WHAT'S ON AT THE STOCKPORT PLAZA, STOCKPORT
What's On at the Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Stockport Plaza opened its grand doors in 1932 as a super cinema and variety theatre - roots it is still proud to boast today. Hosting touring plays, music events, comedians, gigs, musical theatre, dance, murder mysteries, family shows, their own festive pantomime, and cinema screenings, this Grade II listed art deco building has a seating capacity of 1317.
The Plaza currently has two Patrons; Baroness Joan Bakewell DBE, and Dara O’ Briain. Past Patrons include Leslie Phillips CBE, Sabrina, and Sir Ken Dodd. Alongside their main theatre space, The Stockport Plaza also has The Green Room, an intimate cabaret space for 80 guest, with a diverse programme of events.
Productions, shows and events coming up include Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr, Josh Widdicombe, numerous tribue acts, their Christmas panto Aladdin, Breakfast With Santa, Peter Andre in The Very Best Of Frankie Valli, and Dara O' Briain, . See what’s on at The Stockport Plaza below and book tickets online.
Stockport Plaza opened its grand doors in 1932 as a super cinema and variety theatre - roots it is still proud to boast today. Hosting touring plays, music events, comedians, gigs, musical theatre, dance, murder mysteries, family shows, their own festive pantomime, and cinema screenings, this Grade II listed art deco building has a seating capacity of 1317.
The Plaza currently has two Patrons; Baroness Joan Bakewell DBE, and Dara O’ Briain. Past Patrons include Leslie Phillips CBE, Sabrina, and Sir Ken Dodd. Alongside their main theatre space, The Stockport Plaza also has The Green Room, an intimate cabaret space for 80 guest, with a diverse programme of events.
Productions, shows and events coming up include Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr, Josh Widdicombe, numerous tribue acts, their Christmas panto Aladdin, Breakfast With Santa, Peter Andre in The Very Best Of Frankie Valli, and Dara O' Briain, . See what’s on at The Stockport Plaza below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Stockport Plaza, Stockport
What's On at the Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Valentines Special: Film - Love Story (Cert PG)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 13 February 2027
Join us to celebrate the most romantic day of the year with one of our nation?s best loved classic romantic films: LOVE STORY (CERT PG)Â When wealthy Harvard University law student Oliver Barrett IV (Ryan O'Neal) meets Jenny Cavilleri (Ali...The Janice Hughes School Of Dance Presents: Elevate
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 14 February 2027
*ELEVATE* Our 2nd Dance Show at The Plaza. Get ready to be lifted higher! From the glitz of Musical Theatre to the energy of Rock ?We?ve got it ALL. An evening of incredible dancing, show-stopping performances, and pure feel good vibes...Too Much Too Young - The Music of 2 Tone And Beyond
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 18 February 2027
Pack your bags and get ready to board the Night boat to Cairo as we celebrate the iconic story of 2-Tone and beyond! 'Too Much Too Young' is the non stop Ska party that tells the story of one of the most influential musical movements in B...Film: The Wicker Man (Cert 15)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 19 February 2027
When a young girl mysteriously disappears, Police Sargeant Howie travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But this pastoral community, led by the strange Lord Summerisle, is not what is seems as the devoutly religious detective ...Pyramid Concert Orchestra - Song to the Moon
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 21 February 2027
Join the Pyramid Concert Orchestra for another afternoon of fabulous light orchestral music, including some opera favourites performed by Joanne McGahon - The London Soprano. Joanne?s line-up will include ?Summertime? from Porgy & Bess. ?S...Behind The Scenes Tour - February 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 24 February 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...One & Only Adele by Katie Markham
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 25 February 2027
 A spectacular brand-new production celebrating one of the world?s most iconic voices and celebrated singer-songwriters. Katie Markham is one of the world's leading Adele tribute artists, personally hand-picked by Adele herself, who simp...80s Live
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 26 February 2027
Feel shiny and new as yout travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night - put your hands together and get into the groove as the live band, Electric Dreams, perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from art...
G4
Main Auditorium
Monday 1 March 2027
 The ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre. Following on from their critically-acclaimed 20th Anniversary album and tour, The UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4, now unleash their unique trademark sound on ...Ghost House
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 3 March 2027
A brand-new haunting play, GHOST HOUSE follows three best friends who, after months of travelling the world, arrive at a remote island lodge for their very last stop. It should be a celebration. Instead, it becomes something far more sinis...Film: Mommie Dearest (Cert 12A)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 4 March 2027
Outrageous and controversial, this is the story of legendary movie star Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway) as she struggles for her career and battles the inner demons of her private life. The public Crawford was a strong-willed, glamorous obje...The Chicago Blues Brothers
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 5 March 2027
The Chicago Blues Brothers are back - and they're tearing the roof off the Country Bunker!Celebrating 45 years of the legendary Blues Brothers legacy, this live concert delivers a high-energy night of electrifying blues, foot-stomping coun...Wrestling 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 6 March 2027
Join us for high flying, hard hitting, body slam mayhem as professional wrestling returns to The Plaza for an evening the whole family will enjoy. Cheer the good guys and boo the bad guys in this high energy, entertainment spectacular feat...Romiley Operatic Society Presents: Shrek The Musical
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 10 - Sunday 14 March 2027
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film ?Shrek The Musical? is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. ?Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek?? And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself...
