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Wednesday 15 April 2026

The Boy at the Back of The Class

The Boy at the Back of The Class

Lowry, Salford
A Children's Theatre Partnership and Rose Theatre production After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion. There ...

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Trafford Centre, Manchester
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...

Waiting for Godot

Waiting for Godot

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Matthew Kelly and George Costigan star in a new staging of Samuel Beckett's classic play - in which absolutely nothing happens.    Set in a shifting, timeless landscape, Waiting for Godot follows two men, Vladimir and Estragon, as they wa...

Diversity

Diversity

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and...

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...

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...

Private Lives

Private Lives

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Jill Halfpenny returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to play Amanda Prynne.  'I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.' In Noel Coward's savage comedy, there's nothing a cocktail can't cu...

Luminiscence

Luminiscence

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...

James Acaster

James Acaster

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
  "One of comedy's most original voices" (Evening Standard) has written a new show. He's very proud of it. That being said, you are allowed to ruin it. Fill your boots. --- "A comedy genius at the peak of his powers" - Guardian "a remarka...

The Drifters

The Drifters

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...

Zog

Zog

Lowry, Salford
Presented by Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon's school, where dragons learn all ...

The High Kings

The High Kings

Manchester Academy, Manchester
The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland's Folk Heritage, have spent 15 years at the top of their game, selling out venues around the world to an ever-growing army of loyal fans. Widely regarded as the standard-bearer for their genre, they...

The Railway Children

The Railway Children

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse present their Easter holiday production of a beloved children's classic. Capturing all of the angsts and exhilarations of childhood, it promises to be a heart-warming treat for all ages! Mike Kenny's version of...

Danny Baker

Danny Baker

Lowry, Salford
  Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy! The Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum is back in town celebrating 50 Years afloat on the Showbiz Seas! Dead men tell no tales - so might as well get 'em all told now! Avast! Two thundering hours guaranteed! As seen on BBC...

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 ...

The Cheryl & Kitty Show

The Cheryl & Kitty Show

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Audiences are invited to step into a dazzling world of glamour and wit at An Evening With Cheryl and Kitty Scott-Claus, a cabaret extravaganza that promises campery, show stopping numbers, laughter. Cheryl The Queen and Kitty Scott Claus em...

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...

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...

Yin Yin

Yin Yin

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Dutch quartet YIN YIN are known for melding disco, funk, psychedelia, and Southeast Asian sounds into their signature groove with influences from Italo Disco and global travels. Having toured major festivals worldwide, YIN YIN deliver a cap...

Ballaí (Walls)

Ballaí (Walls)

53two, Manchester
Set against the backdrop of Belfast, 1969, this powerful one-woman play by Kelsea Knox follows a young woman reliving the night she falls in love, and the moment she realises love, in the wrong hands, can become a weapon. In Belfast, everyo...

Thursday 16 April 2026

The Boy at the Back of The Class

The Boy at the Back of The Class

Lowry, Salford
A Children's Theatre Partnership and Rose Theatre production After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion. There ...

The Prodigy

The Prodigy

Co-op Live, Manchester
"This one's for Flinty!" Dedicating the shows to their former frontman Keith Flint, following his tragic death in 2019, the legendary Essex group return. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, The Prodigy are the undisputed superstars...

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Trafford Centre, Manchester
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...

Waiting for Godot

Waiting for Godot

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Matthew Kelly and George Costigan star in a new staging of Samuel Beckett's classic play - in which absolutely nothing happens.    Set in a shifting, timeless landscape, Waiting for Godot follows two men, Vladimir and Estragon, as they wa...

Diversity

Diversity

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and...

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...

The Hallé - A Sea Symphony

The Hallé - A Sea Symphony

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Conductor Tarmo Peltokoski is joined by a duo of star-studded soloists and two generations of Halle singers for Vaughan Williams' immense Sea Symphony, a groundbreaking work in the symphonic and choral repertoire for its use of the chorus a...

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...

Private Lives

Private Lives

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Jill Halfpenny returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to play Amanda Prynne.  'I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.' In Noel Coward's savage comedy, there's nothing a cocktail can't cu...

Luminiscence

Luminiscence

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...

Zog

Zog

Lowry, Salford
Presented by Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon's school, where dragons learn all ...

Yves

Yves

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Ha Soo-young (하수영), better known as Yves (이브), is a South Korean singer who rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean girl group Loona and its sub-unit Loona yyxy. She went solo in 2024.   ...

Lucy Darling

Lucy Darling

Albert Hall, Manchester
Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling as she continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with Simply Darling - a touring variety show featuring her razor-sharp wit, unquestion...

K-Pop Icons - K-Pop Party

K-Pop Icons - K-Pop Party

The Albert Halls, Bolton
"A New and Unique Family K-Pop Experience" Get ready to sing, dance, and party like never before with the K-POP ICONS - the ultimate live concert starring the UK's first virtual K-Pop band and a sensational live dance crew delivering a worl...

The Railway Children

The Railway Children

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse present their Easter holiday production of a beloved children's classic. Capturing all of the angsts and exhilarations of childhood, it promises to be a heart-warming treat for all ages! Mike Kenny's version of...

Thomas Green

Thomas Green

Lowry, Salford
One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, Brainstorm, following his sell-out debut tour. After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwi...

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 ...

The Dr Hook Experience - A Tribute to Dr Hook

The Dr Hook Experience - A Tribute to Dr Hook

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
The songs of American country rock band, Dr. Hook, are timeless classics. Who can forget 'Sylvia's Mother', 'When You're in Love With A Beautiful Woman', 'Sharing the Night Together', 'Only Sixteen', 'Sexy Eyes' and 'Cover of the "Rolling S...

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...

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...

Friday 17 April 2026

The Boy at the Back of The Class

The Boy at the Back of The Class

Lowry, Salford
A Children's Theatre Partnership and Rose Theatre production After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion. There ...

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Trafford Centre, Manchester
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...

Waiting for Godot

Waiting for Godot

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Matthew Kelly and George Costigan star in a new staging of Samuel Beckett's classic play - in which absolutely nothing happens.    Set in a shifting, timeless landscape, Waiting for Godot follows two men, Vladimir and Estragon, as they wa...

Diversity

Diversity

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and...

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...

Rick Astley

Rick Astley

Co-op Live, Manchester
  Rick Astley has proven to be a consistently huge draw in the live arena. The Newton-le-Willows pop star's shows are a celebration, mixing the famous hits that he made his name with, in the 1980s, alongside current fan favourites. Burstin...

Gandeys Circus By Night

Gandeys Circus By Night

Trafford Centre, Manchester
Circus By Night - The Ultimate Adult Thrill Ride Returns for Its All-New 2026 Tour Get ready-Circus By Night is back and bolder than ever for its brand-new 2026 tour. This electrifying after-dark spectacular from Gandeys Circus is crafted e...

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...

Private Lives

Private Lives

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Jill Halfpenny returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to play Amanda Prynne.  'I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.' In Noel Coward's savage comedy, there's nothing a cocktail can't cu...

Max Amini

Max Amini

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Step into the electric world of Iranian American comedy sensation Max Amini!Since bursting onto the scene in Los Angeles in 2002, he's captured the hearts of tens of thousands of fans worldwide. Thrilling audiences as a headline act, Max is...
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