What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Friday 22 November 2024
Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes ...Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Stick a pony in your pocket - The Trotters are back and coming to a town near you! The smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical - direct from a record-breaking four-year sold-out run-in London's West End - featuring Del Boy, Rodney,...Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Lowry, Salford
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024/25 UK tour. This audacious reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago and has since become the most successful da...That Love Thing
That Love Thing
HOME, Manchester
Writer and actor Peter Keeley uses his own archive of poems and writing spanning 20 years to create a new autobiographical theatre show. That Love Thing is a story of courage and confusion, crashing together the world of ordinary love with...The 100 Story Hotel
The 100 Story Hotel
Z-arts, Manchester
Created with bestselling, multi-award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph and Discover Children's Story Centre. This interactive world of play and storytelling has something for everyone aged 1-8 and their families. Hello and welc...Black Stone Cherry
Black Stone Cherry
AO Arena, Manchester
UK chart-topping proud Kentucky hard rockers, Black Stone Cherry, are back with their urgently-emotive pop-rock hooks; heartfelt, redemptive lyrics; headbanging riffs; powerful dynamics; thunderous drums; and thrilling musicianship. In the...Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
As one of the world's most renowned pioneering dance music DJs and record producers, multi-million selling Brighton artist Fatboy Slim, a.k.a. Norman Cook, is a winner of numerous awards including ten MTV Music Awards, three BRITs, an Ivor ...Blossoms
Blossoms
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Stockport quintet Blossoms burst onto the Manchester scene in the 2010s, quickly rising from local clubs to festival stages and the top of the UK Album charts within a few short years. Their catchy, synth-forward blend of Brit-pop and indi...Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Welcome to Jurassic World Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before at Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition will immerse audiences of all ages in scenes of the beloved mov...Laurie Anderson - ARK: United States V
Laurie Anderson - ARK: United States V
Aviva Studios, Manchester
A momentous mix of music, cinematic imagery, songs and stories for the end of the world from the mind of Laurie Anderson In this epic new live show conceived by and featuring Laurie Anderson, the legendary multi-media artist asks: We've mad...Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Follow the White Rabbit into the Cockpit Theatre next Christmas and be welcomed back to Wonderland! Everything is as Alice remembered... or is it? Let Shakespeare North whisk you away to Wonderland with this marvellously whimsical festive t...The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A wild & wonderful adventure for Christmas 2024 Swing into the jungle this festive season and join man-cub Mowgli and his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, a gang of mischievous monkeys and a pack of wily wolves in this enchanti...Headie One
Headie One
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Rising out of North London gang Tottenham Mandem and its Star Gang offshoot rap collective, Headie One began releasing music in the early 2010s under the name Headz. Releasing his debut Headz Or Tails mixtape in 2014, he went on to frequent...Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party + Heather Small + The Real Thing + Loose Ends
Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party + Heather Small + The Real Thing + Loose Ends
Albert Hall, Manchester
Craig Chales delivers the ultimate house party featuring live performances from M People's Heather Small, The Real Thing and Loose Ends. This all-new DJ show for 2023 invites you to enter the Red Dwarf star's living room as he delves into h...Funky Bingo
Funky Bingo
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Funky Bingo is an incredible night full of banging tunes, whacky prizes, and bingo fun... What are you waiting for?! The wildest bingo in the world, Funky Bingo turns your typical bingo night into an electrifying party, welcoming you to a ...Neon Brush - Paint in the Dark Experience
Neon Brush - Paint in the Dark Experience
Studio Bee, Manchester
A painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a fluorescent neon-lit setting to create your own work of art. Brush in one hand, glass in the other (with or without alcohol), unleash your inner artist! N...Matt Forde
Matt Forde
Lowry, Salford
Finally, the UK has a new government. That can only mean one thing: new people to take the piss out of. Leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde makes this his personal mission. Host of hit political podcast 'The Political Party',...Ginger Johnson
Ginger Johnson
HOME, Manchester
Join comedian, crash mat and winner of Drag Race UK Ginger Johnson as she swaps her stilettos for safety goggles and takes a death-defying leap from the runway to the real world. Expect big hair, big heart and big laughs as Britain's ditz...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! Lights..... Cameras..... Murder! Mr Cyril G De Thrill is filming his latest and greatest Silver Screen spectacular at The P...Stereo MC's
Stereo MC's
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Formed in 1985, Stereo MCs hit the public's attention with 1990 album Supernatural and single Elevate My Mind. It was 1992 follow up Connected, with hit singles of the same name and Step It Up that confirmed their status at the front of a b...Saturday 23 November 2024
Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes ...Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Stick a pony in your pocket - The Trotters are back and coming to a town near you! The smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical - direct from a record-breaking four-year sold-out run-in London's West End - featuring Del Boy, Rodney,...Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Lowry, Salford
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024/25 UK tour. This audacious reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago and has since become the most successful da...Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
The champions take on Spurs in the Premier League. ...That Love Thing
That Love Thing
HOME, Manchester
Writer and actor Peter Keeley uses his own archive of poems and writing spanning 20 years to create a new autobiographical theatre show. That Love Thing is a story of courage and confusion, crashing together the world of ordinary love with...The 100 Story Hotel
The 100 Story Hotel
Z-arts, Manchester
Created with bestselling, multi-award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph and Discover Children's Story Centre. This interactive world of play and storytelling has something for everyone aged 1-8 and their families. Hello and welc...Hits Radio Live
Hits Radio Live
