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Wednesday 10 June 2026

The Ballad of Johnny & June

The Ballad of Johnny & June

Lowry, Salford
Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter. He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music. The Ballad o...

Annie

Annie

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...

Lola Young

Lola Young

O2 Apollo, Manchester
UK singles chart topping Croydon R&B pop rock singer-songwriter Lola Young was nominated for the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2021. She was chosen to cover the 1980s hit "Together in Electric Dreams" for the John Lewis Christmas advert be...

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...

Malory Towers

Malory Towers

HOME, Manchester
Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers is the original 'Girl Power' story. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music, as Emma Rice Company's production has been de...

Murder For Two

Murder For Two

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A hilarious fast-paced musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters... and the piano. They put the laughter into manslaughter! When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is found d...

Some Like It Hot (U)

Some Like It Hot (U)

HOME, Manchester
Nobody's perfect? Billy Wilder's classic comedy from 1959 - starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon - comes close. Joe and Jerry are down on their luck jazz musicians who find themselves out of a job when the police raid the sp...

PEPPA PIG'S BIG FAMILY SHOW

PEPPA PIG'S BIG FAMILY SHOW

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it's an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Dad...

Even These Things

Even These Things

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated the heart of the city. Three centuries. Three moments in time. In 1846...

Ibrahim Maalouf

Ibrahim Maalouf

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Grammy Award nominated French-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf returns with a new and highly innovative musical project, a great adventure that takes us to a world where folklore and modernity become one, a true blend of influences where ...

Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City

Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City

Transmission House, Manchester
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You'll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the f...

Punk Rock

Punk Rock

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
From Manchester power-house playwright, Simon Stephens, Punk Rock is a brutal and urgent examination of contemporary adolescence. "I hate normal people. Normal people should be eviscerated." Tucked away in a library in a Stockport grammar s...

Teddy Thompson

Teddy Thompson

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Called "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of his generation," by The New York Times, singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson is a native Englishman who has adopted New York City as his home; famously the son of singer-songwriters Richard a...

The Crocodile of Sadness

The Crocodile of Sadness

Lowry, Salford
The Crocodile of Sadness by John Powell Jones is an experimental performance exploring grief, care and shared responsibility. Presented in Lowry's Studio Theatre, the work invites audiences into an intimate, imaginative space where storyte...

Lowry Boys

Lowry Boys

Lowry, Salford
Lowry is launching a new youth dance company for boys of all abilities ages 11-16. Book on to Lowry Boys to develop new physical skills and to unleash your creativity, all in a supportive environment. Whether you have previous dance experie...

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 ...

Plaza Murder Mystery Fundraiser

Plaza Murder Mystery Fundraiser

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
  The Plaza's very own 'Plaza Players' are back with another fundraising Murder Mystery event that will be.... deadly! This time, it's Eyes Down for a Full House back to 1969 as the staff at the Plaza Bingo Hall arrive for just another nig...

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...

Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt

Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt

Transmission House, Manchester
The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in the UK for the first time! This immersive and groundbreaking expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Bas...

Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos

Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos

Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
An out-of-this-world premiere exhibition, now open at the Science and Industry Museum. Blast off into the solar system and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new BBC Horrible Science TV series. Walk in...

Thursday 11 June 2026

The Ballad of Johnny & June

The Ballad of Johnny & June

Lowry, Salford
Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter. He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music. The Ballad o...

The Weeknd

The Weeknd

Etihad Stadium, Manchester
A world stadium tour from the multi-platinum selling, chart-topping Canadian R&B artist best known for his UK no.1 "Blinding Lights", and Top 10 hits"The Hills", "Save Your Tears","Starboy" and "I Feel It Coming" (both featuring Daft Punk...

Annie

Annie

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...

Lola Young

Lola Young

O2 Apollo, Manchester
UK singles chart topping Croydon R&B pop rock singer-songwriter Lola Young was nominated for the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2021. She was chosen to cover the 1980s hit "Together in Electric Dreams" for the John Lewis Christmas advert be...

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...

