WHAT'S ON AT THE PALACE THEATRE, MANCHESTER
The Palace Theatre Manchester opened in 1891 has a capacity of 1998 seats. Hosting plays, musicals, opera, comedy, dance, concerts and sing-a-longs, the Palace Theatre remains one of Manchester’s prominent theatre venues.
The Palace Theatre has a wonderful history with performers such as Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Danny Kaye, Noel Coward, Laurel and Hardy, and Harry Houdini gracing its stage. It’s known for hosting tour and regional premieres such as Les Misérables, The Producers, Miss Saigon, The Book Of Mormon, Hamilton, and the UK premiere of The Wedding Singer.
Manchester’s Palace Theatre has many shows, events and productions to look forward to including Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Wicked, Mary Poppins, Bat Out Of Hell, The Book Of Mormon, Grease, Kinky Boots, Blood Brothers, Dear Evan Hansen, Cruel Intentions and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical. See what's on at the Palace Theatre Manchester below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Palace Theatre, Manchester
What's On at the Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Book of Mormon
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 October 2024
The New York Times calls it 'The best musical of this century.' The Washington Post says, 'It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.' And Entertainment Weekly raves, 'Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.' It's Th...Grease
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 8 - Saturday 19 October 2024
After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find tru...Relaxed Young Company (Sep - Oct)
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 14 October 2024
The Palace and Opera House Relaxed Young Company is a friendly musical theatre group for young people on the autism spectrum aged between 13 and 18....Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 15 - Tuesday 22 October 2024
With a glorious history hosting stars of stage and screen including Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Les Dawson and Charlie Chaplin, today, the Palace delights audiences with large scale musicals, plays, music and comedy acts. Palace Tours are ...An Evening with Lucinda Light
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Lucinda Light, the hugely popular star of Channel 4's Married At First Sight Australia and expert in emotional intelligence (EQ), greets UK audiences with her toolkit of grounding exercises, before speaking about her experiences on Marri...Musical Theatre Masterclass
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 24 October 2024
A workshop developed specifically for young people aged between 8 and 12 to hone performance skills, exploring dance, vocal and character techniques. This fun and confidence building masterclass is delivered by professional musical theat...No Such Thing As A Fish
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sunday 27 October 2024
In 2014 Dan, James, Anna and Andy gathered around their microphones in QI's office and made Episode 1 of No Such Thing As A Fish. 500 episodes and half-a-billion downloads later, they are celebrating 10 years of podcasting. Age guidance: 12...English National Ballet - Mary Skeaping's Giselle
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 30 October - Saturday 2 November 2024
Giselle is a haunting story of innocence and betrayal - a timeless tale about the redemptive power of love. Experience the emotional power of one of the greatest classical ballets, with this five-star production, following rave reviews and ...Giselle Masterclass with English National Ballet
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Saturday 2 November 2024
Join our Creative Learning team and learn from English National Ballet on Saturday 2 November by taking part in this special masterclass at The Palace Theatre, Manchester!...Chicago
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 4 - Saturday 9 November 2024
CHICAGO, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is back."Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery... all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts" So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO. ...Elf The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 12 - Sunday 17 November 2024
Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin On Broadway, The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Produ...Blood Brothers
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 19 - Saturday 30 November 2024
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes ...Wicked
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 3 December 2024 - Sunday 12 January 2025
Wicked the Musical the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is "the must-see wonder of the West End" (Andrew Pierce, LBC Radio) Based on the best‐selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously ...Relaxed Young Company (Nov - Dec)
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 16 December 2024
The Palace and Opera House Relaxed Young Company is a friendly musical theatre group for young people on the autism spectrum aged between 13 and 18....Shen Yun
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 January 2025
Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China's 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life thro...Kinky Boots
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
This joy-filled sensation, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony® and Grammy® winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by Nik...Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 February 2025
So it's time to prepare yourselves for an amazing show with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and eve...Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 February 2025
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for Terrible Tudors live on stage! From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about t...Dear Evan Hansen
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 February 2025
A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he's always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply...Bat Out Of Hell
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 24 February - Saturday 8 March 2025
BAT OUT OF HELL makes a triumphant return to the UK in 2025, with a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion ...Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 March 2025
In a brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite, directed by Thom Southerland (Titanic, Parade), choreographed by Karen Bruce (BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, The Bodyguard) and designed by Morgan Large (Newsies, Joseph and the T...Cruel Intentions
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 March 2025
Following sell out seasons in London and New York, the brand new smash hit musical Cruel Intentions is coming to Manchester. Based on the iconic film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, it's packed with 90s pop classics including the ...Mary Poppins
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 9 April - Saturday 17 May 2025
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers repris...Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 20 August - Saturday 4 October 2025
The first ever World Tour of multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical, will come to the Palace Theatre Manchester with performances from Wednesday 20 August to Saturday 4 October 2025. For regular reminders and updates, ...Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025 - Saturday 3 January 2026
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...How to get to the Palace Theatre, Manchester
Palace Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
97 Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT
There are number of car parks close to the Palace Theatre. The closest car park is the NCP. Alternatively you can park at other car parks in Manchester, with 15% off through QPark - click here for more info
Manchester Oxford Road is the closest train station to the venue. It is located directly opposite the Palace Theatre. Alternatively, Manchester Piccadilly train station is only 0.3 miles away from the venue, approx. 15 minute to walk
The capacity of the Palace Theatre in Manchester is 1998 seats. Click here for the seating plan.
Please contact the Palace Theatre directly online. Click here for more details.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Palace Theatre Box Office, they open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing that day. Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our Wicked event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
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