What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Saturday 1 March 2025
Bat Out Of Hell
Bat Out Of Hell
Palace Theatre, Manchester
BAT OUT OF HELL makes a triumphant return to the UK in 2025, with a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion ...Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns!The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in t...Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories
The Lowry, Salford
The long-running West End hit returns! When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal, embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings - as recounted by a night-watchman, a teenage boy, and a businessman awaiting ...Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
The Lowry, Salford
In this brand new show, "the world's greatest living stand-up comedian" (The Times) shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy...Greg Davies
Greg Davies
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, comedian Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025 stand-up show Full Fat Le...Escaped Alone and What If If Only
Escaped Alone and What If If Only
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Director Sarah Frankcom returns to the Exchange with two short plays by Caryl Churchill, brought together in one evening of theatre. Escaped Alone "I'm walking down the street and there's a door in the fence open and inside there are three...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Z-arts, Manchester
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: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubb...The Merchant of Venice (1936)
The Merchant of Venice (1936)
The Lowry, Salford
'THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW TO DO SHAKESPEARE' (Metro) Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, direct from selling out the RSC and London's West End. Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (EastEnders...Opeth
Opeth
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sweden's visionaries of Opeth have come a long way within the past 3 decades and evolved from raw death metal to virtuousic progressive vintage rock. Always following their own path, the band forged 13 albums, each being a new milestone wit...Shirley Valentine
Shirley Valentine
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Be transported to sunny Greece with this beloved northern comedy! Mina Anwar reprises the title role in Willy Russell's heart-warming comedy following her acclaimed performance in our 2020 production. This will once again see Mina resetting...Trance Classical
Trance Classical
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Hosted by one of the most iconic names in classic trance, Lange, prepare to hear trance classics performed like never before. A fusion of orchestra and DJ with a tailored light and laser show to bring you an immersive experience. Expect t...Fat Dog
Fat Dog
New Century Hall, Manchester
Described by the NME as "2023's wildest live band", South London indie act Fat Dog's music has been described as containing elements of dance, punk and klezmer. ...Frozen Light - The Ancient Oak of Baldor
Frozen Light - The Ancient Oak of Baldor
The Lowry, Salford
A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their companions, offering the chance to gather and experience the collective power of shared stories. Frozen Light Theatre welcomes you into thei...Rhythm of the 90s
Rhythm of the 90s
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Rhythm of the 90s is the dance band to get any party started! Remember when rhythm was a dancer and groove was in the heart? This talented 7-piece band plays the best dance hits from this amazing decade and is the best fully live 90s dance ...Watch That Scene - The ABBA Tribute
Watch That Scene - The ABBA Tribute
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Watch that Scene Abba Tribute band not only encompass everything you love about the Swedish folk/rock/pop sensation that we can't live without - they are the living, breathing, all singing, all dancing embodiment of the real thing. Lookalik...Manford's Comedy Club
Manford's Comedy Club
Chorley Theatre, Chorley
Bringing the best comedians to a theatre near you. Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, all chosen by Jason Manford! Many comedians from TV plus the best of the UK and International comedy circuit. Live at the Apollo.. ...Haunted Manchester City Exploration Game
Haunted Manchester City Exploration Game
22 Opposite The Old Granada Studios And Bauhaus, Manchester
Choose your date and time after you purchase. Explore the most frightful places in Manchester, with their stories of restless spirits, cruel murders and menacing ghouls. Solve 13 creepy clues to find out the true story of Loky. Loky was a M...Evil Blizzard
Evil Blizzard
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Preston's Evil Blizzard are truly an enigma. Four bass players, a singing drummer. An array of rubber masks that will give both children and adults sleepless nights for days on end - they have a hard-earned reputation as one of the most ing...Manchester Music Tours - Oasis Tour
Manchester Music Tours - Oasis Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
You have the opportunity to see first-hand where Manchester's most famous brothers grew up. Acclaimed by Noel and Liam themselves, the tour includes visits to the iconic Boardwalk where the band rehearsed and performed their first gig. Cana...Sunday 2 March 2025
