TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Talks & An Audience With Events in Manchester
Katherine Ryan
Monday 19 October 2026
Join Katherine Ryan in discussion with a special guest as she delves into her new book First Born Daughter and much more. In Firstborn Daughter, the Ontario-born comedian turns her sharp, self-deprecating wit on the role she never audit...
Kyle MacLachlan
Monday 19 October 2026
From Dune to Desperate Housewives, from Twin Peaks to Sex and the City, Fallout and TikTok, Kyle MacLachlan is a cultural constant who's charmingly quirky persona makes him one of the most distinctive actors of his generation. Now, live on...
V E Schwab
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Victoria "V. E." Schwab is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed Shades universe, the Villains series, the City of Ghosts series, Gallant, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The F...
Min Jin Lee
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Acclaimed Korean American author Min Jin Lee, internationally celebrated for the bestselling Pachinko, discusses her long-awaited new novel, American Hagwon. Spanning 1992 to 2007, this sweeping contemporary epic follows three generations ...
Meera Syal
Thursday 22 October 2026
Dame Meera Syal shares the hilarious and heartwarming true stories that have shaped her life and work as one of Britain's most beloved comedy legends. Growing up in the only Asian family in a West Midlands mining village, Meera Syal wanted...
Un-Convention Manchester
Thursday 22 - Friday 23 October 2026
The 116th Un-Convention music conference and showcase will once again bring together hundreds of pioneering artists, managers, labels, promoters, and festivals from over 50 towns and cities across the UK to explore the current state of the...
Lee Child
Friday 23 October 2026
One of the world's most celebrated crime writers, Lee Child joins us for an evening of insight and storytelling as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and the books that have shaped and influenced him as a writer. He will also of...
Dave Haslam with John Simm + Stephen Morris (New Order) + LoneLady
Saturday 24 October 2026
Manchester DJ, writer and broadcaster Dave Haslam launches his new book, Creative Journeys. In conversation with acclaimed TV actor John Simm, Joy Division and New Order drummer Stephen Morris, and Sky Arts-Nominated musician, songwriter a...
Jackie Kay
Sunday 25 October 2026
One of Britain's most engaging live performers, poet Jackie Kay brings warmth, wit and extraordinary humanity to every reading. The acclaimed poet, novelist and former Scottish Makar performs a selection of poems from her landmark new coll...
Elif Shafak
Sunday 25 October 2026
One of today's most influential and much-loved literary voices, internationally-acclaimed novelist Elif Shafak returns to celebrate her extraordinary new novel, In One Brief Moment All Eternity. Spanning decades and continents, from ...
Dr Richard Shepherd - Time Of Death: More Unnatural Causes
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Join Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, as he returns to the stage this Autumn with his captivating new tour, Time of Death - More Unnatural Causes. Following his successful 2021 and 2022 tours, Dr. Shepherd inv...
John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Wednesday 28 October 2026
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon - aka Johnny Rotten - changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a pol...
Wonders of Our Universe
Wednesday 28 October 2026
A wonderful show of inspiring family entertainment for all ages with a stunning soundtrack and live presenter. Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally c...
Relaxed Tour of Macbeth
Thursday 29 October 2026
The tour is designed to help you feel comfortable and confident before the show begins, with an opportunity to ask questions and take things at your own pace. The tour will take place before the Relaxed Performance of Macbeth. Feared, resp...
Philippa Gregory
Friday 30 October 2026
Join Philippa Gregory, as she takes you on a journey through the history you thought you knew. In her new novel, Royal Witch, Philippa brings to life the glittering and treacherous court of Henry V. The story explores the fascinating (and ...
The Makings of a Murderer - The Undercover Detective
Friday 30 October 2026
Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard's undercover unit and former star of Channel 4's Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations. From the gritty realities of infil...
Behind The Scenes of Macbeth with Director Nick Bagnall
Friday 30 October - Wednesday 4 November 2026
Join Oldham Coliseum for a 30-minute behind-the-scenes talk from the director Nick Bagnall. He'll share the ideas, choices and challenges he faced in bringing Macbeth to the stage - from reimagining Shakespeare's world for a contemporary a...
