2 Ritz, Manchester
With multiple world tours and numerous chart successes under their belts, Chicago's high-energy melodic cult rockers Alkaline Trio have cemented their legacy as one of dark punk's greatest forces. They have scored UK Top 40 singles with "Me...Ilana Glazer
Ilana Glazer
New Century, Manchester
Ilana Glazer is a comedian, actor, advocate, and creator best known for co-creating and co-starring in the acclaimed series BROAD CITY. The internationally touring standup comedian debuted her second special, HUMAN MAGIC, on Disney+. You ca...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...American Hi-Fi
American Hi-Fi
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Boston, Massachusetts pop punk heroes American Hi-Fi are fronted by Miley Cyrus's musical director and drummer Stacey Jones. They are best known in the UK for their 2001 Top 40 hit "Flavor of the Weak". ...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 ...Adventures in Wonderland
