What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Thursday 4 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...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...Clothes Swap
Clothes Swap
Waterside, Manchester
Waterside presents its first in-house production - a powerful new play by emerging writer Liam Mansfield, inspired by his work as an LGBTQ+ youth worker. This powerful new play is set inside a youth club, a space of refuge, resistance and r...The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London's West End, including multiple appearances at t...Dropout Improv
Dropout Improv
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Dropout Improv's live improv show will feature electric performances of short-form improv games, comedy and a whole lot of shenanigans. The tour will feature appearances by Dropout regulars Jacob Wysocki, Kurt Maloney and some special guest...Peter Hook & the Light
Peter Hook & the Light
Manchester Academy, Manchester
The legendary Joy Division and New Order bassist performs music from his entire career. The Mancunian bass player, musician, singer, DJ, nightclub owner, record company boss and author was a co-founder of the seminal post-punk band Joy ...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 ...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...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...Tarang Hardikar
Tarang Hardikar
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Fresh, fearless, and laugh-out-loud funny, Bombay rising star Tarang Hardikar brings his sharp wit to the UK for the first time. Fresh from his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, Tarang takes on life's contradictions, cultural chaos, and his ha...RNCM Opera Scenes
RNCM Opera Scenes
RNCM, Manchester
FREE EVENT. RNCM vocal and conducting students present excerpts from some of opera's greatest moments in this free series of staged scenes. A perfect way to feed your curiosity! Click on tickets link for the perfromers and excerpts presente...F*ck Machine
F*ck Machine
Contact, Manchester
A dark, surreal comedy from Ricochet Theatre featuring clowning, puppetry and cabaret style showtunes, F*CK MACHINE invites you to consider the complex and often contradictory truths behind online sex work, human connection, and the com...Jon Spencer & The HITmakers
Jon Spencer & The HITmakers
Gorilla, Manchester
The incredible, indelible Jon Spencer (Blues Explosion, Boss Hog, Pussy Galore, Heavy Trash, etc) is back with the incendiary HITmakers ! His most complex and groovy music in years, a dark, danceable odyssey - both a studied take-down ...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
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...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...Mick Miller
Mick Miller
Sale Excelsior Club, Manchester
Guess who's back!?! Mick Miller, the bald Liverpool comedy legend with the long hair! One of the country's most treasured entertainers who has been at the top of his game for over 40 years. Mick first came to prominence in the 70's on th...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...Friday 5 June 2026
English Youth Ballet - Swan Lake
English Youth Ballet - Swan Lake
Palace Theatre, Manchester
International principal dancers will lead an exciting cast of local young dancers selected for the dramatic production. English Youth Ballet (EYB)'s critically acclaimed adaptation weaves a tale of love, rivalry, greed and murder. Now in it...ShxtsNGigs
ShxtsNGigs
O2 Apollo, Manchester
After touring across North America, Australia and beyond, Podcast Shxtsngigs are bringing the Daddy's Home Tour to home ground for the first time. Best friends on and off the mic, James and Fuhad bring their unfiltered humour, chaotic ...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...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...Clothes Swap
Clothes Swap
Waterside, Manchester
Waterside presents its first in-house production - a powerful new play by emerging writer Liam Mansfield, inspired by his work as an LGBTQ+ youth worker. This powerful new play is set inside a youth club, a space of refuge, resistance and r...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 ...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...Blue October
Blue October
Albert Hall, Manchester
Catching listeners off guard is typical of the Texan art-rockers who have made a career out of defying odds. From their mercurial ascent as a local band from Houston, to platinum-selling headliners, to the dramatic alcohol/drug-fuelled s...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 - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Candlelight - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