Co-op Live, Manchester
Hits Radio is the only radio station to bring the biggest stars on stage for one amazing night of live music. Hits Radio Live is the pop party of the year with an exclusive line-up you don't want to miss! Artists for Hits Radio Live in M...Worried About Henry
Worried About Henry
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Multi-genre bass music night Worried About Henry takes over Depot Mayfield for a huge three room 10 year celebration, featuring Andy C, Hybrid Minds, Bru C and more. ...Blossoms
Blossoms
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Stockport quintet Blossoms burst onto the Manchester scene in the 2010s, quickly rising from local clubs to festival stages and the top of the UK Album charts within a few short years. Their catchy, synth-forward blend of Brit-pop and indi...Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol
Chorley Theatre, Chorley
Due to public pressure, Count Arthur Strong extends his fond farewell to you, for a 'once in a lifetime' limited run. Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A...Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Welcome to Jurassic World Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before at Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition will immerse audiences of all ages in scenes of the beloved mov...Laurie Anderson - ARK: United States V
Laurie Anderson - ARK: United States V
Aviva Studios, Manchester
A momentous mix of music, cinematic imagery, songs and stories for the end of the world from the mind of Laurie Anderson In this epic new live show conceived by and featuring Laurie Anderson, the legendary multi-media artist asks: We've mad...Homayoun Shajarian & Anoushiravan Rohani
Homayoun Shajarian & Anoushiravan Rohani
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Born on May 21, 1975, in Tehran, Homayoun Shajarian developed his musical prowess under the guidance of his father, Maestro Mohammad Reza Shajarian. With a rich background in international performances and a repertoire of 40 albums, Shajari...Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Follow the White Rabbit into the Cockpit Theatre next Christmas and be welcomed back to Wonderland! Everything is as Alice remembered... or is it? Let Shakespeare North whisk you away to Wonderland with this marvellously whimsical festive t...The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A wild & wonderful adventure for Christmas 2024 Swing into the jungle this festive season and join man-cub Mowgli and his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, a gang of mischievous monkeys and a pack of wily wolves in this enchanti...Don't Stop Queen Now - Tribute to Queen
Don't Stop Queen Now - Tribute to Queen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Don't Stop Queen Now's energetic and true-to-life performance, fronted by the incredible Michael Spence who has featured on ITV1 as Freddie Mercury, brings Queen's 50 year reign to life in a show that's guaranteed to blow your mind! The si...Spend Spend Spend
Spend Spend Spend
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Based on the life of Viv Nicholson and directed by Josh Seymour, this carnivalesque musical comedy is the big-hearted experience everyone needs this festive season. From rags-to-riches and back again, we follow working-class Yorkshire lass ...Bury Tomorrow
Bury Tomorrow
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Forming in Hampshire in 2006, metalcore outfit Bury Tomorrow rapidly propelled the genre into the British mainstream. Now comprising co-vocalists Daniel Winter-Bates and Jason Cameron, bassist Davyd Winter-Bates, drummer Adam Jackson, as ...Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party + Heather Small + The Real Thing + Loose Ends
Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party + Heather Small + The Real Thing + Loose Ends
Albert Hall, Manchester
Craig Chales delivers the ultimate house party featuring live performances from M People's Heather Small, The Real Thing and Loose Ends. This all-new DJ show for 2023 invites you to enter the Red Dwarf star's living room as he delves into h...Masters of Hardcore
Masters of Hardcore
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
The legendary Dutch techno label bring their Masters of Hardcore 'World Club Tour' to the UK. ...Sunday 24 November 2024
ZAYN
ZAYN
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Mult-platinum selling Bradford recording artist, songwriter, producer and philanthropist Zayn Malik is best known for his time in One Direction and for his skyscraping vocals and hybrid style of pop and R&B. With his debut solo album, he be...Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Welcome to Jurassic World Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before at Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition will immerse audiences of all ages in scenes of the beloved mov...Laurie Anderson - ARK: United States V
Laurie Anderson - ARK: United States V
Aviva Studios, Manchester
A momentous mix of music, cinematic imagery, songs and stories for the end of the world from the mind of Laurie Anderson In this epic new live show conceived by and featuring Laurie Anderson, the legendary multi-media artist asks: We've mad...Music of the Movies - Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The Hobbit, Avatar and Beyond
Music of the Movies - Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The Hobbit, Avatar and Beyond
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Experience epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond as the worlds of TV, film and fantasy are brought to life by a full symphony orchestra and stunning choir, in this unmissable concert fea...George Lewis
George Lewis
Lowry, Salford
Described as 'the funniest dad on Instagram', Stockport stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham ...Manchester Camerata & Donald Grant - The Night Overtook Us
Manchester Camerata & Donald Grant - The Night Overtook Us
RNCM, Manchester
As the nights grow longer, wrap up for this nourishing and enriching journey to the Scottish Highlands. Travel with the Manchester Camerata to Gaelic lands, where the winter nights are long and isolating. Donald Grant's newly commissioned w...Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line)
Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Diamond-selling superstar Brian Kelley enters the next chapter of a record-breaking, history-making career. With a sold-out run of shows and back-to-back residencies at Tribe Kelley Surf Post in Grayton Beach, Florida - owned by the Ormond ...Stu Allan Festival
Stu Allan Festival
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
"Here's another chance for you to Dance with me" as the very first Stu Allan Festival boasts a very large line up with all profits going to Stu's wife Alison and their chosen charities.A celebration of the life of a legend, the iconic Manc...Aurie Styla
Aurie Styla
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
One of the UK's most charismatic comedians, Aurie Styla, is backs with his fifth solo show, The Aurator Tour. This comes off the back of his previous sold out tours, "Green" (his real last name) and "Just Like That", starring in two movie...The 502s
