FAMILY TV & FILM ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
FAMILY TV & FILM ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Family TV & Film on Stage in Manchester
Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
AO Arena
Sat 31 Jan - Sun 1 Feb 2026
Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show
Aviva Studios
Thu 11 Dec 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026
Horrible Histories - The Concert
Manchester Opera House
Fri 6 - Sun 8 Feb 2026
Nick Cope - I've Lost My Bobble Hat
Waterside, Manchester
Sunday 26 October 2025
Help Nick find his beloved bobble hat in this fun filled musical hour with all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over ...Deadly Live Hosted by Steve Backshall
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Get ready, UK! This Autumn half-term, award-winning wildlife presenter Steve Backshall is bringing Deadly Live! to arenas nationwide-an action-packed, edge-of-your-seat experience based on the hugely popular BBC Deadly franchise. Join Ste...Kidz Bop
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Make memories that will last a lifetime at the ultimate pop concert for kids, and their grown-ups too! Sing and dance along as the KIDZ BOP Kids perform your favorite songs like "Espresso," "greedy," "Lil Boo Thang," "Dance The Night,"...Justin Live
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 9 November 2025
Are You Ready To Rock?.... Because Justin has got the band back together! Famous for his BAFTA Award-winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin's House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin and his friends are ba...MC Grammar
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 9 November 2025
Multi-award winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador MC Grammar is back with his new show Books, Beatz and Barz. Get ready for book bangers, epic rhymes and non-stop vibes! It's the ultimate family party - so grab your caps, s...Bluey's Big Play
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Sunday 16 November 2025
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...Gladiators Live
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 November 2025
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025. Featuring the new stars of the UK TV series Gladiators, the live show will be a spe...The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns to The Bridgewater Hall, the beloved festive movie brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the...Disney On Ice - Find Your Hero
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 10 - Sunday 14 December 2025
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero, an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite Disney stories. Join fearless wayfinder Moana and demigod Maui as they bravely voyage into uncharted territories to return the stolen heart ...Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
A high-flying family adventure with un-BAA-lievable acrobats comes to Aviva Studios this winter Two worlds gleefully collide in Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show - brought to the stage by the internationally-acclaimed Australian circus ensemble...The Hallé - The Snowman & Shaun the Sheep
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 December 2025
The Snowman will be walking in the air, followed by a 'ewe'-nique performance from Shaun the Sheep, as the Halle brings the captivating music of these beloved characters to life in this enthralling concert for all ages. Sit back and enjoy t...Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 31 January - Sunday 1 February 2026
Get your score cards ready, your dancing shoes on and prepare for the return of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour! Get ready for an electrifying spectacle full of glitz, glamour, and pure entertainment as your favourite stars take to the ...Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
Lowry, Salford
Friday 6 - Sunday 8 February 2026
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, Da...Horrible Histories - The Concert
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 6 - Sunday 8 February 2026
Birmingham Stage Company and Lion Television present HORRIBLE HISTORIES - THE CONCERT Live (and dead) on stage!For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTORIES will ...Gordon Buchanan - Lions & Tigers & Bears
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join Gordon as he recounts t...
The Gruffalo's Child
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 27 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
Tall Stories presents The Gruffalo's Child Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book Optional book line subheading: The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood... Follo...Justin Live
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 1 March 2026
Are You Ready To Rock?.... Because Justin has got the band back together! Famous for his BAFTA Award-winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin's House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin and his friends are ba...Nick Cope's Family Show
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 22 March 2026
Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds all over the country. He has an incredible fan ...The Wiggles
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 2 April 2026
Following their sell-out 2025 tour, The Wiggles are back by overwhelming demand with their biggest and brightest show yet - travelling across the country to bring the live-show phenomenon to a city near you. In a concert filled with a...Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 6 April 2026
Get ready for a brilliant live experience as Tom Gates and his world of doodles, music, and laughs hit the stage in 2025! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon and the hit TV show, the Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show brings alive the ill...Zog
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Presented by Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon's school, where dragons learn all ...Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 19 - Wednesday 20 May 2026
Strictly The Professionals returns - bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever. Take 11 world-class professional dancers from the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing, a sensational live band, and powerhouse vocalists. Add show-stoppin...Bluey's Big Play
Lowry, Salford
Friday 22 - Sunday 31 May 2026
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...The Sooty Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 24 May 2026
Sooty heads into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family! Joining the nation's favourite bear will be the legendary Sweep and Soo. Sooty's guests include favourites Butch, Ramsbottom and Scampi . Completing the crew ...Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 10 June 2026
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, Da...The Gruffalo
Lowry, Salford
Friday 3 - Sunday 5 July 2026
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for h...High School Musical