James Phelan
Main Auditorium
Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 March 2027
Dare to believe in magic and step into a world where the impossible comes alive! Star of The Greatest Magician, and the BBC's most broadcast magician of the last decade - the award-winning James Phelan - is back with a completely new breat...The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 22 March 2027
In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour. Renowned for their flawless vocals, stunning guitars, and an uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound of the Eagl...Operation MI6
Main Auditorium
Tuesday 23 March 2027
For the very first time, step inside the world of MI6. What really happens behind the headlines? How are intelligence operations planned? How are agents recruited? How are threats identified, monitored and neutralised? Guided by former ...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Main Auditorium
Thursday 25 March 2027
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look an...Cuffe & Taylor & James Baker Productions Present: Michael ® Starring Ben
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 25 March 2027
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson ? the man, the music and the magic. Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and so...Easter Film: Jesus Christ Superstar (Cert 12A)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 26 March 2027
The story of Christ?s last week on Earth is told by a group of travellers who arrive in modern-day Jerusalem on a tour bus. Events are seen from the perspective of Apostle Judas, who betrays Jesus to the Judaic religious leaders in return ...The Wizard Of Oz - Stockport Easter Panto
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 30 March 2027
Starring comedy legend BOBBY DAVRO as Scarecrow X-Factor and Celebrity Big Brother's STEVI RITCHIE as Tin Man This March, follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Stockport Plaza for a fantastic all-new Easter pantomime version of The Wizard...Behind The Scenes Tour - March 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 31 March 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...Film: Spaceballs (Cert PG)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 1 April 2027
The evil leaders of Planet Spaceball, having foolishly squandered their precious atmosphere, devise a secret plan to take every breath of air away from their peace-loving neighbour, Planet Druidia. They send the evil Dark Helmet to kidnap...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 2 April 2027
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladi...Andy Powell's Big Band Swing
Main Auditorium
Sunday 4 April 2027
 Stockport's premier live entertainer Andy Powell returns with his swinging big band show. An unforgettable afternoon of Swing and Big Band Classics by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, ...Jim Davidson
Main Auditorium
Wednesday 7 April 2027
 In a world where comedy is being reshaped by cancel culture, highly controversial former TV star Jim Davidson OBE remains one of its most defiant and enduring characters. A comic who has never played by the rules, never backed down, an...Film: The Hunt For Red October (Cert PG)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 8 April 2027
A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius (Connery). The American government think Ramius is planning to attack. A lone CIA analyst (Baldwin)...Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 9 April 2027
Get ready to scream like it's 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers. With nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whol...Jon Culshaw
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 15 April 2027
Jon Culshaw is taking to the road with a brand-new show for 2027, Me, Myself & Others. Join the star of BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers as he takes you on a whistle stop tour through an array of famous voices in an evening of stand-up, stories...
Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 16 April 2027
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 inter...Dancing Queen The Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 17 April 2027
For one night only dust off your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA ruled the airwaves! Dancing Queen The Show (formerly ?Thank ABBA For The Music?) is an epic two-hour ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and...The Mersey Beatles
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 22 April 2027
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed cele...The Blow Monkeys
Main Auditorium
Saturday 24 April 2027
With hits like 'Digging Your Scene' and 'It Doesn't Have To Be This Way', The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophisticated. In the London band's frontman Robert Howard (aka Dr. Robert), they pos...Count Arthur Strong
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 25 April 2027
 An unmissable night of unbelievable entertainment for all the family (no pets), as character comedian Steve Delaney returns as everyone's favourite elderly, pompous, mostly out-of-work, deluded thespian from Doncaster, in the second pa...National Production Company - Macbeth
Main Auditorium
Monday 26 - Tuesday 27 April 2027
Set in the murky Dark Ages where love, politics and witchcraft collide, National Production Company presents a full-scale production of the classic tale as portrayed by William Shakespeare with sorcery, ghostly apparitions and spectacular...Dickens Theatre Company - Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Main Auditorium
Tuesday 27 April 2027
 Dickens Theatre Company present an exciting new stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Victorian gothic masterpiece as part of their Revision on Tour programme, which comprises unique stage adaptations of compulsory GCSE texts to...Behind The Scenes Tour - April 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 28 April 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...TWO
Main Auditorium
Thursday 29 April 2027
Trio Entertainment return with Jim Cartwright's hit comedy play "TWO".  Behind the bar of a northern pub a local Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear to stories of love, Celebration, Loss and despa...The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 30 April 2027
The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra takes you on a musical journey steeped in nostalgia yet bursting with timeless energy. Originating in the late 1960s, the Northern Soul movement was born from a passionate desire by British youths to un...Troy Hawke
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 1 May 2027
 Following The Greeters Guild sellout world tour, 1930's throwback Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping with his new show Never Stop, Never Change! Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigate...David The Medium
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 12 May 2027
Join internationally-recognised Australian Psychic Medium, David the Medium, on his Coming Home: Reunion tour as he commences off his first ever multi-city tour of the United Kingdom. Be a part of this magical experience as David takes the...PINK by Vicky Jackson
Main Auditorium
Friday 14 May 2027
Vicky Jackson's tribute to Pink has been a run-away success and has consistently been her most booked act since 2008. Whilst the Pink tribute show was not her first tribute act, Vicky found herself being compared both physically and vocall...Locomotive For Murder - The Improvised Whodunnit
Main Auditorium
Saturday 15 May 2027
 ★★★★★ - "A first class improvised murder mystery with hilarious performances"- The Reviews Hub Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please? Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whod...Hounds of Love & Orchestra - Classically Kate Bush
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 21 May 2027
A celebration of the music of the iconic Kate Bush which sees the legendary singer-songwriter's eternal, era-defining songs - including Cloudbusting, Hounds of Love, Babooshka, Wuthering Heights and Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) -...
