What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Manchester City v Fulham
Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
Voco Manchester, Manchester
Interactive Theatre's globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out at venues like Edinburgh Fringe, Raffles Singapore and Sydney Opera House. When the audience become diners in the 'Faulty Towers' restaurant and are served by Ba...Barnum
Barnum
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum's life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West En...Single White Female
Single White Female
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Based on the iconic 90's psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stilett...MIKA
MIKA
AO Arena, Manchester
Building upon the musical territory of his idol Freddie Mercury, and artists like Elton John and The Scissor Sisters, Beirut-born, Paris and London-raised classically trained pop singer-songwriter Mika experienced his breakthrough with his ...The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical
HOME, Manchester
Adapted from Rick Riordan's best-selling novel by Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill, and with an electrifying rock score by Rob Rokicki, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the perfect adventure for gods and mortals alike. Wh...Punk Off - The Sound of Punk & New Wave
Punk Off - The Sound of Punk & New Wave
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Starring Kevin Kennedy as the Narrator. From its birth in New York City to its adolescence in London and onto its maturity across the globe, Pretty Vacant celebrates the legacy of the punk and New Wave movements. For the first time, the mus...Stardew Valley - Symphony Of Seasons
Stardew Valley - Symphony Of Seasons
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Experience the beloved music of Stardew Valley like never before with a live 35-piece orchestra performing all-new arrangements of the farming and life simulation role-playing game's most popular songs. Fans will journey from Pelican Tow...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...The Academic
The Academic
Albert Hall, Manchester
Irish chart-toppers The Academic grew up just outside the small rural Irish town of Mullingar, about an hour west of Dublin and set in the heart of Ireland's midlands. Meeting in school, the quartet became firm friends through their shared ...The Beaches
The Beaches
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Named after the Toronto neighbourhood they grew up in, Juno award-winning Canadian indie rock girls The Beaches meld gritty, groovy instrumentals with sharp, specific lyricism as they explore the triumphs and disappointments of mid-20s gro...The Beaches
The Beaches
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Named after the Toronto neighbourhood they grew up in, Juno award-winning Canadian indie rock girls The Beaches meld gritty, groovy instrumentals with sharp, specific lyricism as they explore the triumphs and disappointments of mid-20s gro...Durand Jones & The Indications
Durand Jones & The Indications
New Century Hall, Manchester
Inspired by not only the ubiquitous titans of soul music but also the should-have-beens and the never-weres, Indiana-based modern soul band Durand Jones & The Indications have been described as producing "Smartly restrained music steeped i...The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me
The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Urgent, unforgettable, and unmissable. From Hive North, producers of the hit play Jock Night, comes a searing one-man theatrical event that has electrified audiences worldwide - The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me! Written by Obie Award-winner...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 ...Hamlet (15)
Hamlet (15)
HOME, Manchester
Two-time Academy Award nominee and Shakespearian titan, Ian McKellen, stars in this thrilling and uniquely modern take on The Bard's classic tragedy. A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare's classic tragedy is reimag...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...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arch...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...Trapdoor Comedy Club
Trapdoor Comedy Club
The Old Monkey, Manchester
Some of the best comedians from the UK at affordable prices. Click on tickets for line-up. ...Thursday 12 February 2026
Circus Funtasia
Circus Funtasia
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...Young Voices
Young Voices
Co-op Live, Manchester
The largest children's choir concerts in the world returns. Performing alongside 5,000-8,000 other children as a single choir to arena capacity audiences of family and friends, Young Voices have surpassed Take That's record of 46 shows at M...Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
Voco Manchester, Manchester
Interactive Theatre's globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out at venues like Edinburgh Fringe, Raffles Singapore and Sydney Opera House. When the audience become diners in the 'Faulty Towers' restaurant and are served by Ba...Barnum
Barnum
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum's life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West En...Single White Female
Single White Female
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Based on the iconic 90's psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stilett...The Hallé & Jan Vogler - Beethoven's Eroica
The Hallé & Jan Vogler - Beethoven's Eroica
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
'Wong's expansive gestures are audience-pleasing; sometimes it looked as if he was channelling the music from the performers to the audience in a very visual way.' (Bachtrack, 2025) A cellist of international renown, Jan Vogler is no strang...The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical
HOME, Manchester
