What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Co-op Live, Manchester
Consisting of four animated band members - singer Stuart "2D" Pot, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs - since their creation in 1998, Blur frontman Damon Albarn and comic book artist Jamie Hewlett's Gor...BBC Philharmonic - Anthracite Fields
BBC Philharmonic - Anthracite Fields
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Grit courses through Julia Wolfe's Anthracite Fields, her Pulitzer Prize-winning oratorio for choir and ensemble that serves as a musical memorial to American miners and their struggle. Wolfe grew up in coal-rich Pennsylvania - with vast d...Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on Palace in the Premier League at the Etihad. ...Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of you...The Battle
The Battle
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
WORLD PREMIERE - PRIOR TO WEST ENDLondon, 1995. Two of the country's biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and una...Scouting for Girls
Scouting for Girls
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friends since they were five, London indie pop three-piece Scouting For Girls have never changed to chase success. Success came to them; their 2007 self-titled debut went on to become triple platinum and birthed the generation-bridging anth...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...Sidewinder Festival
Sidewinder Festival
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Sidewinder Festival brings the best in UK Garage, RnB and Old Skool music with stacked lineups, huge crowds and pure rave energy....Loboda
Loboda
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Ukrainian dance pop star Svetlana Loboda has achieved international success in Eastern European countries. She represented Ukraine at Eurovision in 2009 with the song "Be My Valentine", appearing in bandages with abrasions on her body, ...The Cribs
The Cribs
Albert Hall, Manchester
Described by Q magazine as "The biggest cult band in the UK", the Cribs are three brothers from Wakefield, Yorkshire, who marry literate lyrics to nagging hooks and layers of droning, buzzing and stinging guitars. The Smiths' legendary gui...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight. This experience comes to life when the city's...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight. This experience comes to life when the city's...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 ...Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
HOME, Manchester
In the heart of a bustling city, a penniless student murders in cold blood. He is caught in a spiral of paranoia and delusion as a cunning detective circles. Only the chance of love offers a way out. What drives a young man to murder? Th...Danny Brown
Danny Brown
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Detroit spitter Danny Brown is a fan favourite for a reason. Few MCs have taken true-blue lyrical ferocity and draped it in a persona as arresting as Danny's. By the time he released breakout album XXX, he was spearheading a movement of ava...Back To The 90s Spring Day Festival
Back To The 90s Spring Day Festival
Freight Island, Manchester
Manchester the BIGGEST 90s Spring Indoor Daytime Dance Festival is baxk! Brace yourselves as we bring you an experience like no other! Get ready for a massive Indoor 90s Festival boutique festival with a massive lineup in Manchester includi...Ladytron
Ladytron
Gorilla, Manchester
Liverpool electronic pop trio Ladytron return to push the boundaries of electronic pop in invigorating directions with songs loaded with their trademark analogue synths propelled by relentless rhythm, catchy hooks, rousing riffs, sweeping m...The Magic Numbers
The Magic Numbers
New Century Hall, Manchester
London four-piece The Magic Numbers comprise two pairs of brothers and sisters (Romeo and Michele Stodart, Sean and Angela Gannon) who are known for their unique harmonies, melodic hooks, songwriting craftsmanship and their timeless soun...Deptford Northern Soul Club
Deptford Northern Soul Club
Yes, Manchester
Deptford Northern Soul Club are childhood friends, Will Foot and Lewis Henderson, whose early love of soul developed after discovering Lewis' Dad's record collection. After finally bringing their musical heritage to the forefront with their...Sunday 22 March 2026
The Dinosaur That Pooped
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...Super League Basketball Cup Finals
Super League Basketball Cup Finals
AO Arena, Manchester
For the first time, the iconic AO Arena in Manchester will play host to both the Men's and Women's Cup Finals. The SLB Cup Final is one of the most anticipated events in the British basketball calendar, offering a second shot at silverwar...The Hallé & Viktoria Mullova - Mullova plays Brahms
The Hallé & Viktoria Mullova - Mullova plays Brahms
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The exceptionally versatile violinist Viktoria Mullova teams up with Kahchun Wong for a performance of Brahms' Violin Concerto. Intended to be a test of both the soloist's technical ability and their musicianship, the work overflows with ca...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...Odeal
