What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Level 1: Musical Theatre Movers (Weekly)
Level 1: Musical Theatre Movers (Weekly)
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Individual Classes ?12 per session...
Poetry Encounters: Abraham Gragera in discussion with Brian Sneeden
Poetry Encounters: Abraham Gragera in discussion with Brian Sneeden
The Portico Library, Manchester
Bilingual poetry reading and discussion exploring creativity, contemporary writing and the challenges of translating poetry into English. The Instituto Cervantes in Manchester invites you to the first session of its new series ?Poetry Encou...Wednesday 3 June 2026
Love in May (now June): Yoga Flow - Rescheduled
Love in May (now June): Yoga Flow - Rescheduled
The Portico Library, Manchester
Try an experimental yoga flow class that combines readings from Elizabeth Barrett Browning around love and Spring....Slow Reading: Robert Browning in Italy
Slow Reading: Robert Browning in Italy
The Portico Library, Manchester
A bookclub with a difference - a few passages to read & discuss in a relaxed environment, then look at related books in the collection....
Thursday 4 June 2026
Another Stranger: Cressida's Tale
Another Stranger: Cressida's Tale
The Portico Library, Manchester
In a world where the lives of strangers and survivors are weighed and traded for political gain, this Cressida is determined to define her own value. With Stephe Harrop....Friday 5 June 2026
Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
If you like theatre... no, if you love theatre, drama, comedy, musical theatre, play reading, poetry and much more and would relish the opportunity to meet new people, then the new 'Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club' is for you. Here is ...Monday 8 June 2026
Curator's Tour: Everything and Nothing
Curator's Tour: Everything and Nothing
The Portico Library, Manchester
An exclusive, small group tour of Everything and Nothing exhibition, exploring the story of The Portico Library through objects and stories....
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Punk Rock
Punk Rock
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
From Manchester power-house playwright, Simon Stephens, Punk Rock is a brutal and urgent examination of contemporary adolescence. "I hate normal people. Normal people should be eviscerated." Tucked away in a library in a Stockport grammar s...Level 1: Musical Theatre Movers (Weekly)
Level 1: Musical Theatre Movers (Weekly)
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Individual Classes ?12 per session...Book Launch: Anglo German Manchester with Janet Wolff
Book Launch: Anglo German Manchester with Janet Wolff
The Portico Library, Manchester
Join us for the launch of Janet Wolff's new book on the lives of Germans in Manchester, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day....Wednesday 10 June 2026
The Ballad of Johnny & June
The Ballad of Johnny & June
Lowry, Salford
Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter. He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music. The Ballad o...Annie
Annie
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...Lola Young
Lola Young
O2 Apollo, Manchester
UK singles chart topping Croydon R&B pop rock singer-songwriter Lola Young was nominated for the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2021. She was chosen to cover the 1980s hit "Together in Electric Dreams" for the John Lewis Christmas advert be...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...Malory Towers
Malory Towers
HOME, Manchester
Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers is the original 'Girl Power' story. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music, as Emma Rice Company's production has been de...Murder For Two
Murder For Two
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A hilarious fast-paced musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters... and the piano. They put the laughter into manslaughter! When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is found d...Some Like It Hot (U)
Some Like It Hot (U)
HOME, Manchester
Nobody's perfect? Billy Wilder's classic comedy from 1959 - starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon - comes close. Joe and Jerry are down on their luck jazz musicians who find themselves out of a job when the police raid the sp...PEPPA PIG'S BIG FAMILY SHOW
PEPPA PIG'S BIG FAMILY SHOW
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it's an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Dad...Even These Things
Even These Things
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated the heart of the city. Three centuries. Three moments in time. In 1846...Ibrahim Maalouf
Ibrahim Maalouf
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Grammy Award nominated French-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf returns with a new and highly innovative musical project, a great adventure that takes us to a world where folklore and modernity become one, a true blend of influences where ...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...Punk Rock
Punk Rock
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
From Manchester power-house playwright, Simon Stephens, Punk Rock is a brutal and urgent examination of contemporary adolescence. "I hate normal people. Normal people should be eviscerated." Tucked away in a library in a Stockport grammar s...Teddy Thompson
Teddy Thompson
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Called "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of his generation," by The New York Times, singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson is a native Englishman who has adopted New York City as his home; famously the son of singer-songwriters Richard a...The Crocodile of Sadness
The Crocodile of Sadness
Lowry, Salford
The Crocodile of Sadness by John Powell Jones is an experimental performance exploring grief, care and shared responsibility. Presented in Lowry's Studio Theatre, the work invites audiences into an intimate, imaginative space where storyte...Lowry Boys
Lowry Boys
Lowry, Salford
Lowry is launching a new youth dance company for boys of all abilities ages 11-16. Book on to Lowry Boys to develop new physical skills and to unleash your creativity, all in a supportive environment. Whether you have previous dance experie...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 ...Plaza Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Plaza Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
The Plaza's very own 'Plaza Players' are back with another fundraising Murder Mystery event that will be.... deadly! This time, it's Eyes Down for a Full House back to 1969 as the staff at the Plaza Bingo Hall arrive for just another nig...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...Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in the UK for the first time! This immersive and groundbreaking expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Bas...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...Thursday 11 June 2026
The Ballad of Johnny & June
The Ballad of Johnny & June
Lowry, Salford
Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter. He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music. The Ballad o...The Weeknd
The Weeknd
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
A world stadium tour from the multi-platinum selling, chart-topping Canadian R&B artist best known for his UK no.1 "Blinding Lights", and Top 10 hits"The Hills", "Save Your Tears","Starboy" and "I Feel It Coming" (both featuring Daft Punk...Annie
Annie
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...Lola Young
Lola Young
O2 Apollo, Manchester
UK singles chart topping Croydon R&B pop rock singer-songwriter Lola Young was nominated for the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2021. She was chosen to cover the 1980s hit "Together in Electric Dreams" for the John Lewis Christmas advert be...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...Malory Towers
Malory Towers
HOME, Manchester
Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers is the original 'Girl Power' story. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music, as Emma Rice Company's production has been de...Murder For Two
Murder For Two
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A hilarious fast-paced musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters... and the piano. They put the laughter into manslaughter! When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is found d...London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
London Concertante - A Night at the Opera
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart - some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Bar...Killer Couples featuring Emma Kenny
Killer Couples featuring Emma Kenny
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Killer Couples is not just another true crime show; it's a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. Emma unravels the complex psychology of couples who commit the unthinkable, transforming their intimate bond into a pact of d...Even These Things
Even These Things
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated the heart of the city. Three centuries. Three moments in time. In 1846...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...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...Midnight Romance Roadshow
Midnight Romance Roadshow
Aviva Studios, Manchester
The first-ever Midnight Romance Roadshow brings authors Liz Tomforde, Lucy Score and Meghan Quinn together on stage. Join three bestselling authors for an intimate live conversation where they'll dive into their latest stories, share behind...Lloyd
Lloyd
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Decatur, Georgia, R&B star Lloyd began his musical career as a member of the preteen-boy band N-Toon. He is best known in the UK for the no.3 hit single "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" (featu...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...DYKE Systems LTD
DYKE Systems LTD
Lowry, Salford
Step into the glittery, unhinged world of multi-level marketing mayhem with Fag Packet, Kheski Kobler and Holly Wilson-Guy, the award-winning cabaret and theatre double act. Equal parts corporate seminar and queer fever dream, DYKE Systems ...
