TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Talks & An Audience With Events in Manchester
We Invented The Weekend Festival
Sunday 7 June 2026
We Invented the Weekend festival is back for 2026! Across Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026, Salford Quays and MediaCity will be buzzing with over 200 free activities in the UKs most ambitious, creative, original and fun-filled festival cel...
The Archers - Live at 75
Sunday 7 June 2026
Don your best hat, dust off your prize-winning jam recipe and join us for an unforgettable celebration of 75 glorious years of BBC Radio 4's The Archers. To mark this extraordinary milestone, The Archers is stepping out of the studio and on...
Killer Couples featuring Emma Kenny
Thursday 11 June 2026
Killer Couples is not just another true crime show; it's a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. Emma unravels the complex psychology of couples who commit the unthinkable, transforming their intimate bond into a pact of d...
Midnight Romance Roadshow
Thursday 11 June 2026
The first-ever Midnight Romance Roadshow brings authors Liz Tomforde, Lucy Score and Meghan Quinn together on stage. Join three bestselling authors for an intimate live conversation where they'll dive into their latest stories, share behind...
Artist Roundtable with Hettie Judah
Thursday 11 June 2026
Hettie Judah in conversation with Stefanie Trow, Conor Collins and Jude Wainwright. Can you make it without going to art school? Can you get back to the art world after years away? And what does success actually mean? Join writer and curat...
Elizabeth 1st and Elizabethan England
Thursday 11 June 2026
Discover the stories of Elizabeth 1st and Elizabethan England. Elizabeth's dangerous childhood and youth; her struggle with Mary Queen of Scots; her refusal to marry; witches, religious persecution and the whipping and branding of the poor;...
HEARD Live
Friday 12 June 2026
Heard Live is the true spoken storytelling event that lifts unheard voices to create real, positive change. A specially curated lineup of everyday people with stories that will stay with you, sharing their experiences unfiltered and in ...
Asako Yuzuki
Friday 12 June 2026
An electrifying evening with Asako Yuzuki, bestselling author of global phenomenon Butter, as she discusses her gripping new novel Hooked. A darkly compelling exploration of obsession, friendship and control, Hooked centres on Eriko, a wo...
Refugee Action - Locked Out and Locked Up Panel Discussion
Saturday 13 June 2026
Refugee Action present their brand-new report 'Locked Out and Locked Up' through a compelling panel discussion highlighting the experiences of asylum policy and the urgent need to address racism in the asylum system in the UK and France, fe...
Ben & Kammy's Unbelievable Show
Sunday 14 June 2026
A unique evening with two of Britain's most beloved broadcasting legends. Step into an unforgettable evening of laughter, stories and unfiltered camaraderie as Ben Shephard and Chris Kamara take to the stage for a truly special live experie...
Billy Moore
Friday 19 June 2026
A fun and interesting evening with YouTuber, Podcaster, actor, former boxer and ex-Liverpool criminal Billy Moore, who In recent times has been walking the streets finding out what life is like in modern Britain. He is known for talking to ...
Amy Spalding
Friday 19 June 2026
Calling all dykes, divas and non-binary baddies! Are you familiar with: Navigating the lesbian web like a pro?How to tell if she's flirting or just giving you a compliment?Why a £950 pair of Diesel boots alone does not make you a 'diesel d...
An Audience With Duncan Ferguson
Friday 26 June - Saturday 1 August 2026
Evertonians - this is one you won't want to miss. Spend an unforgettable evening in the company of a true Goodison Park legend - Duncan Ferguson. In this exclusive live and unscripted event, Big Dunc will lift the lid on his incredible jour...
Creative Tiny Humans
Friday 26 June 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 ...
Ai Weiwei
Thursday 2 July 2026
Join world-leading artist Ai Weiwei for an exclusive conversation on Button Up! - a landmark exhibition coming to Manchester Ai Weiwei: Button Up! is a monumental exhibition confronting 200 years of power, trade, war, culture and Empire th...
David Sedaris
Monday 6 July 2026
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humour writers. He is the master of satire and one of today's most observant writers addressing the human condition, and has made us ...
An Evening with Ricky Tomlinson
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 July 2026
In conversation about his life and career, with BBC Radio Merseyside presenter and established singer and entertainer Asa Murphy, Eric "Ricky" Tomlinson is an English actor (and former plasterer) best known for his television roles as Bobby...
Jimmy Nail
Saturday 18 July 2026
Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer - and proud Geordie icon - Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate retrospective shows reflecting on an extraordinary seven-decade career. From t...
An Idiot's Guide to Wine
Friday 24 July 2026
A hilarious comedy show paired with six different wine varietals from around the globe, the smash-hit stand-up comedy show, An Idiot's Guide to Wine is the brainchild of Merrick Watts, one of Australia's best-known comedians and the only co...
GK Barry
Tuesday 1 September 2026
She's hilarious, honest and completely unfiltered - and now she's hitting the road. Join GK Barry as she celebrates the release of her new book, It's Giving Life, with an unmissable live tour packed full of laughs, oversharing, and some ...
