What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Imitating the Dog: War of the Worlds
Imitating the Dog: War of the Worlds
Lowry, Salford
"Life is real again, and the useless and cumbersome and mischievous have to die." - H.G. Wells, The War of the Worlds Four performers enter the stage with cameras and construct an epic road movie before our eyes. It's a story we know, or...Circus Funtasia
Circus Funtasia
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Saturday Night Live). Faye Tozer* - Steps icon, TV personality and West End act...Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
Lowry, Salford
This production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in We...Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert is a joyous celebration of unity...Jordan Davis
Jordan Davis
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Louisiana country pop star Jordan Davis has topped the Country Radio Airplay chart, amassing over 735M global streams and earning NSAI Song of the Year, with the double-platinum CMA Song of the Year, "Buy Dirt" feat. Luke Bryan. The hit son...Road
Road
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
By Jim Cartwright, featuring Lucy Beaumont, Shobna Gulati, Lesley Joseph, Johnny Vegas, and with special guest Sir Tom Courtenay on film. 'Road's coming round us!' It's 1986. Your rumbustious chaperone Scullery guides you down the road, pic...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...Airbourne
Airbourne
Manchester Academy, Manchester
All-action Aussie hard rockers Airbourne are back with music cut from the same frayed cloth as classic late-'70s recordings - from an age before technology was driving the show, when it was all about energy, spirit and on-the-spot performa...The Mirror Crack'd
The Mirror Crack'd
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
This Garrick adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1962 novel, The Mirror Crack'd, brings real emotional depth and psychological insight to a thrilling story of revenge and the dark secrets that we all hide. But can anything be hidden from Miss ...Buckcherry + Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks)
Buckcherry + Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Arriving in the late '90s, during the dying days of dour post-grunge and the rise of aggro nu-metal, Californian hard rockers Buckcherry proudly kept the torch of hard-rock sleaze burning. The band styled themselves as deliberate throwbacks...Gordon Buchanan - Lions & Tigers & Bears
Gordon Buchanan - Lions & Tigers & Bears
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join Gordon as he recounts t...Portugal The Man
Portugal The Man
New Century Hall, Manchester
Over the past decade,Portugal. The Man has established themselves as one of rock's most prized possessions and a live phenomenon, with over 1,600 shows under their belts and a storied reputation as festival favourites. Originally heralding ...Heaven Shall Burn
Heaven Shall Burn
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Once upon a time in Thuringia, Germany... some young lads decided to start a band as they felt united by the same passion for metal, hardcore, and punk, and were looking for a way to voice their strong political beliefs and social criticism...Marcus Machado - Purple Vibes featuring the Music of Jimi Hendrix
Marcus Machado - Purple Vibes featuring the Music of Jimi Hendrix
Band On The Wall, Manchester
World-renowned guitarist Marcus Machado, hailed by Rolling Stone as 'The Next Young Gun', returns with an electrifying homage to Jimi Hendrix, alongside music from his albums Aquarius Purple and Blue Diamonds. A guitar prodigy praised by...Kind of Love
Kind of Love
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
It's the late 90s, New Labour are in power and the 'gay age of consent' is causing chaos in parliament. Meanwhile teenagers everywhere are cracking on regardless - making out, making up, but mainly making mistakes. Steffan comes out to his...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 ...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 ...Campbell Diamond
Campbell Diamond
RNCM, Manchester
One of the leading classical guitarists of his generation, Australian-born Campbell Diamond has earned top prizes at over 30 international competitions. Now based in Vienna and having performed extensively across Europe, Diamond channels th...Stuart Mitchell
Stuart Mitchell
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Stuart Mitchell - one of the UK's finest comedians and TikTok stars with over 50M views online - commences his debut tour Tips Not Included. In this show, the Scot will be making us laugh whilst talking about the loss of his parents and how...Thursday 26 February 2026
Imitating the Dog: War of the Worlds
Imitating the Dog: War of the Worlds
Lowry, Salford
"Life is real again, and the useless and cumbersome and mischievous have to die." - H.G. Wells, The War of the Worlds Four performers enter the stage with cameras and construct an epic road movie before our eyes. It's a story we know, or...Circus Funtasia
Circus Funtasia
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Saturday Night Live). Faye Tozer* - Steps icon, TV personality and West End act...Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean
Albert Hall, Manchester
London soul-pop star Olivia Dean is one of the most original and versatile voices in UK pop. Crafting classic yet conversational hooks with genre-fluid tinges, she's honed a way of exploring universal themes of love, loss and everything in ...Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
Lowry, Salford
This production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in We...Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert is a joyous celebration of unity...Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge
AO Arena, Manchester
World-renowned Orlando hard rockers Alter Bridge were formed by Creed band members Mark Tremonti, Scott Phillips and Brian Marshall with vocalist Myles Kennedy (who is also famed for his work with Slash and Led Zeppelin). They combine pr...Chris Ramsey