Bat Out Of Hell
Bat Out Of Hell
Palace Theatre, Manchester
BAT OUT OF HELL makes a triumphant return to the UK in 2025, with a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion ...Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns!The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in t...Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
The Lowry, Salford
In this brand new show, "the world's greatest living stand-up comedian" (The Times) shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy...Escaped Alone and What If If Only
Escaped Alone and What If If Only
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Director Sarah Frankcom returns to the Exchange with two short plays by Caryl Churchill, brought together in one evening of theatre. Escaped Alone "I'm walking down the street and there's a door in the fence open and inside there are three...Chris McCausland
Chris McCausland
The Lowry, Salford
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...Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Xenna
Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Xenna
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift and her Eras experience in this electrifying show presented by RED Entertainment, Cuffe & Taylor and Live Nation, featuring the incredible Xenna - a celebration of the iconic pop sensation's ...The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Z-arts, Manchester
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: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubb...Zoe Lyons
Zoe Lyons
The Lowry, Salford
If life is a journey, Zoe's has had more than its share of potholes and diversions: from diving with sharks, to sitting in a shed in Vietnam with a former health secretary (and discovering that MPs aren't the only parasites she has to wo...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 ...Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company - Art of Andalucia
Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company - Art of Andalucia
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company presents its long-awaited 2nd production Andalucia, a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra. This extra special concert is a musical representation of the eight r...Frozen Light - The Ancient Oak of Baldor
Frozen Light - The Ancient Oak of Baldor
The Lowry, Salford
A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their companions, offering the chance to gather and experience the collective power of shared stories. Frozen Light Theatre welcomes you into thei...Suffocation
Suffocation
Manchester Academy, Manchester
From the bleeding speed guitars, the intense waves of sound and spine curdling vocals, the pioneering New York gods of death metal set the standard for those who prefer their rock n roll on the dark side. ...Shabaz Ali
Shabaz Ali
The Lowry, Salford
Join Shabaz Ali, @ShabazSays, as he takes to the stage in his debut live comedy tour. Jam packed with his roaring, on point and hugely requested observations of the mindboggling lengths that are taken to present a 'perfect' life online. Fro...National Theatre Live - The Importance of Being Earnest (PG)
National Theatre Live - The Importance of Being Earnest (PG)
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Showing as though live, on the big screen, three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a...
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....Chalk
Chalk
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Belfast electronic/noise rock trio Chalk at Band on the Wall February 2025...Jim Davidson - The Next Chaper 2025
Jim Davidson - The Next Chaper 2025
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, JimDavidson OBE remains a best-seller, writing new chapters of hilarity thatcaptivate capacity audiences year after year. Despite the relentless attemptsof a woke minority to pen his comedic demi...
Monday 3 March 2025
Bat Out Of Hell
Bat Out Of Hell
Palace Theatre, Manchester
BAT OUT OF HELL makes a triumphant return to the UK in 2025, with a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion ...Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
The Lowry, Salford
In this brand new show, "the world's greatest living stand-up comedian" (The Times) shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy...Darren Kiely
Darren Kiely
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Hailing from a quaint town in Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely's folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan. ...Alabaster dePlume
Alabaster dePlume
Gorilla, Manchester
Mancunian jazz poet-performer Alabaster DePlume (a.k.a. Gus Fairbairn), who plays the saxophone out of the side of his mouth, is now known across the globe as the saxophonist who creates wonderful, wordless music, however back home he's mos...Mike
Mike
Gorilla, Manchester
MIKE is a quintessential old soul. The young artist's wisdom is evident in both his calm delivery and measured questioning, even if he doesn't always understand the depth of his words until they're written. "All of these random ideas come t...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....Chalk
Chalk
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Belfast electronic/noise rock trio Chalk at Band on the Wall February 2025...
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