What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion (Carabao Cup)
Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion (Carabao Cup)
Old Trafford, Manchester
United have been drawn to play Brighton in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford ...Anthony Scaramucci
Anthony Scaramucci
Aviva Studios, Manchester
OFFER: All tickets for the Autumn 2026 Tour include a hardback copy of All The Wrong During the first half of his second presidency, Trump has waged war on Iran, threatened the future of NATO and clashed with allies. At home he jokes abou...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...Spiritbox
Spiritbox
Co-op Live, Manchester
The Canadian metal outfit fronted by vocalist Courtney LaPlante showcase the fluidity that is inherent in heavy music, ranging from atmospheric to industrial, reaching UK no.19 with their dubut album in 2021. ...An Evening with Racing Icons David Coulthard & Mika Häkkinen
An Evening with Racing Icons David Coulthard & Mika Häkkinen
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Experience the electrifying reunion of motorsport's most captivating teammate rivalry as stars Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard take the stage for an uncensored, no-holds-barred conversation about their careers. Once rivals, then teammates...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...IRON
IRON
HOME, Manchester
A gripping play from one of Scotland's most celebrated playwrights. Real-life mother and daughter Christine Mackie (Dr Gaddas in Coronation Street/Daphne Bryant in Downton Abbey) and Lois Mackie (Finding Emily/Coronation St/Elysium Theatre)...Brigitte Calls Me Baby
Brigitte Calls Me Baby
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Taking their name from frontman Wes Leavins' teenaged pen-pal correspondence with French actress Brigitte Bardot, the music of Brigitte Calls Me Baby is equal parts elegant time warp and up-close exploration of our modern-day neuroses. 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...Sam Browne
Sam Browne
Band On The Wall, Manchester
'Don't do that - You'll Miss the sunset.' Sam Browne's new poetry show is equal parts hard-hitting and hopeful, with a decent helping of humour in the mix as well. It explores both mental health and masculinity while telling the story of wh...King King
King King
Gorilla, Manchester
Right now, King King are a band breaking into a swagger. There's no denying the momentum of the Glasgow rockers saluted as "the best blues-rock band in the world" (Blues Rock Review). But for Alan Nimmo (vocals/guitar), Zander Greenshields ...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 ...Jarman: The Story of Derek Jarman
Jarman: The Story of Derek Jarman
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
A mighty spirit is about to reawaken. Yours. Derek Jarman: film-maker, painter, gardener at Prospect Cottage, gay rights activist, writer... his influence remains as strong as it was on the day he died in 1994. But his story, one of the ...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...Thursday 17 September 2026
Manchester City v Norwich CIty (Carabao Cup)
Manchester City v Norwich CIty (Carabao Cup)
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on The Canarys in the Carabao Cup ...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...Marillion
Marillion
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
For many years Marillion have enjoyed a unique relationship with their fans. In the late 1990s Marillion's US fans sponsored an entire US tour following an appeal and the band responded by creating the very first rock 'n' roll website in th...Piff and Pop's Magic Shoppe
Piff and Pop's Magic Shoppe
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Bringing together two icons of magic for the first time in the UK for an unmissable stage spectacular. This unique show is the result of the pairing of legendary magician Penn Jillette, of world-renowned duo Penn & Teller, (who will tour th...Electric Wizard
Electric Wizard
Albert Hall, Manchester
Considered by many to literally be The Heaviest Band In The World, Electric Wizard is more like a cult than a band. Taken their name from two Black Sabbath songs - "Electric Funeral" and "The Wizard" - the Dorset stoner metal act conjure up...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...Josiah Queen
Josiah Queen
New Century, Manchester
Florida Christian pop star Josiah Queen, the son of two pastors, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart with his 2020 debut album 'The Prodigal'. He has scored Platinum selling hits with 'The Prodigal' and 'Dusty Bibles'....Tom Read Wilson
Tom Read Wilson
HOME, Manchester
