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
What's On at Z-arts, Manchester
The 100 Story Hotel
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 22 November - Tuesday 31 December 2024
Created with bestselling, multi-award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph and Discover Children's Story Centre. This interactive world of play and storytelling has something for everyone aged 1-8 and their families. Hello and welc...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 22 November - Tuesday 31 December 2024
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 ...3D Making (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 22 November - Friday 13 December 2024
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 (Reception - Year 2)
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 22 November - Friday 13 December 2024
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 ...LEGO Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 22 November - Friday 13 December 2024
LEGO ClubJoin us for LEGO Club from 4.15-5pm every Friday, where we?ll be getting all our LEGO out for you to play with and build whatever you like!We?re so excited to see the kids enjoying Lego Club, and we want to make sure it stays fun a...Robin Hood
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 22 - Saturday 23 November 2024
Hold on to your tights, South Manchester AOS will have you all of a quiver!Following last year?s sell out production of SNOW WHITE, South Manchester AOS are back for their sixth pantomime with us, once again bringing all the magic and spect...Street Dance (Reception - Year 2)
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 22 November - Friday 13 December 2024
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 22 November - Friday 13 December 2024
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 ...The 100 Story Hotel - Schools Visits
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 22 November - Friday 20 December 2024
The 100 Story Hotel ? Schools VisitsJoin us at Z-arts for an unforgettable?interactive world of storytelling?in a Story Hotel!Our latest?world is themed on the stories & characters by author and illustrator extraordinaire Rob Biddulph!?Welc...Toddler Make and Believe
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 22 November - Friday 13 December 2024
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 22 November - Friday 13 December 2024
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 23 November - Saturday 14 December 2024
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 23 November - Saturday 14 December 2024
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 Fusion (ages 12+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 23 November - Saturday 14 December 2024
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....Dance Stars (Reception - Year 2)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 23 November - Saturday 14 December 2024
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 (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 23 November - Saturday 14 December 2024
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 23 November - Saturday 14 December 2024
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....Drama Stars (Reception - Year 2)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 23 November - Saturday 14 December 2024
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
Saturday 23 November - Saturday 14 December 2024
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 ...Musical Theatre (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 23 November - Saturday 14 December 2024
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 ...The 100 Story Hotel Birthday Party
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 23 November - Sunday 22 December 2024
Join the guests at The 100 Story Hotel and share your birthday celebrations with your friends and family plus a whole cast that includes lions, tigers, dinosaurs and bears!??There?s even some sausage dogs who?ve started the party early on t...‘Who's in the Jungle'
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 23 November 2024
?Who?s in the Jungle?Edane NgOn Saturday 23rd November 2024, 3:00pm ? 4:00pm, join Z-arts and Big Imaginations supported artist, Edane Ng, for a work-in-progress sharing of her new show, ?Who?s in the Jungle?, a theatrical, musical, artisti...Comic Stars (Year 3 - Year 6)
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 26 November - Tuesday 10 December 2024
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 26 November - Wednesday 11 December 2024
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 26 November - Tuesday 10 December 2024
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 27 November - Wednesday 11 December 2024
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 27 November 2024
Baby Book ClubEvery 4th Wednesday of the month10.30am ? 11.15amBaby 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...Family Music Stars (Family Session)
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 28 November - Thursday 12 December 2024
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....Music Fusion (ages 12+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 28 November - Thursday 12 December 2024
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 28 November - Thursday 12 December 2024
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. Book tickets now - choose a time below...Family Jam
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 29 November - Friday 6 December 2024
Family Jam!Come and join our Friday night Family Jam! Our monthly music events are back, with different artists performinga special early evening set especially for children and families. You can unwind after a hectic week with music for th...The King's Polar Bear (ages 4+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 30 November 2024
?The King?s Polar BearA majestic wintry tale for the whole family.??Join Luton?s favourites Full House Theatre as they journey across the ice fields beneath the awesome shimmer of the northern lights. This cosy new show will be full of warm...Friends of Z-arts
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Friends of Z-arts is where the grown-ups of the Z-arts community meet each other, socialise and help decide what happens to Z-arts. You can ask the Z-arts team questions, tell us what you think, and have your say on what happens at Z-arts i...Little Reads
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 3 December 2024
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...Z-arts Fan Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 3 December 2024
The Z-arts Fan Club is the heart of Z-arts. It?s where the kids of Z-arts get to meet each other and make new friends!Over the past year, Z-arts Fan Club have helped to programme a show in our theatre (The Three Little Pigs), come up with a...Christmas Bhangra with the Jolly Bolly Elf (under 7s)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 7 December 2024
Christmas Bhangra with the Jolly Bolly ElfCan the Cheeky Jolly Bolly Elf wrap all the presents in time for the festive season? That?s where you come in! Don?t miss the shenanigans singing and dancing ? Get ready to join in with Bhangra Jing...Christmas Traditions - Family Fun Day
Z-arts, Manchester
Sunday 8 December 2024
Step into a world of holiday sparkle at our Christmas Traditions ? Family Fun Day!11am ? 2pm?Join us for a festive celebration that honours Christmas customs from around the world. Experience the magic of diverse traditions as we journey th...Rockin Rhinos Christmas Cracker
Z-arts, Manchester
Sunday 8 December 2024
Rockin Rhinos Christmas Cracker!A real gig that grown ups love as much as the kiddlies. Rock, ska, rap & punk ? dancing shoes a must! A musical Christmas gig from a band of animals. John Cooper Cat, Liam Lion, Mani Mouse and chums will get ...Rockin' Rhinos - Scouts Takeover
Z-arts, Manchester
Sunday 8 December 2024
Chorlton Scouts Takeover!?Sunday 8 December, 11:30am?BOOKING ONLY OPEN TO CHORLTON SCOUTS ? WITH CODE.(Doors open: 11:00am)A real gig that grown ups love as much as the kiddlies. Rock, ska, rap & punk ? dancing shoes a must!Tickets ?7.50 / ...Wriggle & Rhyme (age 2+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Wriggle & RhymeEvery 2nd Tuesday of the month10.30am ? 11.15amWriggle 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...Christmas Lights (ages 1 - 4)
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 13 - Monday 30 December 2024
Christmas LightsOn a tiny house, covered in snow, colourful lights that twinkle and glow.?Snow is falling and the nights are drawing in, winter is here and Christmas is just around the corner. Join friends, Alvie and Kit as they embark on a...Christmas Lights - VIP Performance
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 13 December 2024
Please note this is an invite-only performance of Christmas Lights, to book for other performances, click here. On a tiny house, covered in snow, colourful lights that twinkle and glow. Snow is falling and the nights are drawing in, winter ...Z-access Day
Z-arts, Manchester
Sunday 15 December 2024
Z-access DayOn Sunday 15 December 2024, Z-arts invites you to a day filled with creativity and inclusion, celebrating all things Christmas! This special event will feature engaging workshops in drama, music, circus, and art, tailored to cel...Christmas Storytelling
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 December 2024
Christmas StorytellingJoin Gilly and Tabs for some Christmas storytelling in the library. Sessions will be at 11am and 1pm in our Children?s Library and promises to get you into the festive spirit!Sessions are free but booking is required. ...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 ...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...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...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...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...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.
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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
