What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Monday 1 June 2026
Even These Things
Even These Things
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
'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 ...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...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. ...Cie Modo Grosso: Tout/ Rien
Cie Modo Grosso: Tout/ Rien
Lowry, Salford
How can we make people see, feel, or seek time in its purest shape? How to catch time passing by, seize it in its very movement? This is the challenge that Alexis Rouvre and his "circus of objects" have taken up. Juggler of time, rather th...
The Good Life
The Good Life
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
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...Alexis Taylor
Alexis Taylor
Yes, Manchester
Now Wave presents Alexis Taylor on 24th April 2026 at YES Pink Room...Off The Page Creatures Comedy Club
Off The Page Creatures Comedy Club
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Top Comics from all over the UK bringing their brand new ideas to the stage....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...Do One
Do One
N.I.A.M.O.S Radical Art & Culture Centre, Manchester
DO ONE returns to the Niamos on Fri March 6th from 8.30pm - late with DJs Irfan Rainy & Golden Lounge Sound System....
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 &...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...Tuesday 2 June 2026
Even These Things
Even These Things
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
'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 ...EMF
EMF
Gorilla, Manchester
Gloucestershire dance-rock quintet EMF formed in 1989. Their name supposedly stood for "Epsom Mad Funkers" (although it was widely speculated that the initials instead represented "Ecstasy Mother Fuckers"). Their light techno infused roc...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...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...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. ...LOWRY 360
LOWRY 360
Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...Mothers Who Make
Mothers Who Make
HOME, Manchester
A peer support group and creative exchange session for mothers who are artists - professional and/or passionate - writers, painters, actors, dancers, filmmakers, photographers... every kind of maker welcome, and every kind of mother. The se...Cie Modo Grosso: Tout/ Rien
Cie Modo Grosso: Tout/ Rien
Lowry, Salford
How can we make people see, feel, or seek time in its purest shape? How to catch time passing by, seize it in its very movement? This is the challenge that Alexis Rouvre and his "circus of objects" have taken up. Juggler of time, rather th...Malory Towers
Malory Towers
HOME, Manchester
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
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
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...Alexis Taylor
Alexis Taylor
Yes, Manchester
Now Wave presents Alexis Taylor on 24th April 2026 at YES Pink Room...
Case Oats
Case Oats
Gullivers, Manchester
Baseball caps and horsetails, porch swings and ?all else that fails??these are the lyrical stomping grounds of Case Oats, the group led by Casey Walker and Spencer Tweedy. Transplanted from Missouri to Chicago, Walker has a knack for gettin...Comedy In Crisis Creatures Comedy Club
Comedy In Crisis Creatures Comedy Club
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Take cover in the Creatures basement every Tuesday 7pm for stand-up comedy on a pay-what-you-think model....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...Do One
Do One
N.I.A.M.O.S Radical Art & Culture Centre, Manchester
DO ONE returns to the Niamos on Fri March 6th from 8.30pm - late with DJs Irfan Rainy & Golden Lounge Sound System....
Wednesday 3 June 2026
LANY
LANY
O2 Apollo, Manchester
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
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
"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
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
'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 ...Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Recently co-starring as The Wizard of Oz with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the critically acclaimed global box office smash, "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good", Jeff Goldblum's storied career now spans nearly six decades of award-winning...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...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...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...Laugh Therapy
Laugh Therapy
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Ready for a dose of comedy to cure what ails you? Join us for a night where comedians become your "therapists," offering hilarious insights and advice to brave audience members who share their personal problems. Whether you're in the hot se...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. ...LOWRY 360
