What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Thursday 4 June 2026
Northern Ballet - Gentleman Jack
Northern Ballet - Gentleman Jack
Lowry, Salford
Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister - better known as Gentleman Jack. A powerful Yorkshire woman, it was only after her death when her secret diaries were decoded that a truly ex...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...Clothes Swap
Clothes Swap
Waterside, Manchester
Waterside presents its first in-house production - a powerful new play by emerging writer Liam Mansfield, inspired by his work as an LGBTQ+ youth worker. This powerful new play is set inside a youth club, a space of refuge, resistance and r...Dropout Improv
Dropout Improv
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Dropout Improv's live improv show will feature electric performances of short-form improv games, comedy and a whole lot of shenanigans. The tour will feature appearances by Dropout regulars Jacob Wysocki, Kurt Maloney and some special guest...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...Aarian Mehrabani - The Blind Guy's Hosting A Comedy Night?
Aarian Mehrabani - The Blind Guy's Hosting A Comedy Night?
Lowry, Salford
For 25 years, Lowry has welcomed some of the UK's most exciting comedy talent, bringing audiences brilliant nights full of energy, charm and non-stop silliness. Now, in collaboration with comedian Aarian Mehrabani, they are delighted to be...Lowry Youth Dance Project
Lowry Youth Dance Project
Lowry, Salford
Calling young people aged 9-15 who love to move! We are offering you the opportunity to upskill in new movement techniques and unleash your artistic, physical creativity with Lowry Youth Dance Project. All genders and abilities welcome! I...Lowry 360
Lowry 360
Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...Babies Playtime
Babies Playtime
Lowry, Salford
A great opportunity to meet other parents and socialise babies, come along to The Lowry's fun and friendly activity for babies. In this session you and your little ones will sing, dance and get creative.10am-10.45am: For babies under 1 (pre...BLINK-182s TAKE OFF YOUR PANTS AND JACKET 25th ANNIVERSARY
BLINK-182s TAKE OFF YOUR PANTS AND JACKET 25th ANNIVERSARY
Satans Hollow, Manchester
We?re super excited to once again celebrate an album that helped to shape Satans Hollow into what it is today. Blink-182 released the album Take off your Pants and Jacket 25 years ago in June. Off this album they released dance floor filler...Alexis Taylor
Alexis Taylor
Yes, Manchester
Now Wave presents Alexis Taylor on 24th April 2026 at YES Pink Room...Bussdown - Strategy Dogger Slay + more at Eastern Bloc
Bussdown - Strategy Dogger Slay + more at Eastern Bloc
Eastern Bloc Records Manchester, Manchester
Bussdown continues their residency at Eastern Bloc....
Red Lion Themed Comedy Quiz
Red Lion Themed Comedy Quiz
532 Wilmslow Road, Manchester
Watch 8 brilliant comedians perform and then partake in a quiz consisting of two rounds on the performances watched. Prizes for 1st/2nd...Pre-Theatre Dining at The Lowry
Pre-Theatre Dining at The Lowry
Lowry, Salford
Enjoy lunch, pre-matinee, dinner and pre-theatre dining at The Lowry, overlooking the stunning waterside setting of Salford Quays and MediaCityUK. Pier Eight Restaurant is located on the ground floor of The Lowry. ...Friday 5 June 2026
Northern Ballet - Gentleman Jack
Northern Ballet - Gentleman Jack
Lowry, Salford
Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister - better known as Gentleman Jack. A powerful Yorkshire woman, it was only after her death when her secret diaries were decoded that a truly ex...ShxtsNGigs
ShxtsNGigs
O2 Apollo, Manchester
After touring across North America, Australia and beyond, Podcast Shxtsngigs are bringing the Daddy's Home Tour to home ground for the first time. Best friends on and off the mic, James and Fuhad bring their unfiltered humour, chaotic ...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...Clothes Swap
Clothes Swap
Waterside, Manchester
Waterside presents its first in-house production - a powerful new play by emerging writer Liam Mansfield, inspired by his work as an LGBTQ+ youth worker. This powerful new play is set inside a youth club, a space of refuge, resistance and r...Seann Walsh
Seann Walsh
Lowry, Salford
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK's dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don't miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that le...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...Brutus Gold's Love Train (DJ Set) Day Time Disco
Brutus Gold's Love Train (DJ Set) Day Time Disco
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Love Train (DJ Set) is an intimate daytime party hosted by the legendary Brutus Gold. This is the DJ set format with live performers - a more personal, up-close take on the Love Train experience. Expect classic feel-good hits from the golde...Lowry 360
Lowry 360
Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...Madfabulous (12A)
Madfabulous (12A)
HOME, Manchester
When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890's North Wales to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities send shockwaves through the upper-class elite, much to the amusement of the local townspeop...Alexis Taylor
Alexis Taylor
Yes, Manchester
