Most Popular Theatre in Manchester
Tue 16 Sep - Sat 4 Oct 2025
Thu 26 Mar - Tue 28 Apr 2026
Fri 24 Oct 2025 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
Mon 27 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
Sun 15 Mar - Fri 22 May 2026
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Rambert X (LA)HORDE - Bring Your Own
Tuesday 16 - Thursday 18 September 2025
RAMBERT X LAHORDE Bring Your Own We're crashing an after-party; you coming? Bring Your Own is gritty, sensual, and fiercely real. Will you dive into the chaos or shy away? Will you feel everything, and maybe nothing, all at once? In this e...
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Tuesday 16 September - Saturday 4 October 2025
The first ever World Tour of multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life onstage...
Dude Perfect
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Nominated several times for Pollstar Family Event of the Year, Dude Perfect - Tyler Toney, Cody Jones, Garrett Hilbert and twins Coby and Cory Cotton - brings their YouTube videos to life with laugh-out-loud antics to the stage and compete ...
Darkfield - FLIGHT
Tuesday 16 - Sunday 21 September 2025
Experience the critically acclaimed experience from Darkfield that takes you on a journey where any outcome is possible Ladies and gentlemen, we'd like to direct your attention to the on-board safety demonstration and ask that you give us y...
Yusuf (Cat Stevens)
Tuesday 16 September 2025
In 2025, join Yusuf/Cat Stevens for Cat On The Road To Findout - An Evening Of Tales, Tunes And Other Mysteries, the book tour that accompanies the release of his long-awaited memoir, Cat On The Road To Findout. The new autobiography is a...
Private Lives
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 27 September 2025
LOVE AND CHAOS COLLIDE IN NOEL COWARD'S TIMELESS COMEDY Amanda and Elyot are charming, rich, utterly reckless - and divorced. When they meet unexpectedly on the first night of their honeymoons with new partners, in the balmy moonlight of th...
Darkfield - Arcade
Tuesday 16 - Sunday 21 September 2025
Darkfield presents ARCADE: But this isn't an ordinary arcade and these are not ordinary arcade machines. Every machine offers you the chance to enter the world of the game and choose your own unique journey. As you guide your avatar throu...
Darkfield - Séance
Tuesday 16 - Sunday 21 September 2025
SEANCE transforms the interior of a shipping container into a Victorian seance room. Over 20 minutes it explores the psychology of a group of people, and asks that they believe in what might be conjured up into the room with them. WE WILL N...
The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Tuesday 16 September - Wednesday 31 December 2025
If you are looking for a film to watch, ManchesterTheatres. com have rounded-up the best movies currently showing at Manchester's cinemas, and we are offering discounted tickets at Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and HOME too. We've also compiled...
Austen's Women: Lady Susan
Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 September 2025
From Dyad Productions, the award-winning creators of Austen's Women, A Christmas Carol, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic, Christmas Gothic, and A Room of One's Own. Austen's Women are back - in a brand-new solo show! Devil-may-care Lady S...
Send in the Clowns - Little Flop of Horrors
Tuesday 16 - Thursday 18 September 2025
★★★★★ 'It's vulgar, it's audacious, it's bordering on libel at times, but my god is it a riot... Genius!' - Theatre & Tonic Send In The Clowns is a raucous, wild, and tantalising drag revue show celebrating the magic and madness o...
Adventures in Wonderland
Tuesday 16 September 2025 - Wednesday 22 July 2026
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...
Floridita Dance - Free Bachata Taster Class
Tuesday 16 September - Tuesday 18 November 2025
Ever wanted to learn Bachata but never danced before? Now's your chance! Start with Floridita Dance's FREE taster class designed just for absolute beginners. No partner required. After that, you can keep growing your skills through their co...
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
Tuesday 16 September - Wednesday 10 December 2025
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arch...
Fran Lebowitz
Wednesday 17 September 2025
In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. An American original and purveyor of urban cool, the cultural satirist and author is pointed,...
