TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Talks & An Audience With Events in Manchester
John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Mon 26 - Wed 28 Oct 2026
Patrick Radden Keefe
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 12 October 2026
A thrilling conversation with one of the most acclaimed narrative non-fiction authors working today, Patrick Radden Keefe, bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing. Patrick joins us to discuss his new work London Falling - a r...Michael Palin
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Fresh from his latest television series and companion book, Michael returns to the stage to share the story of one of his most ambitious journeys yet. With the help of stunning photography, behind-the-scenes footage and rarely seen mome...Chris Williamson
O2 Apollo, Manchester
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 ...Reece Shearsmith
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 14 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...Owen Jones
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Journalist, author and commentator Owen Jones (Chavs, The Establishment) discusses his provocative new book The Fall of the West, exploring what he describes as an era of political, economic and social crisis. Challenging popular explanati...An Evening With Bolton Legends Sam Allardyce & Peter Reid
The Albert Halls, Bolton
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 ...Yann Martel
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Booker Prize-winning author Yann Martel, internationally acclaimed for the modern classic Life of Pi, discusses his remarkable new novel, Son of Nobody. Inspired by Homer's Iliad, Yann reimagines the Trojan War through the eyes of an ordi...President Barack Obama
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
Few presidents have walked a more improbable path to the White House. Join us for an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime event with President Barack Obama. Winning more votes than any candidate in history, President Obama took office at a moment...The Makings Of A Murderer - The Undercover Detective
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
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
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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...An Audience with Ellis Howard and Chloe English
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 16 October 2026
Liverpool best friends Ellis Howard and Chloe English discuss their remarkable journey from working-class Liverpool to the forefront of British television. Ellis Howard and Chloe English represent one of Liverpool's most inspiring creative...Danny Boyle
HOME, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
During this discussion, the director of films such as Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire, and upcoming feature Ink will discuss a career that has placed him among the most successful British filmmakers. Following a successfu...Hugh Bonneville
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Witty and engaging, esteemed British actor Hugh Bonneville is a gifted raconteur whose stories are as captivating as his performances. Celebrated for his work with the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and in the West End, Hu...Katherine Ryan
HOME, Manchester
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
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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...
Meera Syal
Albert Hall, Manchester
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...Elif Shafak
RNCM, Manchester
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
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
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
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
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
HOME, Manchester
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
The Albert Halls, Bolton
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
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
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
HOME, Manchester
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
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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
Lowry, Salford
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
Lowry, Salford
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
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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
New Century, Manchester
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
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
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
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
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
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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
Lowry, Salford
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
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
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
Manchester Central Library Performance Space, Manchester
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
Lowry, Salford
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
Cuckoo Prestwich, Manchester
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
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
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...RNCM Research Forum - A Mini Symposium organised by Dr Annika Forkert
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Our Research Forums provide in-depth insight into some of the cutting-edge research that is taking place at the RNCM. Hear presentations from academics, performers, and composers as they share the latest developments in their fields, discu...Biology Of Belief With Bruce Lipton
Albert Hall, Manchester
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
Lowry, Salford
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
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
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
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
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
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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
Aviva Studios, Manchester
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
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
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
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
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
