Want to know what's hot at the theatre in Manchester at the moment?

Well, these are the Top 10 most sought after theatre shows, plus the most popular comedy gigs and music concerts on ManchesterTheatres.com right now...

(week ending Sunday 16 Mar 2025)

TOP 10 THEATRE SHOWS

1) Mary Poppins

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 9 Apr - 17 May 2025.

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2) Chicago

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 25 - 30 Aug Mar 2025.

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3) Glorious

• Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
• Until 30 Mar 2025.
• Watch our Exclusive Interview with Wendi Peters
• Read our ★★★★★ Review

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4) Moulin Rouge! The Musical

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 20 Aug - 4 Oct 2025.
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5) Matilda The Musical

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 26 Mar 2026 - Tue 28 Apr 2026.

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6) THISISPOPBABY - Wake

• Aviva Studios, Manchester
• 17 - 21 Apr 2025.

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7) Pig Heart Boy

• Lowry, Salford Quays
• 26 - 29 Mar 2025.
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8) Cruel Intentions

• Palace Theatre, Manchester
• 25 - 29 Mar 2025.

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9) Michael Ball & Alfie Boe

• AO Arena, Manchester
• 4 Apr 2025.

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10) Robin Hood

• Manchester Opera House
• 6 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026.

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TOP 5 COMEDY SHOWS

1) Jason Manford

• Co-op Live, Manchester + Middleton, Stockport, Bolton, Warrington & St Helens
• 30 Apr - 8 Nov 2025.

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2) Kim's Convenience

• HOME, Manchester
• 8 - 12 Apr 2025.

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3) Peter Kay

• AO Arena, Manchester
• 5 Apr - 20 Sep 2025.

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4) Rob Beckett

• Stockport Plaza
• 6 Jun 2025.

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5) Fawlty Towers - The Play

• Manchester Opera House
• 4 - 8 Nov 2025.

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TOP 5 MUSIC SHOWS

1) Stevie Wonder

• Co-op Live, Manchester
• 5 Jul 2025.

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2) Mumford & Sons

• Co-op Live, Manchester
• 3 Dec 2025.

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3) Will Smith

• O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
• 27 Aug 2025.

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4) John Legend

• Co-op Live, Manchester
• 29 May 2025.

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5) Day Fever

• New Century Hall, Manchester
• 26 Apr & 10 May 2025.

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Also See:

The Best of What's On in Manchester This Week

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in Liverpool

The Top 10 Most Popular Shows in London