DANCE & BALLET IN MANCHESTER
DANCE & BALLET IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Dance & Ballet in Manchester
Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders : The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
The Lowry
Tue 14 - Sat 18 Mar 2023
Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall
Mon 2 - Tue 3 Jan 2023
Nerubashenko Ballet - Swan Lake
Manchester Opera House
Thu 19 - Fri 20 Jan 2023
Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
The Lowry
Tue 9 - Wed 10 May 2023
The Dan Daw Show
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 3 December 2022
The Dan Daw Show is a peep into the shiny and sweaty push pull of living with shame while bursting with pride. This is a dance show about care, intimacy and resilience, about letting go and reclaiming yourself. After having spent a lifetime...Babies Playtime
The Lowry, Salford
Friday 9 - Friday 16 December 2022
Come along to our fun and friendly activity for babies. In this session you and your little ones will sing, dance and get creative.10am-10.45am: For babies under 111am-11.45am: For babies age 1-2 yrs ...Robin Hood: The 80's Panto
Contact, Manchester
Saturday 10 - Saturday 31 December 2022
The wildly popular eight-freestyle and Contact panto returns and this season we present something a little different...a panto 80's remix of Robin Hood! It's a fresh twist on the traditional, combining The Adventures of Robin Hood and the...Christmas Spectacular
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 19 December 2022
Music! Dance! Song! Spectacle! Christmas Spectacular is a cracker of a show filled with music, dance, lights and spectacle. The Bridgewater Hall will spring to life with high kicks, festive fun and special effects plus all the trimm...Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 2 - Tuesday 3 January 2023
The most famous fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents be...Raise the Roof
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 14 January 2023
See one of the world's most famous songs 'Jind Mahi' featured in the film 'Bend It Like Beckham' performed by "King of Bhangra" Malkit Singh MBE, along with Arjun, the pioneer of Hindi/R&B Fusion, captivating audiences all over the world, a...Thick & Tight - Tits & Teeth
The Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 18 January 2023
Combining mime, dance, drag and lip syncing, Rambert-trained dance theatre duo Thick & Tight (Daniel Hay-Gordon and Eleanor Perry) celebrate high and low art in all its variety, splendour and stupidity by performing a collection of best bit...Nerubashenko Ballet - Swan Lake
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 19 - Friday 20 January 2023
Ballet lovers and newcomers alike will find joy and spectacle in the classical delights of Nerubashenko Ballet's presentations. Swan Lake is a timeless tale: Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans but is tricked into...Spirit of the Dance
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 19 January 2023
The international smash hit Spirit of the Dance celebrates 25 fabulous years as one of the most populardance shows ever. Seen by more than 20 million people worldwide this high octane extravaganza takesdance to the next level with an explos...Spirit of the Dance
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 20 January 2023
The international smash hit Spirit of the Dance celebrates 25 fabulous years as one of the most populardance shows ever. Seen by more than 20 million people worldwide this high octane extravaganza takesdance to the next level with an explos...Nerubashenko Ballet - The Nutcracker
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 21 January 2023
The Nutcracker is a festive treat for all the family. Clara's adventures begin when she is gifted a Nutcracker doll who magically comes to life... A live orchestra performing the familiar scores is the perfect complement to these remarkable...Andrea Salustri - Materia
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 24 January 2023
Two shows for £15 when booked with "Dreams of the Small Gods" (more info here). Exploring the edges between juggling, dance and music, this extremely interesting and productive piece from Andrea Salustri - a contact juggler, fire manipulat...Giovanni Pernice - Made in Italy
The Lowry, Salford
Friday 27 January 2023
Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion and dance heart-throb Giovanni Pernice invites you to join him on a journey to his homeland for his brand new 2023 production of 'Made in Italy'. Joined by an outstanding ensemble of some of the best danc...Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker & more
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 27 January 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...Candlelight: Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake & More ft. Ballet
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 27 January 2023
The global Candlelight classical music series transforms the most beautiful venues into intimate performance settings. A warm ambiance bathed flickering candlelight provides the perfect backdrop for the elegant sounds of Tchaikovsky. The N...
Song & Dance Live
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 January 2023
M8 Enterprises presents Song & Dance Live supporting The Christie. ...
