WHAT'S ON AT Z-ARTS, MANCHESTER
What's On at Z-arts, Manchester
Z-Arts in Hulme, Manchester is the only arts centre in the UK dedicated to offering best-practice in creative provision for children and families, with a leadership role in networks including Big Imaginations, MADE, and Family Arts Campaign. Opening their doors in 2000 in the former Zion building, their 230 seat theatre hosts shows, productions, events and premiers for different ages each season, including international touring theatre shows.
Z-Arts also homes a studio theatre, a recording studio, music space, dance studio, and offers numerous dance, drama, and arts & crafts classes, workshops, and activities. They offer numerous outreach programmes with local communities and educational establishments.
Be entertained and inspired at Z-Arts with plays, comedy, dance, and musicals to look forward to such as Robin Hood The Merriest Panto Adventure, Christmas Lights, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and immersive experiences such as The Family Escape room, and The 100 Story Hotel. See what’s on at The Edge Theatre below and book tickets online.
Z-Arts in Hulme, Manchester is the only arts centre in the UK dedicated to offering best-practice in creative provision for children and families, with a leadership role in networks including Big Imaginations, MADE, and Family Arts Campaign. Opening their doors in 2000 in the former Zion building, their 230 seat theatre hosts shows, productions, events and premiers for different ages each season, including international touring theatre shows.
Z-Arts also homes a studio theatre, a recording studio, music space, dance studio, and offers numerous dance, drama, and arts & crafts classes, workshops, and activities. They offer numerous outreach programmes with local communities and educational establishments.
Be entertained and inspired at Z-Arts with plays, comedy, dance, and musicals to look forward to such as Robin Hood The Merriest Panto Adventure, Christmas Lights, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and immersive experiences such as The Family Escape room, and The 100 Story Hotel. See what’s on at The Edge Theatre below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Z-arts, Manchester
Z-arts Immersive Experience 2025 - Schools Visits
Z-arts
Tue 22 Apr - Thu 17 Jul 2025
Adventures in Wonderland - Schools Visits
Z-arts
Tue 22 Apr - Thu 17 Jul 2025
What's On at Z-arts, Manchester
3D Making (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 23 January - Thursday 17 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Dance Stars (Reception - Year 2)
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 23 January - Saturday 19 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Drama Stars (Reception - Year 2)
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 23 January - Saturday 19 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Drama Stars (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 23 January - Saturday 19 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Family Music Stars (Family Session)
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 23 January - Thursday 17 July 2025
Registration SystemYou will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your family to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book onto a class....Move & Make (Reception - Year 2)
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 23 January - Thursday 17 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your?e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned?to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Music Fusion (ages 12+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 23 January - Thursday 17 July 2025
Registration SystemYou will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book onto a class. Please make sure you select e-ticket when you book online. Please...Rhyme Time (babies & toddlers)
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 23 January - Thursday 17 July 2025
Rhyme TimeThursdays10.30 ? 11.00amIn Rhyme Time we sing, read stories and do LOTS of playing with puppets. We promise bubbles and lots of silliness. Rhyme time is for babies, toddlers and their adults. This session is lead by Tabitha:Find o...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 24 January - Saturday 29 March 2025
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can ...LEGO Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 24 January - Friday 18 July 2025
Z-Arts are getting all their LEGO out for kids of all ages to play with and build whatever they like! Parents need to stay and supervise their children throughout the session. ...Art Stars (Reception - Year 2)
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 24 January - Friday 18 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Street Dance (Reception - Year 2)
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 24 January - Friday 18 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Street Dance (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 24 January - Friday 18 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Toddler Make and Believe
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 24 January - Friday 18 July 2025
Toddler Make and Believe!Come along and get creative with your little ones in our weekly toddler Make and Believe sessions. Join us each session for arts and crafts, stories and song?s in a fun and relaxed environment!Open to all, not just ...Z-artists (ages 12+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 24 January - Friday 18 July 2025
Registration SystemYou will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book onto a class. Please make sure you select e-ticket when you book online....Family Art Stars
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 25 January - Saturday 19 July 2025
Families that learn together, grow together. We are very excited to continue our Family Art Stars sessions every Saturday! Come down, muck in and make some art as a family, spending quality time and learning new techniques. No skill is requ...Art For All (Access Friendly)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 25 January - Saturday 24 May 2025
Registration SystemYou will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your family to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book onto a class....Creative Care: Art for Kids with Additional Needs (Access Friendly)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 25 January - Saturday 24 May 2025
