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
The Drama Dept presents Dear Evan Hansen
Stockport Plaza
Wed 3 - Sat 6 Jun 2026
Jack and The Beanstalk - Stockport Plaza Panto
Stockport Plaza
Fri 4 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
What's On at the Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Psychic Sally
Main Auditorium
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Sally Morgan, the nation's favourite Psychic and forerunner in the Psychic world is back on tour with her all new show. Wowing audiences young and old across the country for over a decade, Sally's show will have you on the edge of your seat...Nurse Georgie Carroll
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 16 October 2026
As seen on Britain's Got Talent 2023, and winner of 'Best Comedy Show' at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, don't miss Nurse Georgie Carroll - she is just what the doctor ordered. Hospital-grade humour from everyone's favourite Mancunian nurs...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Main Auditorium
Saturday 17 October 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greates...Stockport Operatic Society present CHESS THE MUSICAL
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 21 - Saturday 24 October 2026
40 years since its legendary West End premiere, the groundbreaking rock musical masterpiece, CHESS, explodes onto the Stockport Plaza Stage this October! From the composing genius of ABBA?s Benny Andersson and Bj?rn Ulvaeus and the timeles...Halloween In Concert
Main Auditorium
Sunday 25 October 2026
A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family! As darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band. With stunning stage visuals and state-of-the-art production, bringing to life an amazing crescen...K-Pop Dance Heroes
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 26 October 2026
Sing and dance along with the K-POP DANCE HEROES?as they take you on a musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all time.?  Featuring songs from the Netflix film??K-Pop Demon Hunters?, including the TikTok sensation 'Golden' an...Dr Richard Shepherd - Time Of Death: More Unnatural Causes
Main Auditorium
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Join Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, as he returns to the stage this Autumn with his captivating new tour, Time of Death - More Unnatural Causes. Following his successful 2021 and 2022 tours, Dr. Shepherd invi...Dreamboys
Main Auditorium
Thursday 29 October 2026
Scream if you are ready to misbehave because Dreamboys are hitting the road again. They'll tease, tantalise and sweep you off your feet with their high-energy West End choreography, taut torsos and seductive boy-next-door charm. Dreamboys ...Showaddywaddy
Main Auditorium
Friday 30 October 2026
 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records ...Banff Mountain Film Festival
Cinema
Saturday 31 October 2026
 Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography from the world's most prestigious mountain film festival as it heads on a...The Forbidden Realm Of Conspirancies: Uncovered
Main Auditorium
Tuesday 3 November 2026
What if everything you've been told is a lie?  The Forbidden Realm of Conspiracies: Uncovered invites you to explore a world where theories that challenge everything you know are brought to life in a way you've never experienced before...Emilio Santoro As Elvis
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 5 November 2026
 Internationally acclaimed youngster Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning Elvis Presley theatre show to the UK. Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis in the past year, and wowed America's Got Talent viewers with...Oh What A Night! - Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Main Auditorium
Friday 6 November 2026
Go back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - now immortalised in the multi-award winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwide since its debut in 2005. Valli'...The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
Main Auditorium
Saturday 7 November 2026
 Pack your bags, strap yourself in, for a night like no other and celebrate Sir Elton John with Jimmy Love. The Rocket Man is the world's favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world. So, catch a star...Crown Ballet® presents The Nutcracker
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 10 November 2026
The beloved Christmas classic returns! After last year?s acclaimed tour, Crown Ballet? brings back its dazzling production of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky?s timeless masterpiece. Follow young Marie as her Nutcracker doll transforms into a p...
