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Thursday 1 October 2026

High Society

High Society

Lowry, Salford
Clear your diary, because you're invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter's, High Society. Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer's most eagerly anticipated production delivers another gl...

Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Dirty Dancing returns with a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny...

Jill Scott

Jill Scott

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Jill Scott is a three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, chart-topping recording artist, New York Times bestselling poet, acclaimed actor, producer, and philanthropist. For more than two decades, she has been one of the most vital...

Macbeth

Macbeth

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
What would you destroy to get what you want? A dagger. A crown. The original text. One musician. Ten storytellers. Fifty candles. Ninety breathless minutes. Step into the shadows. Let the scorpions in your mind strike. Watch a world turn in...

How Soon is Now?

How Soon is Now?

Lowry, Salford
Set to a live soundtrack of indie classics, How Soon is Now? is a new indie musical from Box of Tricks Theatre Company about mates, music and magic - finding your place and finding yourself.   "You open the door into this club. And the n...

East is East

East is East

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
The 30th anniversary production of Ayub Khan Din's modern classic, a story about identity, generational conflict, and the messy, unbreakable bonds of family. Salford, 1971. The Khan family are living above a chip shop and on the fault line ...

Othello

Othello

HOME, Manchester
Director Anthony Almeida's new production looks afresh at Shakespeare's iconic tragedy - as much about love as it is about hate. A secret marriage. The brink of war. Fact and fiction. It's not just black and white. Fear, passion and paranoi...

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices - the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R'n'B. This electrifying show brings the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, 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 Tribute To The Carpenters

A Tribute To The Carpenters

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
It's time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true as the Entertainers present A Tribute to the Carpenters, featuring Gordy Marshall's The British Carpenters and starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpen...

Susan Calman

Susan Calman

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Scottish comedian Susan Calman hasn't been on tour in ten years, but now she's back with a brand-new show. A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a show...

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute concert with Carlton Entertainments' My Heart Will Go On, a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time, the Queen of Power Ballads. Taking audiences o...

Shadow of Intent

Shadow of Intent

Manchester Academy, Manchester
New England's Shadow of Intent employs a lethal blend of punitive melodic deathcore and depressive symphonic death metal that utilises the dense mythologies inherent in the popular military science fiction video game franchise Halo for its ...

Fear Factory

Fear Factory

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Action! Presents: Fear Factory + Crystal Lake + Hate + The Nocturnal Affair Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag --...

Tenille Townes

Tenille Townes

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Tenille Townes is an astute observer of the human condition with a discography which is rife with stories that reverberate with heavy truths, earning her global recognition. Townes is a 15-time...

Darren Kiely

Darren Kiely

Gorilla, Manchester
Hailing from a quaint town in Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely's folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan. ...

Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses)

Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses)

Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Kristin Hersh found fame with the rock band Throwing Muses, which she founded at the tender age of fourteen in Rhode Island, going on to score great worldwide commercial success in the 1990s. With twelve solo albums to her name - including ...

Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses)

Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses)

Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Kristin Hersh found fame with the rock band Throwing Muses, which she founded at the tender age of fourteen in Rhode Island, going on to score great worldwide commercial success in the 1990s. With twelve solo albums to her name - including ...

STRONG ENOUGH - Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

STRONG ENOUGH - Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more. This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss!...

Michael Spicer

Michael Spicer

HOME, Manchester
Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we're wi...

Friday 2 October 2026

High Society

High Society

Lowry, Salford
Clear your diary, because you're invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter's, High Society. Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer's most eagerly anticipated production delivers another gl...

Chris Ramsey

Chris Ramsey

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Chris Ramsey is a critically acclaimed Stand Up Comedian and regular face on TV. He has hosted two series of his own show The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central as well as Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central and the panel show Virtually Famous...

Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Dirty Dancing returns with a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny...

Katherine Jenkins

Katherine Jenkins

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Cherished as one of Britain's all-time favourite singers, multi-award winning Katherine Jenkins has performed all over the world, for the Pope, for Presidents and is a favourite of the Royal Family, having been invited to sing 'God Save The...

Simple Plan

Simple Plan

O2 Apollo, Manchester
  From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk's modern resurgence that has introduced their iconic, multi-platinum sound to new audiences around the world, Canada's Simple Plan have been an indelible part of pop cul...

Don Broco

Don Broco

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Filtering their charismatic '80s pop-inflected rock seamlessly, almost restlessly, through metal, funk and electronics, the UK chart-topping Bedford four piece have become one of rock's most diverse and charismatic bands, playing huge shows...

King Lear

King Lear

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
David Threlfall returns to the Theatre after 27 years to play Lear 'You see how full of changes his age is' Shakespeare's most elemental tragedy charts a kingdom where power corrupts, families become enemies and prosperity devolves into war...

The Magic Of Motown

The Magic Of Motown

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the ...

