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Saturday 21 February 2026

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...

Manchester City v Newcastle United

Manchester City v Newcastle United

Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Abu Dhabi meets Saudia Arabia as City take on the Geordies in the Premier League at the Etihad. ...

The Memory of Water

The Memory of Water

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Starring Helen Flanagan, Vicky Binns, Polly Lister and Victoria Brazier THREE SISTERS AND A FUNERAL... Winter, 1996.  The Spice Girls are riding high in the charts, football has failed to come home, and Dolly the Sheep's been cloned. Mean...

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...

James Arthur

James Arthur

Co-op Live, Manchester
Multi-Platinum Middlesborough-born, Brit billion-certified artist James Arthur started writing and recording songs when he was just 15, uploading his music to SoundCloud and YouTube. Now, looking back on a decade-long career, which includes...

The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical

The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical

HOME, Manchester
Adapted from Rick Riordan's best-selling novel by Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill, and with an electrifying rock score by Rob Rokicki, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the perfect adventure for gods and mortals alike. Wh...

British Cycling - National Track Championships

British Cycling - National Track Championships

National Cycling Centre, Manchester
2026 Lloyds National Track Championships returns to Manchester The 2026 Lloyds National Track Championships will be making its return, for the third year in a row to the home of cycling in Manchester's National Cycling Centre from Thursday ...

BBC Philharmonic & Lawrence Power - Romeo & Juliet

BBC Philharmonic & Lawrence Power - Romeo & Juliet

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
'Human existence is so fragile a thing and exposed to such dangers that I cannot love without trembling.' - Simone Weil Violist Lawrence Power returns to perform Cassandra Miller's acclaimed Viola Concerto, a piece heralded on its 2022 pre...

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...

Pinocchio

Pinocchio

Lowry, Salford
Visit the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense. Three very funny men seek refuge in a grand but abandoned old house, where they gather around an extraordinary dining table that becomes their playground. Grandfather, Father and Son tell t...

The Fratellis

The Fratellis

Albert Hall, Manchester
The brashly melodic BRIT Award-winning indie rock trio from Glasgow mix the tried-and-true sounds of glam rock, stripped-down acoustic-driven tracks, and Class of 1977 punk with fun, energetic 70's Cali-rock, rockabilly and glorious hints ...

Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Welcome to Egypt - the bustling community hub and iconic music venue - run by legendary activist and soul diva Queen Cleopatra.  Egypt has everything you could possibly need to survive in this rundown city - warm space, free food, banging ...

For the Love of Wrestling

For the Love of Wrestling

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
The UK and Europe's biggest dedicated wrestling event and fan convention featuring the biggest stars from WWE, WWF, WCW, ECW, TNA, NWA and Impact Wrestling - including (in 2024) Nic Nemeth, Mandy Sacs, Scott Steiner, Sgt. Slaughter, Trish S...

Jack & the Beanstalk

Jack & the Beanstalk

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
St Helen's GIANT half-term pantomime spectacular. Follow Jack on an unforgettable rags-to-riches adventure as he swaps the family cow for a handful of magical beans... much to his mum's horror! When those beans burst into life and grow into...

Teletech

Teletech

Hidden, Manchester
Manchester born Techno, electro and acid clubnight. ...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Abc Dome, Manchester
Enjoy some of the best Taylor Swift songs of all time like never before! Surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight, you'll listen to a string quartet's rendition of top hits by Taylor Swift. Be ready to rediscover Taylor's catalogue of h...

Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Abc Dome, 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 ...

Hal Cruttenden

Hal Cruttenden

Lowry, Salford
One of the top stand up comedians working in the UK today, as well as being a highly accomplished writer and actor, Hal is back with a brand-new tour, Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It, that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as long as '...

Sunday 22 February 2026

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...

The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical

The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical

HOME, Manchester
Adapted from Rick Riordan's best-selling novel by Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill, and with an electrifying rock score by Rob Rokicki, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the perfect adventure for gods and mortals alike. Wh...

British Cycling - National Track Championships

British Cycling - National Track Championships

National Cycling Centre, Manchester
2026 Lloyds National Track Championships returns to Manchester The 2026 Lloyds National Track Championships will be making its return, for the third year in a row to the home of cycling in Manchester's National Cycling Centre from Thursday ...

Nathan Carter

Nathan Carter

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Quickly becoming one of the UK's most prolific touring artists, wowing crowds with his sensational live show, Liverpudlian Irish country pop star Nathan Carter returns. One of the UK's most exciting live performers, his energetic showmanshi...

