What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Sunday 28 June 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 ...The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield. Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...Outbreak Fest
Outbreak Fest
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Finding its roots in hardcore and punk, Manchester's three day Outbreak Fest has built a major platform to the UK's consistently thriving counterculture, while also providing a rite of passage for major touring acts across the world such...Hamza Namira
Hamza Namira
Albert Hall, Manchester
Described as the 'new Sayed Darwish', Egyptian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hamza Namira (حَمزة نَمِرة) has become one of the leading figures in Egypt and the Middle East's music scene. Through luminous expressio...K-Pop Live - K-Pop Tribute Show
K-Pop Live - K-Pop Tribute Show
Freight Island, Manchester
A celebration of K-Pop culture! Inspired by the popular film K-Pop Demon Hunters, through live acts & high energy choreography. Sing, dance and scream along to legendary hits including Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT., Best Day of Our Live...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...Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)
Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she...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 ...Andy Votel
Andy Votel
New Century, Manchester
Manchester musician, DJ, record producer and graphic designer Andrew Shallcross began making rap music in the 1980s with Manchester hip-hop crew Violators of the English Language (from which his VOTEL stage name is derived), before going ...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...Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A spotlight on the next generation of local comedians, fresh from the streets of Manchester and ready to bring their best material to the stage, Made in Manchester: Rising Stars is your Sunday night showcase of homegrown talent! From up-an...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. ...Factory 251 Saturdays
Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...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. ...A Private Life (15)
A Private Life (15)
HOME, Manchester
Jodie Foster stars as Lilian Steiner, an American psychoanalyst in Paris whose life is upended after the sudden death of a long-standing patient. Convinced it was murder, Lilian throws herself into some amateur sleuthing, with her ex-husban...Bullet in the Head - 4K Restoration (15) + intro
Bullet in the Head - 4K Restoration (15) + intro
HOME, Manchester
After re-inventing the action film with The Killer, John Woo would turn inward and deliver the semi-autobiographical Bullet in the Head, complementing the stylistic flourishes that made his name with an unflinching and nihilistic brutality ...Bullet in the Head - 4K Restoration (CTBA)
Bullet in the Head - 4K Restoration (CTBA)
HOME, Manchester
After re-inventing the action film with The Killer, John Woo would turn inward and deliver the semi-autobiographical Bullet in the Head, complementing the stylistic flourishes that made his name with an unflinching and nihilistic brutality ...Monday 29 June 2026
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 ...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...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. ...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. ...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. ...Lancashire Music Hub Presents: “Where will Music Take You”
Lancashire Music Hub Presents: “Where will Music Take You”
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Whether you?re a proud parent, supporter of the arts, or simply love live music, this is an evening not to be missed....A Private Life (15)
A Private Life (15)
HOME, Manchester
Jodie Foster stars as Lilian Steiner, an American psychoanalyst in Paris whose life is upended after the sudden death of a long-standing patient. Convinced it was murder, Lilian throws herself into some amateur sleuthing, with her ex-husban...Black Water (18)
Black Water (18)
HOME, Manchester
By 2050, rising seas could leave vast areas of Bangladesh permanently submerged, forcing millions to flee inland. As the population swells and cities like Dhaka strain under the pressure, between 20 and 30 million people may have to confron...Cactus Pears (15)
Cactus Pears (15)
HOME, Manchester
Set in rural Maharashtra, Cactus Pears follows Anand, a Mumbai call-centre worker who returns to his ancestral village to observe the ten-day mourning ritual following his father?s death. While navigating the pressures of family expectation...Disclosure Day (12A)
Disclosure Day (12A)
HOME, Manchester
If you found out we weren?t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people. We are coming close to ? Disclosure Day.??This work contains flashing images which m...Effi o Blaenau (15)
Effi o Blaenau (15)
HOME, Manchester
Based on Gary Owen's much lauded and widely performed monodrama, Iphigenia in Splott, Effi o Blaenau is director Marc Evans' cinematic interpretation set against the wide open landscapes of North Wales. ?The film follows Effi, a young woman...Finding Emily (12A)
Finding Emily (12A)
HOME, Manchester
When a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Together, they spark a hilarious campus-wide frenzy that tests their own hearts and ambitions along the way.??T...Lesbian Space Princess (15)
Lesbian Space Princess (15)
HOME, Manchester
Introverted space princess Saira is devastated when she is unexpectedly dumped by her girlfriend Kiki for being needy. Deep in the depths of despair, Saira is thrown a lifeline when Kiki abruptly calls for help. Kiki has been kidnapped by f...Manchester Open 2026
Manchester Open 2026
HOME, Manchester
A celebration of Greater Manchester's creative talentThe Manchester Open is the biggest celebration of Greater Manchester's artists and creative talent - and it returns this summer. Taking place every two years, The Manchester Open is an ex...Nino (15)
Nino (15)
HOME, Manchester
On the eve of his 29th birthday, Nino is blindsided by a devastating diagnosis. Told he must begin aggressive treatment within days, and bank his sperm if he hopes to start a family, a life of delayed decisions and casual commitments sudden...The Last Viking (15)
The Last Viking (15)
HOME, Manchester
Anker is released from prison following a fifteen year sentence for robbery. The money from the heist was buried by Anker?s brother, Manfred. Only he knows where it is. Unfortunately, Manfred has since developed a mental disorder, causing h...Toy Story 5 (PG)
Toy Story 5 (PG)
HOME, Manchester
The toys are back, and this time around it?s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang?s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.?...
Tuesday 30 June 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 ...Lord of the Dance
Lord of the Dance
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin II
Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin II
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Do you remember dropping the needle on the world's greatest albums? Classic Albums Live does. Since 2003, Classic Albums Live has been performing iconic albums, live on stage, using the world's best musicians. Classic Albums Live is the mod...Manchester Collective - Patterns in Repeat
Manchester Collective - Patterns in Repeat
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Rhythm begins with the body in this evening of contemporary experimental music with four titans of the genre Embrace a bold and colourful sound world as Manchester Collective bring to life work by titans in contemporary experimental music...Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)
Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she...Adventures in Wonderland
Adventures in Wonderland
Z-arts, Manchester
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...XS Malarkey
XS Malarkey
53two, Manchester
XS Malarkey is a not-for-profit comedy club, hosted every week by Toby Hadoke, and eagerly maintained by a group of minions who do his bidding on a regular basis. Despite the low door price, the shows feature famous professional comedians ...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
