DANCE & BALLET IN MANCHESTER
DANCE & BALLET IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Dance & Ballet in Manchester
Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
The Lowry
Tue 14 - Wed 15 May 2024
Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The Bridgewater Hall
Tue 2 - Wed 3 Jan 2024
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
Palace Theatre
Tue 13 - Sun 18 Aug 2024
Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders - The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
The Lowry
Tue 22 - Sat 26 Oct 2024
The Red Shoes (PG)
HOME, Manchester
Monday 11 - Thursday 14 December 2023
★★★★✭ The 4K remaster of "Martin Scorsee's favourite film" is an absolute must-see on the big screen, especially for lovers of ballet and theatre. For younger generations previously unaware of their work, it also serves as the per...Free Salsa & Bachata Taster Classes
On Bar, Manchester
Monday 11 - Monday 18 December 2023
Try Salsa & Bachata dancing for free on the same day....Disney On Ice - 100 Years of Wonder
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 13 - Sunday 17 December 2023
Celebrate with Mickey and friends while reliving the adventures of favourite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder. See Mirabel and the stars of Encanto for the first time live on ice! Set sail with Moana, bring back...A Yuletide Gathering with PDT
Morgans Bar Servicemans Club, Manchester
Friday 15 December 2023
Join your psychedelic Pals at Morgans Bar for a Yuletide Gathering....Aljaz and Janette - Dancing in a Winter Wonderland
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 18 December 2023
Last year, Strictly legends Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec made good on the promise to deliver the ultimate Christmas jukebox dance show. It was the perfect Christmas recipe. This year they will be dancing all the way to a Winter Wonde...Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker & more
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 28 December 2023
Discover the music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and more performed by a string quartet and featuring ballet performances, under the gentle glow of candlelight. P. I. Tchaikovsky (Waltz Sleeping Beauty)Overture Miniature (Nutcracker)Suite Cas...Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 2 - Wednesday 3 January 2024
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelli...Pagrav Dance Company - Anusthan
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10 January 2024
Step into a world of abstracted relationships, interweaved complex patterns, rigorous choreography, virtuosic performance and riotous rhythms with Aunusthan from Pagrav Dance Company. Conceived with the intention of portraying the multi-fa...Ballet Theatre UK - The Wizard Of Oz
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Saturday 13 January 2024
Ballet Theatre UK follow the yellow brick road to discover all the wonders of Oz in this two act, full-length ballet adaptation of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, told through the magic of classical dance. Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, ...Giovanni Pernice - Let Me Entertain You
The Lowry, Salford
Friday 2 February 2024
The ultimate showman returns! Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour - Let Me Entertain You. The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner is the epitome of live entertainment and will be joined by a world class ...Ockham's Razor - Tess
The Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 14 - Saturday 17 February 2024
A groundbreaking adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Alex Harvey and Charlotte Mooney of Ockham's Razor, a contemporary circus company who combine circus and visual theatre to make work that is arresting...Shen Yun
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 20 - Sunday 25 February 2024
Be transported to heavenly realms through elegant classical Chinese dance, original orchestral works, and patented interactive backdrops. Enter a world where maidens danced with ethereal grace and warriors trained with explosive vigour, whe...Little Big Dance - Skydiver
The Lowry, Salford
Saturday 24 February 2024
Presented by Little Big Dance, Skydiver by Xenia Aidonopoulou offers the perfect theatrical adventure for children aged 3-5 years and their families. Take your little ones on a magical journey with Skydiver and experience how movement, soun...Marco D'Agostin - Best Regards
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 5 March 2024
A touching tribute to a beloved mentor - the irrepressible and radical performer, Nigel Charnock. Best Regards, by Italian dancer and choreographer Marco D'Agostin, is a touching tribute to his late mentor. It's a letter written to someone ...Birmingham Royal Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty
The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 March 2024
Cursed by a wicked fairy, a beautiful princess pricks her finger and falls into a deep sleep that can only be broken by true love's kiss. The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences for well over a hundred years, sprinkling ballet ma...
