What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Monday 21 September 2026
John Cleese and The Holy Grail
John Cleese and The Holy Grail
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese himself, where he'll share behind-the-scenes storie...Anastacia
Anastacia
O2 Apollo, Manchester
The mega voice behind massive hits including multi-platinum 'I'm Outta Love' and 'Left Outside Alone', Chicago pop rock star Anastacia is one of the most recognisable voices of our time. To date, Anastacia has sold over 30 million record...Home Free
Home Free
Albert Hall, Manchester
Country music all vocal a cappella quintet Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 500+ million views and over 1.5 million sub...Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben
HOME, Manchester
Join one of the world's most successful writers for an unforgettable evening of insight and inspiration. Harlan Coben will take you behind the scenes of his new book, Plot Twist - sharing the experiences that have shaped his career. With ...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...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...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. ...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium M11 3ff, 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...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. ...Bad Apples (15)
Bad Apples (15)
HOME, Manchester
Maria is a primary school teacher doing her best to inspire a class of 11-year-olds, but she's unable to because of one unruly and chaotic student. With her career in question and the child?s behaviour spiralling, Maria makes a series of ba...Everybody Digs Bill Evans (15)
Everybody Digs Bill Evans (15)
HOME, Manchester
Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, Everybody Digs Bill Evans is a biographical drama about the famous jazz pianist and composer Bill Evans. ?1961. Bill Evans is playing with what he considers the p...Just An Illusion (12A)
Just An Illusion (12A)
HOME, Manchester
It's 1985. Vincent, almost 13, lives in the suburbs of Paris, caught between an older brother who brushes him off and parents who never stop arguing.?No longer a kid but not quite an adult, Vincent fumbles through life's big questions: iden...Late Fame (15)
Late Fame (15)
HOME, Manchester
The great Willem Dafoe lends his delicate gravitas to the role of Ed Saxberger, a forgotten New York poet who works in the post office. After an eager and flattering young admirer appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coteri...Leviticus (15)
Leviticus (15)
HOME, Manchester
Teenage boys Naim and Ryan strike up an unexpected connection in an Australian religious community. But when their bond draws the attention of their community, a conversion therapy ritual is performed on them, releasing a violent entity. An...Pressure (12A)
Pressure (12A)
HOME, Manchester
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance. Starring Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott,?Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice - l...Queen At Sea (15)
Queen At Sea (15)
HOME, Manchester
Amanda and her stepfather, Martin, struggle with a moral issue that divides them. Has Amanda?s mother, Leslie, who is suffering from advanced dementia, lost the ability to make critical decisions in her own best interests? And, if so, who i...The Cycle of Love (12A)
The Cycle of Love (12A)
HOME, Manchester
The Cycle of Love follows the extraordinary true story of PK, a 23-year-old street artist from Delhi who sets off with a handful of paint brushes and a second-hand bicycle on a 6,000 mile journey across Europe and Asia to find Lotta, the wo...The Incomer (12A)
The Incomer (12A)
HOME, Manchester
Set on a remote Scottish island, two siblings survive by hunting seabirds, retelling the stories of their ancestors, and defending the isle from dreaded ?Incomers?. Their world is upended with the arrival of an awkward council worker who ha...Write Out Loud
Write Out Loud
Waterside, Manchester
Book Now Open Floor Poetry Evening Poetry open floor nights, come along and read your work or just listen. The bar is open throughout the evening. Monday 21 SeptemberMonday 19 OctoberMonday 16 Novem...Alex Apolline
Alex Apolline
Yes, Manchester
Find tickets and full event details for Alex Apolline live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Alex Apolline?Tickets for Alex Apolline can be purchased safely and secure...Tuesday 22 September 2026
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Ricky Gervais will tour the new show, Legend, from autumn 2026 through to the end of 2027, when it will be filmed and become his fifth in a string of globally successful Netflix specials. "This is my most personal show so far and because ...Steve Steinman's Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story
Steve Steinman's Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Steve Steinman, the highly acclaimed show producer and No. 1 recording artist, brings you his smash-hit production Anything for Love. The show will feature Steve's very own No. 1 hit, Everything They Said Was True, written by Meat Loaf and ...I Prevail
I Prevail
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
