What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Sunday 29 March 2026
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...Foil Arms & Hog
Foil Arms & Hog
Lowry, Salford
Irish trio Foil, Arms and Hog are back with their brand-new show, Skittish, a mix of sketch comedy, audience participation and improvisation. With over one billion views you may know the lads from their online videos, but their live show ...The Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live
The Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live
Lowry, Salford
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London's Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first t...The Brand New Heavies
The Brand New Heavies
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Since debuting in 1990, The Brand New Heavies have translated their love of sophisticated '70s funk grooves into an ever-evolving sound that has ignited dance floors and inspired fans for over thirty years. Their huge success with 'Brother ...Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic returns to cebrate 100 years of the Disney experience through its music. This symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and characters from the Walt Disney ...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...Chuckl with Headliner Russell Kane
Chuckl with Headliner Russell Kane
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Get ready for an evening packed with laughter, featuring four outstanding comedians featuring the magnificent Russell Kane & special guests. Whether you're a casual comedy fan or a die-hard stand-up lover, this is your chance to see some ...Closing Night Special Presentation – California Schemin'
Closing Night Special Presentation – California Schemin'
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Close up Manchester Film Festival with James McAvoy's directorial debut California Schemin' Based on the outrageous true story, California Schemin' follows two aspiring Scottish MCs who devise an audacious scheme to achieve their dream of a...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 ...An Audience with Sue Johnston and John McArdle
An Audience with Sue Johnston and John McArdle
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
A special evening as Sue Johnston (The Royle Family, Brookside) and John McCardle (Brookside, Emmerdale), the original stars of Jim Cartwright's Two, reunite on the set of Shakespeare North Playhouse's Two to reflect on their celebrated...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...A Grain of Sand
A Grain of Sand
HOME, Manchester
Adapted from A Million Kites: Testimonies and Poems from the Children of Gaza by Leila Boukarim and Asaf Luzon Renad, a young Gazan girl, embarks on a dangerous journey. Carrying only the echoes of her grandmother's tales and the spark of h...Pomona
Pomona
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Step into the haunting depths of Manchester's underbelly, where evil lurks and danger is around every corner. Welcome to Pomona-a place where dreams are overshadowed by darkness. Join Ollie on her desperate quest to find her sister, who ha...Counting Sheeps
Counting Sheeps
Z-arts, Manchester
A sleepy, sheepy show from Herd Theatre for babies and toddlers (and very tired grown ups). Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They're experts in the field. But tonight they're wide awake. Snuggle up and join two sheep on a j...Testing Testing - Hannah Platt, Gary Delaney, Josh Jones, Alun Cochrane, Tabish Akbar & Toby Hadoke
Testing Testing - Hannah Platt, Gary Delaney, Josh Jones, Alun Cochrane, Tabish Akbar & Toby Hadoke
53two, Manchester
Presented by Toby Hadoke, top circuit comedians try out their new material in the arches of 53two. Who turns up, you never know but an evening of sheer quality is guaranteed. WITH: HANNAH PLATT, GARY DELANEY. JOSH JONES, ALUN COCHRANE, TABI...The Grahams
The Grahams
The Met, Bury
The Grahams are New York grown, Nashville based Alyssa and Doug Graham. As kids in the Jersey suburbs, they snuck into NYC to hear their favorite bands play, and have been performing together ever since. With their own unique brand of nosta...Darren Walsh
Darren Walsh
Lowry, Salford
ʞɔǝɥ ←flippin' heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award winning act on the road with his new tour, Do You Like Puns?. From appearing on Comic Relief to his 'Jokes on the street' series on ...Nordic Giants
Nordic Giants
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Descibed by The Guardian as making "a sound as if they were Sigur Ros's more epic, cinematic and majestic siblings," seeing Nordic Giants has been described as akin to a religious experience: the multi-screen visuals, powerful strobes and e...Tattoo Tea Party
Tattoo Tea Party
Manchester Central, Manchester
Celebrating everything that is wonderful about the tattoo scene and alternative lifestyle in the UK and Ireland, the Tattoo Tea Party will be held again within Manchester Central. The show features 360 amazing tattoo artists (tattooing '...An Evening with Helen Worth
An Evening with Helen Worth
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
An Evening with Helen Worth, hosted by Julie Hesmondhalgh Join Coronation Street star Helen Worth as she sits down in her first live in conversation with, chatting about her incredible 50 year legacy playing Gail Platt. Hosted by anothe...Monday 30 March 2026
Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live in Concert
Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Spider-Man™: No Way Home, one of the most successful Super Hero films of all time, will be presented live in concert, in what will be the ultimate experience for Spider-Man™ fans. The box office smash hit will have its incredibl...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...Holly Humberstone
