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Saturday 1 November 2025

A theatrical triumph, the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's sold-out electrifying Fiddler on the Roof is going on tour. This is a rare opportunity to catch this critically acclaimed production from the powerhouse creative team directed by Jo...

Russell Kane

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and "storming physical comedy" (Mail on Sunday). Hyperactive, his brand-new tour ...

Fat Dog

Aviva Studios, 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. ...

Dancing at Lughnasa

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

"I want to dance, Kate. It's the festival of Lughnasa. I'm only thirty-five. I want to dance." Driven by an overwhelming desire, the five Mundy sisters dance. Together they twirl and spin, it is wild, passionate, reckless, and for the brief...

The Enemy

New Century Hall, Manchester

Since 2007, the socially anchored, Coventry power rock trio led by lead singer and main songwriter Tom Clarke haven't been afraid to shed a tonne of bravado as a shield for some deep-seeded insecurities - mainly Tom's own personal hang-ups....

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - The Musical

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation - Young Frankenstein! Grandson...

The Smeds and The Smoos

Lowry, Salford

Tall Stories presents The Smeds and the Smoos. Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far off planet, Smeds and Smoos can't be friends. So when a young Smed and Sm...

Emofest

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Put on your eyeliner, lace up your high-tops and get ready to rock to all your favourite nostalgic emo anthems as the Emo Festival is the greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase... Teenage Nostalgia featuring all ...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham

Escape to a world of pure imagination with Altrincham Garrick's production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and The Chocolate Factory - The Musical. The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory... but only to a lucky ...

The Legends Of American Country Show

Stockport Plaza, Stockport

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe's No.1 multi-award winning tribute show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country Music classics. The show features four fantastic singers who are ...

A Tribute to Jilly's Rockworld

O2 Ritz, Manchester

A celebration of a Manchester institution, the legendary Oxford Road rock club opened in the 1970s - originally known as Fagan's before being renamed Jilly's in 1983 - attracting punks, rockers, goths, metalheads, skaters, moshers and ind...

From Gold To Rio - The Greatest Hits of Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran

The Albert Halls, Bolton

Two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed tribute show. With over twenty Top 10 hits, the show will feature two hours of non-stop classics including Gold, Rio, True, and The Reflex, to name a few, guarant...

The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths

O2 Ritz, Manchester

The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 marks...

Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn

Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf's greatest hits. Following a Sold Out tour of Spain in 2024, This showstopping concert launches across Europe in 2025. Featuring the incredible vocals of Lee Br...

Stephen Bailey

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Comedian, presenter, actor and writer, Stephen Bailey is a fiercely proud Mancunian, working class, gay man and he's back with a brand new live show, TART. From a working-class background in Manchester, six years working at Sainsbury's,...

The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming

Manchester Multiple Venues, Manchester

If you are looking for a film to watch, ManchesterTheatres. com have rounded-up the best movies currently showing at Manchester's cinemas, and we are offering discounted tickets at Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and HOME too. We've also compiled...

Hanabie

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Hanabie. (花冷え。) is a Japanese metalcore band from Tokyo known for combining loud and heavy music with contrasting Harajuku aesthetics in a style self-described as "Harajuku-core". Their songs incorporate elements of metalcore, hardc...

The Springsteen Sessions

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens

Glasgow-based Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions are without doubt the most authentic, honest, hard hitting, hard working and accurate sound of the Boss in the UK. From the time The Springsteen Sessions hit the stage, they take you ...

Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale

A live tribute to Coldplay and performing all the Coldplay hits and more in a brilliant sound and look-a-like show. The vocals, mannerisms and atmosphere these guys deliver are second to none. Giving the audience that same high energy perfo...

Boy Toy Bottomless Brunch

Area, Manchester

The Hottest Bottomless Brunch in Manchester is here... experience the full package! At Boy Toy Brunch they know how to have fun... The gorgeous Boy Toys - from male dancers and acrobats to waiters and performers - are here to please, and bo...

Sunday 2 November 2025

A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Lowry, Salford

GOD BLESS HELP US, EVERYONE The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol. A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into the Lowry pri...

Ardal O'Hanlon

Lowry, Salford

Oh, it's all there! All the trademarks are in evidence in Ardal's latest show. Beautifully crafted stand-up comedy? Yes. Celebrated use of language? Tick. Lateral thinking, surreal flourishes, sharp observations? Of course. As for the occas...

Dancing at Lughnasa

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - The Musical

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester

Something About George - The George Harrison Story

Stockport Plaza, Stockport

Something About George - The George Harrison Story is a musical biopic tribute about the so-called "quiet" Beatle, and is back following it's hugely successful 2023 tour which celebrated what would have been George's 80th birthday. Starring...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham

1985 Black Ball Final 40th Anniversary

Octagon Theatre, Bolton

Come and join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor as they recreate the match that gripped a nation - the 1985 World Snooker Final. A record-breaking 18.5m TV viewers stayed up to watch the legendary match and this is your chance to see the r...

As December Falls

O2 Ritz, Manchester

The rising Nottingham pop-punk/emo rock act is one of the hottest underground British bands today, led by the distinctive frontwoman Bethany Curtis. ...

James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly 2025

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens

Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...

The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming

Manchester Multiple Venues, Manchester

Josh James

Lowry, Salford

One of the most exciting names to breakout in UK comedy, viral comedy star Josh James presents his highly anticipated debut tour Doin' Alright. Join Josh as he guides audiences through the life of a 'Essex Man', the uniqueness of English c...

Matt Green

The Frog and Bucket, Manchester

Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt Green returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself in his new show Legitimate Concerns. Matt has moved house and the world has moved i...

Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

Old Trafford, Manchester

Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...

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 ...

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Discounted Cineworld Cinema Tickets

Cineworld Cinemas Manchester, Manchester

Buy your Cineworld cinema tickets in Manchester at a reduced price: "Group 1 Tickets" from only £5.49 (saving up to £1.50 per ticket): Cineworld Bolton - [click here]--- "Group 2 Tickets" from only £8.99 (saving up to £4 per ticke...