What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Sunday 1 November 2026
Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular
Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Something wickedly spectacular this way comes...! Dare you enter the haunted Big Top? Gandeys Circus returns, bringing you a brand-new, spine-chilling, and action-packed Halloween Spooktacular-a legendary show filled with frights, delights,...Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Manchester in Autumn 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing the...Hallé Orchestra & Tianyao Lyu - Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 5
Hallé Orchestra & Tianyao Lyu - Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 5
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Fall in love with Chopin's poetic reverie and the passion and joy of Tchaikovsky. Kahchun Wong and the Halle present a performance that tugs at your heartstrings. Written when Chopin was just 20, his First Piano Concerto makes the instrume...Joe Marler Will See You Live
Joe Marler Will See You Live
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Joe Marler Will See You Live is a live podcast tour. Since retiring in 2024 as one of England's great rugby players, host Joe Marler has come a long way - his appearance in the first series of The Celebrity Traitors helping push him firmly ...King Lear
King Lear
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
David Threlfall returns to the Theatre after 27 years to play Lear 'You see how full of changes his age is' Shakespeare's most elemental tragedy charts a kingdom where power corrupts, families become enemies and prosperity devolves into war...Anton du Beke
Anton du Beke
New Century, Manchester
Free Book Offer with Tickets. Anton Du Beke - one of the UK's most beloved entertainers and a familiar face on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing since its very first series in 2004 - is heading out on tour in 2026 to celebrate the release of his ...Against The Current
Against The Current
Manchester Academy, Manchester
In the past few years, New York rockers ATC have evolved from an upstart band to an unstoppable, hardworking trio ready to take over the world with their debut album of intelligent pop songs, scoring a UK Top 30 album in the process.  ...Deaf Havana
Deaf Havana
O2 Ritz, Manchester
With three UK Top 10 abums to their name, this most-treasured of Norfolk rock bands - a 5-piece turned sibblings duo, with the Veck-Gilodi brothers remaining - take soaring melodies, witty lyrics, an uncanny ability to make an emotional co...Nick Cope's Family Show
Nick Cope's Family Show
Waterside, Manchester
Nick has lost his Bobble hat .. again ! Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful family concert and help him find his beloved hat with the wobbly bobble ! A joyous fun filled hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick...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...Akaash Singh
Akaash Singh
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Join stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor Akaash Singh on his Generational Triumph Tour. Akaash Singh shot to fame with appearances in TV shows including MTV's Wild'n Out, Netflix's Brown Nation and HBO's The Leftovers. He then pivo...The Jazz Room - Sinatra & Armstrong
The Jazz Room - Sinatra & Armstrong
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra's effortless swing style to Armstrong's unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt li...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...Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage
Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage
Waterside, Manchester
One of the most innovative duos on the UK folk scene, since emerging in 2016, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage have been defying all conventions of style, genre and compartmentalisation. A touch of Americana, yet quintessentially English. Trad...Haunting Trafford
Haunting Trafford
Trafford Centre, Manchester
When darkness falls on Trafford, the screams get louder, the fun gets frightfully bigger, and the haunting begins. This October, Trafford Centre comes alive with eerie experiences devilish delights, and Halloween adventures for the whole fa...Kavabanga Depo Kolibri
Mythic Reinvention
Mythic Reinvention
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mythic Reinvention is a major new exhibition celebrating fifty years of storytelling through costume, craft and performance at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Responding to the unique architecture of our Victorian Great Hall, the exhibition tra...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...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium, 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...Monday 2 November 2026
Diwali Lights
Diwali Lights
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Light up your autumn with a joyful celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. As the evenings draw in, bring family and friends together for Diwali Lights: an uplifting evening of live music, expressive dance and shared celebration at T...LP
LP
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Brooklyn pop rocker Laura Pergolizzi rose to international fame with the multi-Platinum 2017 hit "Lost On You", which reached No. 1 in 18 countries (no.5 in the UK), surpassing one billion streams, while "Girls Go Wild," was Italy's most...Cody Dahler
Cody Dahler
New Century, Manchester
Why are our rivers full of more shit than the average tabloid newspaper? Why are seemingly intelligent people voting for Reform UK? And why do our PMs change more often than your bedsheets?  If you've found yourself asking any...Yaelokre
Yaelokre
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Filipino-Icelandic singer-songwriter and multimedia artist Christopher Kristjansson's storytelling folk music project, compared to The Lord of the Rings. ...Thread
Thread
