What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Vincent Simone - Tango Passions
Vincent Simone - Tango Passions
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to thestage with his brand new show... 'Tango Passions'. Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango specialists, let the original Italian stalliontake you on a j...Thursday 5 February 2026
Dara Ó Briain
Dara Ó Briain
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Dara O Briain is one of the UK & Ireland's favourite stand-up comedians and television presenters. He is best known for hosting Mock The Week, Robot Wars, Three Men in a Boat, Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure, Stargazing Live, Dara O Briai...Dara Ó Briain
Dara Ó Briain
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Dara O Briain is one of the UK & Ireland's favourite stand-up comedians and television presenters. He is best known for hosting Mock The Week, Robot Wars, Three Men in a Boat, Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure, Stargazing Live, Dara O Briai...Friday 6 February 2026
80's Live
80's Live
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Feel shiny and new as yout travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night - put your hands together and get into the groove as the live band, Electric Dreams, perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from arti...Saturday 7 February 2026
Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins
Lowry, Salford
You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy - but stand-up Sue is full of surprises. In this brand-new show, she shares the unlikely happenings from a career in the spotlight. W...Hey Pixies - Pixies Tribute Band
Hey Pixies - Pixies Tribute Band
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
The UK'S most "Gigantic" Pixies Tribute Band ...Pre-Theatre Dining at The Lowry
Pre-Theatre Dining at The Lowry
Lowry, Salford
Enjoy lunch, pre-matinee, dinner and pre-theatre dining at The Lowry, overlooking the stunning waterside setting of Salford Quays and MediaCityUK. Pier Eight Restaurant is located on the ground floor of The Lowry. ...Wednesday 11 February 2026
Stardew Valley - Symphony Of Seasons
Stardew Valley - Symphony Of Seasons
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Experience the beloved music of Stardew Valley like never before with a live 35-piece orchestra performing all-new arrangements of the farming and life simulation role-playing game's most popular songs. Fans will journey from Pelican Tow...Jack Rhodes
Jack Rhodes
Lowry, Salford
From finishing runner-up on last year's Britain's Got Talent, Jack Rhodes is bringing his debut comedy magic show to Lowry! With a background in close-up magic and stand up comedy, Jack has amassed over 150 million views online with his 'c...Thursday 12 February 2026
Stardew Valley - Symphony Of Seasons
Stardew Valley - Symphony Of Seasons
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Experience the beloved music of Stardew Valley like never before with a live 35-piece orchestra performing all-new arrangements of the farming and life simulation role-playing game's most popular songs. Fans will journey from Pelican Tow...Friday 13 February 2026
Jason Manford
Jason Manford
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. The Manchester comedian has been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't...Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis
Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
When a short clip of Oasiz front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views, many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the ...Saving All My Love For You - A Celebration Of Whitney Houston
Saving All My Love For You - A Celebration Of Whitney Houston
The Edge, Wigan
Experience the magic of Whitney Houston like never before with Saving All My Love For You - a breathtaking celebration of the voice that defined generations. This spectacular tribute brings Whitney's greatest hits to life, from heart-mel...
