What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Sunday 21 June 2026
Parklife Festival
Parklife Festival
Heaton Park, Manchester
Parklife 2026 sees the Manchester festival return to the city's Heaton Park for a weekend alongside some of dance and alternative music's foremost names. 2026 Line-up includes: Calvin HarrisSammy VirjiSkeptaZara LarssonChris StussyJosh B...Something Rotten
Something Rotten
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO BROTHERS DARED TO DREAM A DREAM... Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford makes his highly anticipated return to the stage in fetching pantaloons, alongside star of stage and screen Richard Fleesh...Take That
Take That
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
One of the UK's most successful bands, Manchester favourites Take That - now with the line-up of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald - return to celebrate the band's past and present, an emotional journey through all their incarnation...The B-52's + Devo
The B-52's + Devo
AO Arena, Manchester
A co-headline tour from the dance rock legends. Formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia (the same town as R.E.M.), and drawing from 1950s and 1960s pop music, rock and roll, and camp/kitsch culture, The B-52's are best known for their 1989 intern...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...Some Like It Hot (U)
Some Like It Hot (U)
HOME, Manchester
Nobody's perfect? Billy Wilder's classic comedy from 1959 - starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon - comes close. Joe and Jerry are down on their luck jazz musicians who find themselves out of a job when the police raid the sp...Country Music Live
Country Music Live
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Dust off your boots and shine up those belt buckles! This one-day Country extravaganza promises unforgettable live music from the hottest acts including Nathan Carter, Kezia Gill, Ward Thomas, Janet Devlin, Harleymoon Kemp, Sam Palladio, ...I Killed the Prom Queen
I Killed the Prom Queen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Australian melodic metalcore band I Killed the Prom Queen celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2026. ...Walkden Gardens: The Jungle Book
Walkden Gardens: The Jungle Book
Waterside, Manchester
Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wild, brand-new musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, THE JUNGLE BOOK! Filled with original music, audience interaction, and a host of larger-than...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...Greater Manchester Music Hub Celebration Concert
Greater Manchester Music Hub Celebration Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Greater Manchester Youth Brass Band | Greater Manchester Show Choir | Greater Manchester Youth String Orchestra | Greater Manchester Youth Wind Orchestra | Greater Manchester Youth Folk Ensemble | Greater Manchester Junior Chorus....Courtney Pine
Courtney Pine
Band On The Wall, Manchester
No musician more fully embodies the dramatic transformation of the British jazz scene over the past four decades than Courtney Pine CBE. A groundbreaking saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, Pine has led a generation of innovative players...Góbéfest
Góbéfest
Cathedral Gardens, Manchester
Gobefest was established in 2017 to celebrate the little-known culture and traditions of the Szekler people - a group of ethnic Hungarians living in Transylvania, which is part of Romania. A Gobe is a friendly word for a 'crafty Szekely'...Magic at The Midland
Magic at The Midland
The Midland, Manchester
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Magic at the Midland in Manchester! Witness the incredible magic of Steve Price, one of the UK's best magicians. Prepare to be amazed, entertained, and left wondering how he does it all. Don't bl...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 ...Pride and Prejudice (Hope Mill Theatre Amateur Dramatic Company)
Pride and Prejudice (Hope Mill Theatre Amateur Dramatic Company)
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Hope Mill Theatre's Amateur Dramatic Company are BACK with their first ever play Pride and Prejudice, a delightful stage adaptation by Andrew Davies, best known for the iconic 1995 BBC television version of Pride and Prejudice by Jane ...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...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...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, 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...Monday 22 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...Queensryche
Queensryche
Manchester Academy, Manchester
One of the most distinctive bands of the 80s, American progressive metal band Queensryche scored UK Top 40 hits with "Silent Lucidity", "Best I Can", "Bridge", and "I Am I" between 1990 and 1994, selling over 20 million albums worldwid...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
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...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, 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...Hatched
Hatched
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Be part of a warm supportive crowd for new stand-ups among a line up of baby comedians in their first year on the circuit. ...Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...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. ...Hayley Williams
Hayley Williams
Manchester Academy, Manchester
PROMOTER T&Cs: 1. Ticket sales are limited to 4 per person. Only tickets purchased through Ticketmaster are valid. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission. 2. Tickets cannot be transferred between customers. The lead booker will ne...Backrooms (15)
Backrooms (15)
HOME, Manchester
A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom. Young cinematic upstart and YouTuber Kane Parsons adapts his viral internet sensation for the big screen; adding new scope to the legendary online world of ?The Backrooms?. ...Cactus Pears (15)
Cactus Pears (15)
HOME, Manchester
Set in rural Maharashtra, Cactus Pears follows Anand, a Mumbai call-centre worker who returns to his ancestral village to observe the ten-day mourning ritual following his father?s death. While navigating the pressures of family expectation...Community Dinners
Community Dinners
HOME, Manchester
Join HOME for DinnerWe want to invite the community to dinner. Members of the community will be hosted for dinner and conversation about HOME now and in the future.?Each table will be hosted by a member of the HOME team who will support you...Disclosure Day (12A)
Disclosure Day (12A)
HOME, Manchester
If you found out we weren?t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people. We are coming close to ? Disclosure Day.??This work contains flashing images which m...Effi o Blaenau (15)
Effi o Blaenau (15)
HOME, Manchester
Based on Gary Owen's much lauded and widely performed monodrama, Iphigenia in Splott, Effi o Blaenau is director Marc Evans' cinematic interpretation set against the wide open landscapes of North Wales. ?The film follows Effi, a young woman...Effi o Blaenau (15) + discussion
Effi o Blaenau (15) + discussion
HOME, Manchester
Based on Gary Owen's much lauded and widely performed monodrama, Iphigenia in Splott, Effi o Blaenau is director Marc Evans' cinematic interpretation set against the wide open landscapes of North Wales. ?The film follows Effi, a young woman...Finding Emily (12A)
Finding Emily (12A)
HOME, Manchester
When a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Together, they spark a hilarious campus-wide frenzy that tests their own hearts and ambitions along the way.??T...Köln 75 (15)
Köln 75 (15)
HOME, Manchester
American jazz pianist Keith Jarrett?s iconic January 1975 performance in K?ln nearly never happened. Based on a true story, K?ln 75 follows the young, driven concert promoter Vera Brandes as she conceives and organises the event against all...Lesbian Space Princess (15)
Lesbian Space Princess (15)
HOME, Manchester
Introverted space princess Saira is devastated when she is unexpectedly dumped by her girlfriend Kiki for being needy. Deep in the depths of despair, Saira is thrown a lifeline when Kiki abruptly calls for help. Kiki has been kidnapped by f...
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Something Rotten
Something Rotten
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO BROTHERS DARED TO DREAM A DREAM... Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford makes his highly anticipated return to the stage in fetching pantaloons, alongside star of stage and screen Richard Fleesh...Kaytranada
Kaytranada
Co-op Live, Manchester
Haitian-Canadian music producer, rapper, singer and DJ Louis Celestin (aka Kaytradamus) has won two Grammy Awards including Best Dance/Electronic Album. He is best known for the singles "Girl" (with The Internet), "Intimidated" (featurin...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...Tezzus & Diamond
Tezzus & Diamond
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Atlanta rapper T'corrian Walton, also known as Tezzus, with frequent collaborator Diamond. ...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...XS Malarkey
XS Malarkey
53two, Manchester
XS Malarkey is a not-for-profit comedy club, hosted every week by Toby Hadoke, and eagerly maintained by a group of minions who do his bidding on a regular basis. Despite the low door price, the shows feature famous professional comedians ...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
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...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, 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...Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