Registration SystemYou will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your family to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book onto a class....Dance Stars (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 25 January - Saturday 19 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Drama Fusion (ages 12+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 25 January - Saturday 19 July 2025
Registration SystemYou will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book onto a class. Please make sure you select e-ticket when you book online....Musical Theatre (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 25 January - Saturday 19 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Tales From The Lighthouse (ages 5+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 25 January 2025
Little Seeds Music presentsTales From The LighthouseWritten by Oliver BishopPrepare yourself for a musical voyage full of stories, songs and the sea?Upon a distant shore, a lonely lighthouse keeper has grown fearful of the sea and its wild ...Circus Stars (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 28 January - Tuesday 15 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your?e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned?to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Podcast Club (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 28 January - Wednesday 16 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Rhythm and Rhyme (Reception - Year 2)
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 28 January - Tuesday 15 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Art Stars (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 29 January - Wednesday 16 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book ...Baby Book Club (ages 0+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 29 January - Wednesday 25 June 2025
Baby Book ClubEvery 4th Wednesday of the month10.30am ? 11.00amBaby Book Club is a wonderful way to spend time together with your baby and develop your baby?s love of books, stories and reading. Baby Book Club is here to help parents develo...Dance Fusion (ages 12+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 29 January - Wednesday 16 July 2025
Registration SystemYou will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book onto a class. Please make sure you select e-ticket when you book online....Family Yoga (Recommended for 8 - 80-year-olds)
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 29 January - Wednesday 16 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease register at the classroom door, you will need to have your?e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register you, and your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book onto a clas...Yoga for 8-80 year olds
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 29 January - Wednesday 16 July 2025
Registration SystemPlease register at the classroom door, you will need to have your?e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register you, and your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book onto a clas...Peter Pan-To
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 30 January - Saturday 1 February 2025
All children grow up. Except one?BEE Academy invites you to join us on a Magical Adventure! Come with us as we fly to Neverland this Pan- tomime Season!Get ready for a swashbuckling, laughter-packed adventure as Peter Pan soars onto the sta...Little Reads
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 4 February - Tuesday 1 July 2025
Little Reads with Manchester Literature Festival. Join Ged for an interactive Storytelling session in our new Children's Library. 10am session - Pre-school/Family session 11am- Inclusive session (If you require a BSL interpreter please do l...The Velveteen Rabbit (ages 3+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 8 February 2025
The Velveteen Rabbit?Inspired by Margery Williams? tale. Retold by Ben Crompton.?Toys come to life through the magic of storytelling, music, and dance, creating a captivating show for the whole family.?In this entertaining dance theatre per...Wriggle & Rhyme (age 2+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 11 February - Tuesday 8 July 2025
Wriggle & RhymeEvery 2nd Tuesday of the month10.30am ? 11.00amWriggle and Rhyme are fun interactive sessions for preschool children and their grown-ups. Play with lots of noisy fun and instruments to shake and rattle and everyone gets to wr...Sandscape (ages 2 - 7)
Z-arts, Manchester
Sunday 16 February 2025
SandscapeSand the favourite plaything of many children! But how exactly does the sand feel when it runs through your hands, over umbrellas, and into buckets? Sand constantly creates new landscapes that want to be discovered. The result is a...Z-access Day
Z-arts, Manchester
Sunday 16 February - Saturday 7 June 2025
Z-access DayEnjoy an afternoon of inclusive workshops in drama, music, circus, and art, designed to showcase the diverse talents of our community. In partnership with local organizations supporting children and families with additional need...Wonderland Wonders (ages 4 - 7) - February Half-Term Activity
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 18 - Thursday 20 February 2025
Wonderland Wonders (ages 4 ? 7) ? February Half-Term ActivityIn the build up to our ?Adventures in Wonderland? experience opening in April 2025, we wanted to celebrate everything Wonderland! Join us for a week of drama, art and circus explo...LibraryLab: Mother Language Day
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 21 February 2025
LibraryLab: Mother Language Day3:00pm ? 5:00pm | free, for all the family!Featuring Godfrey Pambalipe, a storyteller and musician with extensive experience in African storytelling through dance, drumming, and songs. He has worked in the UK ...Wonderland Wonders (ages 8 - 11) - February Half-Term Activity
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 21 February 2025
Wonderland Wonders (ages 8 ? 11) ? February Half-Term ActivityJoin Adam for a day of Wonderland activities. Expect music, drama and the chance to perform to your adults at the end of the day!In the build up to our ?Adventures in Wonderland?...Soft or Spiky (6-18 months)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 February 2025
Half Moon and Polka Theatre presentsSoft or Spiky?A new show for babies aged 6-18 monthsA playful discovery of shapes, sounds and texturesDiscover a wonderful world of soft or spiky with your baby. What question would you want your baby to ...The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 March 2025