Saturday 14 February 2026
LET THE MUSIC PLAY - Celebrating the music of BARRY WHITE
LET THE MUSIC PLAY - Celebrating the music of BARRY WHITE
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Direct from the USA, it's the critically acclaimed Barry White Revue, starring the big man with the big voice - William Hicks. Get ready to experience the magic of Barry White's timeless hits, including:You're the First, the Last, My Everyt...Sunday 15 February 2026
Mark Simmons
Mark Simmons
Lowry, Salford
Winner of Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe Award 2024 and as Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, 'Master of one-liners' Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland...Pyramid Concert Orchestra
Pyramid Concert Orchestra
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Stockport's own light orchestra returns for an afternoon of popular classical and light music featuring the Plaza's own Compton theatre organ. Enjoy the 45-piece orchestra performing their usual mix of great melodies and familiar tunes. ...Wednesday 18 February 2026
Chris McCausland
Chris McCausland
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
A brand-new show for 2025! You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "o...Thursday 19 February 2026
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
PGet ready to turn up the glam - PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is back with a dazzling UK and International tour, bringing all the glitz and show-stopping magic you've been waiting for!From the producers of Hairspray and The Full Monty, thi...Queenz - Drag Me To The Disco
Queenz - Drag Me To The Disco
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Queenz are back with a brand new show! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run ...Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott
Lowry, Salford
Basic Bloke 2 - There's No Bloke Without Fire is the latest tour from Conservative Party supporting comedian, author, podcaster and radio host Geoff Norcott. It's Geoff's first under a Labour government, so he's got plenty to get off his ch...Friday 20 February 2026
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
PGet ready to turn up the glam - PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is back with a dazzling UK and International tour, bringing all the glitz and show-stopping magic you've been waiting for!From the producers of Hairspray and The Full Monty, thi...Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic returns to cebrate 100 years of the Disney experience through its music. This symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and characters from the Walt Disney ...Scott Bennett
Scott Bennett
Lowry, Salford
As heard on BBC Radio 4!As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to foc...Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John
Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute concert - Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and featuring an outstanding full live band, this phen...Saturday 21 February 2026
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
PGet ready to turn up the glam - PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is back with a dazzling UK and International tour, bringing all the glitz and show-stopping magic you've been waiting for!From the producers of Hairspray and The Full Monty, thi...James Arthur
James Arthur
Co-op Live, Manchester
Multi-Platinum Middlesborough-born, Brit billion-certified artist James Arthur started writing and recording songs when he was just 15, uploading his music to SoundCloud and YouTube. Now, looking back on a decade-long career, which includes...Hal Cruttenden
Hal Cruttenden
Lowry, Salford
One of the top stand up comedians working in the UK today, as well as being a highly accomplished writer and actor, Hal is back with a brand-new tour, Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It, that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as long as '...Green Lung
Green Lung
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Green Lung are a cult band in every sense of the word. Formed in London in 2017, they brought a folk horror sensibility to occult rock, attracting a fanatical following in their native South London and beyond, and resulting in international...Massaoke - Sing The Musicals: The Live Band Sing-along Party
Massaoke - Sing The Musicals: The Live Band Sing-along Party
The Edge, Wigan
Direct from London's West End, the first national tour of the greatest musicals ofall time performed by Massaoke, a sensational live band and character singers, with a giant screen displaying sing along lyrics. Expect to hear songs from Mam...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaimed...Monday 23 February 2026
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
PGet ready to turn up the glam - PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is back with a dazzling UK and International tour, bringing all the glitz and show-stopping magic you've been waiting for!From the producers of Hairspray and The Full Monty, thi...Tuesday 24 February 2026
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
PGet ready to turn up the glam - PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is back with a dazzling UK and International tour, bringing all the glitz and show-stopping magic you've been waiting for!From the producers of Hairspray and The Full Monty, thi...Wednesday 25 February 2026
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
PGet ready to turn up the glam - PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is back with a dazzling UK and International tour, bringing all the glitz and show-stopping magic you've been waiting for!From the producers of Hairspray and The Full Monty, thi...Behind the Scenes Tours
Behind the Scenes Tours
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Enjoy a tour of Stockport's magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear and the modern day have appeared in person on stage or on the giant silver screen at The Plaza...Thursday 26 February 2026
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
PGet ready to turn up the glam - PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is back with a dazzling UK and International tour, bringing all the glitz and show-stopping magic you've been waiting for!From the producers of Hairspray and The Full Monty, thi...Chris Ramsey
Chris Ramsey
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Chris Ramsey is a critically acclaimed Stand Up Comedian and regular face on TV. He has hosted two series of his own show The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central as well as Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central and the panel show Virtually Famous...Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Creedence Clearwater Review are the UK's premier tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of America's greatest bands who, despite their relatively short career, left an enduring legacy of classic songs written and sung by lead guitaris...Friday 27 February 2026
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
PGet ready to turn up the glam - PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is back with a dazzling UK and International tour, bringing all the glitz and show-stopping magic you've been waiting for!From the producers of Hairspray and The Full Monty, thi...Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Creedence Clearwater Review are the UK's premier tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of America's greatest bands who, despite their relatively short career, left an enduring legacy of classic songs written and sung by lead guitaris...BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live Pnk Experience
BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - The Ultimate Live Pnk Experience
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage,with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, torecreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend andinspiration she has come to be known as. Experi...Saturday 28 February 2026
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
PGet ready to turn up the glam - PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is back with a dazzling UK and International tour, bringing all the glitz and show-stopping magic you've been waiting for!From the producers of Hairspray and The Full Monty, thi...Roy Chubby Brown
Roy Chubby Brown
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wome...80's Mania