Odeal
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Afro R&B sensation Odeal was nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, being named Billboard's African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. Born to Nigerian parents in Ger...Odeal
Odeal
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Afro R&B sensation Odeal was nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, being named Billboard's African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. Born to Nigerian parents in Ger...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...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 ...The Cunning Little Vixen
The Cunning Little Vixen
RNCM, Manchester
When a curious fox cub is captured by a Forester in the woods, their unlikely encounter unfolds into a tale of nature, humanity, and the cycle of life. Inspired by a Czech newspaper comic strip, the fantastical tale of The Cunning Little Vi...The King's Voice - Gordon Hendricks as Elvis
The King's Voice - Gordon Hendricks as Elvis
The Monastery, Manchester
The King's Voice transports you through time from the '68 special to the Vegas era, breathing soul into ballads and those iconic jumpsuit numbers that set the stage on fire. Crowned the Worlds Ultimate Elvis Tribute by Elvis Presley Enterpr...Alfa Mist
Alfa Mist
New Century Hall, Manchester
A stalwart of the London jazz scene for the last 3 years since his breakthrough record Antiphone is back ...Back To The 90s Spring Day Festival
Back To The 90s Spring Day Festival
Freight Island, Manchester
Manchester the BIGGEST 90s Spring Indoor Daytime Dance Festival is baxk! Brace yourselves as we bring you an experience like no other! Get ready for a massive Indoor 90s Festival boutique festival with a massive lineup in Manchester includi...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...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...Hallé Youth Ensembles Celebration
Hallé Youth Ensembles Celebration
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Always a Halle favourite, this celebratory performance offers each of the Halle's Youth Ensembles a chance in the spotlight. The youngest artists, in the Children's Choir, illustrate their experiences through movement and music, members of ...The Watch plays Genesis
The Watch plays Genesis
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Italian progressive rock band The Watch announce a European tour with their deliciously intense performances of early Genesis classics, 1970-76. The best from Genesis first albums (including '76 Trick of the Tail) selected to bring you ba...At the Rainbow's End
At the Rainbow's End
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
At the Rainbow's End by Clare Summerskill A verbatim play addressing homophobic and transphobic abuse of older LGBTQ+ people in care and receiving care in later life. Presented by members of Artemis Theatre Company. These script-in-hand p...My Name Is Rachel Corrie
My Name Is Rachel Corrie
53two, Manchester
Take Back theatre and 53Two are excited and honoured to be co-producing the Manchester premiere of this rarely performed, multi award-winning play, based entirely on a young American peace activist's diaries and emails. Taken from the writi...Axel Rudi Pell
Axel Rudi Pell
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Axel Rudi Pell is a German hard rock guitarist formerly of the speed metal band Steeler. Since the late 1980s his eponymous band Axel Rudi Pell has boasted numerous vocalists; the longest-serving, since 1998, being Johnny Gioeli of Hardline...Dan Tiernan
Dan Tiernan
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Dan Tiernan was nominated for best newcomer at the 2022 Chortle Awards, a year after he was named breakthrough act at the North West Comedy Awards. With a set based on being a gay, dyspraxic Mancunian who works in a care home for young asyl...
Monday 23 March 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...Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, California's Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the afo...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...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 ...Lear's Shadow
Lear's Shadow
53two, Manchester
"It's Shakespeare, Jim, but not as we know it" SPOILER ALERT: At the end of Shakespeare's play, Lear dies. His last words are "Look, there" His faithful follower and protector, Kent, wishes him a speedy release. "Break heart", he urges. Wh...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...Race Across the World - The Experience
Race Across the World - The Experience
Stevenson Square, Manchester
Experience the official live adventure of the award-winning BBC TV show. No maps. No public transport. Just your wits, your team, and Manchester's streets. You've watched it on TV, now live it for real! Race Across the World: The Experience...Gabriel Kidd: I found the giant and he was dead
Gabriel Kidd: I found the giant and he was dead
HOME, Manchester
Through sculpture, drawing, sound, and writing, Kidd's work utilises queer tactics of parody, fluidity and vitality, to explore mythology, ecology and history. In Gabriel Kidd's first institutional solo show, they have created an immersive ...Hatched
