What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Palace Theatre, Manchester
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation Jersey Boys is working its way back around the UK! The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour! Go behind the music and inside the story of F...Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Where most bands erroneously claim wholly distinct identities, Dance Gavin Dance truly defies categorization. The Sacramento based outfit possess the kind of artistic compass shared with broadminded but heavy metal & hardcore-punk rooted ic...Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Transmission House, Manchester
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe - it places you inside it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, th...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...Emma Rawicz
Emma Rawicz
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Multi-award-winning British saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz emerged on the international stage to critical acclaim with her first release on the prestigious ACT label at just 21. A former student at Chetham's School of Music, and the R...Manchester Contemporary Youth Opera - Maybe Make Me Out
Manchester Contemporary Youth Opera - Maybe Make Me Out
Contact, Manchester
Manchester Contemporary Youth Opera presents Maybe make me out, a short opera that has emerged from the 2026 Collaborative Opera Lab. This new work explores problems of identity, language, connection and revelation, and what it means to d...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...Laugh Therapy
Laugh Therapy
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Ready for a dose of comedy to cure what ails you? Join us for a night where comedians become your "therapists," offering hilarious insights and advice to brave audience members who share their personal problems. Whether you're in the hot se...Comedy Circus
Comedy Circus
Stage And Radio, Manchester
A free open mic comedy show designed to give anyone who's ever wanted a chance to try standup comedy, and for established comedians to work out new material. It's a wild fun and chaotic show featuring weekly games and contests for drinks an...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium M11 3ff, 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...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. ...
Bitter Christmas (15)
Bitter Christmas (15)
HOME, Manchester
Ra?l is a respected filmmaker in the midst of a creative crisis. When tragedy strikes one of his closest collaborators, he draws inspiration from it to write his next film. Little by little, he imagines Elsa, a filmmaker struggling to write...Colony (15)
Colony (15)
HOME, Manchester
Horror master Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan) directs a new zombie thriller starring Jun Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan.?Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference caus...I Want Your Sex (18)
I Want Your Sex (18)
HOME, Manchester
When fresh-faced Elliot lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy, his fantasies come true after Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him o...
Pressure (12A)
Pressure (12A)
HOME, Manchester
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance. Starring Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott,?Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice - l...Preview/ Pressure (12A)
Preview/ Pressure (12A)
HOME, Manchester
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance. Starring Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott,?Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice - l...Super Nature (PG)
Super Nature (PG)
HOME, Manchester
Super Nature celebrates our universal connection to nature, with an intimate gaze, creating a visceral, poetic, personal meditation on the natural world. Ed Sayers? award-winning debut feature saw him collaborating with 40 people on 80 diff...Thursday 10 September 2026
Manchester United v Sabah FC
Manchester United v Sabah FC
Old Trafford, Manchester
United take on the Azerbaijan champions in the Champions League ...Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Palace Theatre, Manchester
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation Jersey Boys is working its way back around the UK! The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour! Go behind the music and inside the story of F...Evanescence
Evanescence
Co-op Live, Manchester
Since bursting on to the scene in 2003 with their UK chart-topping hit "Bring Me to Life", Little Rock, Arkansas, gothic metal act Evanescence have gone on to be one of the world's selling rock acts with over 30 million sales worldwide. The...Jane McDonald
Jane McDonald
AO Arena, Manchester
Since finding fame on the BBC One show The Cruise in 1998, Wakefield singer and Loose Woman has enjoyed five top 10 albums, headlined countless tours and sold out the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The BAFTA winner, who has also presented num...Osman Mir & Aamir Mir
Osman Mir & Aamir Mir
Manchester Academy, Manchester
A Sufi Mehfil from the Indian father and son musical duo. Osman Mir is a renowned Indian playback singer, Sufi maestro, and folk artist, while his son Aamir Mir is a rising singer known for his soulful Bollywood covers, traditional Gujarati...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...The Dresden Dolls
The Dresden Dolls
Albert Hall, Manchester
Formed in Boston in 2000 after a chance meeting at a Halloween party, Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione quickly established The Dresden Dolls as a singular force in the underground music and art scene. Their fusion of theatricality, punk ene...Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Transmission House, Manchester
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe - it places you inside it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, th...Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates
Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Get ready to scream like it's 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers. With nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whole...Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue
Gorilla, Manchester
Boyce Avenue is a Florida-based band whose name is a combination of two streets they grew up on in Sarasota. The band is popular for its strong acoustic roots and consists of three brothers Alejandro (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Fabian (gu...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...Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (15)
Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (15)
HOME, Manchester
Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger charts Liam and Noel Gallagher's triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live '25, one of the most anticipated rock 'n' roll comebacks of our time. The film is an unapologetically uplifting account of the biggest ...Reuben Solo
Reuben Solo
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Australian stand-up and sketch comedian Reuben Solo rose to prominence via social media in 2020, becoming known for his use of self-referential and surreal humour. After months spent touring worldwide, Reuben returns with knives in his back...The Dunwells
The Dunwells
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, drawing influence from their shared love of bands like Bon Iver, Elbow and Damien Rice. Consisting of brothers Joseph...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...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 M11 3ff, 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...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Inspired by the hit SAW movie franchise, SAWtopsy at moviESCAPE, Stockport's leading Escape Room offering, is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares - well none that are delibe...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. ...
Friday 11 September 2026
Jamie Webster
Jamie Webster
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Jamie Webster is an English folk singer, songwriter and guitarist from Liverpool. A former electrician who initially sang cover versions in local pubs in Liverpool city centre, his shows have become synonymous with Liverpool F.C. and their ...Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Palace Theatre, Manchester
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation Jersey Boys is working its way back around the UK! The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour! Go behind the music and inside the story of F...André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra
André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra
Co-op Live, Manchester
Andre Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. He and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the ...Atif Aslam
Atif Aslam
AO Arena, Manchester
As a multi-talented artist, Pakistani playback singer Atif Aslam, has not only created a name for himself in Pakistan, but has also captivated the hearts of millions of people across the world. With his charismatic personality and soulful v...Primal Scream
Primal Scream
New Century, Manchester
Formed in Glasgow in 1982 by Bobby Gillespie, a member of Manchester-based Glaswegian indie act The Wake, Primal Scream's career didn't really take off until the legendary frontman had left his temporary role as drummer of The Jesus and Mar...Baby Keem
Baby Keem
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr., better known as Baby Keem, is a Las Vegas rapper who first gained recognition with his contributions to Black Panther: The Album by his cousin Kendrick Lamar, as well as Redemption by Jay Rock, Crash Talk by School...Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Transmission House, Manchester
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe - it places you inside it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, th...Fin Taylor
Fin Taylor
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Men want to be him, Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing stand-up in front of a live audience. After the whirlwind success of his chart-topping podcas...Neeve Zahra
Neeve Zahra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Manchester born singer/songwriter, Neeve Zahra is captivating audiences with her unique voice and beautiful lyrics which are far beyond her years. Championed by the likes of Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 and CountryLine Radio's Tim Prottey-Jone...Kurt Vile and the Violators
