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Thursday 15 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...

The Hallé - Anna Lapwood Plays...

The Hallé - Anna Lapwood Plays...

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Katharina Wincor, in her Halle conducting debut, will be joined by Anna Lapwood to perform Joseph Jongen's Symphonie concertante, celebrating the 'king of instruments'. Composed in 1926, this electrifying piece has been cemented as one of ...

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 Magic of the Beatles

The Magic of the Beatles

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK's leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world. The stars of this lavish production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also g...

Paleface Swiss

Paleface Swiss

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Switzerland's finest metal band. The guys from Zurich have destroyed everything that wasn't nailed down. Whether it was their last US tour as direct support for The Ghost Inside or the nearly sold-out tour with West Coast outfit Lionheart...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...

Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
  The most awe-inspiring music from one of the greatest film composers of all time brought to you by a string quartet in an intimate candlelight setting. No doubt these tracks will sound familiar, as they give life to iconic films such as ...

Chris Stapleton UK Tribute

Chris Stapleton UK Tribute

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Europe's No.1 Tribute to the King of Country Soul. Previously known as The Stapleton Sessions, Chris Stapleton UK is Europe's original and No.1 tribute to the Country music megastar. Led by the incredible Darren Hodson, whose powerhouse vo...

Beyond The Black

Beyond The Black

O2 Ritz, Manchester
German Symphonic Metal shooting stars Beyond the Black are a stratospheric success story. Already their 2015 debut album hit like a bomb in their home country. 'Songs of Love and Death' besieged the German Top 15 for weeks and led up to the...

Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show

Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show

Manchester Central, Manchester
  The UK's largest and longest-running travel event brings together over 200 of the leading and specialist independent travel brands, including tour operators and over 40 tourist boards from around the world. Alongside travel experts, cele...

Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greates...

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...

Thursday Lunchtimes - RNCM Wind Orchestra

Thursday Lunchtimes - RNCM Wind Orchestra

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. ...

Ev and Kev - Toxic Positivity

Ev and Kev - Toxic Positivity

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Brace yourself for TOXIC POSITIVITY, the high-energy, anything-goes improv show where optimism is mandatory, chaos is inevitable. TOXIC POSITIVITY - The Improv Show That Won't Let You Have a Bad TimeBrace yourself for TOXIC POSITIVITY, the ...

Thursday Night Comedy Showcase

Thursday Night Comedy Showcase

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
The best comedic talent, featuring a variety of acts, ranging from up-and-coming comedians to established favourites Manchester's only 7 night a week comedy club. ...

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...

Lowry Youth Dance Project

Lowry Youth Dance Project

Lowry, Salford
Calling young people aged 9-16 who love to move! Take part in this inspiring dance project to develop your dance ability and unleash your artistic creativity. Experience how dancers train at Lowry. All genders and abilities welcome! In ...

Friday 16 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...

Tommy Emmanuel

Tommy Emmanuel

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy Emmanuel. Widely acknowledged as the international master of the solo acoustic guitar, Tommy has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Or ...

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...

Rat Pack Live

Rat Pack Live

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. The trio - collectively known as The Rat Pack, had attitude to spare. Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of ...

Roy Chubby Brown

Roy Chubby Brown

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wome...

Sadiq Ali Company - Tell Me

Sadiq Ali Company - Tell Me

Lowry, Salford
Following the success of Sadiq Ali Company's debut show The Chosen Haram, the company return with their new show Tell Me, a captivating contemporary circus and dance show that reimagines the narrative around HIV in today's world. Combining...

The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years

Albert Hall, Manchester
Having grown into the leaders of pop-punk since their formation, the Pennsylvania band offer no shortage of uplifting and inspiring lyrics to make you fight back against the negative things in your life. ...

Divina De Campo

Divina De Campo

53two, Manchester
Manchester Gay Village drag superstar Divina de Campo returns with I Do Think, an electrifying one-woman show that explores life's highs, lows, and everything in between. From orbiting the stars to becoming one, join Divina as she distills ...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele

Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele

Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Whether you're looking for a beautifully unique concert or a romantic candlelit evening, this music experience is for you. The performance will feature incredible tributes to Adele's greatest songs, played by an all-female, electric-acousti...

The Magic of the Bee Gees - A Tribute to The Bee Gees

The Magic of the Bee Gees - A Tribute to The Bee Gees

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Direct from London's West End. Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it's time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for to celebrate th...

Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show

Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show

Manchester Central, Manchester
  The UK's largest and longest-running travel event brings together over 200 of the leading and specialist independent travel brands, including tour operators and over 40 tourist boards from around the world. Alongside travel experts, cele...

A Tribute To The Carpenters

A Tribute To The Carpenters

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
It's time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true as the Entertainers present A Tribute to the Carpenters, featuring Gordy Marshall's The British Carpenters and starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpen...

Marcus & Martinus

Marcus & Martinus

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Marcus & Martinus, M&M, are a Norwegian dance-pop duo consisting of identical twin brothers Marcus and Martinus Gunnarsen. Since winning Melodi Grand Prix Junior in 2012, aged 10, they have won numerous prizes, such as Spellemannprisen in 2...

Midnight Til Morning

Midnight Til Morning

Manchester Academy, Manchester
With a rapidly growing fanbase across the U.S., Australia, and beyond, Midnight Til Morning - Australians Conor Smith and Mason Watts, together with Americans Shane Appell and Zach Newbould - are fast becoming one of 2025's breakout pop act...

Giovanni's Room

Giovanni's Room

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Manchester band Giovannis Room are an eclectic group, with a variety of influences, ranging from and between Glen Campbell to The Velvet Underground. They have made their mark on the Manchester scene with there chaotic performances, and a f...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Arijit Singh

Candlelight - A Tribute to Arijit Singh

Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of Arijit Singh at Hall performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...

Saturday 17 January 2026

Manchester United v Manchester City

Manchester United v Manchester City

Old Trafford, Manchester
It's the Manchester Derby and The Red Devils take on the Blues in the Premier League at the Theatre of Dreams. ...

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...

Biffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro

Co-op Live, Manchester
Festival-headlining Ayrshire favourites Biffy Clyro, with four UK #1 albums, make their highly anticipated return. One of Britain's most beloved bands, they are best known for the Platinum-selling hits "Mountains", "Many of Horror", and ...

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...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London's West End, including multiple appearances at t...

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...

Sadiq Ali Company - Tell Me

Sadiq Ali Company - Tell Me

Lowry, Salford
Following the success of Sadiq Ali Company's debut show The Chosen Haram, the company return with their new show Tell Me, a captivating contemporary circus and dance show that reimagines the narrative around HIV in today's world. Combining...

Slaughter To Prevail

Slaughter To Prevail

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Russian deathcore band from Yekaterinburg, Slaughter to Prevail, relocated to Orlando, Florida in 2022 after condemning the Russian illegal invasion of Ukraine. Their song "1984", inspired by the George Orwell novel, was released in protest...
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