English Youth Ballet - Cinderella in Hollywood
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 8 - Saturday 9 March 2024
English Youth Ballet (EYB) returns with its cinematic production of Cinderella in Hollywood. The acclaimed production features a large cast of selected young dancers alongside six international principal dancers. Set in the glamorous era ...São Paulo Dance Company
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 12 - Wednesday 13 March 2024
Brazil's finest dance company make their highly anticipated UK and Irish debut in 2024. Fusing the elegance of classical ballet with the sensuality of Latin American dance, this "sleek, sexy and highly technical" (The New Yorker) company o...Ireland The Show
Waterside, Manchester
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Join an all star cast of Ireland's most talented singers and performers accompanied by the fabulous Keltic Storm band and world champion Keltic Fusion Irish dancers for an unmissable Ireland the Show that will take you on a journey throug...Wendy Houstoun
The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 14 - Friday 22 March 2024
In quite possibly her last ever show Wendy Houstoun teams up with Kate Champion (Australia) and Hannes Langolf (UK, Germany) to create a personal and irreverent solo. More stand-up than dance around, WATCH IT! takes an entertaining look at...Diversity
The Lowry, Salford
Friday 15 - Saturday 16 March 2024
Founded by choreographer Ashley Banjo and his younger brother Jordan in 2007, London-based street dance crew Diversity rose to fame in 2009 when they won the third series of Britain's Got Talent. Specialising in everything from popping and...Graziano di Prima - Believe
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 18 March 2024
Following his sixth consecutive year on the hit BBC show, Strictly Come Dancing, Graziano Di Prima and his wife Giada Lini will take to the stage in a brand-new show, Believe - My Life On Stage. Before the sequins and sparkles of Strictly,...Giovanni Pernice - Let Me Entertain You
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 20 March 2024
The ultimate showman returns! Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour - Let Me Entertain You. The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner is the epitome of live entertainment and will be joined by a world class ...Being Human by Lisa Simpson and Susan Kempster
The Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Liverpool-based choreographer Lisa Simpson creates an emotionally-charged duet for bodies very different from her own. Using her unique choreographic practice and told through expressive physical dance by Freya Davis and Nathan Keenoo, Bein...Alleyne Dance - Far From Home
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 26 - Wednesday 27 March 2024
Alleyne Dance (AD) is a UK based company with an international reach, founded in 2014 by award winning dancers and twin sisters Kristina and Sade Alleyne. The choreographic aesthetic reflects the sisters diverse background in athleticism an...Kidz Bop
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 7 April 2024
Sing and dance along with the KIDZ BOP Kids as they perform today's biggest hits, live on stage including "As It Was," "About That Time," "Anti-Hero," "Green Green Grass," "Trustfall," and many more. This is the ultimate pop concert for kid...L.O.L. Surprise Live
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 10 - Thursday 11 April 2024
First ever L.O.L. Surprise! live show set to dazzle families The call has gone out... All B.B.s in the UK have been invited to strut their stuff and show off exactly who they are when the L.O.L. Surprise! LIVE VIP Party in collaboration wit...Kidz Bop
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Sunday 14 April 2024
Sing and dance along with the KIDZ BOP Kids as they perform today's biggest hits, live on stage including "As It Was," "About That Time," "Anti-Hero," "Green Green Grass," "Trustfall," and many more. This is the ultimate pop concert for kid...Aakash Odedra & Aditi Mangaldas - Mehek
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Mehek is an enchanting exploration of the human heart, its desires, courage, and resilience, masterfully brought to life by the artistry of Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations. ...Rambert Dance & Ben Duke - Death Trap
The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 April 2024
Following their knock-out Peaky Blinders tour, this is your next chance to see Rambert's brilliant and daring dancers in two short pieces created for them by Ben Duke (of Lost Dog Dance), known for story-telling that reveals the absurd, t...All Our Yesterdays
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, Altrincham
Friday 19 April 2024
The ultimate feel good show! Another sensational show from the producers of Memory Lane, Rolling Back The Years and Memories Made of This. One of the biggest shows of its kind in the UK, taking the audience on a breathtaking musical journey...
Tilly Lee-Kronick - Handful of Nothing
The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 2 May 2024
Handful of Nothing, is a semi-autobiographical exploration of how we react when confronted with challenge and uncertainty, with questions of our worth and weight. Using unusual aerial on bespoke equipment, spoken text, contemporary dance an...Johannes Radebe - House of JoJo
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 9 May 2024
A new story begins... Welcome to the House of JoJo. Join TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, wo...Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 14 - Wednesday 15 May 2024
Join a dazzling dozen of the world's best professional dancers as they take to the road next year for the 2024 official Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour. This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of 12 belo...Igor x Moreno - Karrasekare
The Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Karrasekare is the latest work by Igor x Moreno (choreographers Igor Urzelai and Moreno Solinas) and is inspired by the pagan carnival traditions from Sardinia and the Basque Country. The work draws from pre-Christian rituals: it looks back...Dreamboys
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 30 May 2024
Scream if you are ready to misbehave because Dreamboys are hitting the road again. They'll tease, tantalise and sweep you off your feet with their high-energy West End choreography, taut torsos and seductive boy-next-door charm. Dreamboys ...Nadiya & Kai - Behind the Magic
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 24 - Tuesday 25 June 2024
Following their critically acclaimed debut tour, Nadiya and Kai are back with their brand-new show Behind the Magic. Nadiya and Kai took you on a personal journey through the world of dance, from their childhood memories, competition days, ...Anton & Giovanni - Together
The Lowry, Salford
Sunday 21 July 2024
After the hugely successful Him and Me tour, the nation's favourite double act, Anton du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, are back with their brand new live tour - Together! Strictly Come Dancing's Anton and Giovanni will bring you more fun, mor...Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 13 - Sunday 18 August 2024
After celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance in 2022, and a lifetime of standing ovations, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary jour...Ireland The Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 18 August 2024
Join an all star cast of Ireland's most talented singers and performers accompanied by the fabulous Keltic Storm band and world champion Keltic Fusion Irish dancers for an unmissable Ireland the Show that will take you on a journey throug...Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders - The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
