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Friday 10 April 2026

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Lowry, Salford
Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, in the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV's long-running Inspector Morse, hailed by Radio Times as 'The greatest British crime series of a...

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Trafford Centre, Manchester
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...

Shreya Ghoshal

Shreya Ghoshal

AO Arena, Manchester
Bollywood superstar and "Queen of Melody" comes to the UK. Highly regarded as one of the most successful singers of all time, she has established herself as one of the leading singers in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, ...

Gandeys Circus By Night

Gandeys Circus By Night

Trafford Centre, Manchester
Circus By Night - The Ultimate Adult Thrill Ride Returns for Its All-New 2026 Tour Get ready-Circus By Night is back and bolder than ever for its brand-new 2026 tour. This electrifying after-dark spectacular from Gandeys Circus is crafted e...

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield.  Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...

Private Lives

Private Lives

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Jill Halfpenny returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to play Amanda Prynne.  'I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.' In Noel Coward's savage comedy, there's nothing a cocktail can't cu...

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...

Gravity - Starring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman & Rachel Tucker

Gravity - Starring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman & Rachel Tucker

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
It's Time To Defy Gravity! West End and Broadway legends Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker to bring star power to iconic stages around the UK. Three legendary voices will share stages around the UK for a special night from music...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary Spectacular

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary Spectacular

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Join the original Brad Majors - Barry Bostwick, the original Magenta - Patricia Quinn, and the original Columbia - Nell Campbell, for this once-in-a-lifetime screening event! Come and celebrate the Rocky Horror Picture Show's 50th anniv...

Slippery People - Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense Live

Slippery People - Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense Live

Albert Hall, Manchester
Following on from a sold out debut show at Manchester's Gorilla, Talking Heads tribute band Slippery People will recreate the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense live on stage, with all of the pulsating basslines, big suits, wild synths an...

Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson

Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson

Freight Island, Manchester
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...

The Drifters

The Drifters

The Edge, Wigan
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...

Sisters 360

Sisters 360

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Sisters 360 is a funny, heartfelt and high-energy new play written by Asif Khan, inspired by the real-life "Hijabi Sisters" from Hull - three skateboard-loving siblings who have challenged stereotypes and inspired countless others, followin...

Henry Moodie

Henry Moodie

O2 Ritz, Manchester
  With over 5 million TikTok followers and 570k Instagram followers, queer pop singer Henry Moodie is the most followed up and coming UK artist on both platforms. Especially popular in Southeast Asia, the talented Guildford singer-songwrit...

The Railway Children

The Railway Children

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse present their Easter holiday production of a beloved children's classic. Capturing all of the angsts and exhilarations of childhood, it promises to be a heart-warming treat for all ages! Mike Kenny's version of...

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs - St Helens Easter Pantomime

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs - St Helens Easter Pantomime

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
When the Magic Mirror (Tim Lucas) reveals that Snow White (Chantelle Morgan) is the fairest of them all, the Wicked Witch (Shania Pain) orders a dramatic end to the young Princess' life, but luck is on Snow White's side as she escapes into ...

Tom Houghton

Tom Houghton

Lowry, Salford
  After phenomenal, sold-out, international tour, the multi-viral social media sensation and former resident of The Tower of London, Tom Houghton - star of Netflix's The Circle and host of Very British Problems: Live and Bad Manors podcast...

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 ...

Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
  In a world where comedy is being reshaped by cancel culture, highly controversial former TV star Jim Davidson OBE remains defiant. Returning in 2026 with Last Man Standing ... Just!, Jim brings his trademark firepower back to the stage-...

Saturday 11 April 2026

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Lowry, Salford
Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, in the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV's long-running Inspector Morse, hailed by Radio Times as 'The greatest British crime series of a...

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Trafford Centre, Manchester
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield.  Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...

Private Lives

Private Lives

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Jill Halfpenny returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to play Amanda Prynne.  'I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.' In Noel Coward's savage comedy, there's nothing a cocktail can't cu...

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...

Matteo Lane

Matteo Lane

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Chicago-born Matteo Lane is a multi-talented performer known for his unique blend of stand-up comedy, musicality, and artistic versatility. His comedy career began in New York City's comedy clubs, but he now sells out venues around the worl...

