WHAT'S ON AT THE PALACE THEATRE, MANCHESTER
What's On at the Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Palace Theatre Manchester opened in 1891 has a capacity of 1998 seats. Hosting plays, musicals, opera, comedy, dance, concerts and sing-a-longs, the Palace Theatre remains one of Manchester’s prominent theatre venues.
The Palace Theatre has a wonderful history with performers such as Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Danny Kaye, Noel Coward, Laurel and Hardy, and Harry Houdini gracing its stage. It’s known for hosting tour and regional premieres such as Les Misérables, The Producers, Miss Saigon, The Book Of Mormon, Hamilton, and the UK premiere of The Wedding Singer.
Manchester’s Palace Theatre has many shows, events and productions to look forward to including Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Wicked, Miss Saigon, Matilda, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Bat Out Of Hell, Kinky Boots, Blood Brothers, Dear Evan Hansen, Cruel Intentions and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical. See what's on at the Palace Theatre Manchester below and book tickets online.
The Palace Theatre Manchester opened in 1891 has a capacity of 1998 seats. Hosting plays, musicals, opera, comedy, dance, concerts and sing-a-longs, the Palace Theatre remains one of Manchester’s prominent theatre venues.
The Palace Theatre has a wonderful history with performers such as Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Danny Kaye, Noel Coward, Laurel and Hardy, and Harry Houdini gracing its stage. It’s known for hosting tour and regional premieres such as Les Misérables, The Producers, Miss Saigon, The Book Of Mormon, Hamilton, and the UK premiere of The Wedding Singer.
Manchester’s Palace Theatre has many shows, events and productions to look forward to including Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Wicked, Miss Saigon, Matilda, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Bat Out Of Hell, Kinky Boots, Blood Brothers, Dear Evan Hansen, Cruel Intentions and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical. See what's on at the Palace Theatre Manchester below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Palace Theatre, Manchester
What's On at the Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wicked
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 24 December 2024 - Sunday 12 January 2025
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 ...Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 6 January 2025
With a glorious history hosting stars of stage and screen including Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Les Dawson and Charlie Chaplin, today, the Palace delights audiences with large scale musicals, plays, music and comedy acts. Palace Tours a...Shen Yun
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 January 2025
Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China's 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life thro...Turn The Beat Around
Kinky Boots
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
This joy-filled sensation, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony® and Grammy® winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by Nik...Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 February 2025
So it's time to prepare yourselves for an amazing show with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and eve...Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 February 2025
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for Terrible Tudors live on stage! From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about t...Dear Evan Hansen
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 February 2025
"The most vital and important musical of a generation" (Daily Mail) with "a raw, relevant and exhilarating score" (BBC Radio London) from the songwriters of The Greatest Showman and La La Land. A letter that was never meant to be seen, a li...Bat Out Of Hell
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 24 February - Saturday 8 March 2025
Bat Out of Hell makes a triumphant return, with a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion for rock 'n' roll....Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 11 - Sunday 16 March 2025
In a brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite, directed by Thom Southerland (Titanic, Parade), choreographed by Karen Bruce (BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, The Bodyguard) and designed by Morgan Large (Newsies, Joseph and the T...A Question Of... Live
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Saturday 22 March 2025
Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are back in this exciting and hilarious live show based on the iconic sporting TV series. The show will feature rounds and challenges familiar to everyone, along with exciting new elements created ju...Stars for Tonight
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sunday 23 March 2025
Showcasing the talent from local students on the big stage, NW Productions present Stars For Tonight, a variety showcase giving students some memories to last a lifetime. ...Cruel Intentions
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 March 2025
Packed with 90s pop classics including the songs of Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, R.E.M., Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC and many more, the brand new smash hit musical Cruel Intentions is based on ...Mary Poppins
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 9 April - Saturday 17 May 2025
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour from November. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers repris...The Rocky Horror Show
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 19 - Saturday 31 May 2025
Australian superstar Jason Donovan* returns to the UK in Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, as part of a new world tour. The legendary performer reprises his iconic role as the captivating Frank-n-Furt...
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 20 August - Saturday 4 October 2025
The first ever World Tour of multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical, will come to the Palace Theatre Manchester with performances from Wednesday 20 August to Saturday 4 October 2025. Enter a world of splendour and roma...Miss Saigon
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 15 November 2025
The soaring musical score features the hits songs; The Heat is On in Saigon, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and The American Dream. Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to present a new touring...Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025 - Saturday 3 January 2026
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...Matilda The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 26 March - Tuesday 28 April 2026
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is heading back out on tour across the UK and Ireland from October 2025. Winner of over 100 global awards...Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...How to get to the Palace Theatre, Manchester
Palace Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
97 Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT
There are number of car parks close to the Palace Theatre. The closest car park is the NCP. Alternatively you can park at other car parks in Manchester, with 15% off through QPark - click here for more info
Manchester Oxford Road is the closest train station to the venue. It is located directly opposite the Palace Theatre. Alternatively, Manchester Piccadilly train station is only 0.3 miles away from the venue, approx. 15 minute to walk
The capacity of the Palace Theatre in Manchester is 1998 seats. Click here for the seating plan.
Please contact the Palace Theatre directly online. Click here for more details.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Palace Theatre Box Office, they open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing that day. Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our Wicked event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
Please click here for more information and the Palace Theatre's access team will be able to answer your questions.
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With loads of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the theatre. Check out our Manchester Bar site here!
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for hotels in Manchester
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