What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Sunday 15 March 2026
Manchester United v Aston Villa
Manchester United v Aston Villa
Old Trafford, Manchester
The Red Devils take on Villa at The Theatre of Dreams in the Premier League. ...EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Concerts by Candlelight - 20% OFF
EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Concerts by Candlelight - 20% OFF
The Monastery, Manchester
Give a gift she'll never forget this Mother's Day! At Concerts By Candlelight, it's not just a show - it's a core memory waiting to be made! Picture this: The lights dim at the beautiful Manchester Monastery. The stage glows with hundreds ...Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of you...Ken Carson
Ken Carson
AO Arena, Manchester
Closely affiliated with Playboi Carti's Opium labelmate and frequent collaborator Destroy Lonely, Atlanta, Georgia rapper Ken Carson gained popularity on TikTok with Southern hip-hop tracks "Rock N Roll" and "Run + Ran". ...Clinton Baptiste
Clinton Baptiste
Lowry, Salford
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights', Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy ...Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish...The Celine Experience - Tribute to Celine Dion with January Butler
The Celine Experience - Tribute to Celine Dion with January Butler
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The Celine Experience tribute concert stars the highly acclaimed vocalist, January Butler, with an incredible full live band. With dazzling costumes, jaw dropping vocals and a sensational 'live concert' feel, this show will take you on a tw...The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield. Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...Luminiscence
Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...Jason Donovan
Jason Donovan
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Jason Donovan's latest tour is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason's energetic and uniqu...Audrey Hobert
Audrey Hobert
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
New York pop singer Audrey Hobert co-write several songs with her childhood best friend Gracie Abrams on her 2024 album The Secret of Us including hit singles "That's So True", "I Love You, I'm Sorry", and "Risk". The former Nickelodeon s...Audrey Hobert
Audrey Hobert
O2 Ritz, Manchester
New York pop singer Audrey Hobert co-write several songs with her childhood best friend Gracie Abrams on her 2024 album The Secret of Us including hit singles "That's So True", "I Love You, I'm Sorry", and "Risk". The former Nickelodeon s...Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...Manchester Camerata - One Damn Thing After Another
Manchester Camerata - One Damn Thing After Another
RNCM, Manchester
For centuries, women composers have been silenced - not by lack of brilliance, but by a system built to ignore them. In an industry shaped and dominated by men, their music was sidelined, their careers stifled, and their names overcast by m...Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Transmission House, Manchester
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You'll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the f...U Dance Northwest
U Dance Northwest
Lowry, Salford
Join us this March for the U Dance Northwest Regional festival 2026, a spectacular weekend where the Quays stage comes alive with the extraordinary talent of youth dance groups from across the Northwest region. Experience an inspiring showc...Always K-Pop
Always K-Pop
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Celebrate the vibrant world of K-Pop through music, dance, food - and new friendships! Always K-Pop UK returns for its third edition, bringing a full-day celebration of K-Pop and Korean culture to Aviva Studios. Whether you're a seasoned st...Eastbenders - A Drag Celebration of Eastenders
Eastbenders - A Drag Celebration of Eastenders
HOME, Manchester
Eastbenders Cabaret is coming to throw a big East End bash with the most iconic Albert Square residents as you've never seen them before... Get the bubbly out of the fridge, because we're taking the East all the way North, and turning the t...The Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion
Band On The Wall, Manchester
London indie rockers The Boxer Rebellion are a rare breed of band. Known for their soaring melodies, deeply emotive songwriting, wide-screen sonics, and world-class live performances, their music will continue to last in the hearts and mind...Monday 16 March 2026
Dave
Dave
Co-op Live, Manchester
UK chart topping MOBO Award-winning Brixton-born, Streatham-raised rapper and musical prodigy Dave, (aka David Orobosa Omoregie), began composing from an early age and writing lyrics in his teens. Due to visa issues, his father had been ...National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra has long been one of the most distinguished European orchestras and has achieved world-wide recognition through its many international tours, which include Australia, the US, Europe and Asia. The...The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield. Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...Luminiscence
Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...Macbeth
Macbeth