Behind The Scenes Tour - May 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 26 May 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...Jimmy Carr
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 28 May 2027
In comedy, 'killing' is a good thing. Everywhere else, it's frowned upon. Jimmy has confirmed kills in over 50 countries and on 13 specials. Eyewitnesses describe it as 'a brutal, hilarious, life affirming night out'. The brand-new show is...Beautiful Day: One Night of U2
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 3 June 2027
Get ready for a full-throttle celebration of one of the world?s greatest rock bands. Beautiful Day recreates the electrifying sound and spirit of U2 in a power-packed live production. Expect soaring vocals, explosive energy and stadium-siz...Dinosaur Adventure Live - Trouble on Volcano Island
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 5 June 2027
"The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth"65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure?Join the intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as they journey to a world of living, breathing, life-like Dinosaurs. Walk with them through t...Lipstick On Your Collar
Main Auditorium
Saturday 12 June 2027
Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s...Rita, Sue & Bob Too!
Main Auditorium
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 June 2027
St Helens' Regal Entertainments Ltd proudly presents the return of the record breaking Adults Only hilarious 1987 cult classic Rita, Sue & Bob Too! Following rave reviews and sold out runs, this outrageous comedy returns to the stage by po...Behind The Scenes Tour - June 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 30 June 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...Film: Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (Cert 15)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 2 July 2027
This dazzling, whip-smart remake of the 1956 spine-tingler stars Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy as characters caught in an eerie tale of possession by alien pod-people. Director: Philip Kaufman Cast: Donald Sutherland,...The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 4 July 2027
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London's West End, including multiple appearances at ...Divas Of The World
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 24 July 2027
C.A.M Entertainment brings you DIVAS OF THE WORLD. The show that celebrates the music of some of the best powerhouse vocalists the world has ever seen. Featuring an all female vocal cast and world class live band, the show is packed with h...Behind The Scenes Tour - July 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 28 July 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys Experience
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 30 July 2027
Sun-soaked, harmony-fuelled and bursting with fresh energy, this is a Beach Boys celebration unlike anything you've seen before.A new generation of world-class musicians brings the legendary California sound roaring back to life with stunn...Behind The Scenes Tour - August 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 25 August 2027
Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport?s magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear a...Roy Chubby Brown
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 27 August 2027
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wom...Scott Bennett
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 1 September 2027
As heard on BBC Radio 4!As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to fo...
How to get to the Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Stockport Plaza Frequently Asked Questions
The Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport, SK1 1SP
Car parks near to Stockport Plaza are:
You can also park in Red Rock Car Park.
The nearest train station to Stockport Plaza is Stockport Station. It is approximately an 8 minute walk to the Plaza.
Trains run directly from Piccadilly Station in Manchester to Stockport station.
Stockport Plaza has a capcity of 1317 seats.
Their Green Room cabaret venue holds 80 guests.
Please contact Stockport Plaza directly and their team will be able to help you.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Stockport Plaza Box Office, they open:
Wednesday - Saturday: 11am – 3.00pm
The Plaza Box Office will also be open for one hour prior to shows and events.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
You can contact the Plaza directly and they will be able to advise you.
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.
For more information on accessibility at Stockport Plaza, you can visit their accessibility page.
Alternatively, please click here for more contact information and Stockport Plaza's access team will be able to answer your questions.
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If you have lost an item during a visit to Stockport Plaza, click here to contact the venue.
Stockport Plaza have the Plaza Cafe attached to the venue which is open Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 3pm.
For evening food, there are plenty of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Stockport Plaza have the Plaza Cafe attached to the venue.
Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the venue. check out our Manchester Bar site here!
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for hotels in Stockport
If you need further information about your visit to Stockport Plaza, click here to visit their website or contact The Plaza's team directly.
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