FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family Events in Manchester
Thu 26 Mar - Sat 25 Apr 2026
Tue 13 Jul - Sat 21 Aug 2027
Wed 2 Dec 2026 - Sat 9 Jan 2027
Sat 5 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Circus Funtasia
Friday 27 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...
Under 5s Little Creatives
Friday 27 February 2026
Sessions not available during school holidays Come along to Little Creatives in The Lookout for 45 minutes of fun. These sessions are designed for children age 2-5yrs with lots of engaging activities for them to get involved with. All atten...
The Library of Enchantment
Friday 27 - Saturday 28 February 2026
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 Gruffalo's Child
Friday 27 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
Tall Stories presents The Gruffalo's Child Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book Optional book line subheading: The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood... Follo...
Family Saturdays
Saturday 28 February - Saturday 28 March 2026
Join us at the Octagon on selected Saturday mornings for FREE family storytelling sessions for children and their grownups. Sharing stories through creative play to spark imaginations! Family Saturdays is a space where families can explore ...
Justin Live
Sunday 1 March 2026
Are You Ready To Rock?.... Because Justin has got the band back together! Famous for his BAFTA Award-winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin's House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin and his friends are ba...
Stars for Tonight
Sunday 1 March 2026
Showcasing the talent from local students on the big stage, NW Productions present Stars For Tonight, a variety showcase giving students some memories to last a lifetime. ...
Adventures in Wonderland
Tuesday 3 March - 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...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Thursday 5 - Sunday 15 March 2026
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...
Showstopper The Kids Show
Saturday 7 March 2026
An improvised musical show for kids of all ages, from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers. If your children could create their very own dream musical - where would they start? Showstopper! The Kids Show takes your ...
A Big Egg
Sunday 8 March 2026
From the new Story Time series of family musicals by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. For Jack and his little sister Molly, an egg is much more than a simple shell - it's a tiny world full of secrets. A miracle w...
Little Listeners: Opera North Orchestra Unpacked
Saturday 14 March 2026
A Family Friendly Concert For All Ages. A treasure hunt with a tuneful twist! The Orchestra of Opera North needs your help finding some hidden musical gems. Discover different "Tuneful Treasures" as you go, collecting them all in time for ...
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Sunday 22 March 2026
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...
Nick Cope's Family Show
Sunday 22 March 2026
Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 ye...
Out Of The Box
Sunday 22 March 2026
OUT OF THE BOX is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. With every opening of the box comes new trick shots, mini a...
Matilda The Musical
Thursday 26 March - Saturday 25 April 2026
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...
The Lol Podcast
Thursday 26 March 2026
Join the LOL Podcast and experience the show like never before with interactive games, hilarious moments, and topics you will only hear in person. Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Cash, Kate, Harper, Maverick and Kenzie filled ...
The Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 March 2026
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London's Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first t...
Counting Sheeps
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 March 2026
A sleepy, sheepy show from Herd Theatre for babies and toddlers (and very tired grown ups). Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They're experts in the field. But tonight they're wide awake. Snuggle up and join two sheep on a j...
Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
Sunday 29 March 2026
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic returns to cebrate 100 years of the Disney experience through its music. This symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and characters from the Walt Disney ...
Spider-Man: No Way Home - Live in Concert
Monday 30 March 2026
Spider-Man™: No Way Home, one of the most successful Super Hero films of all time, will be presented live in concert, in what will be the ultimate experience for Spider-Man™ fans. The box office smash hit will have its incredibl...
Wren's World
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Wren and her sister Robin experience the world very differently; Robin seems to have it all figured out, but to Wren, the world is loud and busy and confusing. To make sense of it, she creates her own magical world full of adventure, where ...
The Wiggles
Thursday 2 April 2026
Following their sell-out 2025 tour, The Wiggles are back by overwhelming demand with their biggest and brightest show yet - travelling across the country to bring the live-show phenomenon to a city near you. In a concert filled with a...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Thursday 2 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...
There's A Monster In Your Show
Thursday 2 - Saturday 4 April 2026
Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved 'Who's in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but...
Tales from Acorn Wood
Friday 3 - Monday 6 April 2026
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the ...