I Prevail is an American metalcore band formed in New Baltimore, Michigan in 2013. They released their debut EP Heart vs. Mind (2014) and rose to popularity from releasing a metal cover of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" as a single, which eve...Good Kid
Good Kid
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Good Kid is a five-piece pack of rambunctious indie rockers from Toronto, a jack-of-all-trades ensemble of musicians, programmers, and storytellers. Blending their skills with their J-rock, indie-rock, and pop-punk influences, they've turne...Tom Gilbey
Tom Gilbey
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
After entertaining millions of people online with his no-nonsense guides, wine expert, broadcaster, author and all-round decent bloke Tom Gilbey is hitting the road , bringing his trademark energy, humour, producer Fred and some questionabl...National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope (15)
National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope (15)
HOME, Manchester
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Moliere's classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn't always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies...Phoebe Green
Phoebe Green
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Sunkist-haired, Manchester-based artist Phoebe Green has been steadily accruing fans and buzz for her darkly witty and very danceable indie rock tunes about the cringe-worthy and often cold behavior at play in contemporary relationships. "O...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...Easy Comedy
Easy Comedy
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Michael Mannion & Alfie Carter host the top night in the city, every Tuesday, where you can see Manchester's best comedians working out new material and the newest comedians working out their best! ...Baby Book Club
Baby Book Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Baby Book Club is a wonderful way to spend time together with your baby (0-2 years) and develop their love of books, stories and reading. Baby Book Club helps parents develop skills in how to make reading fun for their babies and help d...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium M11 3ff, 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...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. ...I Prevail: The Violent Nature Tour
I Prevail: The Violent Nature Tour
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Bad Apples (15)
Bad Apples (15)
HOME, Manchester
Maria is a primary school teacher doing her best to inspire a class of 11-year-olds, but she's unable to because of one unruly and chaotic student. With her career in question and the child?s behaviour spiralling, Maria makes a series of ba...Bitter Christmas (15)
Bitter Christmas (15)
HOME, Manchester
Ra?l is a respected filmmaker in the midst of a creative crisis. When tragedy strikes one of his closest collaborators, he draws inspiration from it to write his next film. Little by little, he imagines Elsa, a filmmaker struggling to write...
Good Kid Manchester Tickets
Just An Illusion (12A)
Just An Illusion (12A)
HOME, Manchester
It's 1985. Vincent, almost 13, lives in the suburbs of Paris, caught between an older brother who brushes him off and parents who never stop arguing.?No longer a kid but not quite an adult, Vincent fumbles through life's big questions: iden...La Femme infidèle (15)
La Femme infidèle (15)
HOME, Manchester
A mid-career masterpiece within Claude Chabrol?s remarkable run of bourgeois psychological thrillers, La Femme infid?le traces the fallout after a husband?s discovery of his wife?s affair and his quiet, unnerving and devastating act of reve...
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Ricky Gervais will tour the new show, Legend, from autumn 2026 through to the end of 2027, when it will be filmed and become his fifth in a string of globally successful Netflix specials. "This is my most personal show so far and because ...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greates...The Afghan Whigs
The Afghan Whigs
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Ohio rock band Afghan Whigs rose up around the grunge movement, evolving to incorporate more R&B and soul influences into their sound and image. Songwriter and frontman Greg Dulli's lyrics are filled with dark images of romantic obsession. ...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...Feng
Feng
New Century, Manchester
Known for his dreamy fusion of Cloud Rap, indie pop, and experimental hip-hop, Asian English underground rapper Feng's sound is both nostalgic and futuristic-weightless synths, punchy drums, and introspective lyrics all filtered through a C...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...the olllam
the olllam
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Known for their trailblazing blend of traditional Irish instruments with long, cyclical melodies, fusing jazz, and psych-post-rock, the critically acclaimed, genre-defying Irish-American supergroup The Olllam continues to push musical bou...Lusaint
Lusaint
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Blending jazz, neo-soul, pop and more, Manchester artist Lucy Hopkins - better known as Lusaint - produces music which feels born from smoky jazz clubs which has seen her compared to Adele, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Sh...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
