WHAT'S ON AT WATERSIDE, MANCHESTER
What's On at Waterside, Manchester
Waterside Arts Centre is a thriving venue in the heart of sale, boasting a theatre, studios, art galleries, and workshops. It hosts touring theatre productions, comedy, exhibitions, dance, music, an audience with evenings, family shows, premieres, and numerous classes and opportunities for the local community.
Opening in 2004, Waterside is nestled alongside the Bridgewater Canal on the Waterside Plaza, making it a stunning location. This modern arts venue has a 350 seated theatre and is home to the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive exhibition where you can meet much loved children’s characters including Postman Pat, Danger Mouse, The BFG, Wind In The Willows, Chorlton 7 The Wheelies, and Count Duckula.
Productions, shows and events coming up include Ben Hart, Kerry Ellis, Barbara Dickson, Hamlet, Nik Kershaw, and Justin Moorhouse. See what’s on at Waterside Arts below and book tickets online.
Waterside Arts Centre is a thriving venue in the heart of sale, boasting a theatre, studios, art galleries, and workshops. It hosts touring theatre productions, comedy, exhibitions, dance, music, an audience with evenings, family shows, premieres, and numerous classes and opportunities for the local community.
Opening in 2004, Waterside is nestled alongside the Bridgewater Canal on the Waterside Plaza, making it a stunning location. This modern arts venue has a 350 seated theatre and is home to the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive exhibition where you can meet much loved children’s characters including Postman Pat, Danger Mouse, The BFG, Wind In The Willows, Chorlton 7 The Wheelies, and Count Duckula.
Productions, shows and events coming up include Ben Hart, Kerry Ellis, Barbara Dickson, Hamlet, Nik Kershaw, and Justin Moorhouse. See what’s on at Waterside Arts below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Waterside, Manchester
What's On at Waterside, Manchester
A Squash and A Squeeze
Waterside, Manchester
Tuesday 7 - Thursday 9 April 2026
A musical adaptation of the best-selling book for ages 3-8. Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze - written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on ...The Britpop Hour
Waterside, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
Book Now Join award-winning writer and comedian Marc Burrows for a multi-media stand up celebration of one of British music?s most iconic and enduring movements, marking 30 years since the iconic Blur vs. Oasis chart war ...Huey Morgan: The Fun Lovin' Criminal
Waterside, Manchester
Sunday 26 April 2026
Book Now You may have encountered the dynamic personality of Huey Morgan in many ways. Frontman, radio and television broadcaster, author and DJ, Huey is many things at once. Coming to prominence as...Damian Hall: Running Forever
Waterside, Manchester
Thursday 30 April 2026
Book Now Damian Hall is an ultrarunner, coach, author, climate activist and tea addict. In his first theatre tour, Damian ? aka UltraDamo ? will deliver stories of breaking long-distance running rec...An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Book Now With a new book in the offing, Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she?ll sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career. A singer and actor, a TV h...The Utterly Revolting Science Show
Waterside, Manchester
Sunday 24 May 2026
Book Now The spectacular, hilarious, highly explosive science stunt show. Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team?s hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive new journey through the human body, pack...Craig Revel Horwood
Waterside, Manchester
Tuesday 26 May 2026
The star of BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing is taking to the road with his debut solo tour! Join Craig as he talks about his life from Australia to the West End to Strictly, reveals a wealth of backstage gossip with his trademark wit and cando...John Robb with special guests Steve & Paul Hanley
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 30 May 2026
Book Now John Robb with special guests Steve & Paul Hanley John Robb is a many-faceted creature. Not just a well known face from TV but also a best selling author, musician, journalist, Louder Than ...Adriana Brownlee: Death Zone
Waterside, Manchester
Friday 19 June 2026
Book Now Adriana Brownlee is a leading British mountaineer, certified paragliding pilot and adventure athlete. Adriana Brownlee is the youngest woman to have climbed the world?s second-highest and a...Go West: We Close Our Eyes and Other Stories - An Intimate Evening with Peter Cox
Waterside, Manchester
Thursday 1 October 2026
Book Now Go West - We Close Our Eyes... And Other StoriesAn Intimate Evening with singer, Peter Cox on 1st October 2026 Go West arrived on the charts like a comet. With classic hits like We Close Ou...How to get to Waterside, Manchester
Waterside Frequently Asked Questions
1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, Manchester, M33 7ZF
The nearest carpark to Waterside Arts is Q Park Waterside.
Waterside ticket holders can claim a 20% discount by requesting a ticket upon entry to the car park and showing it to the Waterside box office.
Sale metrolink tram stop is just across the road.
The theatre capacity at Waterside is 350.
If you lose your tickets for seated events at Waterside, you can request replacements to be printed out for collection on the day of the performance (ID required upon collection). This service will be charged per ticket.
For further ticket information you can contact Waterside team for further information.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Waterside Box Office, they open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm.
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.
Please click here for more information on accessibility at Waterside Arts.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to Waterside, please click here for more contact information.
If you have lost an item during a visit to Waterside Arts, click here to contact the venue.
Waterside Arts Centre can welcome you to their Sup Bar & Coffee House.
There are also eateries at Watersale Plaza.
With loads of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Sup Bar & Coffee House within Waterside arts is a great place for a re show drink.
There are also bars on Waterside Plaza.
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 Manchester
If you need further information, you can contact the Waterside team directly.
Please note that ManchesterTheatres.com isn't the venue itself. We promote what's on at the Waterside and all other venues in Manchester and the local region. Feel free to contact us if you need more help though and we'll do our best to support you.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Waterside, Manchester