Yotam Ottolenghi
Sunday 6 September 2026
The bestselling author of Simple and Flavour, Yotam Ottolenghi, invites you to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated new cookbook Simple Too, an irresistible companion to the era-defining Simple. Yotam will be cooking live on sta...
Miriam Margolyes
Monday 14 September 2026
Following three bestselling memoirs and sold-out tours that left audiences in stitches, Britain's most outspoken national treasure is back on the road-and she's not holding back. Expect memories & mammaries, Arsenal & arseholes, politics, f...
An Evening with Racing Icons David Coulthard & Mika Häkkinen
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Experience the electrifying reunion of motorsport's most captivating teammate rivalry as stars Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard take the stage for an uncensored, no-holds-barred conversation about their careers. Once rivals, then teammates...
Caitlin Moran
Wednesday 16 September 2026
To celebrate the release of her brand-new book, Sunday Times Bestselling author Caitlin Moran will be heading out on tour accompanied by special guest hosts. ''No one's inventing good, new futures any more,' I say to my husband, Pete. ...
Anthony Scaramucci
Wednesday 16 September 2026
OFFER: All tickets for the Autumn 2026 Tour include a hardback copy of All The Wrong Moves by Anthony Scaramucci (RRP £25). American democracy is on the brink. Masked agents menace the streets of Minneapolis. Donald Trump jokes about c...
HEARD Live
Friday 18 September 2026
Heard Live is the true spoken storytelling event that lifts unheard voices to create real, positive change. A specially curated lineup of everyday people with stories that will stay with you, sharing their experiences unfiltered and in ...
Lucy Worsley - My Royal Life
Sunday 20 September 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 an...
Enter The Castle with Jon Ronson - Mystery Crime & Unmoored Men
Sunday 20 September 2026
Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson - Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men After three decades investigating the strange edges of human behaviour - from public shamings and psychopaths to modern moral panics - Jon Ronson's latest true story turns une...
John Cleese and The Holy Grail
Monday 21 September 2026
This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese himself, where he'll share behind-the-scenes storie...
Tom Gilbey
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026
After entertaining millions of people online with his no-nonsense guides, wine expert, broadcaster, author and all-round decent bloke Tom Gilbey is hitting the road , bringing his trademark energy, humour, producer Fred and some questionabl...
Tim Peake - Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space
Thursday 24 September 2026
After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake returns to venues across the UK with his hugely anticipated new show, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space. With the help of extraordinary archive materi...
Tom Robinson
Thursday 24 September 2026
Musician and broadcaster Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories spanning five decades of adventures in the music industry. Tom's musical journey began in 1974 when his first band was discovered by Ray Davies, and included ...
Tim Peake - Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space
Sunday 27 September 2026
After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake returns to venues across the UK with his hugely anticipated new show, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space. With the help of extraordinary archive materi...
Jeremy Bowen
Sunday 27 September 2026
Truth Under Fire is an essential evening for anyone who wants to understand the world as it is, not as we wish it to be. Gaza. Ukraine. Syria. Sudan. Yemen. The world is facing more armed conflicts than at any point in decades, and Jeremy...
Matt Winning
Sunday 27 September 2026
Acclaimed climate scientist, Dr Matt Winning (LLB, MSc, PhD), has been given an ultimatum: save the world by lunchtime tomorrow or sell his soul for a slice of Rockefeller's fortune. But right now, he's busy: his son is being born and he's ...
Marina Hyde
Monday 28 September 2026
Join Marina Hyde as she discusses her brand new book (Ticket + Discounted book packages are available). What a Time to be Alive! So lettuce remember Liz Truss, relive the last days of the Tories, meet the guy they called No-Drama Starmer, ...
Jay Rayner
Sunday 4 October 2026
Join the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, always readable writer and broadcaster as The Observer's award-winning restaurant critic returns. Jay Rayner faces some serious questions and in Nights Out in the Kitchen, the show marking publicatio...
Professor Brian Cox
Friday 9 October 2026
The pop idol turned science idol, Professor Brian Cox is a British physicist and professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester. Born in Oldham, he was the keyboard player in Manchester bands D:Ream and Dare, but he is bes...
Chris Williamson
Wednesday 14 October 2026
British podcaster and YouTuber Chris Williamson hits the road with his Mostly Wise live show, bringing his journey and insights directly to audiences. Audiences can expect a dynamic, funny, and refreshingly honest evening exploring the m...
An Evening With Bolton Legends Sam Allardyce & Peter Reid
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Sam Allardyce & Peter Reid. Live and unmissable, join two iconic Bolton Wanderers figures for a fantastic night of football nostalgia. Relive the unforgettable era that saw Bolton compete at the highest level, with Big Sam at the helm and P...
The Makings Of A Murderer - The Undercover Detective
Thursday 15 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 infilt...
Alice Cooper Book Tour
Friday 16 October 2026
The definitive autobiography and an evening of unforgettable stories from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's iconic musicians, with a career spanning six decades. Alice Cooper announces the release of his defin...
John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Monday 26 - 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 poli...
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 invi...
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 ch...
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 infilt...
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Saturday 31 October 2026
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 a...
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 tra...
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 t...
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 ...
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 in...