Adapted from Rick Riordan's best-selling novel by Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill, and with an electrifying rock score by Rob Rokicki, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the perfect adventure for gods and mortals alike. Wh...Stardew Valley - Symphony Of Seasons
Stardew Valley - Symphony Of Seasons
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Experience the beloved music of Stardew Valley like never before with a live 35-piece orchestra performing all-new arrangements of the farming and life simulation role-playing game's most popular songs. Fans will journey from Pelican Tow...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...XLOV
XLOV
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Known as "K-Pop's first genderless concept" group, XLOV is a new K-pop boy group consisting of four members: WUMUTI, RUI, HYUN, and HARU. The group name was created by combining X, meaning unknown, and LOV, meaning unfinished love, by subtr...Kula Shaker
Kula Shaker
O2 Ritz, Manchester
By reviving the swirling, guitar-heavy sounds of late-'60s psychedelia and infusing it with George Harrison's Indian mysticism and spirituality, Kula Shaker became one of the most popular British bands of the immediate post-Brit-pop era. T...The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me
The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Urgent, unforgettable, and unmissable. From Hive North, producers of the hit play Jock Night, comes a searing one-man theatrical event that has electrified audiences worldwide - The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me! Written by Obie Award-winner...Dominic Mattos
Dominic Mattos
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Heralded as a "lyrical countertenor who does not miss a dramatic trick" by The Stage for his performance in Buxton International Festival's production of La Canterina (Haydn), and praised for his "beautiful singing" (Northwestend) i...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 Cost
The Cost
Manchester Academy, Manchester
The Cost formed in Valencia, Spain, in 2023 when drummer El Estepario Siberiano, bassist Chris Attwell and guitarist & vocalist Peter Connolly met at their producer's acclaimed recording studio. Chris and Peter performed in a jazz band that...Hamlet (15)
Hamlet (15)
HOME, Manchester
Two-time Academy Award nominee and Shakespearian titan, Ian McKellen, stars in this thrilling and uniquely modern take on The Bard's classic tragedy. A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare's classic tragedy is reimag...Main Character Energy
Main Character Energy
Contact, Manchester
A high camp cocktail of comedy and cabaret, written & performed by Temi Wilkey. In this 'perfect send up of the one woman show' (Guardian) our heroine is forced to confront her insatiable need for attention in a show that is as self-aware a...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...The Portico Kitchen Secret Supper Club
The Portico Kitchen Secret Supper Club
The Portico Library, Manchester
Join the Portico Kitchen team for a series of unique dining experiences in one of the city's most extraordinary settings. The Portico Kitchen is Manchester's oldest lunch spot, and expand their offer into dinner service for a limited run of...Wyldest
Wyldest
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Wyldest is London-based dream pop producer Zoe Mead. Originally from Wiltshire, she merges ambient loops and samples with electronic drum beats and dreamy guitar riffs. The songs resonate catchy rhythms, melodies, with a dark edge and an ef...
Friday 13 February 2026
Circus Funtasia
Circus Funtasia
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...Young Voices
Young Voices
Co-op Live, Manchester
The largest children's choir concerts in the world returns. Performing alongside 5,000-8,000 other children as a single choir to arena capacity audiences of family and friends, Young Voices have surpassed Take That's record of 46 shows at M...Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
Voco Manchester, Manchester
Interactive Theatre's globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out at venues like Edinburgh Fringe, Raffles Singapore and Sydney Opera House. When the audience become diners in the 'Faulty Towers' restaurant and are served by Ba...Barnum
Barnum
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum's life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West En...Single White Female
Single White Female
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Based on the iconic 90's psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stilett...Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim
Aviva Studios, Manchester
As one of the world's most renowned pioneering dance music DJs and record producers, multi-million selling Brighton artist Fatboy Slim, a.k.a. Norman Cook, is a winner of numerous awards including ten MTV Music Awards, three BRITs, an Ivor ...The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical
HOME, Manchester
Adapted from Rick Riordan's best-selling novel by Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill, and with an electrifying rock score by Rob Rokicki, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the perfect adventure for gods and mortals alike. Wh...Batman (1989) In Concert
Batman (1989) In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Experience Tim Burton's Batman on the big screen with Danny Elfman's iconic score performed live by a full symphony orchestra. Relive Michael Keaton's legendary Batman and Jack Nicholson's unforgettable Joker as Gotham City comes alive thr...Ashnikko
Ashnikko
Manchester Academy, Manchester
North Carolina-born pop provocateur Ashton Nicole Casey, better known by her artist name Ashnikko, is known for blending genres like rap, alt rock, electro-pop and punk. Described by The Telegraph as "one of the most provocative voices in p...Road