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Shakespeare's iconic tragedy is brought to life in a powerful new production. In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted amd wounded land. Macbeth, returning from battle, meets thr...James B Partridge - Primary School Bangers
James B Partridge - Primary School Bangers
Albert Hall, Manchester
Join James B. Partridge for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time with some joyous singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days. You won't have to sit cross legged on the school hall floor, but you will be enco...Dungeon Crawler Carl
Dungeon Crawler Carl
HOME, Manchester
New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman and legendary voice actor Jeff Hays are hitting the road with the highly anticipatedDungeon Crawler Carl LIVE TOUR. Known for its off-the-wall humour, unforgettable characters, and genre-bend...The Dublin Legends (The Dubliners)
The Dublin Legends (The Dubliners)
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012 and John Sheahan's' decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would end and The Dublin Legends were born. The Dublin Legends - Sean Cannon, P...Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood
Theatr Clwyd, Mold
To begin at the beginning... The villagers of Llareggub dream of lost love, drowned shipmates and failed marriages. Time passes. Enter an eccentric world filled with romance, fantasy, scandal, and song. A funny, moving and accessible produc...Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Opened in 1891, The Palace Theatre is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. With a glorious history hosting stars of stage and screen including Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Les Dawson and Charlie Chaplin, today, the Palace...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM, Manchester
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. Witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series,...Shakespeare's Macbeth
Shakespeare's Macbeth
The Peer Hat, Manchester
A witty and magical grassroots production of Macbeth, held at The Peer Hat -Directed by Stella Stevens and Nathan Bailey -Produced by Captain Attack. ...Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
An out-of-this-world premiere exhibition, now open at the Science and Industry Museum. Blast off into the solar system and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new BBC Horrible Science TV series. Walk in...Race Across the World - The Experience
Race Across the World - The Experience
Stevenson Square, Manchester
Experience the official live adventure of the award-winning BBC TV show. No maps. No public transport. Just your wits, your team, and Manchester's streets. You've watched it on TV, now live it for real! Race Across the World: The Experience...Gabriel Kidd: I found the giant and he was dead
Gabriel Kidd: I found the giant and he was dead
HOME, Manchester
Through sculpture, drawing, sound, and writing, Kidd's work utilises queer tactics of parody, fluidity and vitality, to explore mythology, ecology and history. In Gabriel Kidd's first institutional solo show, they have created an immersive ...Clapper
Clapper
Band On The Wall, Manchester
New Danish jazz with beat scene chops. Hailing from Aarhus, Denmark, the quartet Clapper blended classic soul and fusion jazz with the wonk, swing, and groove of modern instrumental hip-hop. With a sound rooted equally in rhythmic precision...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. ...Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...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...
Tuesday 17 March 2026
The Constant Wife
The Constant Wife
Lowry, Salford
Prior to London's West End, David Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of The Constant Wife by Laura Wade, based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham. 1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. "Nonsense" sa...Manchester City v Real Madrid
Manchester City v Real Madrid
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City try to overturn a 3-0 deficit to the Spanish giants in the Champions League. ...Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of you...The Battle
The Battle
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
WORLD PREMIERE - PRIOR TO WEST ENDLondon, 1995. Two of the country's biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and una...Dave
Dave
Co-op Live, Manchester
UK chart topping MOBO Award-winning Brixton-born, Streatham-raised rapper and musical prodigy Dave, (aka David Orobosa Omoregie), began composing from an early age and writing lyrics in his teens. Due to visa issues, his father had been ...10cc
10cc
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
One of the UK's most innovative and influential bands, Mancunian art pop and soft rock legends 10cc return with the typically tongue-in-cheek 'And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour' - celebrating a genre-defying repertoire that continue...Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler
O2 Apollo, Manchester
One of the UK's greatest vocalists, the husky voiced Welsh rock legend returns. Known for her 70s and 80s hits, her signature song 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart', was a transatlantic #1 single as well as a huge seller across Europe. Other hig...The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield. Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...Luminiscence
Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...Macbeth