Dive into Eric Carle's bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles:Â Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubb...The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (ages 1+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 March 2025
Coming to Z-arts March 2025!The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show?has been dazzling audiences around the globe for over seven years, faithfully bringing to the stage Eric Carle?s timeless classics.?Dive into Eric Carle?s bright and colourful wor...Kevin The Musical
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 7 - Saturday 8 March 2025
Kevin! [The Musical]Kevin! [The Musical] is an up-and-coming dark comedy show written by Will Sharland. It follows an exchange student from England, named Kevin, who comes to America intending to find out what the modern day USA is really l...Punk Alley (ages 5+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 15 March 2025
Punk AlleyPunk Alley is a loud, wild, and unapologetic joyride of live original punk music and high energy dance. But don?t leave your adults at home ? this is a punk show for everyone. Enter the world of the Lazurr Tuts, a world-famous, gu...Mini Move & Groove (age 2+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 19 March - Wednesday 16 July 2025
Mini Move & GrooveEvery 3rd Wednesday of the month10.30-11.00amGet active, be happy and have fun whilst learning some new moves in our groovy dance session. Mini Move and Groove is a fun way for children and their grown-ups to join in with ...Opera della Luna - The Mikado
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 20 - Saturday 22 March 2025
Opera della Luna's 30th Anniversary celebrations continue with a revival of the company's legendary production of The Mikado, its most colourful and popular production ever. This astonishing and inventive company have achieved nation-wide r...World Poetry Day 2025
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 21 March 2025
Join us for World Poetry Day!ages 4+ | freeJoin us Friday night to celebrate World Poetry Day! Enjoy listening to favourite poems, meet a special guest poet, and create your own poetry-inspired art. Don?t miss this evening of creativity and...So Unfair (ages 7 - 10)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 29 March 2025
One Tenth Human in association with The Dukes Lancaster presentSo Unfair!Can you help us make the world a better place? Performers Daniel Bye and Toni-Dee Paul are hosting an interactive science demo with a twist ? and they need you to take...Easter Storytelling
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 15 - Friday 18 April 2025
Easter StorytellingFree family friendly story-time that celebrates Easter and our brand new immersive experience Adventures in Wonderland! So get your rabbit ears ready to listen!Book tickets now - choose a time belowShow accessible perform...Adventures in Wonderland - Educational Visits
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 22 April - Thursday 17 July 2025
Adventures in Wonderland: an immersive experience for Nursery to Year 3 classes!Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure! An enchanting play experience which invites children to explore Wonderland, using imaginatio...Adventures in Wonderland - Schools Visits
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 22 April - Thursday 17 July 2025
Adventures in Wonderland: an immersive experience for Nursery to Year 3 classes!Want to be the first to know about our new experience and what it?s all about? Get in touch with tabitha@z-arts. org or call 0161 226 1912.?Join us on a magical...How to get to Z-arts, Manchester
Z-arts Frequently Asked Questions
Zion Arts Centre, 335 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5ZA
There is some on-street parking available near Z-Arts (Dearden Street opposite, Ancroft Street round the corner).
There are on street restrictions in place from Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. After 6pm and at the weekend these restrictions are lifted.
Some streets offer 3 hours free parking. Always check the parking signs as they are individual to each street.
Disabled parking bays are available at the front of the venue.
Watch this video for further information.
Oxford Road Station is a 15 minute walk away from Z-arts.
Piccadilly Station is a five minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens bus rank where you can catch one of the regular bus services that will take you to Z-arts.
The nearest tram stations are Deansgate (23 mins walk) or Trafford Bar (22 mins walk).
The capicity of the main theatre in Z-Arts is 230.
Please contact Z-Arts directly and their team will be able to help you.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Z-Arts Box Office, they open:
Tuesday - Thursday 9am - 6pm
Fridays 9am - 9pm
Saturdays 9am - 6pm
Closed Sun & Mon (unless there is a show on).
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.
You can also contact Z-Arts and they will be able to advise you.
Please click here for accessibility information at Z-Arts.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to Z-Arts, please click here for more contact information.
Z-Arts lost property will be held at Z-arts for one month. After this it is donated to charity or disposed of. Refillable water bottles are disposed of at the end of every day for hygiene reasons.
Click here to contact Z-Arts.
Z-Arts have their own Z-Cafe for you to grab a sandwich, coffee and cake.
Alternatively, with loads of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Z-Cafe turns into a licensed bar for grown up events.
Alternatively, Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the venue. check out our Manchester Bar site here!
Absolutely! If you are attending a theatre show, you can leave it in the buggy park area if there is limited space in the theatre.
For The 100 Story Hotel there is space within the exhibition to park your buggy, but due to space you cannot take them around the full experience.
If you need further information about your visit Z-Arts, click here to visit their website or contact their team directly.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Z-arts, Manchester
Z-arts Immersive Experience 2025 - Schools Visits
Z-arts
Tue 22 Apr - Thu 17 Jul 2025
Adventures in Wonderland - Schools Visits
Z-arts
Tue 22 Apr - Thu 17 Jul 2025