Now Wave presents Alexis Taylor on 24th April 2026 at YES Pink Room...THE BEVIS FROND + GERARD LOVE
THE BEVIS FROND + GERARD LOVE
Yes, Manchester
We?re excited to be working The Bevis Frond and special guest Gerard Love!Formed in 1986 in Walthamstow, London, The Bevis Frond is essentially the enduring solo project of guitarist/singer-songwriter Nick Saloman ? though over time the liv...RC DnB w/ S.P.Y + MC LOWQUI (90 mins) LOWQUI DJ Set SOLA ++
RC DnB w/ S.P.Y + MC LOWQUI (90 mins) LOWQUI DJ Set SOLA ++
Rebellion, Manchester
Riddim Culture's 2nd instalment of 2026 brings Drum and Bass Legend S.P.Y to Manchester for an intimate 400 capacity show alongside MC LOWQUI, SOLA +...Elevation13 present The comedy lounge
Elevation13 present The comedy lounge
Elevation13, Stockport
Elevation13 Presents: The Comedy Lounge Looking for a Friday night full of laughs, good vibes, and live entertainment?Join us at Elevation13...Taste Film presents Guardians of The Galaxy
Taste Film presents Guardians of The Galaxy
The Anthologist, Manchester
? Taste Film believes films should be more than just watched?they should be lived, shared, and tasted. Get ready to embark on a journey where fine food and iconic film moments collide, transforming your night out into an unforgettable adven...Warrington Wolves v Hull FC - Local Business Offer
Warrington Wolves v Hull FC - Local Business Offer
Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington
The PBM Building Hall of Fame Lounge...Pre-Theatre Dining at The Lowry
Pre-Theatre Dining at The Lowry
Lowry, Salford
Enjoy lunch, pre-matinee, dinner and pre-theatre dining at The Lowry, overlooking the stunning waterside setting of Salford Quays and MediaCityUK. Pier Eight Restaurant is located on the ground floor of The Lowry. ...
Saturday 6 June 2026
Northern Ballet - Gentleman Jack
Northern Ballet - Gentleman Jack
Lowry, Salford
Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister - better known as Gentleman Jack. A powerful Yorkshire woman, it was only after her death when her secret diaries were decoded that a truly ex...We Invented The Weekend Festival
We Invented The Weekend Festival
Lowry, Salford
We Invented the Weekend festival is back for 2026! Across Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026, Salford Quays and MediaCity will be buzzing with over 200 free activities in the UKs most ambitious, creative, original and fun-filled festival cel...ShxtsNGigs
ShxtsNGigs
O2 Apollo, Manchester
After touring across North America, Australia and beyond, Podcast Shxtsngigs are bringing the Daddy's Home Tour to home ground for the first time. Best friends on and off the mic, James and Fuhad bring their unfiltered humour, chaotic ...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...Clothes Swap
Clothes Swap
Waterside, Manchester
Waterside presents its first in-house production - a powerful new play by emerging writer Liam Mansfield, inspired by his work as an LGBTQ+ youth worker. This powerful new play is set inside a youth club, a space of refuge, resistance and r...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...R&B Lovers Outdoor Festival
R&B Lovers Outdoor Festival
Freight Island, Manchester
Get ready for a massive Summer Outdoor 90s & 00s R&B Festival with DJs spinning 8 hours of Old School 90s & 00's RnB Anthems, alongside live performers and hosts. Expect to hear music from: DESTINY'S CHILD / ASHANTI / JA RULE / USHER / LUD...Monster Truck Motorfest
Monster Truck Motorfest
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Experience the ultimate weekend of full-throttle family entertainment at the UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out. The mighty Slingshot Monster Truck tearing up the arena!Flyin Ryan - fast moving, daredevil motorbik...Brutus Gold's Love Train (DJ Set) Day Time Disco
Brutus Gold's Love Train (DJ Set) Day Time Disco
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Love Train (DJ Set) is an intimate daytime party hosted by the legendary Brutus Gold. This is the DJ set format with live performers - a more personal, up-close take on the Love Train experience. Expect classic feel-good hits from the golde...Kevin Saunderson - Hacienda All Night Long
Kevin Saunderson - Hacienda All Night Long
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Kevin Saunderson - Hacienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on June 6th 2026. ...Magic Gareth - Balloonatic
Magic Gareth - Balloonatic
Z-arts, Manchester
Balloonatic is full of mindblowing magic, balloons and fun for all the family! Ever wanted to see a balloon fly on its own? Witness the biggest Balloon in the world? (and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn't try at home?) ...Cillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era Marillion
Cillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era Marillion
Newton Functions, Newton-le-Willows
A tribute to Fish-Era Marillion, bringing a musical spectacular of Marillion's back catalogue tracks. ...Lowry 360
Lowry 360
Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...ShxtsNGigs Manchester Tickets
Madfabulous (12A)
Madfabulous (12A)
HOME, Manchester
When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890's North Wales to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities send shockwaves through the upper-class elite, much to the amusement of the local townspeop...Amber's Presents: LF System b2b Loods