Bach & Arthur
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Viral comedy sensations, Bach and Arthur (Arthur Frederick and Isaac Smith) are hitting the road with Outta This World!, a new podcast tour that's aiming high and getting weird. From fringe science to ridiculous stories they probably s...
An Evening With Katie Price & Kerry Katona
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Model Katie Price and former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona embark on a tell-all tour! Having been friends for over twenty years, they are looking forward hitting the road together and sharing stories of marriage and divorce, bankruptcy, 'I'm A...
Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Relive your favourite anime scenes in this unique homage to Joe Hisaishi! The genius composer is responsible for creating Studio Ghibli's iconic soundtracks, in much-loved films such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. An incredible ...
Ripples (12A)
Wednesday 17 - Saturday 20 September 2025
Directed by Ogigami Naoko, one of Japan's most prolific female directors, Ripples is an expert blend of tragedy and dark humour that shines a spotlight on many of the social issues ordinary Japanese people face today, from the suffering o...
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Wednesday 17 September - Saturday 27 December 2025
Want to know more about why Shakespeare North Playhouse was built? Why in Prescot? Why it won 'Theatre Building of the Year 2023' at The Stage Awards? Look no further! On this Guided Tour through Shakespeare North Playhouse, you will be led...
Manchester Improv Wednesdays
Wednesday 17 - Wednesday 24 September 2025
An evening of fully improvised comedy - every Wednesday at 33 Oldham StreetThe Line Up.... Wet Skeleton is one performer, zero script, and infinite possibilities. Watch as her 206 soggy (and slightly wonky) bones become all manner of charac...
Uncanny - Fear of the Dark
Thursday 18 September 2025 - Thursday 5 February 2026
The first Uncanny live stage show "I Know What I Saw" was one of the best-selling paranormal shows in theatre history. Now, Danny Robins and his team of experts are back with a brand-new show for 2025, with thrillingly new and terrifying re...
Eric Idle
Thursday 18 September 2025
Eric Idle-star of stage, screen and crossword puzzle-has often been compared to Noel Coward. But never favourably. He has been in showbusiness since 1961. 'Unfortunately I can't find the exit,' he says. 'My role in life seems to be cheering...
An Audience With Airline's Jane Boulton
Thursday 18 September 2025
An intimate evening filled with honest conversations, hilarious anecdotes, and plenty of surprises. "An Audience with Airline's Jane Boulton" is a captivating show that offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the iconic British TV s...
The Jury Experience - An Immersive Courtroom Case
Thursday 18 September - Saturday 29 November 2025
Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial with The Jury Experience in Manchester. In this live theatre show, YOU are the jury-the power to deliver justice is entirely in your hands. You'll examine every piece of the puzzle, from witness t...
ISMO: Woo Hoo World Tour
Thursday 18 September 2025
Finnish comedian ISMO brings his sharp observational humor and unique perspective on language, culture, and everyday life back to the UK! Known for his clever wordplay and hilarious takes on English quirks, ISMO?s comedy resonates with audi...
Felicity Ward: Im Exhausting
Thursday 18 September 2025
Star of ?The Office? (Australia), Felicity Ward returns for her first national tour in six years. In a two hour laugh out loud extravaganza, Felicity Ward talks about something that no one has ever done before - she had a baby. The show is ...
Strength Body And Mind
Thursday 18 September - Saturday 25 October 2025
The Strength Body and Mind Class is ideal for anyone looking to build physical strength while also calming the mind....
The Secret Histories of Rome with Mary Beard
Friday 19 September 2025
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot. In this captivating live event, Mary Beard takes you beyond the well-worn paths of emperors and battles, revealing the r...
Murder Mystery Evening
Friday 19 September - Friday 19 December 2025
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 -...
Manford's Comedy Club
Friday 19 September 2025 - Friday 10 July 2026
Bringing the best comedians to a theatre near you. Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, all chosen by Jason Manford! Many comedians from TV plus the best of the UK and International comedy circuit. Live at the Apollo.. ...
