What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Saturday 26 April 2025
Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, The Lo...Neon Brush - Paint in the Dark Experience
Neon Brush - Paint in the Dark Experience
Studio Bee, Manchester
A painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a fluorescent neon-lit setting to create your own work of art. Brush in one hand, glass in the other (with or without alcohol), unleash your inner artist! N...Sunday 27 April 2025
A Knight's Tale The Musical
A Knight's Tale The Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Based on Brian Helgeland's iconic 2001 film (originally starring Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany), A Knight's Tale, the brand-new comedy musical, charges into Manchester Opera House for its World Premiere, prior to the West End. From the Prod...Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers repris...Hamlet Hail to the Thief
Hamlet Hail to the Thief
Aviva Studios, Manchester
A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet haunted by Radiohead's Hail to the Thief. Shakespeare's great tragedy and Radiohead's seminal album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music, and movement. In this frenetic di...Abigail's Party
Abigail's Party
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mike Leigh's tragicomic masterpiece ABIGAIL'S PARTY has garnered cult status across the decades. In the Royal Exchange's distinctive space, award-winning Director Natalie Abrahami draws on the unique in-the-round stage to create an intima...The Overtones
The Overtones
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Multi-platinum selling, chart-topping vocal harmony group, The Overtones return. For the last decade, The Overtones have been a household name after appearing on dozens of television shows across the UK and Europe including Dancing On Ic...London Concertante - Radiohead by Candlelight
London Concertante - Radiohead by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Step into an evening of candlelit excitement with London Concertante, with some of the best tracks from Radiohead albums performed by the fabulous ensemble. UK-based chamber orchestra, London Concertante, will be performing in the majestic ...The Legends of American Country Show
The Legends of American Country Show
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe's No.1 multi-award winning tribute show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country Music classics. The show features four fantastic singers who are ...The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Manchester Multiple Venues, Manchester
If you are looking for a film to watch, ManchesterTheatres. com have rounded-up the best movies currently showing at Manchester's cinemas, and we are offering discounted tickets at Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and HOME too. We've also compiled...Airbag
Airbag
Manchester Academy, Manchester
For fans of Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Marillion, Astra, and Ozric Tentacles, Argentine hard rock sibling trio Airbag boast magnificent singing and prog atmospheres which compete for the lion's share with dark and captivating guitars, and...Hallé Chamber Series - Hallé Youth Choir
Hallé Chamber Series - Hallé Youth Choir
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Now recognised as one of the country's leading mixed-voice youth choirs, the Halle Youth Choir was established in 2003 for young singers from across the North West and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to hear these talented young voices p...One to One: John and Yoko (15)
One to One: John and Yoko (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ Kevin Macdonald's immersive collage is a pop culture fever dream; a collection of staggering TV clips and amazing audio of Lennon and Ono's life in 1970s NYC, this film is a mosaic of countercultural moments. ~ The Guardian. -...The Ultimate Pub Quiz with Darragh Ennis
The Ultimate Pub Quiz with Darragh Ennis
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Get ready for a thrilling and fast-paced quiz experience like no other, as Darragh Ennis-star of The Chase-takes the helm in The Ultimate Pub Quiz. Every show invites the audience to test their knowledge in a high-energy, pub-style setting ...Bottomless Brunch at Point Blank Shooting
Bottomless Brunch at Point Blank Shooting
Point Blank Shooting, Manchester
Join us every Sunday 12-4pm for a BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH with a twist! Our Bottomless Brunch is 90 minutes of shooting on one of our private ranges, bottomless beer, prosecco and cocktails and all you can eat pizza! This is £40 per person and m...David Bowie Plaque Unveiling and Talk
David Bowie Plaque Unveiling and Talk
Stockport Station, Stockport
On 27th April 1970, David Bowie played a solo acoustic gig at the Poco A Poco club on Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel supported by Barclay James Harvest, High Tide and Purple Gang. After his sell-out performance, David missed his train back ...Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story (12A)
Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story (12A)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★★ One of the best documentaries you'll see in 2025 and it hits the genre's bullseye: leaves you wanting to know more about its subject. There'll be another rake of books to add to that list too. ~ RTE. --- A candid portrait of...Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A spotlight on the next generation of local comedians, fresh from the streets of Manchester and ready to bring their best material to the stage, Made in Manchester: Rising Stars is your Sunday night showcase of homegrown talent! From up-an...Nigel Clark (Dodgy)
Nigel Clark (Dodgy)
The Green Room, Altrincham
Nigel Clark found fame in the mid 90's, as frontman of Platinum-selling Britpop act Dodgy. The London act scored UK Top 20 hits with "If You're Thinking of Me", "In a Room", "Staying Out for the Summer", "Found You", and their biggest ...Aziz Ibrahim (Stone Roses / Ian Brown)
Aziz Ibrahim (Stone Roses / Ian Brown)
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Aziz Ibrahim is best known as a guitarist with The Stone Roses and Ian Brown, co-writing songs such as "My Star", "Corpses in Their Mouths", "Longsight M13", "One Way Ticket to Paradise" and numerous other tracks from "Unfinished Monkey Bus...St Helens Jazz Festival
St Helens Jazz Festival
The Brickhouse, St Helens
The St. Helens Northwest Jazz Latin Swing & Blues Club's Jazz Festival is held every 4th Sunday of the month. A social gathering of local musicians who play Jazz, Blues, Swing and Big Band Numbers. Hosts the JaMb Trio take to the stage befo...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...Monday 28 April 2025
The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Manchester Multiple Venues, Manchester
If you are looking for a film to watch, ManchesterTheatres. com have rounded-up the best movies currently showing at Manchester's cinemas, and we are offering discounted tickets at Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and HOME too. We've also compiled...Neil Cowley Trio
Neil Cowley Trio
RNCM, Manchester
The Neil Cowley Trio reunite to perform their first live show together in 7 years. They present music from their outstanding brand-new album, Entity, alongside some fan-favourite Cowley classics. In 2006 the Neil Cowley Trio burst onto the ...IAMX
IAMX
Manchester Academy, Manchester
IAMX is the solo musical project of Middlesbrough-born Chris Corner after the hiatus of his former band Sneaker Pimps. With a focus on the experimentation of visual art, musically, IAMX spans across multiple genres ranging from electronic r...One to One: John and Yoko (15)
One to One: John and Yoko (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ Kevin Macdonald's immersive collage is a pop culture fever dream; a collection of staggering TV clips and amazing audio of Lennon and Ono's life in 1970s NYC, this film is a mosaic of countercultural moments. ~ The Guardian. -...Alfie Jukes
Alfie Jukes
Gorilla, Manchester
Hailing from the vibrant coastal town of Brighton, singer-songwriter Alfie Jukes draws inspiration from the relatability of young love and growing up, his catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics capture a sound that is uniquely his own. ...Swiss Portrait
Swiss Portrait
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Swiss Portrait's DIY Dream Pop foundations were built by Scottish born multi-instrumentalist Michael Kay Terence, writing, recording and producing all his music in his bedroom at home. Since their debut in 2020 they have exploded onto the S...Alfie Jukes
Alfie Jukes
FAC251, Manchester
Hailing from the vibrant coastal town of Brighton, singer-songwriter Alfie Jukes draws inspiration from the relatability of young love and growing up, his catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics capture a sound that is uniquely his own. ...Kelsy Karter
Kelsy Karter
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
While the fantastically warped wonderland of Kelsy Karter's pop punk music offers a much-needed escape from the everyday, the sonic world that the LA-based Kiwi artist has created serves an even greater purpose, providing a safe space for l...Creatures Comedian of the Year
Creatures Comedian of the Year
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Get ready for big laughs as Creatures Comedy Club launches its first-ever Comedian of the Year competition! Featuring top talent from across the UK (and beyond), each heat showcases rising stars and seasoned pros battling it out for comedy ...Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story (12A)
Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story (12A)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★★ One of the best documentaries you'll see in 2025 and it hits the genre's bullseye: leaves you wanting to know more about its subject. There'll be another rake of books to add to that list too. ~ RTE. --- A candid portrait of...James And The Cold Gun
James And The Cold Gun
Yes, Manchester
Cardiff rockers James And The Cold Gun were formed by James Joseph (formerly of Holding Absence) and James Biss (formerly of Frown Upon). The band brings together their unique musical backgrounds and experiences to create a captivating sou...
