What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Friday 6 November 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...Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle!This ultimate feel-good rom-co...Papa Roach
Papa Roach
Co-op Live, Manchester
GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-selling Californian leaders in Alternative Hard Rock music, Papa Roach are perhaps best known for their breakthrough single, "Last Resort", which is considered to have defined the "nu metal" genre, mixing rap a...The Jacksons
The Jacksons
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Jackie and Marlon continue to keep The Jacksons flame burning, a name synonymous with musical excellence and chart-topping hits. Fans can look forward to hearing all their favourite classics, including "Blame It On The Boogie," "Can You ...Fences
Fences
HOME, Manchester
A gripping story of family, race and the American Dream. "You born with two strikes on you before you come to the plate." Troy is a former baseball player who could've gone pro. He spends his days collecting garbage and his evenings spinnin...Deepest Fears
Deepest Fears
HOME, Manchester
Two classic tales of terror - live on stage! Horrifying spectres, restless souls, and evil secrets that refuse to stay buried are brought to life in this spine-chilling show. Join the mysterious Storyteller for two blood-curdling ghost stor...Leo Sayer
Leo Sayer
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Leo is known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I...Kettama - Steel City Dance Discs
Kettama - Steel City Dance Discs
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Irish House and Techno DJ Kettama's Steel City Dance Discs comes to Manchester on Friday 6th November. DEPOTPARTIBOI69 B2B DJ GIGOLAKETTAMASKIN ON SKIN B2B SAM ALFREDRIORDAN B2B ROBBIE DOHERTYJUICY ROMANCE B2B LOODSDJ CARPENTER CONCOURSEEWA...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...Skye Newman
Skye Newman
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
With a voice that's both delicate and defiant, and lyrics that speak to life's messier truths, BRIT-nominated South East London neo soul star Skye Newman has quickly become one of the most compelling new voices in British music. While her d...Manchester Storm v Sheffield Steelers
Manchester Storm v Sheffield Steelers
AO Arena, Manchester
Following the incredible reaction to the announcement of their return to their original home, Manchester Storm are delighted to reveal the first pre-season fixture at the AO Arena - and it's a blockbuster. The Storm will take on fierce riva...Damnation presents: A Night of Salvation
Damnation presents: A Night of Salvation
The Bread Shed, Manchester
The night before Damnation Festival featuring world exclusive sets from French blackened post-metallers CELESTE performing their stunning Assassine(s) album and Australian post-rock royalty, WE LOST THE SEA - performing arguably the best po...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...RNCM Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich Symphony No 5
RNCM Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich Symphony No 5
RNCM, Manchester
Expect drama, high emotion, and expansive sounds as Halle Principal Conductor Kahchun Wong conducts the RNCM Symphony Orchestra. The concert also features soprano soloist Esther Shea and the world premiere of a new work by RNCM composer Ami...Wasia Project
Wasia Project
New Century, Manchester
Croydon siblings Will Gao and Olivia Hardy encorporate a diverse mix of genres including Jazz, Pop, and Classical inspired by their mixed British-East Asian heritage and training. Will is perhaps best known for his debut role as Tao Xu ...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...Children Of Zeus
Children Of Zeus
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Children Of Zeus are very much a part of Manchester's rap scene, while also being something wholly unique. Where grime remains a dominant force among most of their contemporaries, the duo consisting of Konny Kon and Tyler Daley instead t...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...Pygmy Twylyte - The Music of Frank Zappa
Pygmy Twylyte - The Music of Frank Zappa
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Navigating the vast Zappa oeuvre then is no mean feat, but Scotland's Pygmy Twylyte have embraced the challenge with gusto. So prolific was Frank Zappa's output, that it is nearly impossible to present a representative sample of his work in...kaarija
kaarija
O2 Ritz, Manchester
The boundary-breaking artist Kaarija made Finnish music history in 2023 when he became the fan favourite of the Eurovision Song Contest with an overwhelming amount of votes. His entry song "Cha Cha Cha" reached number 7 on the global Spotif...Saturday 7 November 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...Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle!This ultimate feel-good rom-co...Joshua Buatsi v Willy Hutchinson
Joshua Buatsi v Willy Hutchinson
AO Arena, Manchester
Croydon's Joshua Buatsi & Scotland's Willy Hutchinson meet again for light-heavyweight supremacy ...The Script
The Script
Co-op Live, Manchester
Irish pop rock heroes The Script's gift for writing songs rich with heady emotions and ever bigger melodies has enamoured fans all over the world, leading to a catalogue of global hits. Their distinctly unique tracks span pure pop, heart...La Discothèque
La Discothèque
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
La Discotheque returns home to Manchester for a dazzling, decadent live show featuring some of their nearest and dearest! Picture the spirit and electric vibe of NYC's iconic Paradise Garage, seamlessly fused with the glittering hedonis...Fences
