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
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...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...Z-arts Immersive Experience 2025 - Schools Visits
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 22 April - Thursday 17 July 2025
Introducing Z-arts? immersive experience for Nursery to Year 3 classes!Full details will launch soon! ? `Curiouser and curiouser!? cried Alice. Want to be the first to know about our new experience and what it?s all about? Get in touch with...The Giant Balloon Show (ages 5+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 3 May 2025
The Giant Balloon ShowDizzy O?Dare?s The Giant Balloon Show will have the audience in stitches and in awe. Expect feverous balloon sculptures, high energy comic performance and of course the all important giant balloon!Take everything you k...The Ultimate Bubble Show (ages 4+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 17 May 2025
The Ultimate Bubble ShowRay Bubbles, an International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble!This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and ...Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure For Kids (ages 3+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 31 May 2025
Shlomo?s Beatbox Adventure For KidsJoin world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo (they/them) who makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic, and has performed around the world with legends like Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental. Their ...The Smeds and The Smoos (ages 3+)
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 June 2025
Tall Stories presentsThe Smeds and The SmoosA stellar show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel SchefflerA JOYFUL TALE OF STAR-CROSSED ALIENSSoar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by sup...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.
Please note that ManchesterTheatres.com isn't the venue itself. We promote what's on at the Z-arts and all other venues in Manchester and the local region. Feel free to contact us if you need more help though and we'll do our best to support you.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Z-arts, Manchester