A Christmas Carol
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 11 - Thursday 12 November 2026
Celebrating their 11th year delighting UK audiences with this unique and highly acclaimed production, Dickens Theatre Company arrives at The Stockport Plaza. Dickens Theatre Company present A Christmas Carol as part of their REVISION ON TOU...The Snowman Live - The Film Performed Live by a Brass Band
Main Auditorium
Friday 13 November 2026
Step into the magic of Christmas as a world famous brass band brings Raymond Briggs' timeless classic The Snowman to life in a spellbinding live performance. First released in 1982 and cherished by generations, The Snowman tells the enchan...Blackout
Main Auditorium
Saturday 14 November 2026
Once the curtain rises, there?s no turning back? BLACKOUT is an immersive theatrical experience that pulls you into a world where fear and imagination collide. Late at night, a small cast gathers inside an old theatre for what should be a...A James Bond Concert Spectacular
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 15 November 2026
Widely regarded as the most definitive musical tribute to James Bond: The James Bond Concert Spectacular, features the band Q The Music and is hosted by former ?Miss Moneypenny? Caroline Bliss (The Living Daylights and Licence To Kill). Con...Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 16 November 2026
From the Olivier Nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End Hit. This is a show for all the family from 8 to 108! A brilliant homage crammed full Morecambe & Wise's most loved routines, songs and sketches a...Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure
Main Auditorium
Wednesday 18 November 2026
8 years ago Tiny Tim (Manchester comedian Tim Bradbury) decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. With over 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on al...Step Into Christmas
Main Auditorium
Friday 20 November 2026
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year from Entertainers.   This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love! Including - All I Want for Ch...Breakfast With Santa: Saturday 28th November 2026 9:30am
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 28 November 2026
Since 1944 Breakfast with Santa has been a family tradition in The Plaza Caf? and this festive season it returns for you and your little ones to enjoy. There?s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of scrumptious pastries and cho...Brunch With Santa: Saturday 28th November 2026 12pm
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 28 November 2026
Since 1944 Breakfast with Santa has been a family tradition in The Plaza Caf? and this festive season it returns for you and your little ones to enjoy. There?s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of scrumptious pastries and cho...Jack and The Beanstalk - Stockport Plaza Panto
Main Auditorium
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Fe-fi-fo-fum! ..... Stockport's GIANT Family Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will delight audiences of all ages in this Spectacular Magical production that will provide you, your family and friends with sensational memories that will last ...Breakfast With Santa: Saturday 5th December 2026 10am
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 5 December 2026
Since 1944 Breakfast with Santa has been a family tradition in The Plaza Caf? and this festive season it returns for you and your little ones to enjoy. There?s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of scrumptious pastries and cho...The Green Room: Natalie Ciufo's Vintage Christmas
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 10 December 2026
This December join us for Natalie Ciufo?s brand new show, ?A Vintage Christmas? . An evening encompassing all the magic of Christmas glamour and melodies that transport you to another era. Natalie is a professionally trained performer who ...Breakfast With Santa: Saturday 12th December 2026 9:30am
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 12 December 2026
Since 1944 Breakfast with Santa has been a family tradition in The Plaza Caf? and this festive season it returns for you and your little ones to enjoy. There?s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of scrumptious pastries and cho...Brunch With Santa: Saturday 12th December 2026 12pm
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 12 December 2026
Since 1944 Breakfast with Santa has been a family tradition in The Plaza Caf? and this festive season it returns for you and your little ones to enjoy. There?s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of scrumptious pastries and cho...Breakfast With Santa: Saturday 19th December 2026 9:30am
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 19 December 2026
Since 1944 Breakfast with Santa has been a family tradition in The Plaza Caf? and this festive season it returns for you and your little ones to enjoy. There?s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of scrumptious pastries and cho...