Fences
HOME, Manchester
A gripping story of family, race and the American Dream. "You born with two strikes on you before you come to the plate." Troy is a former baseball player who could've gone pro. He spends his days collecting garbage and his evenings spinnin...Daisy May Cooper
Daisy May Cooper
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Join Sunday Times bestselling author and BAFTA-winning star and co-creator of This Country, Daisy May Cooper, as she's interviewed live on stage to celebrate her debut novel, What Took You So Long? Hear Daisy talk about the inspiration behi...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...Skye Newman
Skye Newman
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
With a voice that's both delicate and defiant, and lyrics that speak to life's messier truths, BRIT-nominated South East London neo soul star Skye Newman has quickly become one of the most compelling new voices in British music. While her d...Damnation Festival
Damnation Festival
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Europe's biggest indoor metal festival returns. Line-up subject to change. ...Cody Pennington Country Show
Cody Pennington Country Show
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Nashville artist Cody Pennington and his band bring the biggest country hits to the UK with the Cody Pennington Country Show. Don't miss a night of boot scootin' hits from artists like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, Chris Staplet...Gordo
Gordo
IDRA, Manchester
Maryland EDM, House, Hip Hop and Trap DJ, global heavyweight Diamante Blackmon (aka GORDO and formerly DJ Carnage) brings his unmistakable sound to the dancefloor for a night of driving house grooves, infectious rhythms and high energy. Hi...Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Enjoy some of the best Taylor Swift songs of all time like never before! Surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight, you'll listen to a string quartet's rendition of top hits by Taylor Swift. Be ready to rediscover Taylor's catalogue of h...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet 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...Playgrnd Series
Playgrnd Series
New Century, Manchester
A night of R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, UK Rap, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Amapiano, and Future Beats as the Playgrnd Series club night runs from 11pm until 4am with sounds by KOMPND founder, and resident DJ STXYLO, with A Vibe Called B, Marcel Stevens...Salford Choral Society - Fauré's Requiem
Salford Choral Society - Fauré's Requiem
RNCM, Manchester
Experience the beauty of Faure's much-loved Requiem in this choir and organ performance. Salford Choral's 90-strong choir will be accompanied by organist Gary Hulme on the RNCM's magnificent Hradetzky organ. Supporting pieces include Five M...A Tribute to Jilly's Rockworld
A Tribute to Jilly's Rockworld
O2 Ritz, Manchester
A celebration of a Manchester institution, the legendary Oxford Road rock club opened in the 1970s - originally known as Fagan's before being renamed Jilly's in 1983 - attracting punks, rockers, goths, metalheads, skaters, moshers and ind...Soil
Soil
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Chicago alternative metal act SOiL gained attention in 2001 with the song "Halo" gaining major radio attention. ...Teenage Fanclub
Teenage Fanclub
New Century, Manchester
Glaswegian alt-rockers Teenage Fanclub return to universal acclaim to assuage the mind, body and soul, and to reaffirm that all is not lost in this world. Building on the success of their UK Top 40 hits during the 1990s with hits "Ain't Tha...
Sunday 8 November 2026
Manchester United v Aston Villa
Manchester United v Aston Villa
Old Trafford, Manchester
The Red Devils take on Villa at The Theatre of Dreams in the Premier League. ...Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Co-op Live, Manchester
American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Stevie Wonder is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music who, at the age of 12, was the youngest recording artist to have achieved a #1 single with "Fingertips P...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...The Shires
The Shires
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Renowned for their sublime vocal harmonies, talented country-pop duo Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes - hailing from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire - have fast become a firm favourite in the UK country music scene. And now they're making t...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...Damnation Festival
Damnation Festival
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Europe's biggest indoor metal festival returns. Line-up subject to change. ...Puscifer
Puscifer
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tool and A Perfect Circle vocalist Maynard James Keenan's Californian electro rock band first appeared as a fictional band in Episode 1 of American TV series Mr. Show. Originally a solo project - or his "creative subconscious" - the line-...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...Paddy Young
Paddy Young
New Century, Manchester
The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK's Weekend Update heads out on tour with a brand new show, Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?. You're born alone, you die alone. That's true enough. But what happened to that part in the...Trio Abril featuring Arno Bornkamp
