What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Friday 17 July 2026
Something Rotten
Something Rotten
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO ...Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation about family, identity and the moments that shape us. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, famil...Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)
Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)
HOME, Manchester
MISCHIEF, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, THESPIANS, the first musical created by 'the funniest theatre troupe in Britain' (The Telegraph). 534 BC....Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Boys Like Girls emerged from the Boston underground with a sound that cut through the noise-anthemic, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. Since their debut, the band has defined and defied boundaries, delivering dynamic records and high...Pat Metheny
Pat Metheny
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Pat Metheny embarks on a world tour with new ensemble Side-Eye III+ Pat Metheny has stood at the forefront of modern music for more than five decades. Beginning on trumpet at age eight and switching to gui...Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
Freight Island, Manchester
Swiftogeddon is a night run by fans, for fans to come together and worship at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. The greatest songwriter of her generation? That'...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...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 ...Soundshaper
Soundshaper
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Burnley punk rockers Soundshaper are a ferocious, young modern grunge outfit tearing through the North West scene. They are seamlessly welding their own heavy, introspective original material with explosive, wall-of-sound covers of timeless...CHLOE CHARLOTTE
CHLOE CHARLOTTE
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Chloe Charlotte is an indie pop artist from the UK who uses her experiences and feelings in life to create music for her fans to feel connected and heard. She writes from the heart, about relationships, friendships, growing up and navigatin...The Library of Enchantment
The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can ...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
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...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...Ai Weiwei - Button Up!
Ai Weiwei - Button Up!
Aviva Studios, Manchester
History, power and empire collide in Button Up! - a major new exhibition from the world-leading artist and activist Ai Weiwei Internationally renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei turns his critical gaze to the last 200 years of global h...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Hot Take is a brand new monthly night from promoters Now Wave, bringing you the freshest new sounds from Manchester. Manchester punk trio YAANG + FORMAL SPPEEDWEAR + AUTOCAMPER....Anastasia - The Musical (by Manchester Musical Youth Main Stage)
Anastasia - The Musical (by Manchester Musical Youth Main Stage)
Z-arts, Manchester
Manchester Musical Youth Main Stage present the timeless 'Anastasia' A dazzling show transporting you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of ...Friday Night Comedy Showcase
Friday Night Comedy Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Every Friday, the stage comes alive with top-tier humour, featuring a mix of rising stars and international headliners. A night of laughter and unforgettable fun at the only seven-night-a-week club in Manchester, with a diverse lineup. ...Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...Saturday 18 July 2026
Something Rotten
Something Rotten
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO ...Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation about family, identity and the moments that shape us. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, famil...Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)
Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)
HOME, Manchester
MISCHIEF, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, THESPIANS, the first musical created by 'the funniest theatre troupe in Britain' (The Telegraph). 534 BC....The Road to Nashville Festival
The Road to Nashville Festival
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
The Road to Nashville is a country showdown like no other! A boot-stompin' country fest, featuring incredible tributes to Luke Combs, Post Malone, Johnny Cash, Miley Cyrus, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, and Lainey Wilson. Get ready for a f...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...The RUSH
The RUSH
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Manchester-based covers band The RUSH was formed in 2014 by lead singer Gavin Jones, who was the shock eviction of the 2007 X-Factor show, even appearing on Lorraine Kelly breakfast show. They are celebrated for their unique style and powe...Harp & a Monkey
Harp & a Monkey
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Award-winning modern folk song and storytelling trio Harp & a Monkey perform traditional and original songs and stories with a heavy bias towards content from their native Greater Manchester. Critically acclaimed, but often criminally u...Jimmy Nail
Jimmy Nail
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer - and proud Geordie icon - Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate retrospective shows reflecting on an extraordinary seven-decade career. From t...West End Musical Choir
West End Musical Choir
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
West End Musical Choir is the UK's leading Musical Theatre Performance Choir, based in London and Manchester. Conducted by Professional Musical Directors straight from The West End & Broadway. Friends, family and musical theatre lovers alik...Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
On Bar, Manchester
If your idea of brunch involves dancing on your chair, shouting at bingo cards, and being served by buff butlers, you're in the right place. Buff Bingo Drag Brunch is pure, unfiltered fun-a daytime party that doesn't hold back. Go big with ...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 ...
AllDay Musicals
AllDay Musicals
Freight Island, Manchester
MANCHESTER Musical Lovers... this is your moment... Get ready to SING. DANCE. SHOUT And Take centre Stage......An Afternoon of Indie - Over 30s Indie Daytime Party
An Afternoon of Indie - Over 30s Indie Daytime Party
O2 Ritz, Manchester
An Afternoon of Indie returns for another indie daytime party for the over 30's. The U.K's biggest indie party brings you a day of non-stop indie bangers from 3pm to 7pm. Strictly over 30s only, this is one for the slightly older indie kids...An Afternoon of Indie - Over 30s Indie Daytime Party
An Afternoon of Indie - Over 30s Indie Daytime Party
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
An Afternoon of Indie returns for another indie daytime party for the over 30's. The U.K's biggest indie party brings you a day of non-stop indie bangers from 3pm to 7pm. Strictly over 30s only, this is one for the slightly older indie kids...The Library of Enchantment
The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can ...Absolutely Britney Bottomless Brunch
Absolutely Britney Bottomless Brunch
Area, Manchester
Drag queens, brunch, bottomless cocktails, and all the Britney hits you can handle? Look no further for a pop-tastic brunch party that was born to make you happy! This Britney special features the UK's number 1 Britney impersonator, sound-a...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
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...Sunday 19 July 2026
Something Rotten
Something Rotten
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO ...Fun Home
Fun Home
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation about family, identity and the moments that shape us. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, famil...Lenny Pearce
Lenny Pearce
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Lenny Pearce is a force in family entertainment, captivating a global audience as the pioneer of 'Toddler Techno' and 'Toddler Raves. 'Driven from his passion as a father, and his strong commitment to his home life, Lenny's ability to make ...Myra DuBois
Myra DuBois
53two, Manchester
The siren from South Yorkshire, Ms Myra DuBois performs live at 53Two with support from "comedian" Frank Lavender. Rotherham's own renaissance woman, venerated televised personality, energy worker, wellness facilitator, intellectual, and em...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...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 ...An Afternoon of Indie - Over 30s Indie Daytime Party
An Afternoon of Indie - Over 30s Indie Daytime Party
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
An Afternoon of Indie returns for another indie daytime party for the over 30's. The U.K's biggest indie party brings you a day of non-stop indie bangers from 3pm to 7pm. Strictly over 30s only, this is one for the slightly older indie kids...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
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...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