Nonunonu
Nonunonu
The Yard, Manchester
Nonunonu have been making waves playing major gigs around the North West including Manchester International Festival, Lancaster Jazz Festival and Manchester Jazz festival. Groove based jazz loaf fresh out the oven, Nonunonu are a Guitar tri...Floridita Dance - Free Salsa Taster Class
Floridita Dance - Free Salsa Taster Class
On Bar, Manchester
Ever wanted to learn Salsa but never danced before? Now's your chance! Start with Floridita Dance's FREE taster class designed just for absolute beginners. No partner is required. After that, you can keep growing your skills through their c...The Lowry Dance & Drama Workshops
The Lowry Dance & Drama Workshops
Lowry, Salford
The Lowry offers a diverse and inclusive creating learning offer for Primary and Secondary Schools. With a variety of workshops linked to curriculum areas, mental health and wellbeing and project work. Held either at The Lowry or in scho...The Lowry Visual Arts Workshops
The Lowry Visual Arts Workshops
Lowry, Salford
The Lowry offers a diverse and inclusive creating learning offer for Primary and Secondary Schools. With a variety of workshops linked to curriculum areas, mental health and wellbeing and project work. Held either at The Lowry or in the sch...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...April (15)
April (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ Shocking violence is tempered by strange, silent sequences in the much-admired Georgian director Dea Kulumbegashvili's sophomore feature about an obstetrician under investigation, which has echoes of The Piano Teacher. ~ The Gu...Cloud (15)
Cloud (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★ Kiyoshi Kurosawa's bizarre internet action thriller descends into a hail of bullets. ~ The Guardian. --- Ryosuke Yoshii works at a small factory and makes money on the side as a reseller operating under the pseudonym "Ratel." He deal...Flow (U)
Flow (U)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★★ Mysterious and magical, this Oscar-winning survival adventure is an animation worthy of Studio Ghibli. ~ Time Out --- Winner of the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film, Flow is the latest film from the boundless imag...Tuesday 29 April 2025
A Knight's Tale The Musical
A Knight's Tale The Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Based on Brian Helgeland's iconic 2001 film (originally starring Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany), A Knight's Tale, the brand-new comedy musical, charges into Manchester Opera House for its World Premiere, prior to the West End. From the Prod...Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers repris...Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman
Lowry, Salford
One of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman explodes onto the stage in this fresh new production led by acclaimed actor David Hayman (Sid and Nancy, Dad's Army). This timeless, powerful story tak...Hamlet Hail to the Thief
Hamlet Hail to the Thief
Aviva Studios, Manchester
A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet haunted by Radiohead's Hail to the Thief. Shakespeare's great tragedy and Radiohead's seminal album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music, and movement. In this frenetic di...Abigail's Party
Abigail's Party
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mike Leigh's tragicomic masterpiece ABIGAIL'S PARTY has garnered cult status across the decades. In the Royal Exchange's distinctive space, award-winning Director Natalie Abrahami draws on the unique in-the-round stage to create an intima...North By Northwest
North By Northwest
HOME, Manchester
Theatre legend Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head. It would be strange, would it not, if, in a city of seven million people, one man were never mist...The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Brilliantly bonkers and hilarious adaptation of Hitchcock's iconic thriller. Follow the dashing Richard Hannay as he embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with daring antics, romantic encounters and ghastly murders. Get set for a whirlwin...Gods of Salford