Chloe Petts

Chloe Petts

Lowry, Salford
  Rising star and "very funny" (Guardian) "very gay" Kent comedian Chloe Petts returns with her latest tour, Big Naturals, and she's delving where she's never delved before: this is a show about sex. The problem is that she blushes every...

Pinocchio

Pinocchio

Lowry, Salford
Visit the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense. Three very funny men seek refuge in a grand but abandoned old house, where they gather around an extraordinary dining table that becomes their playground. Grandfather, Father and Son tell t...

For the Love of Wrestling

For the Love of Wrestling

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
The UK and Europe's biggest dedicated wrestling event and fan convention featuring the biggest stars from WWE, WWF, WCW, ECW, TNA, NWA and Impact Wrestling - including (in 2024) Nic Nemeth, Mandy Sacs, Scott Steiner, Sgt. Slaughter, Trish S...

Jack & the Beanstalk

Jack & the Beanstalk

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
St Helen's GIANT half-term pantomime spectacular. Follow Jack on an unforgettable rags-to-riches adventure as he swaps the family cow for a handful of magical beans... much to his mum's horror! When those beans burst into life and grow into...

Whitney

Whitney

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Chicago indie folk rock duo Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek have been described by The Guardian as like "Bon Iver, with elements of folk and country, only given a Chicago soul makeover" with buoyant drum loops, effortless falsetto hooks, and...

The Last Picture

The Last Picture

HOME, Manchester
This brand-new play by Catherine Dyson provides a thought-provoking exploration of empathy, imagination, and collective memory from the perspective of an emotional support dog, Sam. On a school trip to a photography exhibition, Sam gently g...

Courtney Marie Andrews

Courtney Marie Andrews

Gorilla, Manchester
On the honey shores of Cape Cod in a beach shack, American folk pop singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews found self-love and her voice. Every morning, she'd walk 6-8 miles around the back trails of an island and meditate on her life, pe...

Drake White

Drake White

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Drake White is an accomplished songwriter with a rock-infused, organic country sound and signature footstomp. He continues to stun crowds with his incredible live show and soulful voice. Backed by his band The Big Fire, Drake has toured wit...

Schalk Bezuidenhout

Schalk Bezuidenhout

Lowry, Salford
South African comic Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand new show, Hey Hey Divorce. His first and (hopefully, for the love of all things good) only show post divorce. Schalk hasn't checked in with you all in sometime and he wants to ta...

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 ...

Andy Powell's Big Band Swing

Andy Powell's Big Band Swing

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
  Stockport's premier live entertainer Andy Powell returns with his swinging big band show. An unforgettable afternoon of Swing and Big Band Classics by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, N...

Hamlet (15)

Hamlet (15)

HOME, Manchester
Two-time Academy Award nominee and Shakespearian titan, Ian McKellen, stars in this thrilling and uniquely modern take on The Bard's classic tragedy. A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare's classic tragedy is reimag...

Dream Nails

Dream Nails

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
London  punk/riot grrrl band Dream Nails met through their involvement with feminist activism. They identify themselves as punk witches and their genre as "witch punk", and they write hexes rather than songs. ...

Off The Rails Comedy Club Saddleworth

Off The Rails Comedy Club Saddleworth

The Royal George, Oldham
Held on the last Sunday of every month at The Royal George, Greenfield, a large country pub set in the stunning Saddleworth countryside, Off The Rails comedy night hosts some of the biggest names in comedy. Attracting eager comedy fans, fro...

Small Engines Gala

Small Engines Gala

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Ride up and down the East Lancs Railway, hauled by their fleet of smaller steam and heritage diesel engines. These small but perfectly-formed locomotives, some of which are built for stamina rather than speed, are often found shunting aroun...

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...

Monday 23 February 2026

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...

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...

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...

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 Aces

The Aces

New Century Hall, Manchester
Formerly The Blue Aces, indie pop group The Aces grew up together in Provo, Utah, as part of the Mormon church. Their sparkling indie-rock has seen them support 5 Seconds of Summer.  ...

Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Epic orchestral masterpieces as you've never heard them before! Jonathan Scott uses all the resources of the Bridgewater Hall concert organ to create the full sounds and expression of a symphony orchestra using 5,500 pipes, two hands and tw...

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...

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 ...

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.   ...
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