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
A performance 50 years in the making. For two nights, the Royal Exchange is serving up something a little different. Take a seat. You're invited. Created in response to Mythic Reinvention, our new exhibition celebrating 50 years of cos...girli
girli
Band On The Wall, Manchester
 London electropop singer-songwriter and rapper, Milly Toomey aka GIRLI sings about feminism, sexuality, queer culture, and mental health. The Guardian has described her sound as veering "between PC Music, bubblegum pop, pop punk and rap...Breaking Ground
Breaking Ground
Waterside, Manchester
Join us for an evening of ground breaking new work by some of the region's most talented performers. A showcase for work in development by some for the region's most talented performance-makers. Join us for a relaxed evening of ground-break...Mythic Reinvention
Mythic Reinvention
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mythic Reinvention is a major new exhibition celebrating fifty years of storytelling through costume, craft and performance at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Responding to the unique architecture of our Victorian Great Hall, the exhibition tra...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM, Manchester
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. Witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series,...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...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. Â ...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium, 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...Private Romantic Tour of Manchester
Private Romantic Tour of Manchester
Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with a professional local guide, you will visit the city's most romantic places and feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered one of the best places to have a...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 Audio Tour: Art Culture and Legend Audio Adventure
Manchester Audio Tour: Art Culture and Legend Audio Adventure
AO Arena, Manchester
A secret war once raged beneath the towers of Manchester, while masterpieces and mayhem have brushed shoulders on rain-soaked streets. Manchester?s story is hidden in the echoes between galleries and gothic halls. On this self-guided audio ...Manchester Highlights Audio Tour: Iconic Landmarks and Industrial Heritage
Manchester Highlights Audio Tour: Iconic Landmarks and Industrial Heritage
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Beneath the red brick arches of Manchester lies a city forged in fire, protest, and relentless innovation. This is not the industrial postcard you expect. Unlock the hidden layers of the city through this self guided audio tour. Move past t...Florence Peake: Vitalities
Florence Peake: Vitalities
HOME, Manchester
See Florence Peake's latest exhibition in ManchesterVitalities is HOME?s Main Gallery exhibition of new work by internationally acclaimed artist Florence Peake. Her practice explores the choreographic potential between movement and producti...Rising Stars Charlotte Norton Concert
Rising Stars Charlotte Norton Concert
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Rising Stars Charlotte Norton ConcertMonday 2 November 2026, 7pmStoller HallStandard ?29.50. U35 ?20. Unwaged ?11.50. Students ?5Book tickets Manchester Chamber Concerts Society 2026-27Manchester Chamber Concerts Society?s c...Rising Stars Charlotte Norton Concert - Isla String Quartet
Rising Stars Charlotte Norton Concert - Isla String Quartet
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Rising Stars Charlotte Norton Concert ? Isla String QuartetMonday 2 November 2026, 7pmStoller HallStandard ?29.50. U35 ?20. Unwaged ?11.50. Students ?5Book tickets Manchester Chamber Concerts Society 2026-27Manchester Chambe...
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Manchester United v AS Roma
Manchester United v AS Roma
Old Trafford, Manchester
United take on Roma in the Champions League ...Fences
Fences
HOME, Manchester
A gripping story of family, race and the American Dream. "You born with two strikes on you before you come to the plate." Troy is a former baseball player who could've gone pro. He spends his days collecting garbage and his evenings spinnin...Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Manchester in Autumn 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing the...Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle!This ultimate feel-good rom-co...The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The Legends: Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their brand new show Vegas: After Hours-Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps! Get ready for the ultimate night out-Vegas: After Hours brings five Strictly dance legends together for a spe...Jalen Ngonda
Jalen Ngonda
Manchester Academy, Manchester
With shades of Marvin Gaye, Liverpool-based US singer Jalen Ngonda is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm. Despite still being in his twe...King Lear
King Lear
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
David Threlfall returns to the Theatre after 27 years to play Lear 'You see how full of changes his age is' Shakespeare's most elemental tragedy charts a kingdom where power corrupts, families become enemies and prosperity devolves into war...Kamelot
Kamelot
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Florida symphonic metal act Kamelot have held their own, very special position in the world of rock and heavy music. Their elaborate melodic metal has always opened itself in a remarkably clever way to like-minded styles, integrating progre...Ugly
Ugly
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Originating in Cambridge and now rooted in London, Ugly fuse inspiration from sacred choral harmonies, sprawling post-rock, and the melodic warmth of '60s and '70s folk-rock into something unique and constantly evolving. Rather than retread...I Was A Teenage Bisexual
