TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Talks & An Audience With Events in Manchester
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 t...
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 Bobb...
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 ...
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 c...
An Audience With Duncan Ferguson
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 jou...
Lunch with Marco Pierre White and Michael Caines
Saturday 29 August 2026
A very special lunch with renowned chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White and acclaimed TV chef and hotelier Michael Caines. Having both previously been awarded Michelin stars, the talented chefs will be in the room, sharing their ins...
Lunch with Marco Pierre White and Michael Caines
Saturday 29 August 2026
A very special lunch with renowned chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White and acclaimed TV chef and hotelier Michael Caines. Having both previously been awarded Michelin stars, the talented chefs will be in the room, sharing their ins...
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 st...
Kyla Cobbler
Saturday 12 September 2026
Ticket with Book offer available. Join one of the fastest-rising names in comedy Kyla Cobbler for an in-conversation about her hilarious and honest memoir, Happy, Thank You. More, Please. Kyla will be chatting about her path to self...
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, ...
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 teammate...
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 ...
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...
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 un...
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 stori...
Harlan Coben
Monday 21 September 2026
Join one of the world's most successful writers for an unforgettable evening of insight and inspiration. Harlan Coben will take you behind the scenes of his new book, Plot Twist - sharing the experiences that have shaped his career. With...
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 questionab...
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 mater...
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 mater...
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 Jerem...
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 publicati...
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street (The Smiths)
Sunday 4 October 2026
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME's Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the f...
Shaun Ryder
Wednesday 7 October 2026
He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on - including Cele...
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 be...
Reece Shearsmith
Sunday 11 October 2026
Co-creator of The League of Gentlemen, Psychoville and Inside No. 9, Reece is no stranger to the morbid and macabre. In this live show, he will guide audiences through the bizarre artefacts and obsessions that have quietly shaped eve...
Russell T Davies & Bernardine Evaristo
Sunday 11 October 2026
An evening with one of Britain's most influential television writers as Russell T Davies joins Bernadine Evaristo to discuss his forthcoming memoir and how his extraordinary work has transformed the landscape of modern television. Pass...
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 ...
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 ...
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 infil...
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 defi...
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 ...
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 pol...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
The Forbidden Realm Of Conspirancies: Uncovered
Tuesday 3 November 2026
What if everything you've been told is a lie? The Forbidden Realm of Conspiracies: Uncovered invites you to explore a world where theories that challenge everything you know are brought to life in a way you've never experienced befor...
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...