Chris Ramsey
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Chris Ramsey is a critically acclaimed Stand Up Comedian and regular face on TV. He has hosted two series of his own show The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central as well as Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central and the panel show Virtually Famous...Hallé & Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead) Performs Reich
Hallé & Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead) Performs Reich
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Following on from its highly acclaimed 2024 festival celebrating the works of Steve Reich, the Halle is once again joined by conductor and percussionist Colin Currie and Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood for a concert of some of Reich's most well...Jordan Davis
Jordan Davis
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Louisiana country pop star Jordan Davis has topped the Country Radio Airplay chart, amassing over 735M global streams and earning NSAI Song of the Year, with the double-platinum CMA Song of the Year, "Buy Dirt" feat. Luke Bryan. The hit son...Road
Road
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
By Jim Cartwright, featuring Lucy Beaumont, Shobna Gulati, Lesley Joseph, Johnny Vegas, and with special guest Sir Tom Courtenay on film. 'Road's coming round us!' It's 1986. Your rumbustious chaperone Scullery guides you down the road, pic...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...The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, for a night like no other and celebrate Sir Elton John with Jimmy Love. The Rocket Man is the world's favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world. So, catch a star...THAT'LL BE THE DAY
THAT'LL BE THE DAY
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Celebrate the golden age of Rock 'n' Roll and Pop from the '50s right the way through to the '80s from Trevor Payne and an exceptional cast of who combine hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and superb musicia...grandson
grandson
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Accumulating hundreds of millions of streams online, and receiving co-signs from the biggest names in rock and progressive politics, from Tom Morello to Bernie Sanders, Canadian alt-rocker Grandson (aka Jordan Benjamin) is perhaps best kno...Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favourite melodies from Netflix's 'Bridgerton' series, reimagined by a talented string ensemble in this awe-inspiring location. ...Something About George - The George Harrison Story
Something About George - The George Harrison Story
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Something About George - The George Harrison Story is a musical biopic tribute about the so-called "quiet" Beatle, and is back following it's hugely successful 2023 tour which celebrated what would have been George's 80th birthday. Starring...The Mirror Crack'd
The Mirror Crack'd
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
This Garrick adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1962 novel, The Mirror Crack'd, brings real emotional depth and psychological insight to a thrilling story of revenge and the dark secrets that we all hide. But can anything be hidden from Miss ...Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay
Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars-the authentic tribute to Coldplay from Entertainers! This spectacular live experience doesn't just capture the sound and spirit of one of the world's biggest ban...Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Creedence Clearwater Review are the UK's premier tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of America's greatest bands who, despite their relatively short career, left an enduring legacy of classic songs written and sung by lead guitaris...
Friday 27 February 2026
Imitating the Dog: War of the Worlds
Imitating the Dog: War of the Worlds
Lowry, Salford
"Life is real again, and the useless and cumbersome and mischievous have to die." - H.G. Wells, The War of the Worlds Four performers enter the stage with cameras and construct an epic road movie before our eyes. It's a story we know, or...Circus Funtasia
Circus Funtasia
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Saturday Night Live). Faye Tozer* - Steps icon, TV personality and West End act...Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Seattle rockers Foo Fighters return after staggering losses, personal introspection and bittersweet remembrances. Their brutally honest and emotionally raw response to the tragic death of drummer Taylor Hawkins is a testament to the heal...Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
Lowry, Salford
This production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in We...Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert is a joyous celebration of unity...English National Opera - Cosi fan Tutte
English National Opera - Cosi fan Tutte
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
ENO presents a new semi-staged concert of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte for two special performances at The Bridgewater Hall. Mozart's comic masterpiece is centred around Ferrando and Guglielmo, who have long bragged about enjoying strong relatio...The Music of Oasis by Candlelight
The Music of Oasis by Candlelight
The Monastery, Manchester
The Music Of Oasis By Candlelight returns to The Monastery, Manchester due to popular demand! Calling all Rock 'N' Roll Stars, this one's for you! Stop Crying Your Heart Out... The Music Of Oasis by candlelight is back and guaranteed to b...Robbie Williams: BRITs Week 26 for War Child, Delivered by DHL
Robbie Williams: BRITs Week 26 for War Child, Delivered by DHL
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Robbie Williams added to BRITs Week 26 for War Child, Delivered by DHL line-up BRITs Week 26 for War Child, Delivered by DHL has announced that the iconic Robbie Williams joins the 2026 lineup for a mega set at Aviva Studios performing trac...Mogwai
