What's on in Manchester
What's on in Manchester
Friday 3 January 2025
Snowstorm ‘Firebird' Spectacular Ice Show at The Trafford Centre
Snowstorm ‘Firebird' Spectacular Ice Show at The Trafford Centre
Trafford Centre, Manchester
After 3 sell out years SNOWSTORM, Manchester's favourite Ice Show returns with a sensational new show "Firebird", A Winter Spectacle of Ice and Circus. Experience the magic of Firebird a captivating winter show that combines the elegance of...Cinderella
Cinderella
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Comedy Superstar Jason Manford is BACK for a 3rd year of panto at the Opera House as Prince Charming! Jason is joined by Manchester panto favourite Ben Nickless, who returns for another year of fun as the hilarious Buttons, alongside star o...Wicked
Wicked
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wicked the Musical the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is "the must-see wonder of the West End" (Andrew Pierce, LBC Radio) Based on the best‐selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously ...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...Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelli...David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Let David Hockney take you on a personal journey through sixty years of his art in this vibrant immersive exhibition With huge state-of-the-art projections and a revolutionary sound system, Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) invit...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 ...Tinderella
Tinderella
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Get ready for the funniest, filthiest, most wickedly fabulous pantomime you've always wished to see! Release your inner child, and then leave them at home because this show is not for kids! In a scandalous twist on the classic fairy tale, ...Better Man (15)
Better Man (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ "Robbie Williams chimpanzee biopic is a bananas gamble that pays off." ~ The Guardian. --- From the director of The Greatest Showman, "Better Man" looks at the rise, fall and resurrection of Robbie Williams - one of the UK's be...Late Night Comedy
Late Night Comedy
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Late Night Comedy every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from 11pm till midnight. The stage comes alive with top-tier humour as a wild late night show erupts out of the basement. ...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Inspired by the hit SAW movie franchise, SAWtopsy at moviESCAPE, Stockport's leading Escape Room offering, is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares - well none that are deliberat...Friday Night Showcase
Friday Night Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Every Friday, the stage comes alive with top-tier humour, featuring a mix of rising stars and international headliners. A night of laughter and unforgettable fun at the only seven-night-a-week club in Manchester, with a diverse lineup. ...Happy Hour Comedy
Happy Hour Comedy
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
An evening of uproarious comedy featuring the freshest local talents, all working out new material for your amusement. It's a free show with exit-by-donation - because laughter should be affordable and accessible. Come sip on budget-friendl...Indoor Skydiving
Indoor Skydiving
Ifly Indoor Skydiving Manchester, Manchester
Safely float in an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel that generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air commonly used by professional skydivers at iFLY Manchester without having to jump from a plane. Once inside the flight chamber, a tunnel ope...Conclave (12A)
Conclave (12A)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ A papal thriller that treads on eggshells, Conclave is one of the year's most deftly balanced films. Pulpy and pensive in equal measure. ~ Empire. --- The power of God. The ambition of men. Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Li...How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (12A)
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (12A)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ "A Thai charmer that is touching and funny. See it before the inevitable Hollywood remake." ~ Little White Lies. --- In this Thai drama from Director Pat Boonntipat, after his grandmother is diagnosed with cancer, a scheming y...It's Raining Men (15)
It's Raining Men (15)
HOME, Manchester
With a blazing comedic turn from Laure Calamy, French romantic comedy "Iris et les Hommes" delightfully shakes respectability. A flawless husband, two wonderful daughters and a flourishing dental office, everything is going well for Iris. ...Nosferatu (15)
Nosferatu (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ Nosferatu delivers a relatively straight re-telling of this classic gothic tale. It looks and sounds stunning and is packed with vampiric horror. It doesn't push many boundaries but if you wanted the classic Dracula narrative f...Spirited Away (PG)
Spirited Away (PG)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★★ With none of the sentimentality of Disney nor the computerised sheen of Pixar, this traditional anime even blows the brilliant Finding Nemo out of the water. It's epic story is more imaginative, rousing and luscious than any...We Live In Time (15)
We Live In Time (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★ This romantic melodrama from Brooklyn director John Crowley boasts a strong pair of leads, but isn't without contrivances. ~ Radio Times. ---A love story, starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, about the times that change ...Saturday 4 January 2025
Snowstorm ‘Firebird' Spectacular Ice Show at The Trafford Centre
Snowstorm ‘Firebird' Spectacular Ice Show at The Trafford Centre
Trafford Centre, Manchester
After 3 sell out years SNOWSTORM, Manchester's favourite Ice Show returns with a sensational new show "Firebird", A Winter Spectacle of Ice and Circus. Experience the magic of Firebird a captivating winter show that combines the elegance of...Manchester City v West Ham United
Manchester City v West Ham United
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
City take on the Hammers in the Premier League. ...Cinderella
Cinderella
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Comedy Superstar Jason Manford is BACK for a 3rd year of panto at the Opera House as Prince Charming! Jason is joined by Manchester panto favourite Ben Nickless, who returns for another year of fun as the hilarious Buttons, alongside star o...Wicked
Wicked
