What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
Othello
Othello
HOME, Manchester
Director Anthony Almeida's new production looks afresh at Shakespeare's iconic tragedy - as much about love as it is about hate. A secret marriage. The brink of war. Fact and fiction. It's not just black and white. Fear, passion and paranoi...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...Chris Ramsey
Chris Ramsey
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Chris Ramsey is a critically acclaimed Stand Up Comedian and regular face on TV. He has hosted two series of his own show The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central as well as Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central and the panel show Virtually Famous...Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Dirty Dancing returns with a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny...Josh Baker - You&Me
Josh Baker - You&Me
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Manchester-based DJ, producer, and You & Me label owner Josh Baker headlines two stella nights of global house and minimal electronic dance music. Fri: Prospa | Josh Baker | Franky Rizardo | Kolter | Luuk Van Dijk | Mella Dee | Dennis ...Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Cherished as one of Britain's all-time favourite singers, multi-award winning Katherine Jenkins has performed all over the world, for the Pope, for Presidents and is a favourite of the Royal Family, having been invited to sing 'God Save The...Simple Plan
Simple Plan
O2 Apollo, Manchester
From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk's modern resurgence that has introduced their iconic, multi-platinum sound to new audiences around the world, Canada's Simple Plan have been an indelible part of pop cul...Don Broco
Don Broco
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Filtering their charismatic '80s pop-inflected rock seamlessly, almost restlessly, through metal, funk and electronics, the UK chart-topping Bedford four piece have become one of rock's most diverse and charismatic bands, playing huge shows...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...Bill Callahan
Bill Callahan
Aviva Studios, Manchester
One of the finest singer/songwriters to emerge from the indie rock scene of the late '80s, Maryland-born, North Riding, Yorkshire-raised Bill Callahan uses the images of the American West in ruggedly thoughtful ways that speak to the presen...The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets
The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
A co-headline gig from the Baggy favourites. Fronted by Miles Hunt, West Midlands indie legends The Wonder Stuff are best known for the hits "The Size of a Cow", "Unbearable", "Caught in My Shadow", "Don't Let Me Down, Gently" and the U...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...Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems
Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems
O2 Ritz, Manchester
The U.K's biggest emo party! Come dance to all the biggest emo bangers from: My Chemical Romance, Paramore, A Day To Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Pierce The Veil, Panic! At The Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Mayday Parade, Enter Shikari, All Amer...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...Nooriyah + Adele Tondu + Imad:re
Nooriyah + Adele Tondu + Imad:re
New Century, Manchester
Nooriyah Qais is a Saudi-born, London-based DJ, producer, curator and radio presenter. She is known for incorporating music from the South-West Asian and North African (SWANA) region into electronic and club music contexts. Adele Tondu is a...Panic Shack
Panic Shack
New Century, Manchester
Cardiff punks Panic Shack aren't interested in the keys to the boys' clubhouse or fighting with sharp-elbows for a seat at the table. They're with you, out there: in the pit, at the bar, in the group chat - and their sound, collar-grabbing ...Rum
Rum
HOME, Manchester
Written & Performed by Joe Mallalieu, RUM is a darkly humorous and powerful new award-winning play that wrestles with masculinity, mental health and addiction in the trade. Meet Danny, plastering since he was a kid, he's not scared of...Yonaka
Yonaka
New Century, Manchester
Brighton's Yonaka deliver alt-rock bangers, quickly building their name with raucous live sets and a seamless merging of pop, rock and hip-hop inspired beats. Hailed as the next great rock outfit by the likes of NME, they joined big names ...Yonaka
Yonaka
New Century, Manchester
Brighton's Yonaka deliver alt-rock bangers, quickly building their name with raucous live sets and a seamless merging of pop, rock and hip-hop inspired beats. Hailed as the next great rock outfit by the likes of NME, they joined big names ...Alela Diane
Alela Diane
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Phenomenal Portland-based indie folk songwriter Alela Diane Menig returns, emerging from a decade spent quietly releasing music while raising her family. Backed by some of Portland's finest musicians, she is hitting the road to perform in c...Saturday 3 October 2026
The Chicago Blues Brothers
The Chicago Blues Brothers
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The Chicago Blues Brothers are back - and they're tearing the roof off the Country Bunker!Celebrating 45 years of the legendary Blues Brothers legacy, this live concert delivers a high-energy night of electrifying blues, foot-stomping count...Othello
Othello
HOME, Manchester