Holly Humberstone
New Century Hall, Manchester
In a span of 1 year, the Grantham synth-pop singer has amassed well over 100 million streams, performed on Late Late show with James Corden, Jimmy Kimmel Live, been named #2 on BBC Sound Of 2021, Apple Music's Up Next Artist, sold out her f...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 ...Remy Bond
Remy Bond
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Remy Bond creates timeless pop anthems steeped in nostalgia and cinematic allure. Blending vintage aesthetics with contemporary lyricism, her music invites listeners into a world where the golden age of Hollywood meets modern-day sensibilit...Aqualung
Aqualung
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Southampton songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Matt Hales, aka Aqualung, first came to attention in 2002 when the debut single 'Strange & Beautiful (I'll Put A Spell On You)' became a surprise UK Top 10 after being discovered vi...Grade 2
Grade 2
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Formed on their native Isle of Wight when they were just 14 years old, the trio honed their craft covering punk pioneers before creating a sound uniquely theirs. Ten years on, and signed to Hellcat Records, they deliver the uncompromising e...Spring Sharing
Spring Sharing
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Join Hope Mill Community Choir and Orchestra for their seasonal sharing. Each term the Community groups work on new performance pieces as well as building on the old favourites in their repertoire. ...Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
An out-of-this-world premiere exhibition, now open at the Science and Industry Museum. Blast off into the solar system and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new BBC Horrible Science TV series. Walk in...Race Across the World - The Experience
Race Across the World - The Experience
Stevenson Square, Manchester
Experience the official live adventure of the award-winning BBC TV show. No maps. No public transport. Just your wits, your team, and Manchester's streets. You've watched it on TV, now live it for real! Race Across the World: The Experience...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...Gabriel Kidd: I found the giant and he was dead
Gabriel Kidd: I found the giant and he was dead
HOME, Manchester
Through sculpture, drawing, sound, and writing, Kidd's work utilises queer tactics of parody, fluidity and vitality, to explore mythology, ecology and history. In Gabriel Kidd's first institutional solo show, they have created an immersive ...Hatched
Hatched
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Be part of a warm supportive crowd for new stand-ups among a line up of baby comedians in their first year on the circuit. ...Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford, Manchester
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...Sirât (15)
Sirât (15)
HOME, Manchester
A father and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They're searching for Mar - daughter and sister - who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. Surrounded by electronic music and a raw,...We Are Parable presents: The Watermelon Woman (15)
We Are Parable presents: The Watermelon Woman (15)
HOME, Manchester
Cheryl, an aspiring Black lesbian filmmaker working in a video store, is making a documentary about a black actress from the 1930s who was typecast, credited only as "the watermelon woman". While uncovering the true story of the actress' li...Resurrection (15)
Resurrection (15)
HOME, Manchester
With his senses-ravishing third feature, visionary director Bi Gan takes his deepest plunge yet into the realm of pure cinematic dreamscape. In a world where humans have forsaken dreams in exchange for immortality, a dreaming monster embark...
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Top Hat - The Musical
Top Hat - The Musical
Lowry, Salford
Based on the classic 1935 RKO movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat is a sparkling romantic cocktail laced with witty comedy, stunning choreography and tap-dancing brilliance, brought to life on stage with lavish sets and g...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...Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition 2026 Final
Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition 2026 Final
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Following the success of the 2023 Final, the three most promising young conductors of the 2026 competition will each take to The Bridgewater Hall stage to direct the Halle orchestra live, competing to become the newest member of the Halle f...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...Caught Again in the Net of Rebirth + Just Enough Madness
Caught Again in the Net of Rebirth + Just Enough Madness
Lowry, Salford
Two deeply-felt works by new generation South Asian artists, with live music. What happens to a woman when the world calls it joy, but her body whispers something else? Exploring the silences surrounding motherhood, miscarriage, and postpa...Wren's World
Wren's World
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wren and her sister Robin experience the world very differently; Robin seems to have it all figured out, but to Wren, the world is loud and busy and confusing. To make sense of it, she creates her own magical world full of adventure, where ...XS Malarkey
XS Malarkey
53two, Manchester
XS Malarkey is a not-for-profit comedy club, hosted every week by Toby Hadoke, and eagerly maintained by a group of minions who do his bidding on a regular basis. Despite our low door price, we put on shows with professional comedians and ...Adventures in Wonderland
Adventures in Wonderland
Z-arts, Manchester
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...The Library of Enchantment
