What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
The Immortal Sisterhood
The Immortal Sisterhood
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Gemma Cairney's The Immortal Sisterhood is transformed into a genre-blending show about honour and grief. Experience a groundbreaking, ensemble-led collaboration in the form of The Immortal Sisterhood LIVE. Blending sound, opera, movement, ...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...Karan Aujla
Karan Aujla
Co-op Live, Manchester
Few artists have transformed Punjabi music on a global scale quite like Karan Aujla. Blending Punjabi pop, hip-hop and North American influences, he has built one of the world's most dedicated fanbases, turning chart success into sold-out a...Hallé & Pavel Kolesnikov - Prokofiev's Symphony No 5
Hallé & Pavel Kolesnikov - Prokofiev's Symphony No 5
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
A crowd-pleasing symphony and a majestic piano concerto guaranteed to bring the house down. Prokofiev's defiant and triumphant Fifth Symphony was written in a time of war, and described by the composer as celebrating 'the greatness of the h...Pet Shop Boys & Manchester Camerata - In Conversation
Pet Shop Boys & Manchester Camerata - In Conversation
IWM North, Manchester
A full playback of the newly revised album A Man from the Future-a musical biography of computer pioneer and codebreaker Alan Turing originally performed at the 2014 BBC Proms-followed by an in-person conversation with Neil Tennant, Chris L...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...Vittorio Angelone
Vittorio Angelone
RNCM, Manchester
Viral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone has always denied any involvement in stand-up comedy or stand-up comedy related activities. Despite this, after two completely sold-out tours in 2023 and 2024 - with over 100 packed-...Aries Spears
Aries Spears
Albert Hall, Manchester
Critically acclaimed comedian, Aries Spears, known for his sharp wit and charisma, is finally heading to Europe with his Euro Trip tour. Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in t...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...Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction)
Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction)
RNCM, Manchester
The supremely talented, unique and charismatic triple BRIT award-winning Scottish folk pop singer delivers the most consistently beautiful, often deeply personal and intimate songs, including the charming acoustic pop of 1988 chart-topper P...The Hoosiers
The Hoosiers
O2 Ritz, Manchester
The Hoosiers are an English pop rock originally formed in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States while on a football scholarship at the University of Indianapolis. The band consists of members Irwin Sparkes (lead vocals, lead guitar) ...Rosie Holt
Rosie Holt
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
As seen on the Russell Howard Hour and heard on Radio 4, Social Media sensation and Chortle Award winner Rosie Holt returns with her third live tour, The Illegal Aliens Have Landed. Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their big...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...PJ Morton (Maroon 5)
PJ Morton (Maroon 5)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
PJ Morton is a soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is a 6x GRAMMY-winner and 22x GRAMMY nominee who has earned numerous nominations for BET, Soul Train and NAACP Image Awards, in addition to selling out ...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...Myrath
Myrath
Manchester Academy, Manchester
With their epic fusion of progressive metal and Middle Eastern spirit, Myrath have carved a unique place in the global metal scene. Formed in 2001 in Tunisia, they've become a unique force in metal - blending social commentary, cinematic me...Thursday Lunchtimes - RNCM Chamber Ensemble with RNS Principals
Thursday Lunchtimes - RNCM Chamber Ensemble with RNS Principals
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. ...Sam Carter Sings Nic Jones
Sam Carter Sings Nic Jones
Waterside, Manchester
A live celebration of Nic Jones' music, performed by BBC Folk Award winner Sam Carter. There are few folk singers as revered as the great Nic Jones. A towering figure of the English folk revival, his emotive singing and ground breaking guit...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...Friday 9 October 2026
Application 39
Application 39
Aviva Studios, Manchester
This black comedy by Palestinian playwright Ahmed Masoud imagines Gaza hosting the 2048 Summer Olympics A sharply satirical, future‑facing drama, Application 39 imagines a Gaza risen from ruin, unexpectedly awarded the right to host the...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...Professor Brian Cox
Professor Brian Cox
Co-op Live, Manchester
The pop idol turned science idol, Professor Brian Cox is a British physicist and professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester. Born in Oldham, he was the keyboard player in Manchester bands D:Ream and Dare, but he is bes...Chris Stussy
Chris Stussy
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Early house, jazz, disco and Chicago styles feed into Dutch House DJ Chris Stussy's setlist as his unique take on the genre has seen him remix for the likes of Kerri Chandler and Rudimental and collaborate with Prunk, Locklead, S.A.M. and T...Worried About Henry
