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Friday 20 November 2026

Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity

Lowry, Salford
The chilling theatrical experience will give audiences a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm. The tour news news follows the recent announcement that, following phenomenal demand, Paranormal Activi...

Bacchae: School's version

Bacchae: School's version

Lowry, Salford
Based on the original thrilling new production of Bacchae by Nima Taleghani originally directed by Indhu Rubasingham at the Olivier Theatre. This exciting new version of Euripides' ultimate tragedy comes to life through rhythm, movement an...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Manchester in Autumn 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing the...

A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into Aylesbury Waterside Theatre direct from a ...

CATS

CATS

Palace Theatre, Manchester
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, this production of CATS will be one not to miss! CATS is produced by Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Har...

Good Charlotte

Good Charlotte

Co-op Live, Manchester
Good Charlotte is back and they're bringing their rawest, most authentic energy yet to Europe. The Maryland pop punk legends have spent nearly three decades crafting anthems for the underdogs, the dreamers, and the broken. Now, they're chan...

Shinedown

Shinedown

AO Arena, Manchester
  Hailed for their high-octane live shows, explosive rock 'n' roll spirit, thought-provoking lyrics, and melodic sensibility,, the record-breaking multi-platinum Jacksonville, Florida rock outfit have cemented their status as one of the mo...

Dr. John Cooper Clarke

Dr. John Cooper Clarke

O2 Apollo, Manchester
  Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic p...

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...

Elbow

Elbow

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Elbow are an English rock band formed in Bury, Greater Manchester, in 1997. The band consists of Guy Garvey, Craig Potter, Mark Potter and Pete Turner. They have played together since 1990, adopting the name Elbow in 1997Having built a dese...

Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)

Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)

O2 Apollo, Manchester
  Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The C...

Eastenderz

Eastenderz

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
  London's Eastenderz label sets a gold standard when it comes to dubbed out tech house. Don't miss the return of East End Dubs with an exclusive extended set! ...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA

Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...

Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
  The most awe-inspiring music from one of the greatest film composers of all time brought to you by a string quartet in an intimate candlelight setting. No doubt these tracks will sound familiar, as they give life to iconic films such as ...

Kanine

Kanine

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
London producer Fergus Bossert, aka Kanine, is one of the leading names in the new wave of Drum & Bass. ...

WH Lung

WH Lung

Albert Hall, Manchester
  Named after a Chinese cash & carry in their native Manchester, electronic pop group W.H. Lung serve up a vivacious concoction of krautrock, synth pop and infectious grooves, which has topped end of year lists with the likes of Piccadilly...

Cinderella: A Fairytale

Cinderella: A Fairytale

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...

Blackadder Goes Forth

Blackadder Goes Forth

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
A stage adaptation produced by Altrincham Garrick based on the original BBC Television Series. Created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton and John Lloyd. One of TV's most enduringly popular comedies returns to the Garrick stage, a...

Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience

Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience

Transmission House, Manchester
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe - it places you inside it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, th...

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits in Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of yo...

Saturday 21 November 2026

Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity

Lowry, Salford
The chilling theatrical experience will give audiences a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm. The tour news news follows the recent announcement that, following phenomenal demand, Paranormal Activi...

Bacchae: School's version

Bacchae: School's version

Lowry, Salford
Based on the original thrilling new production of Bacchae by Nima Taleghani originally directed by Indhu Rubasingham at the Olivier Theatre. This exciting new version of Euripides' ultimate tragedy comes to life through rhythm, movement an...

Fontaines DC

Fontaines DC

AO Arena, Manchester
The London-based, Dublin-raised five piece are back with their fourth album, ROMANCE - and stop off with what's set to be an unforgettable live show. Set for release on 23 August 2024 via XL Recording, ROMANCE builds upon sonic sensibilitie...

The Hallé - Elvis: Viva Las Vegas

The Hallé - Elvis: Viva Las Vegas

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The King is in the building ... That's Lee Memphis King, Europe's biggest and best Elvis Presley tribute artist - joining forces with the Halle Orchestra for this spectacular performance. From 1969-1977, Presley toured North America with a...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Manchester in Autumn 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing the...

A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into Aylesbury Waterside Theatre direct from a ...

CATS

CATS

Palace Theatre, Manchester
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, this production of CATS will be one not to miss! CATS is produced by Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Har...

