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Friday 3 July 2026

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO ...

The Brit Fest

The Brit Fest

Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...

Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy's restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid ...

Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...

The K's

The K's

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
  Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (guit...

Fun Home

Fun Home

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation about family, identity and the moments that shape us. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, famil...

Chetham's Symphony Orchestra

Chetham's Symphony Orchestra

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Discover some of the UK's most incredible young musicians, as Chetham's Symphony Orchestra takeover The Bridgewater Hall.  Chetham's Symphony Orchestra and chorus are joined by Grant Llewellyn (Chets alumni) to conduct Richard Harvey Con...

MANIA - The ABBA Tribute

MANIA - The ABBA Tribute

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Formed in 1999 - as ABBA Mania - and following an eighteen week run in London's West End in 2002, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show. A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoya...

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Lowry, Salford
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for h...

Ai Weiwei - Sewing a Button 24-Hour Performance

Ai Weiwei - Sewing a Button 24-Hour Performance

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Ai Weiwei re-enacts his secret detention in Sewing a Button - an unflinching 24-hour live performance. Fifteen years ago, Ai Weiwei was secretly detained without any formal charges by Public Security in China. For 81 days, he lived in a s...

Faithless

Faithless

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
UK chart-topping dance pioneers Faithless return for their first run of shows in eight years and first since the passing of Maxi Jazz in 2022. With Sister Bliss at the helm alongside a live seven-piece band, Faithless are a force to be reck...

Tribs On The Hill

Tribs On The Hill

Tributes On The Hill Arena, Warrington
Three days of quality music with best in class tribute acts.  The fantastic tribute artists are best in class and some of our best will be making a welcome return.  Set in the beautiful countryside of the Cheshire Plains, we have the aren...

Denise Morgan

Denise Morgan

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Born and raised in Manchester, by Irish parents, Denise's music was inspired by her Irish roots. Coupled with her love of 60's Soul, these influences were soon heard in her songwriting and singing style which has became known as, Celtic Sou...

A Night To Remember Motown Show

A Night To Remember Motown Show

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit and be prepared for high energy and soulful vocal dynamics from show producer and director, Bizzi Dixon, The Voice UK finalist and West End Tour lead principal, harmoniously backed by the Motown Divas givin...

Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay

Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars-the authentic tribute to Coldplay from Entertainers! This spectacular live experience doesn't just capture the sound and spirit of one of the world's biggest ban...

Calling Planet Earth

Calling Planet Earth

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Symphonically new on stage, the music of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Human League, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and more... "The Show that Defines a Decade" ...

Life Out There

Life Out There

Lowry, Salford
Written by Bruntwood Prize-winning playwright Tim Foley and created by Ransack Theatre, Life Out There is a sharp, funny and quietly horrifying new sci-fi drama, exploring the ethics of space exploration, human selfishness, and the fragil...

One Man Poe - The Black Cat & The Raven

One Man Poe - The Black Cat & The Raven

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Immerse yourselves in two timeless tales from the Godfather of Gothic Horror, Edgar Allan Poe. Arguably Poe's darkest tale, The Black Cat depicts an alcoholic's last confession on the eve of his death. Then, the poem that made Poe famous:...

Cookin' on 3 Burners

Cookin' on 3 Burners

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Cookin' On 3 Burners are Australia's premier Hammond-driven funk trio, delivering a powerful blend of deep funk, raw soul, and infectious groove that has captivated audiences worldwide. With a legacy of 2B+ streams and praise from BBC6 to W...

(you are witnessing) My Villain Era

(you are witnessing) My Villain Era

Waterside, Manchester
The culmination of 5 years of actor training with Dark Horse, one of the UK's most exciting learning disabled led theatre companies. Come on in, pull up a chair. We meet in secret, but you're welcome here. Don't worry, it's just a gam...

Saturday 4 July 2026

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO ...

The Brit Fest

The Brit Fest

Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...

Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy's restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid ...

Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...

Kings of Leon

Kings of Leon

Co-op Live, Manchester
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,...

Craig David Presents TS5

Craig David Presents TS5

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
TS5 started out as the most exclusive pre-party hosted by Craig David at his penthouse home in Miami. His DJ set combines massive old skool anthems from R&B to Swing beat, to Garage and Bashment, whilst merging current chart-topping House h...

Hacienda Classical

Hacienda Classical

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
  Hacienda Classical returns with Graeme Park, Manchester Camerata and special guests. Performing orchestral renditions of much loved classic club records from The Hacienda's heritage, revisiting some of the tracks that have proved popular...

Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)

Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)

AO Arena, Manchester
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From first bursting onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career ...

Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson

O2 Apollo, Manchester
With over 7 million followers across his social media, Josh Johnson was recently called "the funniest guy on the internet" by WIRED and is a star on the rise. The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor, and NAACP award-winner from ...

Fun Home

Fun Home

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical sensation about family, identity and the moments that shape us. 'I think we're alike in a certain way...' Join cartoonist Alison Bechdel on a journey through childhood memories, famil...

Roy Chubby Brown

Roy Chubby Brown

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wome...

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Lowry, Salford
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for h...

Ai Weiwei - Sewing a Button 24-Hour Performance

Ai Weiwei - Sewing a Button 24-Hour Performance

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Ai Weiwei re-enacts his secret detention in Sewing a Button - an unflinching 24-hour live performance. Fifteen years ago, Ai Weiwei was secretly detained without any formal charges by Public Security in China. For 81 days, he lived in a s...

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Manchester Academy, Manchester
The "Godmother of Punk", California hard rocker Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she's had eight platin...

Tribs On The Hill

Tribs On The Hill

Tributes On The Hill Arena, Warrington
Three days of quality music with best in class tribute acts.  The fantastic tribute artists are best in class and some of our best will be making a welcome return.  Set in the beautiful countryside of the Cheshire Plains, we have the aren...

Jarlath Regan

Jarlath Regan

Lowry, Salford
Ireland's favourite comedian/Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan returns with his brand new 2027 standup show "Craic Pot." Known for his viral online sketches and razor-sharp observations of Irish life, Jarlath brings 90 minutes of brand new, n...

Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band

Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band

O2 Ritz, Manchester
The Official International Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band formed from a jamming session, and became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK and Europe with numerous tours. The demand is now more than ever. Firmly established on the ...

Ben Hart

Ben Hart

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
 Following sold-out shows around the world, The Remarkable Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show - his most astonishing and impossible yet. Prepare to have your reality rewritten with a brand-new mind-bending theatrical experience from t...

Pinked Floyd - Tribute to Pink Floyd

Pinked Floyd - Tribute to Pink Floyd

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
North West based tribute band Pinked Floyd offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. A stunning light and video show complement their exciting and amazingly accurate performance of music spann...

Sunday 5 July 2026

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO ...

The Brit Fest

The Brit Fest

Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...

Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...

Electric Heart Festival

Electric Heart Festival

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day. Taking over Barton Aerodrome, turning an iconic open-air runway into the city's new indie...

Scott Bennett

Scott Bennett

Lowry, Salford
As heard on BBC Radio 4!As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to foc...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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...

Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA

Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage. The hugely popular show, now in its 20th year, with a brand-new show f...

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Lowry, Salford
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for h...

Tribs On The Hill

Tribs On The Hill

Tributes On The Hill Arena, Warrington
Three days of quality music with best in class tribute acts.  The fantastic tribute artists are best in class and some of our best will be making a welcome return.  Set in the beautiful countryside of the Cheshire Plains, we have the aren...

Dreamcoat Stars

Dreamcoat Stars

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Featuring stars from the hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics. This colourful pro...
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