Teach Rex
Friday 3 April 2026
The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to town after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching childr...
Wren's World
Friday 3 - Saturday 4 April 2026
Wren and her sister Robin experience the world very differently; Robin seems to have it all figured out, but to Wren, the world is loud and busy and confusing. To make sense of it, she creates her own magical world full of adventure, where ...
Gabby's Dollhouse Live
Sunday 5 April 2026
Gabby's Dollhouse Live! is a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a...
Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Monday 6 April 2026
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...
There's a Monster in Your Show
Tuesday 7 - Wednesday 8 April 2026
Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved 'Who's in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but...
Top Secret - The Magic of Science
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination Join Top...
The Wizarding Adventure
Thursday 9 April - Friday 30 October 2026
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick sk...
Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles
Thursday 9 April 2026
The Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles!A magical journey through the Legends of Bubbleland From the creator of The Bubble Show® comes a dazzling new adventure full of bubble artistry and visual magic!Journey through the awe-inspiring legends of ...
Sisters 360
Friday 10 April 2026
Sisters 360 is a funny, heartfelt and high-energy new play written by Asif Khan, inspired by the real-life "Hijabi Sisters" from Hull - three skateboard-loving siblings who have challenged stereotypes and inspired countless others, followin...
The Utterly Revolting Science Show
Saturday 11 April 2026
Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team's hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive new journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics and revolting edible chemistry. Expect enormous bottoms, edible fireworks, burp m...
Flow (U)
Saturday 11 April 2026
★★★★★ Mysterious and magical, this Oscar-winning survival adventure is an animation worthy of Studio Ghibli. ~ Time Out --- Winner of the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film, Flow is the latest film from the boundless imag...
Zog
Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Presented by Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon's school, where dragons learn all ...
Out Of The Box
Tuesday 14 April 2026
OUT OF THE BOX is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. With every opening of the box comes new trick shots, mini a...
The Boy at the Back of The Class
Wednesday 15 - Saturday 18 April 2026
The new live show for children aged 7+ based on the 2019 Blue Peter Book Award and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winning novel by Onjali Q. Rauf adapted for the stage by Nick Ahad. Told from a child's perspective, balancing heart and h...
Diversity
Wednesday 15 - Friday 17 April 2026
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and...
Lowry Boys
Wednesday 6 May - Wednesday 8 July 2026
Lowry is launching a new youth dance company for boys of all abilities ages 11-16. Book on to Lowry Boys to develop new physical skills and to unleash your creativity, all in a supportive environment. Whether you have previous dance experie...
Return to the Forest
Thursday 7 - Sunday 10 May 2026
A magical forest comes alive through dance, puppetry and play - inviting us to reflect on what we treasure and how we connect. Step inside a museum where precious treasures are on display. But remember - strictly no touching! Dusk falls and...
The Detective Dog
Saturday 16 May 2026
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on stage for Deaf and hearing family audiences. Whether it's finding a lost shoe or discovering who ...
Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
Tuesday 19 - Wednesday 20 May 2026
Strictly The Professionals returns - bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever. Take 11 world-class professional dancers from the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing, a sensational live band, and powerhouse vocalists. Add show-stoppin...
Bluey's Big Play
Friday 22 - Sunday 31 May 2026
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...
Dinosaur Adventure Live
Sunday 24 May 2026
65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. When a satell...
Top Secret - The Magic of Science
Monday 25 May 2026
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination Join Top...
Dinosaur Adventure Live - Danger on T-Rex Mountain
Thursday 28 May 2026
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the D...
Lowry CAT: Audition Day Event
Saturday 30 May 2026
CALLING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO MOVE ARE YOU AGE 11-16 AND LIVE IN THE NORTHWEST OF ENGLAND? Salford's Lowry is hosting an Open Day and Auditions for young movers who would love to train in dance at Lowry from September 2026 with Lowry Cen...
The Night Sky Show
Sunday 7 June 2026
Comedy, astronomy and so much more. A show for anyone with a slight interest or more in the night sky. A night for those who want to laugh, learn and enjoy. The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard an...