Worried About Henry
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Bring some of the biggest names in DnB right now with them, multi-genre bass music night Worried About Henry returns to Warehouse Project with a full three-room takeover of Depot Mayfield. ...Hue and Cry
Hue and Cry
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Alongside Wet Wet Wet, Texas, and Deacon Blue, blue-eyed soul pop siblings Pat and Greg Kane, aka Hue & Cry, were one of the most successful acts to emerge from the Scottish music scene that dominated the charts in the late '80s. The duo fr...Amon Amarth
Amon Amarth
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Taking their name from the Sindarin name of Mount Doom, a volcano in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth are poised to return to full action with a bloody, broadsword-wielding vengeance. Still ruthl...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...The Cheap Thrills
The Cheap Thrills
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Fiercely independent. What started with modest beginnings in a Liverpool basement has now snowballed into the band taking on the largest capacity venues in their home city. In rock 'n' roll spirit, the Scouse trailblazers have also caused c...Soul II Soul
Soul II Soul
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Soul II Soul was founded in London in the late 80s and quickly became one of the most important sound-systems in the country and the world, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. They are best known for their two major hits; 1989's UK no...Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favourite melodies from Netflix's 'Bridgerton' series, reimagined by a talented string ensemble in this awe-inspiring location. ...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...Manchester Collective & Sidiki Dembélé - Constellations
Manchester Collective & Sidiki Dembélé - Constellations
RNCM, Manchester
A joyful musical journey where tradition and spirituality meet science fiction. Join Manchester Collective, percussionist extraordinaire Sidiki Dembele and his band for folksong and storytelling from the Ivory Coast, Mali and Senegal. Along...K-Pop Party with DJ Emkay
K-Pop Party with DJ Emkay
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Get ready to "dance the night away" with the very best and latest K-Pop music with DJ Emkay from Seoul, Korea. ...The Beat
The Beat
O2 Ritz, Manchester
One of two line-ups of The Beat touring today (the other being The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr.), The Beat starring original guitarist and vocalist Dave Wakeling (also known as The English Beat) have their feet in the here and now, but lose...Graham Gouldman (10cc)
Graham Gouldman (10cc)
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
It is only between 10cc's sell-out, bi-annual UK tours that the band's co-founder, Manchester musical legend Graham Gouldman, is able to fully indulge his Heart Full of Songs project. The semi-acoustic four-piece - which includes 10cc live ...Candlelight - Tribute to Ariana Grande
Candlelight - Tribute to Ariana Grande
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of Ariana Grande performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...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...Matilda Mann
Matilda Mann
Manchester Academy, Manchester
From lyrics pencilled in her diary and playing demos on the kitchen speaker, to writing songs in the mountains of the Peak District and a light-filled apartment in Archway, young West London indie-folk musician Matilda Mann was inspire...
Saturday 10 October 2026
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Old Trafford, Manchester
United take on Spurs in the Premier League at the Theatre of Dreams. ...Application 39
Application 39
Aviva Studios, Manchester
This black comedy by Palestinian playwright Ahmed Masoud imagines Gaza hosting the 2048 Summer Olympics A sharply satirical, future‑facing drama, Application 39 imagines a Gaza risen from ruin, unexpectedly awarded the right to host the...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,...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...Rockin'1000
Rockin'1000
AO Arena, Manchester
Rockin' 1000 brings the biggest rock band on earth to the UK. 300 Musicians Will Perform Together for an Epic Night of Rock Music. Rockin'1000, the global collective of more than 100.000 musicians who perform together in stadiums across the...The Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls
Co-op Live, Manchester
More than just an all-American girl group in fish-net stockings, Pussycat Dolls are a sisterhood. Blending vocal prowess with racy dance moves, they've achieved eight UK top 10 singles, sold more than 55 million records worldwide and twi...Chris Stussy
Chris Stussy
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Early house, jazz, disco and Chicago styles feed into Dutch House DJ Chris Stussy's setlist as his unique take on the genre has seen him remix for the likes of Kerri Chandler and Rudimental and collaborate with Prunk, Locklead, S.A.M. and T...The HU
The HU
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Receiving critical acclaim from the likes of Sir Elton John, Metallica, Papa Roach, and Halestorm, Mongolian modern rock group The HU are rooted in the tradition of their homeland. The band's name translates to the Mongolian root word for h...Interplanetary Criminal
