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Tuesday 24 March 2026

Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - La Traviata

Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - La Traviata

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra.A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi's outstanding in...

Jen Brister

Jen Brister

Lowry, Salford
Jen Brister is Reactive - or so she's been told. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you. Finding herself in a constant state of exacerbation at the state of the world and people in general, Brister has been to...

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...

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...

Macbeth

Macbeth

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Shakespeare's iconic tragedy is brought to life in a powerful new production. In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted amd wounded land. Macbeth, returning from battle, meets thr...

Two by Jim Cartwright

Two by Jim Cartwright

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...

Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern

Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern

Lowry, Salford
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...

Bi-2

Bi-2

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Popular in Eastern Europe, Belarusian pop-rock band Bi-2 formed in 1988 in Babruysk, Belarusian SSR. In 2022, the band opposed the Russian invasion of Ukraine and refused to sing at venues that had banners supporting the invasion. Their co...

Geese

Geese

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Brooklyn art rockers Geese produce chaotic music, shambolic in structure but passionately performed, informed by an exacting vision. Big riffs are layered on choir samples; hissing drum machines pulse softly behind screeching guitars. They ...

Geese

Geese

New Century Hall, Manchester
Brooklyn art rockers Geese produce chaotic music, shambolic in structure but passionately performed, informed by an exacting vision. Big riffs are layered on choir samples; hissing drum machines pulse softly behind screeching guitars. They ...

The Cunning Little Vixen

The Cunning Little Vixen

RNCM, Manchester
When a curious fox cub is captured by a Forester in the woods, their unlikely encounter unfolds into a tale of nature, humanity, and the cycle of life. Inspired by a Czech newspaper comic strip, the fantastical tale of The Cunning Little Vi...

Nathan Evans and The Saint PHNX Band

Nathan Evans and The Saint PHNX Band

O2 Ritz, Manchester
After co-writing the UK Top 40 single 'Heather On The Hill' which hit over 100 million streams, and selling out a UK/EU tour to the tune of 25,000+ tickets, Scottish favourites Nathan Evans and SAINT PHNX have teamed up again as a folk/pop ...

Bar Italia

Bar Italia

Manchester Academy, Manchester
  Taking their name from the Soho cafe, Bar Italia are an exciting London band inspired by Brit-pop. The band's sound is often associated with indie sleaze, shoegaze, and lo-fi pop influences ...

Elles Bailey

Elles Bailey

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Elles Bailey, the inspirational, award winning, smokey voiced Bristol chanteuse who has powered her way to the forefront of the British Americana and Roots scenes in recent years, is back on tour. 'Beneath The Neon Glow' has had glowing rev...

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...

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 ...

National Theatre Live - The Audience (12A)

National Theatre Live - The Audience (12A)

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Returning to the big screen for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production, The Audience, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with...

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...

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...

Wednesday 25 March 2026

Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen

Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra. This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet's unforgettable melodies including ...

The ELO Show - A Tribute to Jeff Lynne and ELO

The ELO Show - A Tribute to Jeff Lynne and ELO

Lowry, Salford
Internationally acclaimed musician Brian Cummins brings this stunning show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. with a band of amazing musicians including a female string section, this will be a fabulous night of hit after hit fro...

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...

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...

Macbeth

Macbeth

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Shakespeare's iconic tragedy is brought to life in a powerful new production. In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted amd wounded land. Macbeth, returning from battle, meets thr...

Two by Jim Cartwright

Two by Jim Cartwright

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...

Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern

Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern

Lowry, Salford
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...

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 ...

Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure

Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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...

TOMORA (Tom Rowlands & AURORA)

TOMORA (Tom Rowlands & AURORA)

New Century Hall, Manchester
TOMORA = Tom Rowlands + AURORA. The music creates its own unique world, pairing AURORA's distinctive vocals and The Chemical Brothers star's unparalleled studio expertise. Their single "Ring The Alarm" is a glorious, mechanised sound of ali...

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...

