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Monday 5 January 2026

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

HOME, Manchester
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which has captured the hearts of generations, comes to HOME with its UK stage premiere next year. When an overworked mother and her t...

Quentin Blake and Me

Quentin Blake and Me

Lowry, Salford
In this vibrant and lively family exhibition, Lowry will be celebrating the work of one of the most popular and successful writers and illustrators of children's books, Quentin Blake. Known for his distinctive and whimsical style, Blake ha...

Hatched

Hatched

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Be part of a warm supportive crowd for new stand-ups among a line up of baby comedians in their first year on the circuit.   ...

Manchester City Stadium Tour

Manchester City Stadium Tour

Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium. Experience the Manchester City story in a 360 degrees theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' matchd...

Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

Old Trafford, Manchester
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...

moviEscape - SAWtopsy

moviEscape - SAWtopsy

Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
  Inspired by the hit SAW movie franchise, SAWtopsy at moviESCAPE, Stockport's leading Escape Room offering, is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares - well none that are delibe...

Avatar: Fire and Ash (12A)

Avatar: Fire and Ash (12A)

HOME, Manchester
James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new sci-fi adventure. As the Sully family comes to terms with tragedy, deadly new threats emerge which put the future of Pandora?s inhabitants in grave danger.?This work contains...

L'Atalante - 4K Restoration (PG)

L'Atalante - 4K Restoration (PG)

HOME, Manchester
A timeless masterpiece of love and yearning, L?Atalante was the only full-length film made by Jean Vigo before his tragic early death. The film is now considered to be one of cinema?s very greatest works. Dita Parlo stars as a young bride w...

Marty Supreme (15)

Marty Supreme (15)

HOME, Manchester
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Marty Supreme follows his journey from playing for bets in Manhattan to winning 22 major titles and becoming the oldest to win a national...

Peter Hujar's Day (12A)

Peter Hujar's Day (12A)

HOME, Manchester
Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall star in the stunning new film from Ira Sachs, a richly cinematic rendering of the meeting of acclaimed photographer Peter Hujar and writer and artist Linda Rosenkrantz. Recorded in 1974, Hujar describes the rout...

Roots in the Sky

Roots in the Sky

HOME, Manchester
Roots in the Sky is the first institutional curatorial project by British-Nigerian artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones. This pivotal exhibition brings together new and recent works by ten contemporary artists whose practices span the United States, ...

Sentimental Value (15)

Sentimental Value (15)

HOME, Manchester
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has...

Song Sung Blue (12A)

Song Sung Blue (12A)

HOME, Manchester
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson....

Leaps and Bounds

Leaps and Bounds

The Met, Bury
The sessions are jam packed with routines encouraging our little ones to get active and have fun through movement and music. Classes are run by Danielle who also runs Movers and Shakers. Leaps and Bounds is kindly supported by Sport England...

Sprechen Cinema Presents. The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari

Sprechen Cinema Presents. The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari

Carlton Club, Manchester
An immersive viewing experience of this classic piece of German expressionist cinema with a contemporary soundtrack played live....

Too Soon Creatures Comedy Club

Too Soon Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Too Soon? is a Monday night of brand-new jokes and fresh takes on the week's news, where comedians test ideas while the headlines are still warm...

Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support

Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support

Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Arena-sounding rock with influences from New Order, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, and Stereophonics. thoughtful songwriting & reverb-soaked anthems....

Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR

Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR

Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Anthemic band Kahula headline an evening supporting grass roots venues at the new 100 cap Kamera Ballroom above the old Lloyds CHORLTON £10 ENTRY...

Race Across the World: The Experience Manchester

Race Across the World: The Experience Manchester

Stevenson Square, Manchester
? Manchester, it's time to race! Experience the official live adventure of the award-winning TV show. No maps. No public transport. Just your wits, your team, and Manchester's streets. Strategy meets adventure in this ultimate city challeng...

Tuesday 6 January 2026

The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe

The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe

Lowry, Salford
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. ...

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A joyful stage adaptation of the festive classic Whilst Christmas cheer and goodwill thrive across Victorian England, tight-fisted Ebenezer Scrooge goes to bed on Christmas Eve with no compassion or love in his heart. However, that night he...

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

HOME, Manchester
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which has captured the hearts of generations, comes to HOME with its UK stage premiere next year. When an overworked mother and her t...

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelli...

