What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Saturday 30 May 2026
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders. When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger's Drift, her frien...The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
A Musical Celebration of the Hollywood Hit Factory. Transporting audiences through the history of musical theatre's golden age, The MGM Story dives into the tale of how the Hollywood studio nurtured the talent of stars that were to include ...Waitress
Waitress
Palace Theatre, Manchester
"Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie" (The Times) as Carrie Hope Fletcher (Calamity Jane, Heathers, The Addams Family) stars as Jenna in hit musical comedy Waitress!Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of so...Dermot Kennedy
Dermot Kennedy
AO Arena, Manchester
After reaching the #1 spot in the UK and Irish Official Album Charts with debut album 'Without Fear', which achieved multi-platinum status with hit top 10 single 'Outnumbered' as well as the top 20 with singles 'Power Over Me' and the hit '...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...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...MARINA
MARINA
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Chart-topping Welsh electropop singer Marina Diamandis - also known by her previous persona, Marina and the Diamonds - is an award-winning, platinum-selling artist. Revered since her breakthrough in 2009, she has scored four UK Top 10 album...Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Renowned for their joyous, high-energy live shows, the multi-talented troupe of singers, dancers and instrumentalists will bring a brand new production to stages across the country - putting a retro spin on everything from '70s rock clas...Rachel Fairburn
Rachel Fairburn
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, co-host of international smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla, renowned Manchester stand up comedian and "rock'n'roll star of British Comedy" (Rolling Stone), Rachel F...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...Love the 90s Festival
Love the 90s Festival
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Step back into the decade of pure 90s magic! Love The 90s Festival is a huge indoor throwback celebration! Get ready for a full day packed with feel-good anthems, singalong moments and iconic 90s energy as Basshunter, DJ Sammy, DJ Sash!, L...Teletech Hardcore
Teletech Hardcore
IDRA, Manchester
3 rooms. 12 hours. 36 artists. This is Teletech Hardcore. A marathon celebration of hard dance music in their hometown of Manchester. Line-up includes: TNT | Yoshiko | Rebekah | Toriah | Zorza | Princess Elfbar | Vido | NVNS. ...Shechter II - IN THE BRAIN
Shechter II - IN THE BRAIN
HOME, Manchester
Hofesh Shechter's exhilarating new, full-length work for Shechter II, IN THE BRAIN, is a raw, electrifying dive into movement, rhythm, and collective energy. A pulsing, urgent journey into the depths of our consciousness - where sto...Bezstock
Bezstock
Freight Island, Manchester
Back In The Daytime Presents BEZSTOCK, an open-air day festival made for proper party people. Running 1pm - 10pm, it's a full day of dancing, sunshine, and feel-good Manchester chaos. Hosted by Bez of the Happy Mondays, alongside fellow Ma...Indiepalooza Tribute Festival
Indiepalooza Tribute Festival
New Century, Manchester
An indoor tribute festival with six tribute bands performing the hits of The Killers, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs ...OASIS96 - Oasis Tribute
RNB vs Garage
RNB vs Garage
O2 Ritz, Manchester
RNB vs GARAGE is the original RNB vs Garage throwback party! Formerly RNB vs UKG, they pioneered blending RNB & GARAGE vibes into the ultimate party for grown-ups. Picture this: top-notch DJs go back to back, dishing out the creme de la cre...Scam Fender - Sam Fender Tribute Band
Scam Fender - Sam Fender Tribute Band
New Century, Manchester
A band of lads from Newcastle that play Sam Fender songs. ...The Kopycat Killers - The Killers Tribute Band
The Kopycat Killers - The Killers Tribute Band
New Century, Manchester
A Killers tribute band sounding just like the real thing. ...John Robb
John Robb
Waterside, Manchester
John Robb is a many-faceted creature. Not just a well known face from TV but also a best selling author, musician, journalist, Louder Than War music website boss, Louder Than Words and Louder Than War Live festivals boss, Eco champion, vega...Sunday 31 May 2026
The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
A Musical Celebration of the Hollywood Hit Factory. Transporting audiences through the history of musical theatre's golden age, The MGM Story dives into the tale of how the Hollywood studio nurtured the talent of stars that were to include ...Madison Beer
Madison Beer
Co-op Live, Manchester
New York pop star Madison Beer has enjoyed unprecedented success as an independent artist following her viral rise from a YouTube discovery by Justin Bieber. With a sleek pop sound heavily influenced by Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, and M...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...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...Don't Bother to Knock (18)
Don't Bother to Knock (18)
HOME, Manchester
More than the bombshell next door - Marilyn Monroe's first starring role comes in this unconventional 1952 film noir. Reeling from a recent break-up, Jed Towers checks into a New York hotel and is immediately drawn to one of his fellow gues...Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark - Live In Concert
Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark - Live In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert, featuring John Williams' GRAMMY® Award-winning score, will be performed live to the film. Williams has scored each Indy adventure, including the final installment of the...Josh Pugh
Josh Pugh
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
After 2 sell out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit. Josh is known for his appearances on the small screen (TV) Live at the Apollo, Big Fat Quiz of Everything, Mock the Week,...Xdinary Heroes
Xdinary Heroes
O2 Ritz, Manchester
South Korean rockers Xdinary Heroes (엑스디너리 히어로즈) have enjoyed Top 40 album chart success in Poland and Hungary as well as their home country. They also opened for Muse at Incheon Munhak Stadium. ...Larry Dean
Larry Dean
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and two-time star of Live At The Apollo, returns with a hilarious brand new show, Hellbent. Recently married, emotionally feral, the Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing ...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...Kortez
Kortez
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Kortez is one of the most recognizable Polish artists of the past decade. His songs tell stories that drop a plumb line to the depths of our own heartfelt human experiences. A melancholic, soft-spoken multi-instrumentalist with a piercing g...Mystery Ensemble - The Music of The Lord Of The Rings
Mystery Ensemble - The Music of The Lord Of The Rings
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga "Lord of the Rings" films in a unique experience not to be missed. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed. Performed by the modern orchestra Mystery Ensemble, their virtuoso playing wil...Hannah Wicklund
Hannah Wicklund
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Growing up on the beaches of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Hannah Wicklund has always had music in her bones. Through hard work and determination, she built her career on her own. Starting her band at eight years old, then graduating ...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 ...Texas Is The Reason
Texas Is The Reason
Manchester Academy, Manchester
They came from some of the most popular, if not polarizing hardcore bands of the early '90s (Shelter, 108, Resurrection), but by the time Texas Is The Reason formed in 1994, a new aesthetic crystallized almost instantly and reduced its memb...Hannah Platt
Hannah Platt
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Following a multi-award-nominated debut, cult Merseyside-via-Manchester stand up comedian/leader Hannah Platt returns with her new show "Cult Classic" to ask, once you've sacrificed everything, should you sacrifice your soul? And can you do...
My Generation featuring Babalola Jnr
My Generation featuring Babalola Jnr
Matt & Phreds, Manchester
My Generation, Manchester's Coolest Over-50's Club Night, is back at Matt & Phred's for an evening of Soul, Northern Soul, and Motown - fronted by the fantastic Babalola Jnr! 'My Generation' is all about creating a club night experience for...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...
Monday 1 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...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...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...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...Macy Gray
Macy Gray
New Century, Manchester
Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Macy Gray - real name Natalie Renee McIntyre - moved to Southern California in the '80s to attend university. She studied scriptwriting and was even in film classes with Ally Sheedy and Rob Lowe. During t...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...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
