What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Monday 23 December 2024
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...The 100 Story Hotel
The 100 Story Hotel
Z-arts, Manchester
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...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...The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The beloved Christmas film The Holiday will be presented live in concert this winter, featuring its magical musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra. A Universal Pictures production, The Holiday stars Cameron...Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
HOME, Manchester
Join HOME for a festive musical this Christmas! A major New York department store is on the brink of collapse and their upcoming Christmas sale has to be a success. When their Santa quits at the last minute they're left with a kindhearted s...Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Follow the White Rabbit into the Cockpit Theatre next Christmas and be welcomed back to Wonderland! Everything is as Alice remembered... or is it? Let Shakespeare North whisk you away to Wonderland with this marvellously whimsical festive t...The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A wild & wonderful adventure for Christmas 2024 Swing into the jungle this festive season and join man-cub Mowgli and his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, a gang of mischievous monkeys and a pack of wily wolves in this enchanti...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...Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Let us Magically Awaken Your Dreams this Christmas with the North West's premier Family Pantomime: Sleeping Beauty starring TV favourite WENDI PETERS as Carabosse the Wicked Fairy with SCOTT GALLAGHER and Full Supporting Cast. Join us for a...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 ...Stick Man
Stick Man
Lowry, Salford
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions' delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Stick Man is back in town! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants t...Rapunzel - A Tangled Tale
Rapunzel - A Tangled Tale
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Get ready for a hair raising adventure as Polka Dot Pantomimes and The Albert Halls proudly present RAPUNZEL - A Tangled Tale! Back by popular demand Coronation Street Legend VICKY ENTWISTLE stars as Mother Gothel (she's back - but this t...Santa Live! The Ultimate Santa Show Party
Santa Live! The Ultimate Santa Show Party
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Get ready this Christmas as Darling Productions UK brings you Bolton's brand-new festive extravaganza... SANTA LIVE! Disaster strikes in Christmas town when the Christmas spirit runs out and all the children names have mysteriously vanished...Sleeping Beauty - Middleton's Christmas Panto
Sleeping Beauty - Middleton's Christmas Panto
Middleton Arena, Manchester
This Christmas, you're invited to the pantomime of your dreams, Sleeping Beauty at Middleton Arena. Once upon a time, in a Pantoland far away, a beautiful Princess is cursed by the evil Carabosse to perish on her 21st birthday by prickin...Jack and The Beanstalk (Altrincham Garrick Panto)
Jack and The Beanstalk (Altrincham Garrick Panto)
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
The Garrick Panto is back and full of FEE, FIE, FOE, FUN !! Young Jack, his daft-as-a-brush brother, Silly Simon, and his long-suffering mother, Dame Trott, live in a tiny cottage in the shadow of the terrible giant, Blunderbore. With th...Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Maureen Nolan and Coronation Street's Emrhys Cooper are set to head a stellar cast in St Helens Theatre Royal's fantastic festive family show this Christmas. Pop legend and West End star Maureen will play the Wicked Queen while Emrhys, who ...Tom Meighan (Kasabian)
Tom Meighan (Kasabian)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
As former lead singer of multi-platinum band Kasabian, Tom Meighan has sold 4 million albums, headlined Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds (twice) and most other major festivals in the EU and he's had five no.1 albums. Now, as a solo artist, he r...The Bear
The Bear
Waterside, Manchester
Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear's lap? Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a bear a bath? Or clear up its poo?! Looking after a bear is exhausting stuff. One night when she's fast asleep, an enormous ...Tuesday 24 December 2024
Come From Away
Come From Away
Lowry, Salford
Come From Away - a moving tale that captures the spirit of true events that transpired in the wake of 9/11! This musical has taken the West End by storm, winning four Olivier Awards including one for Best New Musical. Aside from a fleet o...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...The 100 Story Hotel
The 100 Story Hotel
Z-arts, Manchester
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...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...Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
HOME, Manchester
Join HOME for a festive musical this Christmas! A major New York department store is on the brink of collapse and their upcoming Christmas sale has to be a success. When their Santa quits at the last minute they're left with a kindhearted s...Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Follow the White Rabbit into the Cockpit Theatre next Christmas and be welcomed back to Wonderland! Everything is as Alice remembered... or is it? Let Shakespeare North whisk you away to Wonderland with this marvellously whimsical festive t...The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A wild & wonderful adventure for Christmas 2024 Swing into the jungle this festive season and join man-cub Mowgli and his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, a gang of mischievous monkeys and a pack of wily wolves in this enchanti...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...Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Let us Magically Awaken Your Dreams this Christmas with the North West's premier Family Pantomime: Sleeping Beauty starring TV favourite WENDI PETERS as Carabosse the Wicked Fairy with SCOTT GALLAGHER and Full Supporting Cast. Join us for a...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 ...A Christmas Carol - The Musical