The Library of Enchantment
Friday 19 September - Monday 29 December 2025
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can ...
The Big Heat (15)
Friday 19 September 2025
Police Sergeant Bannion is investigating the apparent suicide of a corrupt cop, but is suddenly ordered to stop the investigation. Driven to unravel the mystery, Bannion continues probing until his professional persistence has disastrous pe...
Superdrunk
Friday 19 September 2025
SUPERDRUNKA butchered degree. An arrest in Tesco dressed as a cat. Red wine, Easy hotels, lost jobs, Tinnitus and toxic relationships. Every decision Eddie has made had been through haze of being blackout drunk. From ruining his best friend...
An Audience with Coronation Street
Saturday 20 September 2025
For the first time ever, the legendary stars of the world's longest-running soap are stepping off the famous cobbles and onto the stage for an unforgettable evening! An Audience with Coronation Street is hitting the road, and it's shaping u...
Cirque du Hilarious - The Craziest Showman
Saturday 20 September 2025
In the latest high energy adventure, "the superstars of slapstick", CBBC's favourite and brightest comedy stars, Danny & Mick, bring their particular brand of lunacy to the show, causing chaos on stage and bringing screams of laughter fro...
Buff Bingo Bottomless Brunch - Manchester
Saturday 20 September - Saturday 20 December 2025
This is a world away from your Grandma's afternoon bingo session! Great Britain's favourite game has been reimagined with a sassy twist and a large helping of spice. The Grand game of Bingo will be the centrepiece for one crazy brunch party...
Family Art Stars
Saturday 20 September - Saturday 6 December 2025
Families that learn together, grow together. We are very excited to continue our Family Art Stars sessions every Saturday! Come down, muck in and make some art as a family, spending quality time and learning new techniques. No skill is requ...
moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Saturday 20 - Monday 29 September 2025
Inspired by the hit SAW movie franchise, SAWtopsy at moviESCAPE, Stockport's leading Escape Room offering, is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares - well none that are delibe...
The Sound of Music - 60th Anniversary (PG)
Saturday 20 - Tuesday 23 September 2025
Experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic musical film The Sound of Music. Meticulously remastered in 4K for its 60th anniversary, this beloved classic is more brilliant than ever with pristine pi...
13 Going On 30 - The Musical
Sunday 21 September - Sunday 12 October 2025
13 Going On 30 - The Musical is a totally grown up new musical comedy based on the hit 2004 film that starred Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, and it's coming to Manchester Opera House for its World Premiere next year!Jenna Rink is an ador...
Classical Spectacular
Sunday 21 September 2025
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...
Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Sunday 21 September 2025
Get ready for a brilliant live experience as Tom Gates and his world of doodles, music, and laughs hit the stage in 2025! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon and the hit TV show, the Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show brings alive the ill...
Art For Rainy Days - How A Spiral Works
Sunday 21 September 2025
Renowned British circus director Jason Dupree, acclaimed Latvian choreographer Alise Bokaldere and the phenomenal Lithuanian aerialist Izabele Kuzelyte join forces to create a unique, hypnotic, and powerful contemporary circus performance, ...
Andrea Bocelli - Because I Believe (U)
Sunday 21 - Wednesday 24 September 2025
One of the world's greatest singers, Andrea Bocelli has a voice that transcends genres and generations. In this intimate portrait of the acclaimed Italian tenor, Bocelli, for the first time, tells his story in his own words. Documentarian C...
National Theatre Live - Inter Alia (15)
Sunday 21 September 2025
Rosamund Pike (Saltburn) makes her National Theatre debut as Jessica in this searing examination of modern masculinity and motherhood. Written by Suzie Miller and directed by Justin Martin following their global phenomenon, Prima Facie. Jes...
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Monday 22 - Saturday 27 September 2025
Seen by over 22 million people worldwide Forget feel good, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is feel great! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly?s story, from his ...
