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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...

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...

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...

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

Mogwai

O2 Apollo, Manchester
The Mercury Prize Nominated, UK. No. 1 charting, Scottish avant-rockers Mogwai continue to please old fans and gain new as they offer something for everyone. Transcendent and surprising, sweetly melancholic or engulfed by a swell of fulsome...

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...

Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration

Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
The world's premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice'. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever...

Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Multi-Platinum-selling Mercury Prize, NME and Brit Award-winning, chart-topping Scottish phenoms Franz Ferdinand are back showcasing the world-conquering success of their career to date. The Glasgow-based indie rocker's second single "Take...

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
  Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography from the world's most prestigious mountain film festival as it heads on a...

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

Albert Hall, Manchester
Naming your band after a small griddle cake eaten in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Australia would probably be a bit too out there for most bands. But then Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are far from your typical psych rock gro...

Candlelight - Rings & Dragons

Candlelight - Rings & Dragons

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, The Lo...

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 ...

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...

Reflections - The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross

Reflections - The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Get ready to celebrate the incredible legacy of the one and only Diana Ross! This iconic diva has not only dominated the music scene but has also inspired generations with her powerful voice, stunning performances, and fabulous style! Hail...

Saturday 28 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...

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...

Manchester United v Crystal Palace

Manchester United v Crystal Palace

Old Trafford, Manchester
The Red Devils take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League at The Theatre of Dreams. ...

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...

BRIT Awards

BRIT Awards

Co-op Live, Manchester
The BRIT Awards with Mastercard moves to Manchester for first time in 2026. Award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, writer and University of Manchester drop-out Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony which features a homecoming from the ve...

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...

Talking Sopranos

Talking Sopranos

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Two of the Soprano's iconic cast members, Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) hit the stage with a live show of their Lockdown podcast Talking Sopranos. Hosted by comedian Joey Kola, fans will hear...

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...

Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)

Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...

Rachel Fairburn's Trying It On

Rachel Fairburn's Trying It On

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
'Trying It On' is a brand new night showcasing the very best in character comedy from renowned stand-up, Rachel Fairburn (Live at the Apollo, All Killa No Filla). Having already conquered the world of stand up, Rachel is turning her sights ...

Roy Chubby Brown

Roy Chubby Brown

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
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...

Manchester Must Dance: Mike Pickering in conversation with Graeme Park

Manchester Must Dance: Mike Pickering in conversation with Graeme Park

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Join musical pioneer Mike Pickering for an exclusive reading from Manchester Must Dance and a discussion on the music that shaped him Legendary Hacienda DJs Mike Pickering and Graeme Park join us for an exclusive reading, discussion and Q&A...

Elvana - Elvis Fronted Nirvana

Elvana - Elvis Fronted Nirvana

Albert Hall, Manchester
The world's finest Elvis fronted tribute to Nirvana! Elvana tear through Nirvana's catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of rock'n'roll's finest moments, culminating in an audible explosion of overdrive and old school...

HTID

HTID

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
The world's most iconic UK hardcore brand returns home as Hardcore Till I Die UK takes over the legendary O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester. Produced by Australia's festival giants HSU Events, this will be a night of unprecedented scale. An ...

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 ...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

St Philip's Church Salford, 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 - A Tribute to Oasis

Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis

St Philip's Church Salford, Manchester
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...

Sunday 1 March 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...

Ross Noble

Ross Noble

Lowry, Salford
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It's entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*. Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the on...

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...

Justin Live

Justin Live

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Are You Ready To Rock?.... Because Justin has got the band back together! Famous for his BAFTA Award-winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin's House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin and his friends are ba...

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...

Taylormania - Taylor Swift Tribute Show

Taylormania - Taylor Swift Tribute Show

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Not to be missed, TAYLORMANIA is coming to a theatre near you in 2026. An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredibl...

The Vaccines

The Vaccines

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Torchbearers for British guitar music, UK Album Chart-topping London act The Vaccines are back and continue to be a vital band in the British rock canon. Their anthemic discography - with a mammoth five UK Top 5 albums and a Platinum-sellin...

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 ...

Phil Ellis

Phil Ellis

Chorley Theatre, Chorley
  Multi-award winning 'comic genius' (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Edinburgh award-winning North Manchester comedian Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his three big award wins ...
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