What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Ricky Gervais will tour the new show, Legend, from autumn 2026 through to the end of 2027, when it will be filmed and become his fifth in a string of globally successful Netflix specials. "This is my most personal show so far and because ...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greates...The Afghan Whigs
The Afghan Whigs
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Ohio rock band Afghan Whigs rose up around the grunge movement, evolving to incorporate more R&B and soul influences into their sound and image. Songwriter and frontman Greg Dulli's lyrics are filled with dark images of romantic obsession. ...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...Feng
Feng
New Century, Manchester
Known for his dreamy fusion of Cloud Rap, indie pop, and experimental hip-hop, Asian English underground rapper Feng's sound is both nostalgic and futuristic-weightless synths, punchy drums, and introspective lyrics all filtered through a C...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 olllam
the olllam
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Known for their trailblazing blend of traditional Irish instruments with long, cyclical melodies, fusing jazz, and psych-post-rock, the critically acclaimed, genre-defying Irish-American supergroup The Olllam continues to push musical bou...Lusaint
Lusaint
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Blending jazz, neo-soul, pop and more, Manchester artist Lucy Hopkins - better known as Lusaint - produces music which feels born from smoky jazz clubs which has seen her compared to Adele, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Sh...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...Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Take a lunch break and enjoy this free recital by some of the UK's most exciting young musicians! Discover the UK's next big talent with concerts featuring remarkable Chetham's School of Music performers, aged 8-18, from the UK's leading mu...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. ...Manchester Storm vs Glasgow Clan
Bad Apples (15)
Bad Apples (15)
HOME, Manchester
Maria is a primary school teacher doing her best to inspire a class of 11-year-olds, but she's unable to because of one unruly and chaotic student. With her career in question and the child?s behaviour spiralling, Maria makes a series of ba...Everybody Digs Bill Evans (15)
Everybody Digs Bill Evans (15)
HOME, Manchester
Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, Everybody Digs Bill Evans is a biographical drama about the famous jazz pianist and composer Bill Evans. ?1961. Bill Evans is playing with what he considers the p...Film Course: Film Theory in Conversation
Film Course: Film Theory in Conversation
HOME, Manchester
In anticipation of HOME's upcoming Bogart & Bacall Season, this course will offer new perspectives for engaging with and engaging cinema. The course will consider the essential cornerstones of film form, and offer insights into their develo...Thursday 24 September 2026
Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville
Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be trans...Mrs Dalloway
Mrs Dalloway
HOME, Manchester
The must-see adaptation of Virginia Woolf's masterpiece novel. The immersive new stage version of Woolf's classic novel has been co-created by award-winning director Jen Heyes and Olivier Award-winning writer and performer Kit Green who als...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...You Should Know Podcast
You Should Know Podcast
New Century, Manchester
Hosted by Peyton Hardin & Cameron Kennedy, the YSK podcast sees the two best friends bring comedy, chaos, and unfiltered conversations that turn everyday stories into viral moments. If you love comedy podcasts, funny viral clips, and conten...Paul Foot
Paul Foot
Waterside, Manchester
Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show, The Future. Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling a...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...BULL
BULL
HOME, Manchester
Deafinitely Theatre's second adaptation of a play by Mike Bartlett, following the critically acclaimed and sold-out production of Contractions in 2017 which won the Off West End award for Best Production. Bull is presented in the company's ...Jazz Sabbath
Jazz Sabbath
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Created by Adam Wakeman, touring keyboard and guitar player for Black Sabbath (2004-2017) and Ozzy Osbourne band member (2004-present), Jazz Sabbath is a fictional English jazz trio said to be from the late sixties. The band plays jazz rend...Tom Robinson
Tom Robinson
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Musician and broadcaster Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories spanning five decades of adventures in the music industry. Tom's musical journey began in 1974 when his first band was discovered by Ray Davies, and included ...Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto
Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto
Yes, Manchester
Genre-bending psych-funk 'n blues trio Little Barrie and Malcolm Catto return with their unique musical melting pot of 21st century rock 'n roll, deep funk, jazz and fuzzy atmospherics that pushes their music into exciting new directions. F...Liana Flores
Liana Flores
Gorilla, Manchester
Of British and Brazilian descent, Norwich folk pop singer-songwriter Liana Flores has garnered a large following on social media, achieving significant streaming success on Spotify, with her "Rises to The Moon" track alone surpassing 525 m...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...Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Take a lunch break and enjoy this free recital by some of the UK's most exciting young musicians! Discover the UK's next big talent with concerts featuring remarkable Chetham's School of Music performers, aged 8-18, from the UK's leading mu...EEVAH
EEVAH
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Haifax-based alt-indie band EEVAH's distinctive fusion of anthemic rock hooks and driving synths has seen them draw comparisons from the moody atmospherics of The National, Wolf Alice, and The XX to the shimmering indie pop energy of HAIM ...Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time
Z-arts, Manchester
Rhyme time is a fun group singing session for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) and their grown-ups. Singing together and repeating rhymes helps your child develop listening, visual and memory skills, which will help them develop. Rhyme t...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 25 September 2026
Niall Horan
Niall Horan
Co-op Live, Manchester
Originally from Mullingar, Ireland, Niall Horan has sold over 80 million records and toured the globe multiple times as part of the iconic One Direction. As a solo artist, he has continued to match the pure emotion of his globally beloved ...Roger Taylor (Queen)
Roger Taylor (Queen)
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Performing with his powerhouse live band for his only UK dates of 2026, Roger will deliver an unforgettable night spanning new material, solo favourites and the unmistakable energy that has made him one of rock's most iconic performers. Wit...Solomun
Solomun
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Bosnian-German Deep House DJ, producer and remixer Mladen Solomun is a four-time DJ Awards winner for Best Producer, Best DJ and Best Melodic House DJ. He has remixed for the likes of Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, Leonard Cohen, Lana Del ...Urzila Carlson
Urzila Carlson
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australia and New Zealand's biggest comedy stars. In 2026 the fan-favourite comedian returns to the UK with even more understated punchlines and her signature deadp...Candlelight - Disney Love Songs
Candlelight - Disney Love Songs
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
The ultimate concert experience for Disney fans! Immerse yourself in the world of Disney through live renditions of your favourite love songs, all performed classically by a string quartet by the light of a thousand candles. A fairy-tale ca...Loreen
Loreen
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
In 2023, Swedish singer and songwriter Loreen became only the second performer, after Johnny Logan, to have won the Eurovision Song Contest twice, in 2012 and 2023 with the songs "Euphoria" and "Tattoo" respectively. ...Mrs Dalloway
Mrs Dalloway
HOME, Manchester
The must-see adaptation of Virginia Woolf's masterpiece novel. The immersive new stage version of Woolf's classic novel has been co-created by award-winning director Jen Heyes and Olivier Award-winning writer and performer Kit Green who als...Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Whether you're looking for a beautifully unique concert or a romantic candlelit evening, this music experience is for you. The performance will feature incredible tributes to Adele's greatest songs, played by an all-female, electric-acousti...Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Relive your favourite anime scenes in this unique homage to Joe Hisaishi! The genius composer is responsible for creating Studio Ghibli's iconic soundtracks, in much-loved films such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. An incredible ...Little Shop of Horrors
