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Friday 2 May 2025

A Knight's Tale The Musical

A Knight's Tale The Musical

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Based on Brian Helgeland's iconic 2001 film (originally starring Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany), A Knight's Tale, the brand-new comedy musical, charges into Manchester Opera House for its World Premiere, prior to the West End. From the Prod...

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers repris...

Torvill & Dean

Torvill & Dean

AO Arena, Manchester
World-renowned figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, best known as simply Torvill & Dean, are world-famous figure skaters and former British, World, European and Olympic champions. In 2024, they announced their retirement ...

Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman

Lowry, Salford
One of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman explodes onto the stage in this fresh new production led by acclaimed actor David Hayman (Sid and Nancy, Dad's Army). This timeless, powerful story tak...

Chase Atlantic

Chase Atlantic

Co-op Live, Manchester
Representing the missing link between anesthetized woozy trap, nocturnal R&B, and psychedelically spun alternative, Chase Atlantic blur boundaries between genres through fearless experimentation and innate melodic inclinations.  The Austra...

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Aviva Studios, Manchester
A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet haunted by Radiohead's Hail to the Thief. Shakespeare's great tragedy and Radiohead's seminal album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music, and movement. In this frenetic di...

Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers

O2 Apollo, Manchester
If ever a band seemed unlikely to become respected elder statesmen of alt rock, it's the Manics. When the Welsh quartet surfaced in the late '80s, they seemed more likely to quickly implode, especially with their promise to split up after o...

Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mike Leigh's tragicomic masterpiece ABIGAIL'S PARTY has garnered cult status across the decades. In the Royal Exchange's distinctive space, award-winning Director Natalie Abrahami draws on the unique in-the-round stage to create an intima...

North By NorthWest

North By NorthWest

HOME, Manchester
Theatre legend Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head. It would be strange, would it not, if, in a city of seven million people, one man were never mist...

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Brilliantly bonkers and hilarious adaptation of Hitchcock's iconic thriller. Follow the dashing Richard Hannay as he embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with daring antics, romantic encounters and ghastly murders. Get set for a whirlwin...

Imaginary Friends

Imaginary Friends

HOME, Manchester
Welcome to the warped mirror world of Imaginary Friends, the new solo show by award-winning writer-performer Daniel Bye, exploring everything from grief, morality and the end of the world, to authenticity in the contemporary media landscape...

Go West & The Southbank Sinfonia

Go West & The Southbank Sinfonia

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a special orchestral performance, Go West, alongside the Southbank Sinfonia, will be joined by fellow 80s luminaries Johnny Hates Jazz. Peter Cox met Richard Drummie...

The Baddies

The Baddies

Lowry, Salford
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and presented by Freckle Productions & The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don't you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient...

Wave To Earth

Wave To Earth

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Korean indie rock trio Wave to Earth (웨이브투어스) come to Europe. ...

Kruder & Dorfmeister

Kruder & Dorfmeister

Albert Hall, Manchester
Austrian electronic duo, Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister, are known for their trip hop/downtempo remixes of rock, pop, hip hop and drum and bass songs. In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of their renowned compilation album, they wi...

Trey Songz + Jeremih

Trey Songz + Jeremih

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
The "Prince of Virginia", R'n'B artist Trey Songz scored UK hits with "Na Na", "Simply Amazing", and "Slow Motion", as well as the Nicki Minaj collabs "Bottoms Up" and "Touchin, Lovin". Chicago R&B star Jeremih has scored Platinum-sel...

The Big Pants Party

The Big Pants Party

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
The Big Pants party is the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship. This evening of fabulous live music and amazing vocalists is an extraordinary celebration of sisterhood with ...

Scottish Ensemble - Impulse: Music in Motion

Scottish Ensemble - Impulse: Music in Motion

RNCM, Manchester
A memorised, kinetic production of Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony and Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, performed by Scottish Ensemble and developed in partnership with choreographer Orjan Andersson. Bringing performers and audience into...

Shack

Shack

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Liverpool Britpop act Shack, formed in 1987 by brothers Mick and John Head, emerging from the cult 1980s band The Pale Fountains. Their biggest hit, "Comedy", just missed out on the Uk Top 40 in 1999. Mick Head went on to enjoy success with...

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

The Albert Halls, Bolton
After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is... BACK! From the Producers of That'll be the Day, the show tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers. Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To...

Saturday 3 May 2025

A Knight's Tale The Musical

A Knight's Tale The Musical

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Based on Brian Helgeland's iconic 2001 film (originally starring Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany), A Knight's Tale, the brand-new comedy musical, charges into Manchester Opera House for its World Premiere, prior to the West End. From the Prod...

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers repris...

Torvill & Dean

Torvill & Dean

AO Arena, Manchester
World-renowned figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, best known as simply Torvill & Dean, are world-famous figure skaters and former British, World, European and Olympic champions. In 2024, they announced their retirement ...

Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman

Lowry, Salford
One of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman explodes onto the stage in this fresh new production led by acclaimed actor David Hayman (Sid and Nancy, Dad's Army). This timeless, powerful story tak...

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Aviva Studios, Manchester
A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet haunted by Radiohead's Hail to the Thief. Shakespeare's great tragedy and Radiohead's seminal album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music, and movement. In this frenetic di...

Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers

O2 Apollo, Manchester
If ever a band seemed unlikely to become respected elder statesmen of alt rock, it's the Manics. When the Welsh quartet surfaced in the late '80s, they seemed more likely to quickly implode, especially with their promise to split up after o...

Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mike Leigh's tragicomic masterpiece ABIGAIL'S PARTY has garnered cult status across the decades. In the Royal Exchange's distinctive space, award-winning Director Natalie Abrahami draws on the unique in-the-round stage to create an intima...

North By NorthWest

North By NorthWest

HOME, Manchester
Theatre legend Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head. It would be strange, would it not, if, in a city of seven million people, one man were never mist...

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Brilliantly bonkers and hilarious adaptation of Hitchcock's iconic thriller. Follow the dashing Richard Hannay as he embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with daring antics, romantic encounters and ghastly murders. Get set for a whirlwin...

Imaginary Friends

Imaginary Friends

HOME, Manchester
Welcome to the warped mirror world of Imaginary Friends, the new solo show by award-winning writer-performer Daniel Bye, exploring everything from grief, morality and the end of the world, to authenticity in the contemporary media landscape...

Andy Bell (Erasure)

Andy Bell (Erasure)

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Erasure's Andy Bell has announced a tour to support his new solo album, Ten Crowns. The shows will feature songs from the new album and favourites from Andy's solo catalogue alongside plenty of Erasure hits, and will see Andy performing wit...

Taylormania - Taylor Swift Tribute Show

Taylormania - Taylor Swift Tribute Show

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
An award winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis is a self-confessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers, and promises to deliver the most authentic...

Manchester Forever

Manchester Forever

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene, a Bank Holiday recreation of the biggest and most authentic 10-hour Manchester rave reunion in history! Spanning four arenas and a full 90s fairground experience, it will feature 60...

The Baddies

The Baddies

Lowry, Salford
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and presented by Freckle Productions & The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don't you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient...

Greentea Peng

Greentea Peng

Albert Hall, Manchester
  Greentea Peng, psychedelic soul songstress, was born in Bermondsey South East London and spent her early teenage years in Hastings. Influenced by all the places and experiences she holds most dear. Both dark and light, half soul-searcher...

Mario

Mario

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Baltimore R&B singer Mario is best known for his hits "How Do I Breathe", and "Here I Go Again", "Just a Friend 2002" and 2004 multi-Platinum International chart topper "Let Me Love You" ...

Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Peep! Peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enj...

Richard Herring

Richard Herring

Lowry, Salford
In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger. It turned out that he had testicular cancer and one month later he was lying in hospital waiting to have his murderous gonad removed. Would h...

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

RNCM, Manchester
Brian Bilston has been described as the Banksy of poetry and Twitter's unofficial Poet Laureate; with over 400,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community. He has published several collections of po...

Sunday 4 May 2025

A Knight's Tale The Musical

A Knight's Tale The Musical

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Based on Brian Helgeland's iconic 2001 film (originally starring Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany), A Knight's Tale, the brand-new comedy musical, charges into Manchester Opera House for its World Premiere, prior to the West End. From the Prod...

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers repris...

Torvill & Dean

Torvill & Dean

AO Arena, Manchester
World-renowned figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, best known as simply Torvill & Dean, are world-famous figure skaters and former British, World, European and Olympic champions. In 2024, they announced their retirement ...

The Bollywood Big One

The Bollywood Big One

Co-op Live, Manchester
The biggest Bollywood stage show to take place across the globe, The Bollywood Big One will unite the creme of Bollywood superstardom on one stage. Bollywood royalty and silver screen heavyweight, Salman Khan, will join an ensemble of veter...

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Aviva Studios, Manchester
A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet haunted by Radiohead's Hail to the Thief. Shakespeare's great tragedy and Radiohead's seminal album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music, and movement. In this frenetic di...

Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Mike Leigh's tragicomic masterpiece ABIGAIL'S PARTY has garnered cult status across the decades. In the Royal Exchange's distinctive space, award-winning Director Natalie Abrahami draws on the unique in-the-round stage to create an intima...

Jax Jones + Badger + Ellie Sax + Hott Like Detroit + Lippy

Jax Jones + Badger + Ellie Sax + Hott Like Detroit + Lippy

Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
The biggest dance artist ever to play in Bolton, chart topping hit sensation and international superstar Jax Jones will be joined by the hottest Garage and Bass House acts on the planet... Badger, Ellie Sax, Hott Like Detroit, Lippy and man...

Roger Daltrey (The Who)

Roger Daltrey (The Who)

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Roger first assembled the group that would become The Who in 1959 while at Acton County School, recruiting John Entwistle and subsequently agreeing to John's proposal that Pete Townshend should join. In those days Roger, whose daytime job w...

The Flaming Lips

The Flaming Lips

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Celebrating the 20th anniverary of their tenth studio album the Oklahoma psychedelic rockers perform their UK Platinum-selling Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots in full. Featuring the hit singles 'Do You Realize??', 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink...

The Baddies

The Baddies

Lowry, Salford
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and presented by Freckle Productions & The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don't you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient...
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