With over 4000 shows listed on Manchester Theatres, it can be hard to decide which show to go and see - as you will probably know if you are one of the 200,000 members who receive our Sunday night "What's on in Manchester over the next seven days" e-mails [subscribe here].

If it's any help, we have handpicked our recommended theatre shows, classical concerts and stand-up comedy acts from what's on in Manchester over the next seven days...

You can find the best music gigs listed separately, here.

(now updated daily).

Quick Links: Theatres / Comedy / Gigs / Classical / Tribute Shows 

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Our Top 15 What's On in Manchester Theatre This Week

1) A Knight's Tale - World Premiere

• Opera House, Manchester
• Until Sat 10 May 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Oliver Tompsett.

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2) Mary Poppins

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• Until Sat 17 May 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Jack Chambers.
• Read our ★★★★★ Review

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3) Picture You Dead

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Weds 16 - Sat 19 Apr 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Peter Ash

• Exclusive 20% Off Tickets Offer & More Info

4) Abigail's Party

• Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
• Until Sat 17 May 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Graeme Hawley.
• Read our ★★★★★ Review

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5) Gandey's Circus - Carnival

• Trafford Centre, Manchester
• Until Mon 21 Apr 2025.

• Exclusive £5 Off Tickets Offer & More Info

6) THISISPOPBABY - WAKE

• AVIVA Studios, Manchester
• Thu 17 - Mon 21 Apr 2025.

• £10 Tickets Offer & More Info

7) Toxic

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Weds 16 - Sat 19 Apr 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Nathaniel Hall

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8) The 39 Steps

• Octagon Theatre, Bolton
• Wed 16 Apr - Sat 10 May 2025.

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9) How To Train Your Dragon - In Concert

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Tue 15 Apr 2025.

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10) Room on the Broom

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Tue 15 - Sun 20 Apr 2025.

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11) Adventures in Wonderland

• Z-Arts, Manchester
• Until Sat 19 Jul 2025.

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12) Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow

• Stockport Plaza
• Fri 18 - Mon 21 Apr 2025.

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13) The Worst Witch

• Garrick Theatre, Altrincham
• Until Thu 17 Apr 2025.

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14) The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

• The Albert Halls, Bolton
• Sat 19 Apr 2025 (2 shows).

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15) Princess Live

• The Albert Halls, Bolton
• Weds 16 Apr 2025 (2 shows).

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16) Murder Mystery Evening

• East Lancashire Railway, Bury
• Fri 18 Apr 2025 + more dates.

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17) Peter Rabbit Family Fun Day

• Bury Transport Museum
• Sat 19 & Sun 120 Apr 2025.

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~ All Shows in Manchester This Week ~

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Our Top 10 What's on in Manchester Comedy This Week

Chris McCausland

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Sun 20 Apr 2025 + more dates.

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Nate Bargatze

• O2 Apollo, Manchester
• Tue 15 Apr 2025.

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Dave Spikey

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Thu 17 Apr 2025.

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Tom Lawrinson

• Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
• Weds 16 Apr 2025 + more dates.

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Larry Dean

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Sat 19 Apr 2025.

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Derek Mitchell

• HOME, Manchester
• Fri 18 & Sat 19 Apr 2025.

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Alex Mitchell

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Sun 20 Apr 2025.

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Sam O'Leary Night

• Cultplex, Manchester
• Thu 17 Apr 2025.

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~ All Comedy Shows in Manchester This Week ~

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Our Top 10 What's On in Manchester Classical & Opera This Week

Hallé - Beethoven's Fifth

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Thu 17 Apr 2025.

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Across The Universe - The Beatles Performed by Live Band & Orchestra

• The Stoller Hall, Manchester
• Fri 18 Apr 2025.

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The National Youth Orchestra

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Fri 18 Apr 2025.

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The Contemporary Chorus

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Sun 20 Apr 2025.

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~ All Classical Concerts in Manchester This Week ~

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Our Top 5 Tribute Shows in Manchester This Week

The Musical Box Performs Genesis

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Sat 19 Apr 2025.

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• Mon 14 Apr 2025.

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Pink Floydian

• The Met, Bury
• Sat 19 Apr 2025.

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Dressed to Kill - Tribute to Kiss

• Manchester Club Academy
• Sat 19 Apr 2025.

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Absolutely Britney Bottomless Brunch

• Area, Manchester
• Sat 19 Apr 2025.

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Erasured

• Manchester Academy 3
• Sat 19 Apr 2025.

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Liqueur - A Tribute to the Cure

• Warrington Irish Club
• Fri 18 Apr 2025.

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~ All Tribute Concerts in Manchester This Week ~

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~ The Best Music Gigs in Manchester This Week ~

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~ All Shows in Manchester This Week ~

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