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Friday 3 July 2026

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO BROTHERS DARED TO DREAM A DREAM... Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford makes his highly anticipated return to the stage in fetching pantaloons, alongside star of stage and screen Richard Fleesh...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Black Kray (Sickboyrari)

Black Kray (Sickboyrari)

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Virginia rapper Timothy O'Neal Mills, better known by his stage names Black Kray and Sickboyrari, has had an influence on the cloud rap, emo rap, and tread genres, and has been cited as an influence by notable artists like Sematary and Xavi...

(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...

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she...

Mystery Ensemble - The Music of The Lord Of The Rings

Mystery Ensemble - The Music of The Lord Of The Rings

Bolton Parish Church (st Peter), Bolton
Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga "Lord of the Rings" films in a unique experience not to be missed. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed. Performed by the modern orchestra Mystery Ensemble, their virtuoso playing wil...

Saturday 4 July 2026

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO BROTHERS DARED TO DREAM A DREAM... Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford makes his highly anticipated return to the stage in fetching pantaloons, alongside star of stage and screen Richard Fleesh...

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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins

The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
The Southmartins are a tribute act to the songs of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. The seven-piece collective has built up a loyal following playing arenas, festivals, clubs and pubs (including Paul ...

Sunday 5 July 2026

Something Rotten

Something Rotten

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO BROTHERS DARED TO DREAM A DREAM... Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford makes his highly anticipated return to the stage in fetching pantaloons, alongside star of stage and screen Richard Fleesh...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Great Britain Men v Iceland - FIBA World Cup Qualifier

Great Britain Men v Iceland - FIBA World Cup Qualifier

National Basketball Performance Centre, Manchester
British basketball History could be on the line in Manchester this July - and you can be there to watch it live! Great Britain Men return to the National Basketball Performance Centre on Sunday 5 July to face Iceland in a potentially decisi...

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she...
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