A Christmas Carol - The Musical
Lowry, Salford
The classic Dickens story comes to life with true broadway spectacle This Musical version is brought to you by Alan Menken (Disney's Beauty And The Beast The Little Mermaid and Newsies and Little Shop Of Horrors) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime,...Stick Man
Stick Man
Lowry, Salford
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions' delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Stick Man is back in town! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants t...Jonathan Cohen - Christmas Carol Singalong
Jonathan Cohen - Christmas Carol Singalong
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sing your heart out as irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen returns to lead you through another fun-filled extravaganza of his most-loved carols and all time Christmas hits with guest singer Louise Dearman. This festive favourite from Raym...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Celebrate Christmas with the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons, by candlelight. ProgrammePachelbel - Canon in DBach - Jesu JoyCorelli - Christmas ConcertoMozart Piano concerto in C maj, K4...Rapunzel - A Tangled Tale
Rapunzel - A Tangled Tale
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Get ready for a hair raising adventure as Polka Dot Pantomimes and The Albert Halls proudly present RAPUNZEL - A Tangled Tale! Back by popular demand Coronation Street Legend VICKY ENTWISTLE stars as Mother Gothel (she's back - but this t...Santa Live! The Ultimate Santa Show Party
Santa Live! The Ultimate Santa Show Party
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Get ready this Christmas as Darling Productions UK brings you Bolton's brand-new festive extravaganza... SANTA LIVE! Disaster strikes in Christmas town when the Christmas spirit runs out and all the children names have mysteriously vanished...Sleeping Beauty - Middleton's Christmas Panto
Sleeping Beauty - Middleton's Christmas Panto
Middleton Arena, Manchester
This Christmas, you're invited to the pantomime of your dreams, Sleeping Beauty at Middleton Arena. Once upon a time, in a Pantoland far away, a beautiful Princess is cursed by the evil Carabosse to perish on her 21st birthday by prickin...Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Maureen Nolan and Coronation Street's Emrhys Cooper are set to head a stellar cast in St Helens Theatre Royal's fantastic festive family show this Christmas. Pop legend and West End star Maureen will play the Wicked Queen while Emrhys, who ...Wednesday 25 December 2024
HOME Film Pass
HOME Film Pass
HOME, Manchester
See everything everywhere (almost all at once) with the new HOME Film Pass! Experience new releases at HOME, any time, as many times as you like for one monthly price. For just £18 you'll also get a range of perks to make the most of your ...Manchester 80's & 90's Music Tour & Exploration Game
Manchester 80's & 90's Music Tour & Exploration Game
Johnny Roadhouse Music, Manchester
Join an interactive adventure that blends nostalgia, culture, and intrigue, as you uncover the hidden gems and untold tales of Manchester's musical past. Embark on a journey through Manchester's musical heyday, where the streets come aliv...The Lowry Dance & Drama Workshops
The Lowry Dance & Drama Workshops
Lowry, Salford
The Lowry offers a diverse and inclusive creating learning offer for Primary and Secondary Schools. With a variety of workshops linked to curriculum areas, mental health and wellbeing and project work. Held either at The Lowry or in scho...The Lowry Visual Arts Workshops
The Lowry Visual Arts Workshops
Lowry, Salford
The Lowry offers a diverse and inclusive creating learning offer for Primary and Secondary Schools. With a variety of workshops linked to curriculum areas, mental health and wellbeing and project work. Held either at The Lowry or in the sch...Phil Collins & Oleksiy Radynski - Intervention
Phil Collins & Oleksiy Radynski - Intervention
HOME, Manchester
A collaborative project by Berlin and Wuppertal-based moving-image artist and filmmaker Phil Collins and Kyiv-based filmmaker and writer Oleksiy Radynski, co-commissioned by HOME and Manchester International Festival, re-contextualising th...Manchester Got Soul
Manchester Got Soul
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
With live music + DJs across both floors of Blues Kitchen from 10pm - 3am, the house band take to the stage for three live sets. Expect to hear the hits of Aretha Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder & The Rolling Stones. ...A Sisterhood Laced in Glitter and Gold
A Sisterhood Laced in Glitter and Gold
HOME, Manchester
A Sisterhood Laced in Glitter and Gold is a debut group exhibition at HOME, by Home from HOME Gorton Women?s Group....Blobby Realms
Blobby Realms
HOME, Manchester
The HOME Young Artists summon you to the Blobby Realms. This exhibition is a debut group show by Young People aged 14 ? 17 participating in HOME?s brand-new Young Artists Studio programme. ...Creative Careers in the Spotlight
Creative Careers in the Spotlight
HOME, Manchester
Join Emily, HOME?s Access & Work Based Training Coordinator, for an educational tour of one of Manchester most significant Cultural Venues, HOME....George Gibson and Grace Collins: The Fourth Wall
