What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Cinderella
Cinderella
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Cinderella: A Fairytale brings this well-loved classic tale bang up to date with a funny, high-energy show that will be a real crowd pleaser for the whole family. When Ella's father remarries, her world turns upside down. She escapes from h...Christmas Carol
Christmas Carol
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Festive lights twinkle outside 'The Counting House 'pub but inside Manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it - no music, no laughter and definitely no bar credi...Our Spectacular CHRISTMAS PANTO 2026/2027
Our Spectacular CHRISTMAS PANTO 2026/2027
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Are you ready for what's next? ...
After Dark Ghost Hunt in Manchester: Face Your Fright
After Dark Ghost Hunt in Manchester: Face Your Fright
35 Sackville St, Manchester
Highlights ?? Explore 10 haunted locations on foot across the city ? Use your smartphone to track spirits and uncover clues ? Solve puzzles and complete spooky challenges in teams General Info ? Available daily, anytime ? Duration: approx. ...Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Arena-sounding rock with influences from New Order, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, and Stereophonics. thoughtful songwriting & reverb-soaked anthems....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Anthemic band Kahula headline an evening supporting grass roots venues at the new 100 cap Kamera Ballroom above the old Lloyds CHORLTON £10 ENTRY...
Highlights of Manchester Outdoor Exploration Game
Highlights of Manchester Outdoor Exploration Game
Cathedral Approach, Manchester
Highlights ? Spot Manchester?s iconic worker bee symbol throughout the city ? Stroll through the Northern Quarter?s artistic streets and creative spots ????? Follow detective clues in a thrilling escape-style city game General Info ? Date &...Hot Mess Club- Celeb Boozy Brunch
Hot Mess Club- Celeb Boozy Brunch
Onbar Manchester, Manchester
Celeb Boozy Brunch brings 90 mins bottomless booze, interactive games and drag stars spiralling as your fave celebs in full tabloid chaos....Manchester Music Outdoor Exploration Game
Manchester Music Outdoor Exploration Game
Johnny Roadhouse Music, Manchester
Highlights ? Explore the historical era of the 80's & 90's that put Manchester on the map for music ?? Discover stories of kidnapping, bankruptcy and Barbados involving bands like The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Oasis & even Madonna ? Solve puzz...Manchester's Secret Conspiracy: Hunt for the Files
Manchester's Secret Conspiracy: Hunt for the Files
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
Highlights ????? Step into the role of a detective uncovering a sinister secret ? Solve puzzles and challenges across Manchester?s iconic landmarks ? Your phone is your only guide in this thrilling outdoor mission General Info ? Date & Time...Murder in Manchester Outdoor Exploration Game
Murder in Manchester Outdoor Exploration Game
102 Fairfield St, Manchester
? Step into a real-world outdoor adventure and become an explorer ? uncover hidden clues, solve clever puzzles, and complete an exciting mission across the city. Highlights ?? Outdoor exploration game featuring 10 hand-picked city locations...Street Art of Manchester Outdoor Exploration Game
Street Art of Manchester Outdoor Exploration Game
Travelodge Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester
? Explore your city with an immersive outdoor exploration game that blends history, storytelling, and puzzle-solving across its most iconic landmarks. Highlights ?? Step into the role of a legendary historical figure connected to the city?s...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Part scavenger hunt, part escape room, all story. It's your turn to step into the mystery. Tickets for StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt ? Ticket for 1 Player for Game: The Case of Colombia's Finest Manchester! There?s more brewing a...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Part scavenger hunt, part escape room, all story. It's your turn to step into the mystery. Tickets for StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt ? Ticket for 1 Player for Game: Will Breaker Manchester! Your uncle?s inheritance is yours, but ...The Manchester Pusher: Outdoor Exploration Game
The Manchester Pusher: Outdoor Exploration Game
Quay St & Young St, Manchester
Highlights ? Walk Manchester?s eeriest streets and uncover the legend of The Pusher ? Solve puzzles and follow clues to uncover hidden stories and real-world crimes ?? Visit 14 mysterious locations including Chetham?s Library, Bootle Street...Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
Step into the shoes of the city's best detective in this phone app-based game. On a ghost tour gone wrong, famous travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead. Was it her jealous boyfriend? The eccentric tour guide? Or someone lurking in t...Wednesday 2 December 2026
Billy Elliot The Musical
Billy Elliot The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE ON MON 9 MARCH AT 10AM! Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful and beloved British musicals of ...Cinderella
Cinderella
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Cinderella: A Fairytale brings this well-loved classic tale bang up to date with a funny, high-energy show that will be a real crowd pleaser for the whole family. When Ella's father remarries, her world turns upside down. She escapes from h...Christmas Carol
Christmas Carol
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Festive lights twinkle outside 'The Counting House 'pub but inside Manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it - no music, no laughter and definitely no bar credi...Gallifrey Cabaret Presents It's Behind WHO
Gallifrey Cabaret Presents It's Behind WHO
HOME, Manchester
IT?S BEHIND WHO!The Doctor has crash-landed further than they?ve ever been before? PANTO LAND! Oh yes they have!But with time (and space) running out, and questionable puns reaching critical levels, can the universe be saved? Or is this one...Roots in the Sky
Roots in the Sky
HOME, Manchester
Roots in the Sky is the first institutional curatorial project by British-Nigerian artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones. This pivotal exhibition brings together new and recent works by ten contemporary artists whose practices span the United States, ...Our Spectacular CHRISTMAS PANTO 2026/2027
Our Spectacular CHRISTMAS PANTO 2026/2027
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Are you ready for what's next? ...Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Arena-sounding rock with influences from New Order, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, and Stereophonics. thoughtful songwriting & reverb-soaked anthems....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Anthemic band Kahula headline an evening supporting grass roots venues at the new 100 cap Kamera Ballroom above the old Lloyds CHORLTON £10 ENTRY...Hot Mess Club- Celeb Boozy Brunch
Hot Mess Club- Celeb Boozy Brunch
Onbar Manchester, Manchester
Celeb Boozy Brunch brings 90 mins bottomless booze, interactive games and drag stars spiralling as your fave celebs in full tabloid chaos....StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Part scavenger hunt, part escape room, all story. It's your turn to step into the mystery. Tickets for StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt ? Ticket for 1 Player for Game: The Case of Colombia's Finest Manchester! There?s more brewing a...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Part scavenger hunt, part escape room, all story. It's your turn to step into the mystery. Tickets for StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt ? Ticket for 1 Player for Game: Will Breaker Manchester! Your uncle?s inheritance is yours, but ...