Brunch With Santa: Saturday 19th December 2026 12pm
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 19 December 2026
Since 1944 Breakfast with Santa has been a family tradition in The Plaza Caf? and this festive season it returns for you and your little ones to enjoy. There?s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of scrumptious pastries and cho...Hits Out of Hell: The Legend of Meat Loaf
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 9 January 2027
CELEBRATINGTHE LEGENDARY MEAT LOAF  Celebratingthe life, music and legend of the musical maestro Meat Loaf  TheWorld?s premier show in tribute to Meat Loaf, featuring the Ultimate ?DeadRinger? to Meat Loaf Craig Halford as seen on ITV?...The Magic of the Bee Gees - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 14 January 2027
Direct from London's West End. Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it's time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for to celebrate th...A Night To Remember Motown Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 15 January 2027
Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit and be prepared for high energy and soulful vocal dynamics from show producer and director, Bizzi Dixon, The Voice UK finalist and West End Tour lead principal, harmoniously backed by the Motown Divas givin...ELO Again - ELO Tribute Show
Main Auditorium
Saturday 16 January 2027
ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like...Gary Delaney
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 17 January 2027
Gary Delaney's last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he's doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utt...The Picture of Dorian Gray: A New Musical- Starring Kevin Kennedy
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 20 January 2027
Every picture tells a story? The Picture of Dorian Gray is a brand-new?musical based on?Oscar Wilde?s timeless gothic tale, coming to our theatre on Wednesday 20th January at 7.30pmStarring Kevin Kennedy (Rock of Ages, We Will Rock You, Co...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 21 January 2027
After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What's Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebrat...The Legend Of Barry White
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 22 January 2027
THE ONLY UK TOURING SHOW DEDICATED TO THE MAESTRO AND LEGEND BARRY WHITE!Direct from the USA, a critically- acclaimed revue featuring the incredible vocalist William Hicks also known as ?the big man with the big voice?100 million records so...UK Pink Floyd Experience
Main Auditorium
Sunday 24 January 2027
Celebrating over 50 years of one of rock's most influential bands, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd. Featuring the iconic album "The Dark Side Of The Moon" and classics including "Wish You Were Here", "Shine On Y...Behind The Scenes Tour - January 2027
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 27 January 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 an...Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 28 January 2027
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge...Country Roads - One Night of Country Classics
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 29 January 2027
Celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music and enjoy the biggest and best songs of the genre, including 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Rhinestone Cowboy, Ring of Fire, Walkin' After Midnight and more at this tribute show from the ...Take That vs Robbie starring Re-Take That
Main Auditorium
Saturday 30 January 2027
Take That vs Robbie, starring Re-Take That Live on Stage is the new tribute show from Entertainers. Jason Orange calls the show "brilliant". Declan Donnelly, of Ant and Dec, says it's "the best Take That tribute act you'll ever see". Re-Tak...Queenz: Battle of the Divas
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 4 February 2027
The sequins are sharper, the vocals are higher, and the competition is fierce! From the creators of the smash-hit shows ?Drag Me to the Disco? and ?The Show With Balls!? comes a brand-new LIVE VOCAL drag spectacular, where the Queenz go hea...
Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay
Main Auditorium
Friday 5 February 2027
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars-the authentic tribute to Coldplay from Entertainers! This spectacular live experience doesn't just capture the sound and spirit of one of the world's biggest ban...Dear Zoo Live
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 February 2027
Dear Zoo the timeless children?s classic book returns to the stage!See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the...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 Br...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 an...The Ultimate Boyband Party Show
Main Auditorium
Saturday 27 February 2027
Cue the wind machine and get ready to celebrate the 90s!These Five bad boys with the power to rock you promise an unparalleled night of non-stop nostalgia as they take you on a journey of chart topping hits from Blue, Boyzone, NSync, ...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 sinist...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 breath...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 an...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 Palladiu...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,...Thank ABBA for the Music
Main Auditorium
Saturday 17 April 2027
Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves with this two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful ...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 celeb...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 poss...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 par...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 an...
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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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!
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Stockport Plaza, Stockport
The Drama Dept presents Dear Evan Hansen
Stockport Plaza
Wed 3 - Sat 6 Jun 2026
Jack and The Beanstalk - Stockport Plaza Panto
Stockport Plaza
Fri 4 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
