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Sunday 11 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. ...

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...

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...

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 Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the ...

Luke Combs UK - Tribute to Luke Combs

Luke Combs UK - Tribute to Luke Combs

Albert Hall, Manchester
The World's leading tribute to the Grammy-nominated country megastar Luke Combs! Experience the heart and soul of country music as we pay homage to one of the genre's biggest stars. A night of incredible songs, authentic Southern vibes, an...

The Amazing Adventures of Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat

The Amazing Adventures of Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
St Helens Theatre Royal is set to dazzle audiences this Christmas with its first-ever production of Dick Whittington, marking a major milestone in Regal Entertainments' 25-year history.  Get ready for an unforgettable festive experience, ...

Becoming Victoria Wood (15)

Becoming Victoria Wood (15)

HOME, Manchester
Bury-born Victoria Wood remains one of Britain's most cherished entertainers - a comic genius whose work reshaped the landscape of British humour. But behind the joyous persona - the singer, the satirist, the sharp-witted writer - lay a you...

Richard Blackwood

Richard Blackwood

The Frog and Bucket, Manchester
Richard Blackwood brings his jam packed hour of pure heavyweight punchlines and anecdotes. Get set for a night that's not just comedy - it's a rollercoaster of laughter, stories, and a sneak peek into Richard's incredible 30-year journey. C...

Strawberry Studios Forever Book Launch

Strawberry Studios Forever Book Launch

Strawberry Recording Studios, Stockport
The Stockport Music Story is proud to present a very special launch event for the long-awaited publication 'Strawberry Studios Forever' telling the previously untold story of Strawberry, from the unique point of view of Strawberry Recording...

RNCM Young Strings

RNCM Young Strings

RNCM, Manchester
Young Strings is one of RNCM's Junior Programmes. String players aged 6 to 13 years attend weekly classes to develop their string playing, musicianship and creativity. Two of their ensembles are delighted to be showcasing some of their lear...

Made in Manchester - Rising Stars

Made in Manchester - Rising Stars

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A spotlight on the next generation of local comedians, fresh from the streets of Manchester and ready to bring their best material to the stage, Made in Manchester: Rising Stars is your Sunday night showcase of homegrown talent! From up-an...

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 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...

Factory 251 Saturdays

Factory 251 Saturdays

FAC251, Manchester
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...

Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro

Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro

The Peer Hat, Manchester
If you like New Wave, Synthpop, Italo, Hi-NRG and all things Retro Electro from 1980 until now, then Manchester-based Welsh DJ Dinsdale Godfrey and Liam Moody will take you through the night playing anything from ABC to ZYX. Expect to hear...

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...

Monday 12 January 2026

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...

Opera House Theatre Tour

Opera House Theatre Tour

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Opened in 1912, The Opera House is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. Today the theatre plays host to hundreds of performances each year and remains an important part of Manchester's vibrant cultural offer. Our Tours a...

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,...

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.   ...

Trapdoor Comedy Club

Trapdoor Comedy Club

The Railway Inn Manchester, Manchester
Some of the best comedians from the UK at affordable prices. Click on tickets for line-up. ...

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...

Hamnet (12A)

Hamnet (12A)

HOME, Manchester
Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their only son, Hamnet ? the grief driving a wedge between the couple. Shakespeare, meanwhile, channels the tragedy and his sorrow into his work, creating H...

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...

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...

Tuesday 13 January 2026

To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

Lowry, Salford
The powerful and enduring coming-of-age story of racial injustice and childhood innocence is set in 1930s Alabama where lawyer Atticus Finch tries to prove the innocence of Tom Robinson, a Black man wrongly accused of raping a white woman. ...

SIX

SIX

Palace Theatre, Manchester
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return following its previous sold out success!Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for 'Best Or...

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...

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...

Born of Osiris + Attila

Born of Osiris + Attila

Manchester Academy, Manchester
US metalcore groups Born of Osiris and Attila announce a co-headline tour. ...

Becoming Victoria Wood (15)

Becoming Victoria Wood (15)

HOME, Manchester
Bury-born Victoria Wood remains one of Britain's most cherished entertainers - a comic genius whose work reshaped the landscape of British humour. But behind the joyous persona - the singer, the satirist, the sharp-witted writer - lay a you...

Adventures in Wonderland

Adventures in Wonderland

Z-arts, Manchester
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...

Youth Theatre Taster Session

Youth Theatre Taster Session

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
  Aged between 7 and 17 and want to find out more about the Octagon's Youth Theatre sessions? Then try this FREE taster session ahead of the next term. The weekly youth theatre sessions support young people to develop drama skills, work wi...

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...
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