Macbeth

Macbeth

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
What would you destroy to get what you want? A dagger. A crown. The original text. One musician. Ten storytellers. Fifty candles. Ninety breathless minutes. Step into the shadows. Let the scorpions in your mind strike. Watch a world turn in...

How Soon is Now?

How Soon is Now?

Lowry, Salford
Set to a live soundtrack of indie classics, How Soon is Now? is a new indie musical from Box of Tricks Theatre Company about mates, music and magic - finding your place and finding yourself.   "You open the door into this club. And the n...

Bill Callahan

Bill Callahan

Aviva Studios, Manchester
One of the finest singer/songwriters to emerge from the indie rock scene of the late '80s, Maryland-born, North Riding, Yorkshire-raised Bill Callahan uses the images of the American West in ruggedly thoughtful ways that speak to the presen...

The Wonder Stuff + Insprial Carpets

The Wonder Stuff + Insprial Carpets

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
A co-headline gig from the Baggy favourites. Fronted by Miles Hunt, West Midlands indie legends The Wonder Stuff are best known for the hits "The Size of a Cow", "Unbearable", "Caught in My Shadow", "Don't Let Me Down, Gently" and the U...

East is East

East is East

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
The 30th anniversary production of Ayub Khan Din's modern classic, a story about identity, generational conflict, and the messy, unbreakable bonds of family. Salford, 1971. The Khan family are living above a chip shop and on the fault line ...

Othello

Othello

HOME, Manchester
Director Anthony Almeida's new production looks afresh at Shakespeare's iconic tragedy - as much about love as it is about hate. A secret marriage. The brink of war. Fact and fiction. It's not just black and white. Fear, passion and paranoi...

EMILIO SANTORO AS ELVIS

EMILIO SANTORO AS ELVIS

The Edge Wigan, Wigan
  Internationally acclaimed youngster Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning Elvis Presley theatre show to the UK. Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis in the past year, and wowed America's Got Talent viewers with...

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...

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond: The Ultimate Tribute

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond: The Ultimate Tribute

The Albert Halls, Bolton
The good times never seemed so good... introducing Sweet Caroline, the ultimate tribute show to Neil Diamond featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on 'Stars in Their Eyes'. Taking it back to where it began, this musical journey celebrates 50 years o...

Murder Mystery Evening

Murder Mystery Evening

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Nothing works up an appetite like exercising those brain cells. So bring your best detective skills and join us for a night of mystery and murder on one of our stunning heritage steam trains. If you love Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes -...

Yonaka

Yonaka

New Century, Manchester
Brighton's Yonaka deliver alt-rock bangers, quickly building their name with raucous live sets and a seamless merging of pop, rock and hip-hop inspired beats. Hailed as the next great rock outfit by the likes of NME, they joined big names ...

Yonaka

Yonaka

New Century, Manchester
Brighton's Yonaka deliver alt-rock bangers, quickly building their name with raucous live sets and a seamless merging of pop, rock and hip-hop inspired beats. Hailed as the next great rock outfit by the likes of NME, they joined big names ...

Saturday 3 October 2026

High Society

High Society

Lowry, Salford
Clear your diary, because you're invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter's, High Society. Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer's most eagerly anticipated production delivers another gl...

Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Dirty Dancing returns with a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny...

The Chicago Blues Brothers

The Chicago Blues Brothers

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The Chicago Blues Brothers are back - and they're tearing the roof off the Country Bunker!Celebrating 45 years of the legendary Blues Brothers legacy, this live concert delivers a high-energy night of electrifying blues, foot-stomping count...

Blippi

Blippi

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play li...

King Lear

King Lear

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
David Threlfall returns to the Theatre after 27 years to play Lear 'You see how full of changes his age is' Shakespeare's most elemental tragedy charts a kingdom where power corrupts, families become enemies and prosperity devolves into war...

Macbeth

Macbeth

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
What would you destroy to get what you want? A dagger. A crown. The original text. One musician. Ten storytellers. Fifty candles. Ninety breathless minutes. Step into the shadows. Let the scorpions in your mind strike. Watch a world turn in...

How Soon is Now?

How Soon is Now?

Lowry, Salford
Set to a live soundtrack of indie classics, How Soon is Now? is a new indie musical from Box of Tricks Theatre Company about mates, music and magic - finding your place and finding yourself.   "You open the door into this club. And the n...

Amble

Amble

O2 Apollo, Manchester
3 piece contemporary folk based ensemble formed over a mutual gra for the music they curate. Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland. ...

Agnieszka Chylinska

Agnieszka Chylinska

Manchester Academy, Manchester
The former vocalist of Polish rock band O.N.A. and current judge on the Polish version of the Got Talent franchise, Mam Talent! heads to the UK with her multi-Platinum Polish chart-topping hits including "Krolowa lez" and "Kiedys do Ciebie...

Rong Indoor Festival

Rong Indoor Festival

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
  Celebrating their 15th year, the huge trance festival returns in 2025. ...
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