What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Monday 1 June 2026
Even These Things
Even These Things
'Do you think the city's forgotten?' Three centuries. Three moments in time. An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey comes to the Royal Exchange Theatre 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated ...
The Good Life
The Good Life
Remember the Goods - Tom and Barbara, suburban eco-warriors? And their next-door neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, desperately trying to maintain the Surbiton status quo? Well, they're back - and on stage for the first time in The Good...
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Even These Things
Even These Things
'Do you think the city's forgotten?' Three centuries. Three moments in time. An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey comes to the Royal Exchange Theatre 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated ...
Adventures in Wonderland
Adventures in Wonderland
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 Good Life
The Good Life
Remember the Goods - Tom and Barbara, suburban eco-warriors? And their next-door neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, desperately trying to maintain the Surbiton status quo? Well, they're back - and on stage for the first time in The Good...
Wednesday 3 June 2026
LANY
LANY
LANY (an acronym for "Los Angeles New York") is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, formed in Nashville in 2014. The band consists of Paul Jason Klein, and Jake Clifford Goss. Signed to Polydor and Interscope, the band have ...
Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen
"The most vital and important musical of a generation" (Daily Mail) with "a raw, relevant and exhilarating score" (BBC Radio London) from the songwriters of The Greatest Showman and La La Land. A letter that was never meant to be seen, a li...
Even These Things
Even These Things
'Do you think the city's forgotten?' Three centuries. Three moments in time. An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey comes to the Royal Exchange Theatre 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated ...
Adventures in Wonderland
Adventures in Wonderland
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...
Malory Towers
Malory Towers
Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately, she also has a quick temper! Can she learn to tolerate the infuriating Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind-hearted Sally Hope? Can she save the school pla...
Desperate Scousewives
Desperate Scousewives
Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Susan, Vanessa, and Lily dominate...
The Good Life
The Good Life
Remember the Goods - Tom and Barbara, suburban eco-warriors? And their next-door neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, desperately trying to maintain the Surbiton status quo? Well, they're back - and on stage for the first time in The Good...
Thursday 4 June 2026
Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon
Bluesy Nashville rockers Kings of Leon evolved into arena superstars with the 2008 international hit single "Sex On Fire", and its follow-up "Use Somebody". From the searing blues riffs and enigmatically slurred vocals of their 2003 debut,...
Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen
"The most vital and important musical of a generation" (Daily Mail) with "a raw, relevant and exhilarating score" (BBC Radio London) from the songwriters of The Greatest Showman and La La Land. A letter that was never meant to be seen, a li...
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London's West End, including multiple appearances at t...
Dropout Improv
Dropout Improv
Dropout Improv's live improv show will feature electric performances of short-form improv games, comedy and a whole lot of shenanigans. The tour will feature appearances by Dropout regulars Jacob Wysocki, Kurt Maloney and some special guest...
Even These Things
Even These Things
'Do you think the city's forgotten?' Three centuries. Three moments in time. An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey comes to the Royal Exchange Theatre 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated ...
Adventures in Wonderland
Adventures in Wonderland
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...
Malory Towers
Malory Towers
Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately, she also has a quick temper! Can she learn to tolerate the infuriating Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind-hearted Sally Hope? Can she save the school pla...
The Good Life
The Good Life
Remember the Goods - Tom and Barbara, suburban eco-warriors? And their next-door neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, desperately trying to maintain the Surbiton status quo? Well, they're back - and on stage for the first time in The Good...
Friday 5 June 2026
Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen
"The most vital and important musical of a generation" (Daily Mail) with "a raw, relevant and exhilarating score" (BBC Radio London) from the songwriters of The Greatest Showman and La La Land. A letter that was never meant to be seen, a li...