Thursday 3 December 2026
Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey
AO Arena, Manchester
Before streaming, before TV, before cinema, before even radio... there was Vaudeville! This was the prime-time entertainment of its day. A celebration of comedy, songs, and multifarious skills. Tales of showbiz, tales of the city. Tales of ...Cinderella
Cinderella
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Cinderella: A Fairytale brings this well-loved classic tale bang up to date with a funny, high-energy show that will be a real crowd pleaser for the whole family. When Ella's father remarries, her world turns upside down. She escapes from h...Christmas Carol
Christmas Carol
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Festive lights twinkle outside 'The Counting House 'pub but inside Manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it - no music, no laughter and definitely no bar credi...Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt with the cheekiest, filthiest, and most wickedly fabulous pantomime around! Sleeping with Beauty (One Little Prick) is here to turn the classic fairy tale upside down in this adults-only version from...Gallifrey Cabaret Presents It's Behind WHO
Gallifrey Cabaret Presents It's Behind WHO
HOME, Manchester
IT?S BEHIND WHO!The Doctor has crash-landed further than they?ve ever been before? PANTO LAND! Oh yes they have!But with time (and space) running out, and questionable puns reaching critical levels, can the universe be saved? Or is this one...Roots in the Sky
Roots in the Sky
HOME, Manchester
Roots in the Sky is the first institutional curatorial project by British-Nigerian artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones. This pivotal exhibition brings together new and recent works by ten contemporary artists whose practices span the United States, ...Our Spectacular CHRISTMAS PANTO 2026/2027
Our Spectacular CHRISTMAS PANTO 2026/2027
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Are you ready for what's next? ...Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Arena-sounding rock with influences from New Order, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, and Stereophonics. thoughtful songwriting & reverb-soaked anthems....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Anthemic band Kahula headline an evening supporting grass roots venues at the new 100 cap Kamera Ballroom above the old Lloyds CHORLTON £10 ENTRY...Hot Mess Club- Celeb Boozy Brunch
Hot Mess Club- Celeb Boozy Brunch
Onbar Manchester, Manchester
Celeb Boozy Brunch brings 90 mins bottomless booze, interactive games and drag stars spiralling as your fave celebs in full tabloid chaos....StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Part scavenger hunt, part escape room, all story. It's your turn to step into the mystery. Tickets for StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt ? Ticket for 1 Player for Game: The Case of Colombia's Finest Manchester! There?s more brewing a...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Part scavenger hunt, part escape room, all story. It's your turn to step into the mystery. Tickets for StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt ? Ticket for 1 Player for Game: Will Breaker Manchester! Your uncle?s inheritance is yours, but ...Friday 4 December 2026
Pete Tong - Ibiza Classics
Pete Tong - Ibiza Classics
AO Arena, Manchester
DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend Pete Tong has announced the return of his critically acclaimed Ibiza Classics show featuring long-time collaborator Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra. Ibiza Classics debuted in 2015, ...Cinderella
Cinderella
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Cinderella: A Fairytale brings this well-loved classic tale bang up to date with a funny, high-energy show that will be a real crowd pleaser for the whole family. When Ella's father remarries, her world turns upside down. She escapes from h...Christmas Carol
Christmas Carol
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Festive lights twinkle outside 'The Counting House 'pub but inside Manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it - no music, no laughter and definitely no bar credi...The Chameleons & Manchester Camerata
The Chameleons & Manchester Camerata
New Century Hall, Manchester
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary underground Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing custodian "Vox", previously know...The Orb + Ozric Tentacles
The Orb + Ozric Tentacles
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Two giants of underground psych-dance culture come together for an evening of audio-visual sensory overload. Get ready to here the ambient soundscapes and pulsing rhythms of The Orb and Ozric Tentacles' blend of instrumental psychedelic ro...Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Sleeping with Beauty - One Little Prick
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt with the cheekiest, filthiest, and most wickedly fabulous pantomime around! Sleeping with Beauty (One Little Prick) is here to turn the classic fairy tale upside down in this adults-only version from...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