Singin' In The Rain

Singin' In The Rain

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
A timeless masterpiece, and perhaps one of the greatest musicals ever made - a must-see show for Christmas 2025. A charismatic, tap-dancing extravaganza SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is the much-loved story of the highs and lows of Hollywood as a rad...

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Lowry, Salford
The critically acclaimed parody musical, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch returns to the Lowry for a five-week Christmas season. This splash-hit show has sold out twice previously, so get your tentacles round tickets fa...

Quentin Blake and Me

Quentin Blake and Me

Lowry, Salford
In this vibrant and lively family exhibition, Lowry will be celebrating the work of one of the most popular and successful writers and illustrators of children's books, Quentin Blake. Known for his distinctive and whimsical style, Blake ha...

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience that offers a new perspective on humankind's past and future voyages to the moon. This winter at Aviva Studios, step into The Moonwalkers - an awe-inspiring immersive experience for all ages. Created by...

LOWRY 360

LOWRY 360

Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience.   Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...

Manchester City Stadium Tour

Manchester City Stadium Tour

Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium. Experience the Manchester City story in a 360 degrees theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' matchd...

Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

Old Trafford, Manchester
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...

moviEscape - SAWtopsy

moviEscape - SAWtopsy

Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
  Inspired by the hit SAW movie franchise, SAWtopsy at moviESCAPE, Stockport's leading Escape Room offering, is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares - well none that are delibe...

Avatar: Fire and Ash (12A)

Avatar: Fire and Ash (12A)

HOME, Manchester
James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new sci-fi adventure. As the Sully family comes to terms with tragedy, deadly new threats emerge which put the future of Pandora?s inhabitants in grave danger.?This work contains...

L'Atalante - 4K Restoration (PG)

L'Atalante - 4K Restoration (PG)

HOME, Manchester
A timeless masterpiece of love and yearning, L?Atalante was the only full-length film made by Jean Vigo before his tragic early death. The film is now considered to be one of cinema?s very greatest works. Dita Parlo stars as a young bride w...

Marty Supreme (15)

Marty Supreme (15)

HOME, Manchester
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Marty Supreme follows his journey from playing for bets in Manhattan to winning 22 major titles and becoming the oldest to win a national...

Peter Hujar's Day (12A)

Peter Hujar's Day (12A)

HOME, Manchester
Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall star in the stunning new film from Ira Sachs, a richly cinematic rendering of the meeting of acclaimed photographer Peter Hujar and writer and artist Linda Rosenkrantz. Recorded in 1974, Hujar describes the rout...

Roots in the Sky

Roots in the Sky

HOME, Manchester
Roots in the Sky is the first institutional curatorial project by British-Nigerian artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones. This pivotal exhibition brings together new and recent works by ten contemporary artists whose practices span the United States, ...

Sentimental Value (15)

Sentimental Value (15)

HOME, Manchester
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has...

Song Sung Blue (12A)

Song Sung Blue (12A)

HOME, Manchester
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson....

XS Malarkey with John Robertson

XS Malarkey with John Robertson

53two, Manchester
We're back for our 29th year! Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester comedy institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just ?3 for members and ?6 for normal people- we...

Wednesday 7 January 2026

The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe

The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe

Lowry, Salford
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. ...

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A joyful stage adaptation of the festive classic Whilst Christmas cheer and goodwill thrive across Victorian England, tight-fisted Ebenezer Scrooge goes to bed on Christmas Eve with no compassion or love in his heart. However, that night he...

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

HOME, Manchester
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which has captured the hearts of generations, comes to HOME with its UK stage premiere next year. When an overworked mother and her t...

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelli...

Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker

Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.  As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the present...

Singin' In The Rain

Singin' In The Rain

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
A timeless masterpiece, and perhaps one of the greatest musicals ever made - a must-see show for Christmas 2025. A charismatic, tap-dancing extravaganza SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is the much-loved story of the highs and lows of Hollywood as a rad...

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Lowry, Salford
The critically acclaimed parody musical, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch returns to the Lowry for a five-week Christmas season. This splash-hit show has sold out twice previously, so get your tentacles round tickets fa...

Quentin Blake and Me

Quentin Blake and Me

Lowry, Salford
In this vibrant and lively family exhibition, Lowry will be celebrating the work of one of the most popular and successful writers and illustrators of children's books, Quentin Blake. Known for his distinctive and whimsical style, Blake ha...

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience that offers a new perspective on humankind's past and future voyages to the moon. This winter at Aviva Studios, step into The Moonwalkers - an awe-inspiring immersive experience for all ages. Created by...
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