Malory Towers

Malory Towers

HOME, Manchester
Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers is the original 'Girl Power' story. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music, as Emma Rice Company's production has been de...

Murder For Two

Murder For Two

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A hilarious fast-paced musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters... and the piano. They put the laughter into manslaughter! When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is found d...

London Concertante - A Night at the Opera

London Concertante - A Night at the Opera

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart - some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Bar...

Killer Couples featuring Emma Kenny

Killer Couples featuring Emma Kenny

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Killer Couples is not just another true crime show; it's a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. Emma unravels the complex psychology of couples who commit the unthinkable, transforming their intimate bond into a pact of d...

Even These Things

Even These Things

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated the heart of the city. Three centuries. Three moments in time. In 1846...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran

Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Hallé 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...

Midnight Romance Roadshow

Midnight Romance Roadshow

Aviva Studios, Manchester
The first-ever Midnight Romance Roadshow brings authors Liz Tomforde, Lucy Score and Meghan Quinn together on stage. Join three bestselling authors for an intimate live conversation where they'll dive into their latest stories, share behind...

Lloyd

Lloyd

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Decatur, Georgia, R&B star Lloyd began his musical career as a member of the preteen-boy band N-Toon. He is best known in the UK for the no.3 hit single "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" (featu...

Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City

Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City

Transmission House, Manchester
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You'll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the f...

DYKE Systems LTD

DYKE Systems LTD

Lowry, Salford
Step into the glittery, unhinged world of multi-level marketing mayhem with Fag Packet, Kheski Kobler and Holly Wilson-Guy, the award-winning cabaret and theatre double act. Equal parts corporate seminar and queer fever dream, DYKE Systems ...

Police Dog Hogan

Police Dog Hogan

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Since coming together in 2010, Police Dog Hogan have fused their country-roots-Americana sound to a wholly British sensibility. The band's exploits often feature in banjo player Tim Dowling's weekly Guardian column, but their comic misadv...

Punk Rock

Punk Rock

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
From Manchester power-house playwright, Simon Stephens, Punk Rock is a brutal and urgent examination of contemporary adolescence. "I hate normal people. Normal people should be eviscerated." Tucked away in a library in a Stockport grammar s...

Poppy Ackroyd

Poppy Ackroyd

Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
  The Brighton based composer, pianist and violinist returns with compelling and ambitious music that, with gorgeous, poetic lucidity, expands on the sounds usually expected of a solo piano artist. The daughter of visual artist Norman Ackr...

Corrosion Of Conformity

Corrosion Of Conformity

Rebellion, Manchester
Other than a few surprise appearances, this will be the first time Keenan has toured with the band since 2006. This will also be the first time the "Deliverance" lineup of the group has played together since 2001. COC recently emerged from ...

Friday 12 June 2026

The Ballad of Johnny & June

The Ballad of Johnny & June

Lowry, Salford
Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter. He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music. The Ballad o...

The Weeknd

The Weeknd

Etihad Stadium, Manchester
A world stadium tour from the multi-platinum selling, chart-topping Canadian R&B artist best known for his UK no.1 "Blinding Lights", and Top 10 hits"The Hills", "Save Your Tears","Starboy" and "I Feel It Coming" (both featuring Daft Punk...

Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy's restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid ...

Annie

Annie

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...

Moovin Festival

Moovin Festival

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport
  Big names, booming basslines, boutique festival in a bull field... it can only mean one thing... Moovin Festival is back and promises to get you dancing to a music lover's mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house and d&b until the cows com...

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...

Malory Towers

Malory Towers

HOME, Manchester
Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers is the original 'Girl Power' story. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music, as Emma Rice Company's production has been de...

Murder For Two

Murder For Two

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A hilarious fast-paced musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters... and the piano. They put the laughter into manslaughter! When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is found d...

Later Youth

Later Youth

Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Later Youth is the new project from The Travelling Band singer-songwriter and producer Jo Dudderidge. His distinctive voice, soulful piano and lyrical wit take centre stage within songs that have drawn comparisons to Rufus Wainwright, Dr Jo...

Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)

Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
'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...
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