DanceSyndrome - X:10
The Lowry, Salford
Sunday 5 February 2023
10 years: 10 orbits around the sun, 10 New Year toasts, 10 times you've woken up a year older and 10 years of DanceSyndrome. X: Ten marks DanceSyndrome's 10th birthday of becoming a registered charity and will bring to life their work over ...Giovanni Pernice - Made in Italy
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Tuesday 7 February 2023
Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion and dance heart-throb Giovanni Pernice invites you to join him on a journey to his homeland for his brand new 2023 production of 'Made in Italy'. Joined by an outstanding ensemble of some of the best danc...Dreamboys
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 9 February 2023
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 ...Luca Silvestrini’s Protein - The Little Prince
The Lowry, Salford
Monday 20 February 2023
Suitable for everyone young and old, Antoine de Saint-Exupery's world-famous fairytale story is brought to life using Luca Silvestrini's Protein dance company's critically-acclaimed mix of dance, humour and spoken word in this award-wi...Birmingham Royal Ballet - Swan Lake
The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 2 - Saturday 4 March 2023
Ballet's greatest love story returns in Birmingham Royal Ballet's lavish production. This romantic fable of ill-fated passion, powerfully illuminated by Tchaikovsky's legendary score played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, has bewitched a...Gorka Marquez & Karen Hauer - Firedance
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 11 March 2023
With sizzling dancers, mesmerising fire specialists and a sensational live band, Strictly Come Dancing stars Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and their scintillating cast return with FIREDANCE, featuring fresh flavours and super-charged choreogra...Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders : The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 March 2023
Following its London premier and sell-out performances in Birmingham, 'The most immersive and intoxicating way to experience Knight's now timeless story' (NME) is on its way to take over the UK. Long-time fans of the TV show and audiences c...The Overhead Project - What is Left
The Lowry, Salford
Monday 20 March 2023
The Koln-based Overhead Project stands for performances between contemporary circus and dance - two languages that allow different perspectives on the human body and a multidimensional approach to space and architecture. The company, direct...Dada Masilo - The Sacrifice
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 21 - Wednesday 22 March 2023
Presented by Dance Consortium, South Africa's award-winning Dada Masilo wowed critics and audiences with her stunning re-imagining of Giselle in 2019. Now back by popular demand, Masilo and her company of incredible dancers return with the ...Ballet Theatre UK - Romeo & Juliet
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Thursday 23 March 2023
Join Ballet Theatre UK with their passionate portrayal of one of the world's greatest love stories, Romeo and Juliet. Returning by popular demand, this theatrical production tells the tragic tale of star-crossed lovers with astonishing grac...Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 28 March - Saturday 1 April 2023
This brand-new musical, come gig, come ballet, is from some of the most exciting figures in modern British Theatre. Combining rap and RnB with 18th century France to retell a story that sparked a revolution. When Marie Antoinette married Ki...Gorka Marquez & Karen Hauer - Firedance
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 30 March 2023
With sizzling dancers, mesmerising fire specialists and a sensational live band, Strictly Come Dancing stars Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and their scintillating cast return with FIREDANCE, featuring fresh flavours and super-charged choreogra...Lewys Holt - Empty Orchestra
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 8 April 2023
A dance show choreographed by Lewys Holt that explores the pains and pleasures of karaoke. Three dancers - Luke Divall, Lewys Holt, Inari Hulkkonen - perform their favourite karaoke hits. As each dancer takes their turn at the mic, the rem...
Ballet Theatre UK - Romeo & Juliet
Waterside, Manchester
Wednesday 12 April 2023
Join Ballet Theatre UK with their passionate portrayal of one of the world's greatest love stories, Romeo and Juliet. Returning by popular demand, this theatrical production tells the tragic tale of star-crossed lovers with astonishing grac...Nadiya & Kai - Once Upon a Time
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 14 April 2023
A fairy tale like no other, the brand-new dance show starring Strictly superstars Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Waiddrington, for the first time on stage together. The two stars have created a stunning show that highlights their different backg...Johannes Radebe - Freedom Unleashed
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Following on from his sell-out debut tour in 2022, TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is hosting a party like no others in this electrifying brand-new production for 2023. Freedom Unleashed sees the 'Irresistibl...Magic Mike: The Arena Tour
AO Arena, Manchester
Tuesday 2 May 2023
With two hugely successful films starring Channing Tatum and the hit productions of Magic Mike Live in London, Berlin, Australia and Las Vegas, Magic Mike has turned up the heat across the globe. Now the sexiest, most spectacular new dance ...Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10 May 2023
BBC One's award-winning TV show Strictly Come Dancing has not only spawned a glamorous live tour, as well as the brand new Strictly Presents: The Power Of Dance tour, but the much-loved pros have also been hitting the road to display their ...Karpe & Quickstyle - Omar Sheriff
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 10 May 2023
Described by Rolling Stone as "The most beautiful show in the world right now", "Omar Sheriff" is the new multi-cultural project with a jaw dropping live production which unites, and includes, and definitely entertains, from Karpe (previo...Akram Khan's Jungle Book Reimagined
The Lowry, Salford
Saturday 13 May 2023
In Akram Khan Dance Company's magical new dance-theatre production, based on the original story of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved family classic, the journey of Mowgli is retold through the eyes of a climate refugee. In a near future world, a...Far From the Norm - MAMA
The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 1 - Friday 2 June 2023
The latest work from Olivier award winning choreographer Botis Seva and Far From The Norm, his international touring hip hop collective that strives to make honest, relevant and needed performance work that reflects their generation, decons...Race Chaser
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 4 - Monday 5 June 2023
Pull off those headphones and grab a ticket for this amazing show. It's way more than just a podcast recording, there are drag queens involved, so you know it's going to be extra!The same amazing chemistry from the award winning podcast bre...Strictly Ballroom The Musical
The Lowry, Salford
Monday 26 June - Saturday 1 July 2023
With direction from dancer, choreographer, theatre director and Britain's favourite TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, the musical based on Baz Luhrmann's award-winning world-wide film phenomenon, will be will be foxtrotting around the UK and I...Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet
The Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 July 2023
Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet gives Shakespeare's timeless story of forbidden love a scintillating injection of raw passion and youthful vitality. Confined against their will by a society that seeks to divide, our two young lovers must ...Anton Du Beke & Giovanni Pernice - Him & Me