A string quartet perform Vivaldi's The Complete Four Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter under the gentle glow of candlelight in this stunning setting. ...Rufus Rice
Rufus Rice
New Century, Manchester
A rambunctious evening of comedy and music from TikTok's favourite lovable rogue ...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...Mantra - Bring Me The Horizon Tribute
Mantra - Bring Me The Horizon Tribute
Manchester Academy, Manchester
MANTRA is the ultimate BMTH tribute, delivering the energy and chaos of "Bring Me The Horizons" live shows. From crushing metalcore to genre-bending hits, they recreate the power, passion, and atmosphere fans know and love. ...Ye Vagabonds
Ye Vagabonds
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Delivering harmony rich folk music, influenced by Irish traditional music, Appalachian singing, and the 1960's folk revival, brothers Brian and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small t...F*ck Machine
F*ck Machine
Contact, Manchester
A dark, surreal comedy from Ricochet Theatre featuring clowning, puppetry and cabaret style showtunes, F*CK MACHINE invites you to consider the complex and often contradictory truths behind online sex work, human connection, and the com...Manchester Camerata - 8 Songs for a Mad King
Manchester Camerata - 8 Songs for a Mad King
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
With £10 tickets for under 30s, this semi-staged concert is based on our preconceptions of mental illness, with each piece having a connection to the psychology of the mind - centred around Peter Maxwell Davies' harrowing depiction of the ...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 ...Scatterchild - A New Ocean Awaits
Scatterchild - A New Ocean Awaits
HOME, Manchester
Part gig, part film screening, part theatre sharing. This intimate event will explore the creation of SCATTERCHILD's new album, placing its themes under the lens in a one-of-a-kind live performance that's part gig, part film screening, and ...Brutus Gold's Love Train (DJ Set) Day Time Disco
Brutus Gold's Love Train (DJ Set) Day Time Disco
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Love Train (DJ Set) is an intimate daytime party hosted by the legendary Brutus Gold. This is the DJ set format with live performers - a more personal, up-close take on the Love Train experience. Expect classic feel-good hits from the golde...
Saturday 6 June 2026
Hot Wheels Stunt Show
Hot Wheels Stunt Show
Co-op Live, Manchester
From the No.1 selling toy in the world and The Original Stunt Brand™, comes the return of the Hot Wheels Stunt Show, due to popular demand. Experience high speed action and full-throttle excitement, as legendary Hot Wheels vehicles are b...English Youth Ballet - Swan Lake
English Youth Ballet - Swan Lake
Palace Theatre, Manchester
International principal dancers will lead an exciting cast of local young dancers selected for the dramatic production. English Youth Ballet (EYB)'s critically acclaimed adaptation weaves a tale of love, rivalry, greed and murder. Now in it...UB40
UB40
AO Arena, Manchester
Formed in 1978, UB40 and named themselves after the unemployment benefit form. Their debut album, Signing Off, was released in 1980 and is considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band. That coll...ShxtsNGigs
ShxtsNGigs
O2 Apollo, Manchester
After touring across North America, Australia and beyond, Podcast Shxtsngigs are bringing the Daddy's Home Tour to home ground for the first time. Best friends on and off the mic, James and Fuhad bring their unfiltered humour, chaotic ...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...Clothes Swap
Clothes Swap
Waterside, Manchester
Waterside presents its first in-house production - a powerful new play by emerging writer Liam Mansfield, inspired by his work as an LGBTQ+ youth worker. This powerful new play is set inside a youth club, a space of refuge, resistance and r...Sing with the Hallé - Mendelssohn's Elijah Audience Ticket
Sing with the Hallé - Mendelssohn's Elijah Audience Ticket
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
A fun and inspiring day of singing alongside one of the world's most renowned musical organisations. The Halle's fabulous Choral Director, Matthew Hamilton leads an inclusive and enjoyable day exploring Mendelssohn's much-loved oratorio, El...Sing with the Hallé - Mendelssohn's Elijah Participants Ticket
Sing with the Hallé - Mendelssohn's Elijah Participants Ticket
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Join us for a fun and inspiring day of singing alongside one of the world's most renowned musical organisations. The Halle's fabulous Choral Director, Matthew Hamilton leads an inclusive and enjoyable day exploring Mendelssohn's much-loved ...The MGM Story - The Magic of the Musical