Creative Tiny Humans
Friday 30 October 2026 - Friday 26 March 2027
Join us in the Creativity Corner for our baby and toddler group drop in session to enjoy crafts, chats and creativity. Expect making for tiny hands, stories and most importantly PLAY. Join artist and community facilitator Phoebe Foxtrot on...
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Friday 17 September 2027
Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography from the world's most prestigious mountain film festival as it heads on ...
Bessel van der Kolk - How the Body Keeps Score
Sunday 1 November 2026
Traumatic experiences leave their imprint on the body as well as the mind. Dr Bessel van der Kolk returns to How To Academy to offer a new paradigm for healing, How the Body Keeps Score. The helplessness and invisibility associated with tr...
Chris Packham's World of Wonder
Sunday 1 November 2026
For nearly forty years Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK. Through his groundbreaking work on The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Autistic Minds and Earth, Chris has devoted his remarkable life to engaging with ...
Joe Marler Will See You Live
Sunday 1 November 2026
Joe Marler Will See You Live is a live podcast tour. Since retiring in 2024 as one of England's great rugby players, host Joe Marler has come a long way - his appearance in the first series of The Celebrity Traitors helping push him firmly...
Anton du Beke
Sunday 1 November 2026
Free Book Offer with Tickets. Anton Du Beke - one of the UK's most beloved entertainers and a familiar face on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing since its very first series in 2004 - is heading out on tour in 2026 to celebrate the release of his...
Guy Martin
Sunday 1 November 2026
For the first time, Guy Martin hits the stage with Unplanned, a brand-new live show packed with untold stories, behind-the-scenes moments and footage, racing tales, engineering obsessions and the kind of chaos only Guy could find himself i...
Touch Tour of Macbeth
Monday 2 November 2026
aking place inside Liquid & Envy, where our unique setting becomes a late-1970s world of gangsters, casinos and shifting social codes. During the Touch Tour, you'll have the chance to familiarise yourself with the performance space and exp...
Daisy May Cooper
Saturday 7 November 2026
Join Sunday Times bestselling author and BAFTA-winning star and co-creator of This Country, Daisy May Cooper, as she's interviewed live on stage to celebrate her debut novel, What Took You So Long? Hear Daisy talk about the inspiration beh...
Frank Turner Acoustic & In Conversation
Saturday 7 November 2026
Acoustic and in-conversation, hosted by Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music). Frank Turner is one of the UK's most successful artists. He released his tenth studio album 'Undefeated' in May 2024 which debuted at Number 3 in the Official Album Chart...
Lucy Worsley - My Royal Life
Sunday 8 November 2026 - Sunday 10 October 2027
Step into a glittering royal world with Lucy Worsley, beloved historian and bestselling author, who spent twenty years working as Chief Curator in some of Britain's most marvellous palaces. Lucy wants to take you behind the scenes a...
David Byrne (Talking Heads) - Book Tour
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Presenting a brand-new solo talk inspired by his forthcoming book, Sleeping Beauties, David Byrne is one of the most original and influential artists of the last half century. Since co-founding Talking Heads in 1975, his work has spanned m...
Northern Publishers' Fair
Saturday 14 November 2026
Join readers and writers alike at this free event celebrating independent publishing. Peruse books from 16 publishers across genres including literary fiction, genre fiction, middle-grade and children's, poetry and memoir. Watch a printing...
Chris Hadfield - Exploring the New Space Age
Sunday 15 November 2026 - Sunday 13 June 2027
What happens when space becomes the new economic frontier? Who controls the resources beyond our atmosphere? How will the coming space revolution transform life on Earth? Join acclaimed Canadian astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, space...
Terry Christian & Smug Roberts
Sunday 22 November 2026
Smug Roberts & Terry ChristianTwo Manchester lads, one city and a big bag of stories. Join Smug Roberts and Terry Christian for No Country for Old Manc's, a night of comedy, conversation, music and memories as they look back at the Manches...
Sir Chris Hoy
Monday 23 November 2026
What do you hold onto when you're told you have between two and four years left to live?Sir Chris Hoy is one of Britain's greatest Olympians. A six-time Olympic gold medallist and 11-time world champion, his career was built on mastering t...