Belle & Sebastian

Belle & Sebastian

Albert Hall, Manchester
What began as a government-funded recording project by a group of Glasgow shut-ins with no aspirations beyond getting a few songs recorded grew into one of the world's most lasting and beloved indie pop bands. Initially inspired by the inst...

Hannah East

Hannah East

Lowry, Salford
Hannah East's brand-new show is a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting. With millions of views across her viral comedy reels, she brilliantly captures the chaos, joy, and absurdity of mum life. From pregnancy and labour ...

Happy Mondays

Happy Mondays

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Pioneers of Madchester, Salford legends Happy Mondays are back twistin' our melons with their first tour in five years and the first since the sad passing of bassist Paul Ryder in 2022. Dubbed 'The Been There Done That Tour', it will inclu...

The Utterly Revolting Science Show

The Utterly Revolting Science Show

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team's hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive new journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics and revolting edible chemistry. Expect enormous bottoms, edible fireworks, burp m...

National Concert Band Festival

National Concert Band Festival

RNCM, Manchester
  The National Concert Band Festival is the largest, most active festival for musicians who play in wind bands & big bands in the UK. The organisation aims to provide unique performing opportunities in a friendly, welcoming and musically e...

The Railway Children

The Railway Children

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse present their Easter holiday production of a beloved children's classic. Capturing all of the angsts and exhilarations of childhood, it promises to be a heart-warming treat for all ages! Mike Kenny's version of...

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs - St Helens Easter Pantomime

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs - St Helens Easter Pantomime

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
When the Magic Mirror (Tim Lucas) reveals that Snow White (Chantelle Morgan) is the fairest of them all, the Wicked Witch (Shania Pain) orders a dramatic end to the young Princess' life, but luck is on Snow White's side as she escapes into ...

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 ...

STAHLZEIT - Rammstein Tribute Show

STAHLZEIT - Rammstein Tribute Show

O2 Ritz, Manchester
The Most Spectacular RAMMSTEIN Tribute Show, German act Stahlzeit incorporate pyrotechnics , costumes, and stage decorations which resemble those of Rammstein into their stage show. ...

The Mersey Beatles

The Mersey Beatles

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four.  The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celeb...

Day Fever

Day Fever

New Century, Manchester
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, the frontman of Sheffield indie kings Reverend & The Makers, has swept the UK since it's launch i...

The Jury Experience - Diamonds, Lies and a Dead Man

The Jury Experience - Diamonds, Lies and a Dead Man

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide... guilty or not guilty? Scandal brews as a disgraced ex-driver stands tr...

Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis

Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band's top priority is delivering what their fans want to see and hear. They put in a lot of hard work to ensure their sound a...

Sunday 12 April 2026

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Trafford Centre, Manchester
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield.  Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...

Private Lives

Private Lives

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Jill Halfpenny returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre to play Amanda Prynne.  'I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.' In Noel Coward's savage comedy, there's nothing a cocktail can't cu...

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...

Aisling Bea

Aisling Bea

Lowry, Salford
BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning Irish stand-up Aisling Bea is finally hitting the road. With tales of travel, home, immigration, history, sex, babies, music, lovers and enemies. She will even answer your big life questions. It's not...

Fisherman's Friends

Fisherman's Friends

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  Britain's oldest boy band have two UK Top 30 albums to their name, two feature films, a stage musical, a book, a TV documentary and a festival. They've played for royalty and to tens of thousands of fans in sell-out tours year in year o...

Belle & Sebastian

Belle & Sebastian

Albert Hall, Manchester
What began as a government-funded recording project by a group of Glasgow shut-ins with no aspirations beyond getting a few songs recorded grew into one of the world's most lasting and beloved indie pop bands. Initially inspired by the inst...

National Concert Band Festival

National Concert Band Festival

RNCM, Manchester
  The National Concert Band Festival is the largest, most active festival for musicians who play in wind bands & big bands in the UK. The organisation aims to provide unique performing opportunities in a friendly, welcoming and musically e...

The Railway Children

The Railway Children

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse present their Easter holiday production of a beloved children's classic. Capturing all of the angsts and exhilarations of childhood, it promises to be a heart-warming treat for all ages! Mike Kenny's version of...
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