What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Sunday 22 March 2026
The Dinosaur That Pooped
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...Super League Basketball Cup Finals
Super League Basketball Cup Finals
AO Arena, Manchester
For the first time, the iconic AO Arena in Manchester will play host to both the Men's and Women's Cup Finals. The SLB Cup Final is one of the most anticipated events in the British basketball calendar, offering a second shot at silverwar...The Hallé & Viktoria Mullova - Mullova plays Brahms
The Hallé & Viktoria Mullova - Mullova plays Brahms
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The exceptionally versatile violinist Viktoria Mullova teams up with Kahchun Wong for a performance of Brahms' Violin Concerto. Intended to be a test of both the soloist's technical ability and their musicianship, the work overflows with ca...Monty Don
Monty Don
Lowry, Salford
Premium Ticket & Book seats on the British Gardens tour include a signed copy of British Gardens by Monty Don (RRP £35). What do our gardens say about us? Britain's best-loved gardener Monty Don returns with a brand-new show celebratin...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
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
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 ...Foil Arms & Hog
Foil Arms & Hog
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
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 ...Nick Cope's Family Show
Nick Cope's Family Show
Lowry, Salford
Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 ye...Odeal
Odeal
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Afro R&B sensation Odeal was nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, being named Billboard's African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. Born to Nigerian parents in Ger...Odeal
Odeal
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Afro R&B sensation Odeal was nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, being named Billboard's African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. Born to Nigerian parents in Ger...The Snuts
The Snuts
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
The Snuts are all about big noises and raw honest performances. Close friends who grew up together in West Lothian, the four-piece love making music with their best mates. Comprised of frontman and guitarist Jack Cochrane, guitarist Joe McG...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...Jessica Fostekew
Jessica Fostekew
Lowry, Salford
Comedian, actor, writer, star of BBC's Motherland BBC and Cuckoo, host of The Hoovering Podcast and regular co-host of the behemoth The Guilty Feminist, Jessica Fostekew returns with her latest stand-up tour Iconic Breath. A monster's gu...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 Class of 55
The Class of 55
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Get ready to rock and roll as the Class of '55 reunites for an unforgettable night celebrating the legendary sounds of Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis! This spectacular production promises to transport you back in time with all the elect...Josh Jones
Josh Jones
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
After his 2023/24 sell-out smash tour Gobsmacked, this marvellous Manc is back with his best show yet, I Haven't Won the Lottery so here's another show. A TV favourite, and now an aspiring doctor's wife, Josh Jones is now knee deep into his...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...The King's Voice - Gordon Hendricks as Elvis
The King's Voice - Gordon Hendricks as Elvis
The Monastery, Manchester
The King's Voice transports you through time from the '68 special to the Vegas era, breathing soul into ballads and those iconic jumpsuit numbers that set the stage on fire. Crowned the Worlds Ultimate Elvis Tribute by Elvis Presley Enterpr...Alfa Mist
Alfa Mist
New Century Hall, Manchester
A stalwart of the London jazz scene for the last 3 years since his breakthrough record Antiphone is back ...Back To The 90s Spring Day Festival
Back To The 90s Spring Day Festival
Freight Island, Manchester
Manchester the BIGGEST 90s Spring Indoor Daytime Dance Festival is baxk! Brace yourselves as we bring you an experience like no other! Get ready for a massive Indoor 90s Festival boutique festival with a massive lineup in Manchester includi...Monday 23 March 2026
Harry Enfield
Harry Enfield
Lowry, Salford
Join us for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled "stupid idiot", Harry Enfield: And No Chums. From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Ha...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...Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, California's Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the afo...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...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 ...National Production Company - Macbeth
National Production Company - Macbeth
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Set in the murky Dark Ages where love, politics and witchcraft collide, National Production Company presents a full-scale production of the classic tale as portrayed by William Shakespeare with sorcery, ghostly apparitions and spectacular ...Lear's Shadow
Lear's Shadow
53two, Manchester
"It's Shakespeare, Jim, but not as we know it" SPOILER ALERT: At the end of Shakespeare's play, Lear dies. His last words are "Look, there" His faithful follower and protector, Kent, wishes him a speedy release. "Break heart", he urges. Wh...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM, Manchester
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. Witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series,...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...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. ...Monday Night Comedy
Monday Night Comedy
Bar Three Hindley, Wigan
A night of comedy hosted by Adam Anwar (UKIP's Nightmare) at the intimate cosy Bar Three in Hindley. ...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...Sinners (15)
Sinners (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ Ryan Coogler's sexy southern gothic horror is a blast; Michael B Jordan stars as twin 1930s mobsters in the Black Panther director's phenomenal-looking, blues-infused supernatural tale. ~ The Observer. --- From Ryan Coogler-...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,...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...The Secret Agent (15)
The Secret Agent (15)
HOME, Manchester
A university professor travels from S?o Paulo to the seaside city of Recife during Carnival week, hoping to reunite with his son. He soon finds out he?s been tailed and spied on by neighbours in his new refuge, leaving him no possible escap...
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 ...The Cunning Little Vixen