Under Milk Wood

Under Milk Wood

Theatr Clwyd, Mold
To begin at the beginning... The villagers of Llareggub dream of lost love, drowned shipmates and failed marriages. Time passes. Enter an eccentric world filled with romance, fantasy, scandal, and song. A funny, moving and accessible produc...

Omnipotent Youth Society

Omnipotent Youth Society

Manchester Academy, Manchester
A keystone of the Chinese rock scene, Omnipotent Youth Society (万能青年旅店) produce music which evokes the urban decay and hopelessness of their home city of Shijiazhuang, which was once renowned as a manufacturing hub in the 1950s...

My Mix(ed Up) Tape

My Mix(ed Up) Tape

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Told through a mixtape of memories and iconic tracks, My Mix(ed up) Tape is a funny, full-throttle new play about identity, class, rage, and belonging in modern Wales.  Phoebe's back home in the Valleys and is being forced to attend cousin...

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...

Oscar Jerome

Oscar Jerome

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Born in Norwich, Oscar Jerome studied at London's Trinity Laban before establishing his name as one of London's most favoured Jazz musicians. Following in his Father's footsteps as a guitarist, he quickly learnt the basics and became hooked...

Cheryl Baker

Cheryl Baker

Lowry, Salford
An intimate evening with 1981 Eurovision Winner, Cheryl Baker. In 2026, Cheryl invites you to join her to celebrate her 50+ years in the entertainment industry with music, laughter and chat with her new show Wearing Cheryl Baker. A real-l...

Mycelium Puppet Making Workshop and Puppet Rave

Mycelium Puppet Making Workshop and Puppet Rave

Lowry, Salford
Join us for the world's first Mycelium Puppet Rave! For adults, but family friendly too. Hosted by Bin Collective, we'll be drawing on the themes of The Guardians of Living Matter exhibition. Fuelled by feel good vibes and great tunes, danc...

Shane Todd

Shane Todd

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
The star of weekly podcast series; 'Tea With Me' and 'We're Not F**cking Historians', Northern Irish comedian Shane Todd has previously supported Bill Burr on tour; performed regularly throughout the UK, Ireland and the US. He is also set t...

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...

Thursday 26 March 2026

Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly

Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly-Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production w...

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...

Gunna

Gunna

AO Arena, Manchester
Georgia rapper Gunna is best known in the UK for his chart-topping single "Lemonade" (with Internet Money and Don Toliver featuring Nav), plus the Top 30 Platinum-sellers "Drip Too Hard" (with Lil Baby) and "FukUMean" among other hits. H...

MOBO Awards

MOBO Awards

Co-op Live, Manchester
With performances from Olivia Dean, FLO & Tiwa Savage, the MOBO Awards are coming to Manchester for the very first time! Hosted by global icon Eve and broadcaster Eddie Kadi, Europe's biggest and most influential celebration of Black musi...

Thundercat

Thundercat

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Multi-Grammy award winning virtuosic R&B/funk bassist and singer Thundercat is the alter ego of Stephen Bruner, a mercurial talent who is highly respected and much in-demand with his peers. Alongside his own solo releases, including UK Top...

Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death Of A Landlord

Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death Of A Landlord

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Murder Trial Tonight is back for it's fourth season with a brand new show "Death of a Landlord". Victor Sloane, a powerful landlord, is discovered dead in his office - his young child the only witness. Tenant, Tre Bennet, struggling with me...

The Lol Podcast

The Lol Podcast

Lowry, Salford
Join the LOL Podcast and experience the show like never before with interactive games, hilarious moments, and topics you will only hear in person. Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Cash, Kate, Harper, Maverick and Kenzie filled ...

The Dubliners Encore - The Official Stage Show

The Dubliners Encore - The Official Stage Show

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The Dubliners Encore is the Official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time. Produced by The Dubliners' John Sheahan; renowned fiddle player and legendary Irish icon, this new show packs 50 years of songs, stories, and cr...

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...

Gene

Gene

Albert Hall, Manchester
Gene rose to prominence in the mid-1990s when they found themselves categorised by the UK music press as a Britpop band, drawing comparisons to The Smiths - largely because of the similarities to Morrissey in the demeanour and lyrical style...
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