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wicked the Musical the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is "the must-see wonder of the West End" (Andrew Pierce, LBC Radio) Based on the best‐selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously ...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...David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Let David Hockney take you on a personal journey through sixty years of his art in this vibrant immersive exhibition With huge state-of-the-art projections and a revolutionary sound system, Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) invit...The Hallé - Viennese New Year
The Hallé - Viennese New Year
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Welcome in the New Year with an afternoon of joyous music full of Viennese charm. Conductor Eduardo Strausser and the Halle are joined by enchanting soprano Alexandra Lowe for a whirl around the ballrooms of Vienna in this traditional New Y...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 ...Tinderella
Tinderella
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Get ready for the funniest, filthiest, most wickedly fabulous pantomime you've always wished to see! Release your inner child, and then leave them at home because this show is not for kids! In a scandalous twist on the classic fairy tale, ...Better Man (15)
Better Man (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ "Robbie Williams chimpanzee biopic is a bananas gamble that pays off." ~ The Guardian. --- From the director of The Greatest Showman, "Better Man" looks at the rise, fall and resurrection of Robbie Williams - one of the UK's be...Late Night Comedy
Late Night Comedy
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Late Night Comedy every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from 11pm till midnight. The stage comes alive with top-tier humour as a wild late night show erupts out of the basement. ...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Inspired by the hit SAW movie franchise, SAWtopsy at moviESCAPE, Stockport's leading Escape Room offering, is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares - well none that are deliberat...Saturday Afternoon Showcase
Saturday Afternoon Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners at the only seven-night-a-week comedy club in Manchester. ...Saturday Night Showcase
Saturday Night Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...Indoor Skydiving
Indoor Skydiving
Ifly Indoor Skydiving Manchester, Manchester
Safely float in an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel that generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air commonly used by professional skydivers at iFLY Manchester without having to jump from a plane. Once inside the flight chamber, a tunnel ope...LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour
LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour
Alan Turing Memorial, Manchester
Dive into the heart of Manchester's vibrant LGBT+ scene with a walking tour around the iconic Gay Village! Led by local expert Josh, a history buff with a decade of tour experience and a deep-rooted connection to the community, you'll uncov...2073 (15)
2073 (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★ Asif Kapadia rages against the death of democracy and our planet. The documentary-maker loses some nuance but he is tackling big issues, as Samantha Morton picks through post-apocalyptic ruins in a sombre futurist reverie. ~ The G...Conclave (12A)
Conclave (12A)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ A papal thriller that treads on eggshells, Conclave is one of the year's most deftly balanced films. Pulpy and pensive in equal measure. ~ Empire. --- The power of God. The ambition of men. Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Li...How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (12A)
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (12A)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ "A Thai charmer that is touching and funny. See it before the inevitable Hollywood remake." ~ Little White Lies. --- In this Thai drama from Director Pat Boonntipat, after his grandmother is diagnosed with cancer, a scheming y...It's Raining Men (15)
It's Raining Men (15)
HOME, Manchester
With a blazing comedic turn from Laure Calamy, French romantic comedy "Iris et les Hommes" delightfully shakes respectability. A flawless husband, two wonderful daughters and a flourishing dental office, everything is going well for Iris. ...Sunday 5 January 2025
Snowstorm ‘Firebird' Spectacular Ice Show at The Trafford Centre
Snowstorm ‘Firebird' Spectacular Ice Show at The Trafford Centre
Trafford Centre, Manchester
After 3 sell out years SNOWSTORM, Manchester's favourite Ice Show returns with a sensational new show "Firebird", A Winter Spectacle of Ice and Circus. Experience the magic of Firebird a captivating winter show that combines the elegance of...Cinderella
Cinderella
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Comedy Superstar Jason Manford is BACK for a 3rd year of panto at the Opera House as Prince Charming! Jason is joined by Manchester panto favourite Ben Nickless, who returns for another year of fun as the hilarious Buttons, alongside star o...Wicked
Wicked
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wicked the Musical the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is "the must-see wonder of the West End" (Andrew Pierce, LBC Radio) Based on the best‐selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously ...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...David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Let David Hockney take you on a personal journey through sixty years of his art in this vibrant immersive exhibition With huge state-of-the-art projections and a revolutionary sound system, Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) invit...Sheikh Mishary Alafasy
Sheikh Mishary Alafasy
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
From Kuwait to the UK, and with sold-out shows across the globe, experience an Evening of Inspiration with the renowned Sheikh Mishary Alafasy. An evening of Quranic recitation, soul-stirring nasheeds, and heartfelt duas. Shaykh Mishary of...Tinderella
Tinderella
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Get ready for the funniest, filthiest, most wickedly fabulous pantomime you've always wished to see! Release your inner child, and then leave them at home because this show is not for kids! In a scandalous twist on the classic fairy tale, ...Better Man (15)
Better Man (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ "Robbie Williams chimpanzee biopic is a bananas gamble that pays off." ~ The Guardian. --- From the director of The Greatest Showman, "Better Man" looks at the rise, fall and resurrection of Robbie Williams - one of the UK's be...Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A spotlight on the next generation of local comedians, fresh from the streets of Manchester and ready to bring their best material to the stage, Made in Manchester: Rising Stars is your Sunday night showcase of homegrown talent! From up-an...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