Hits Radio Live

Hits Radio Live

Co-op Live, Manchester
  Hits Radio is the only radio station to bring the biggest stars on stage for one amazing night of live music. Hits Radio Live is the pop party of the year with an exclusive line-up you don't want to miss! The 2025 show will see a huge ni...

Dr. John Cooper Clarke

Dr. John Cooper Clarke

O2 Apollo, Manchester
  Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic p...

Believe! The Polar Express Experience

Believe! The Polar Express Experience

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Believe! The Polar Express Experience is a brand new, truly magical, multi-room immersive walkthrough experience that brings the enchanting world of the beloved movie to life in a whole new way. Step into the Hero Boy's house where you be t...

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...

Elbow

Elbow

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Elbow are an English rock band formed in Bury, Greater Manchester, in 1997. The band consists of Guy Garvey, Craig Potter, Mark Potter and Pete Turner. They have played together since 1990, adopting the name Elbow in 1997Having built a dese...

Eat Your Own Ears

Eat Your Own Ears

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
A WHP calendar staple, Eat Your Own Ears returns with a huge lineup featuring a debut b2b between Peggy Gou and MPH plus Four Tet, Ben UFO, Hamdi, HAAi, Oppidan and many, many more. ...

Drake Milligan

Drake Milligan

Manchester Academy, Manchester
  Texan country music singer/songwriter and former America's Got Talent contestant Drake Milligan has been called "The New Elvis of Country." The rising Country artist and songwriter perfectly combines traditional Texas country, Western sw...

PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Despite never having released any music, anonymous masked metal band PRESIDENT first appeared on the line-up of the 2025 Download Festival, confusing fans as no other details were released as to who the band was. Shortly afterward, the ban...

Cinderella: A Fairytale

Cinderella: A Fairytale

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...

Blackadder Goes Forth

Blackadder Goes Forth

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
A stage adaptation produced by Altrincham Garrick based on the original BBC Television Series. Created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton and John Lloyd. One of TV's most enduringly popular comedies returns to the Garrick stage, a...

Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience

Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience

Transmission House, Manchester
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe - it places you inside it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, th...

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits in Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of yo...

Sunday 22 November 2026

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Manchester in Autumn 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing the...

Deep Purple

Deep Purple

AO Arena, Manchester
Pushing the boundaries of time, after five decades of records and 120 million albums sold, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover and Don Airey continue to travel the scope of hard rock - the textures and nuances of their recent works are anyt...

Don Toliver

Don Toliver

Co-op Live, Manchester
Texan rapper Caleb "Don" Toliver is best known for his 2019 triple Platinum singles "No Idea" and "After Party" which gained popularity on TikTok, helping his debut studio album, "Heaven or Hell" reach no.7 in the U.S.A. and no.16 in the U...

Believe! The Polar Express Experience

Believe! The Polar Express Experience

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Believe! The Polar Express Experience is a brand new, truly magical, multi-room immersive walkthrough experience that brings the enchanting world of the beloved movie to life in a whole new way. Step into the Hero Boy's house where you be t...

Elbow

Elbow

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Elbow are an English rock band formed in Bury, Greater Manchester, in 1997. The band consists of Guy Garvey, Craig Potter, Mark Potter and Pete Turner. They have played together since 1990, adopting the name Elbow in 1997Having built a dese...

Hannah East

Hannah East

Lowry, Salford
Hannah East's brand-new show is a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting. With millions of views across her viral comedy reels, she brilliantly captures the chaos, joy, and absurdity of mum life. From pregnancy and labour ...

Josh Pugh

Josh Pugh

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
After 2 sell out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit. Josh is known for his appearances on the small screen (TV) Live at the Apollo, Big Fat Quiz of Everything, Mock the Week,...

Classical Spectacular

Classical Spectacular

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Music Lights Lasers Fireworks! The most popular classical show in the UK returns!No other show presents such a magnificent combination of the very best in classical music and state of the art technology. Ranging from a flood of pure white l...

London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies. Immerse yourself in snowy adventures, comical catastrophes, true love and the joy of family - relive all of your favourite cinematic...

Waylon Wyatt

Waylon Wyatt

Albert Hall, Manchester
Waylon Wyatt is a young Folk/Country artist born and raised in Hackett, Arkansas. Inspired by red-dirt contemporaries Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan, Waylon began writing songs at fifteen, workshopping them after long summer days spent worki...
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