Songs, sonnets and stories from television presenter, author, actor, and singer Tom Read Wilson. The A - Z of Me is an irreverent, whistle-stop tour of the alphabet. The alphabet reveals the revue - and Tom - letter by letter, word by word...IRON
IRON
HOME, Manchester
A gripping play from one of Scotland's most celebrated playwrights. Real-life mother and daughter Christine Mackie (Dr Gaddas in Coronation Street/Daphne Bryant in Downton Abbey) and Lois Mackie (Finding Emily/Coronation St/Elysium Theatre)...Colin Edwin & John Wesley's Voyage 35 (Porcupine Tree)
Colin Edwin & John Wesley's Voyage 35 (Porcupine Tree)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Voyage 35 is a progressive rock project formed by former Porcupine Tree bassist Colin Edwin and touring guitarist John Wesley to reinterpret early Porcupine Tree material live ...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 Jayhawks
The Jayhawks
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Minnesota alternative country rock band that emerged from the Twin Cities music scene in the mid-1980s. ...Richard Spaven
Richard Spaven
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Richard Spaven stands as one of the defining rhythmic voices of the past two decades, shaping the space where jazz, hip hop, club culture and drum and bass intersect. His technical fluency and electronic sensibility have helped redefine mod...Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Isle of Mull musician and novelist Colin MacIntyre - AKA Mull Historical Society - returns with another literary inspired marvel. An established author, elsewhere, his multi-genre musical, Culloden, for which he has written the script, book...Rashmeet Kaur
Rashmeet Kaur
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Punjabi singer, composer, and songwriter known for her songs "Nadiyon Paar" from the film Roohi, "Jadi Buti", and "Ishq Nachaawe" from the film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan ...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 ...The Maes
The Maes
Waterside, Manchester
Born in Victoria, Australia, folk sisters The Maes grew up immersed in a melting pot of music from around the world, washed up on stolen land. With echoes of Gillian Welch and The Waifs, there is a timeless luminescence and simplicity to...Voodoo Room - Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream
Voodoo Room - Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Paying tribute to some of the greatest names in rock history, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream, Voodoo Room are a stunning power-trio featuring some of the UK's finest musicians. Members of the band have played with Massive Attack, Ben...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...
Friday 18 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...Off The Hook - Daz and Will Unhooked
Off The Hook - Daz and Will Unhooked
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Daz Black (Daz Games) and Will, of the successful fishing, adventure and travel YouTube channel Off The Hook, are hitting the road for the first time, bringing their Unhooked show to a theatre near you! Expect laughs, audience participation...Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco
Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge...KI/KI
KI/KI
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Amsterdam house sensation Kiki Wesselo blends classic 90s trance with acid techno. Performing at the biggest dance festivals in Europe, in 2025, her track What's A Girl to Do in '25 landed at number 1 on The X Vibe 's Dance 15 , an annual c...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...Henry Paker
Henry Paker
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Pencil Case is a brand new comedy show from Henry Paker, featuring live illustration. You've looked behind a Wizard's Curtain. You've visited a sausage factory. Do you dare to gaze inside a cartoonist's pencil case? Leave your preconception...Corella
Corella
Manchester Academy, Manchester
A popular act on the festival scene, Corella is a refreshing indie quartet from Manchester whose signature catchy melodic hooks, propulsive multi-layered guitar riffs, and reminiscent lyrics, relay a coming-of-age story of their own. The gr...The Only King
The Only King
RNCM, Manchester
The Only King is acclaimed as the first original Cantonese biblical musical to present the story of the Book of 1 Samuel in its entirety. The production follows the life of King Saul, from his anointing and rise to the throne to his gradua...Gallifrey Cabaret
Gallifrey Cabaret
HOME, Manchester
Jump aboard the queerest TARDIS in time and space for a night of cosmic drag and cabaret, all inspired by the greatest TV show in the universe - Doctor Who. Following sell-out shows across the UK, the LGBTQ+ARDIS is materialising once again...IRON