Director Anthony Almeida's new production looks afresh at Shakespeare's iconic tragedy - as much about love as it is about hate. A secret marriage. The brink of war. Fact and fiction. It's not just black and white. Fear, passion and paranoi...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...Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Dirty Dancing returns with a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny...Blippi
Blippi
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play li...Josh Baker - You&Me
Josh Baker - You&Me
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Manchester-based DJ, producer, and You & Me label owner Josh Baker headlines two stella nights of global house and minimal electronic dance music. Fri: Prospa | Josh Baker | Franky Rizardo | Kolter | Luuk Van Dijk | Mella Dee | Dennis ...Amble
Amble
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Channelling the power of tried-and-true friendship and tapping into the serenity of the surrounding countryside, Irish trio Amble harness a rare magic threaded into the fabric of their novelistic folk. The group - Robbie Cunningham (lead vo...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...Agnieszka Chylinska
Agnieszka Chylinska
Manchester Academy, Manchester
The former vocalist of Polish rock band O.N.A. and current judge on the Polish version of the Got Talent franchise, Mam Talent! heads to the UK with her multi-Platinum Polish chart-topping hits including "Krolowa lez" and "Kiedys do Ciebie...Rong Indoor Festival
Rong Indoor Festival
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Celebrating their 15th year, the huge trance festival returns in 2026 with another stellar line-up. ...Cast
Cast
New Century, Manchester
Part of Liverpool's incredible musical heritage, rock band Cast were formed in the city in 1993. Founded by John Power, the former bassist with The La's, and Peter Wilkinson, Cast were a major part of the Britpop movement of the 1990s along...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...Grace Petrie
Grace Petrie
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Folk singer-songwriter and stand-up comedian Grace Petrie performs a stripped-back solo set followed by a full band retrospective. For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK's most urgent and passionate songwriters. Her po...The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
RNCM, Manchester
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Let The Ultimate Classic Rock Show take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia. Performing hit after hit live w...DJ Yoda - 90's Mixtape Live
DJ Yoda - 90's Mixtape Live
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Duncan Beiny aka DJ Yoda is no ordinary scratch DJ. His seminal How To Cut & Paste series showcased a tongue-in-cheek mixing style that prompted Q Magazine to declare him "one of the ten DJs to see before you die", whilst Hip Hop Connection...Dodgy
Dodgy
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Compared to early Who and Stone Roses, Hounslow Britpop favourites Dodgy enjoyed success in the 1990s with the release of a string of classic Top 40 singles including 'Staying Out For The Summer', 'So Let Me Go Far' and "Making the M...The Jury Experience - Death on the Port Side
The Jury Experience - Death on the Port Side
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide... guilty or not guilty? On a summer night, the son of a powerful politic...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...Nubiyan Twist
Nubiyan Twist
New Century, Manchester
Woven around soul searching, cautionary tales and parables for modern life, the 9 Piece Yorkshire Jazz collective, led by Tom Excell and Aziza Jaye, effortlessly create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, lati...Paranoid London + Kiosk
Paranoid London + Kiosk
New Century, Manchester
London-based production duo, Surrey-born Gerardo Delgado and Mancunian Quinn Whalley have become synonymous with stripping acid house back down to its basics. ...
Sunday 4 October 2026
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...Party101 with DJ Matt Bennett
Party101 with DJ Matt Bennett
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Catch Los Angeles actor Matt Bennett on the road with his new DJ night Party101, a throwback celebration of music from Nickelodeon and Disney Channel. At 18 he made his acting debut on the hit Nickelodeon television show "Victorious." Since...The Hallé & Opera Rara - Offenbach's Barkouf
The Hallé & Opera Rara - Offenbach's Barkouf
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
What happens when man's best friend becomes head-of-state? Opera Rara and the Halle team up once again to present Offenbach's opera Barkouf, where a dog rules the day. Step into the absurd political world of Offenbach's Barkouf - a riotous ...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...Susan Calman
Susan Calman
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Scottish comedian Susan Calman hasn't been on tour in ten years, but now she's back with a brand-new show. A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a show...Mike Joyce & Stephen Street (The Smiths)
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street (The Smiths)
New Century, Manchester
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME's Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the fi...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...The Jazz Room - A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
The Jazz Room - A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Band On The Wall, Manchester
The Jazz Room is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! This live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjoy...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...Vashti Bunyan + Luke Hart