Biology Of Belief With Bruce Lipton
Thursday 26 November 2026
A revolutionary journey into the grand convergence of the Body-Mind-Spirit trinity. We live in a world full of crises, but from an evolutionary standpoint, these crises ignite evolution. Join American writer and lecturer Bruce on a fast-pa...
David Shrigley
Friday 4 December 2026
As part of Funny People, Lowry welcomes renowned artist David Shrigley for a special Artist's Talk. One of the most recognisable artists working today, David Shrigley has built an international reputation through work that combines hu...
Behind the Scenes of The Traitors with Julie Hesmondhalgh
Sunday 13 December 2026
Julie lifts the lid on her time in the castle with Celebrity Traitors, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, secrets and what it's really like to play the game. There'll be plenty of laughs, candid chat and the chance to ask your own questio...
A Shameless Night - An Evening With The Cast Of Shameless
Sunday 10 January 2027
A Shameless Night: An Evening with the Cast of Shameless: Get up close and personal with the stars of the multi-award-winning TV favourite, Shameless. A Shameless Night will feature a selection of cast members from the iconic series, h...
Grief Sucks - A One Man Show starring KevOnStage
Saturday 23 January 2027
Kevin Fredericks (aka KevOnStage) - stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, author, and filmmaker - takes to the stage with his one-man show Grief Sucks. Ever since the loss of his big brother Jason in 2022, KevOnStage has struggled internal...
The Makings Of A Murderer - Fatal Mistake
Wednesday 27 January 2027
They planned the murder. They covered their tracks. They thought they had got away with it. They almost did. In The Makings of a Murderer: Fatal Mistake, award-winning investigative journalist and broadcaster Donal MacIntyre examines the e...
Roxie Nafousi
Monday 1 February 2027
Bestselling author and manifestation expert Roxie Nafousi discusses all things love during her new book tour, Manifest Love. Join author and manifestation expert Roxie Nafousi next February for an unforgettable evening exploring the que...
The Makings Of A Murderer - Double Jeopardy
Thursday 4 February 2027
Following the success of the acclaimed Real Manhunter live tour, former Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton returns with a gripping new true crime experience: The Makings of a Murderer - Double Jeopardy. Drawing on his extraordinary ca...
The Makings Of A Murderer - Fatal Mistake
Thursday 4 February 2027
They planned the murder. They covered their tracks. They thought they had got away with it. They almost did. In The Makings of a Murderer: Fatal Mistake, award-winning investigative journalist and broadcaster Donal MacIntyre examines the e...
Iain Lee
Sunday 7 February 2027
Star of The 11 O'Clock Show, winner of (the hearts and minds of the nation on) I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and fired from almost every radio station in the UK, Iain Lee invites you to commemorate his 30 years in show business. For...
Allie Bailey
Thursday 11 February 2027
Allie Bailey is an ultrarunner, coach, speaker and podcast presenter who has run in some of the most extreme places in the world, with a number of world firsts to her name In 'Ultrarunning: Can you Hack It?', the follow-up to her successfu...
Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Monday 15 February 2027
Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join Gordon as he recounts thrillin...
Michael Portillo
Tuesday 16 February 2027
Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life. The son of a refugee who rose to become one...
Murderous Minds featuring Emma Kenny
Thursday 18 February 2027
The nationwide sell-out success of Killer Couples, best-selling author, Psychologist, and leading crime commentator Emma Kenny returns with a brand-new live show that probes the darkest corners of humanity. Murderous Minds takes you on a g...
Cheryl Baker
Thursday 18 February 2027
An intimate evening with 1981 Eurovision Winner, Cheryl Baker. In 2026, Cheryl invites you to join her to celebrate her 50+ years in the entertainment industry with music, laughter and chat with her new show Wearing Cheryl Baker. A real-...
Layton Williams: Layton Live
Thursday 25 February 2027
Olivier Award winner, and Tony Award nominee, Layton Williams is taking to the stage for his nationwide tour. Marking the upcoming 20th anniversary of his stage debut, Layton will take you on a whistle stop musical tour of his journey from...
Phil Mealey - Early Doors: Behind The Bar & Beyond
Saturday 27 February 2027
Best known as the co-creator and star of Early Doors and his writing on The Royle Family, BAFTA award-winning writer and performer Phil Mealey invites audiences back into The Grapes for an evening of laughter, nostalgia, favourite clips, u...
