What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Sunday 26 January 2025
The Hallé - Tchaikovsky's Fateful Fourth
The Hallé - Tchaikovsky's Fateful Fourth
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Roderick Cox - a 'trailblazer... a conductor who will be amongst the vanguard' (Minnesota Star Tribune) conducts Tchaikovsky's fateful Fourth Symphony. After Christopher Cerrone's The Insects Became Magnetic - a piece first prompted by th...Giovanni Pernice - The Last Dance
Giovanni Pernice - The Last Dance
Lowry, Salford
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour 'The Last Dance'. The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers. Giovanni, the...Nina Conti
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Nina Conti
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour with a new show, Whose Face is it Anyway? London-born Nina Conti (and Monkey) has regularly sold out shows all over the world with her widely acclaim...RNCM International Brass Band Festival
RNCM International Brass Band Festival
RNCM, Manchester
The RNCM International Brass Band Festival remains a premier stage for the world's leading brass band musicians, celebrating the finest repertoire crafted for the genre. Under the artistic direction of David Thornton, the festival passio...Andy Zaltzman
Andy Zaltzman
Lowry, Salford
Chair of The News Quiz (Radio 4), host of the global hit satirical podcast The Bugle, and Test Match Special statistician, the stand-up comedian, broadcaster and writer, who has firmly established himself in the vanguard of British comed...The Brighouse & Rastrick Band
The Brighouse & Rastrick Band
RNCM, Manchester
Regarded as one of the finest brass bands in history, The Brighouse and Rastrick Band is seen by many as being the best and most consistent "public subscription band" in the world. In its time the majority of premier band championships h...The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
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...Crafty Fools - Adventures in Science
Crafty Fools - Adventures in Science
Lowry, Salford
Seriously Silly Science for All Ages Join 'The Magical Mr West' on an incredible adventure into the world of science! Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental prin...Cory Band
Cory Band
RNCM, Manchester
One of the oldest and best known award-winning brass bands in the world, the famous Cory Band were formed in 1884 in the Rhondda Valley in South Wales. Ranked the world's No. 1 brass band for 13 consecutive years, Cory made world histo...Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Band
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Band
Band On The Wall, Manchester
The undisputed inheritor of the genius of his father, Nigerian Afro-beat superstar Fela Kuti, Afrobeat icon Femi Kuti is renowned for his relentless energy and powerful, vibrant performances. Femi continues to captivate audiences worldwide ...Paul Taylor
Paul Taylor
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
F Me I'm French is the new show from Paul Taylor, a British comedian who has been living in France since 2009. His trademark is poking fun at the French and the French lifestyle, as well as at himself, by sharing his offbeat expat experienc...Earthgang
Earthgang
Gorilla, Manchester
Be seduced into the eclectic world of these two Atlanta dreamers. In their native Atlanta, some people already consider funky hip hop duo EarthGang to be legends. Olu (aka Johnny Venus) and WowGr8 (aka Doctur Dot) incorporate Southern hip h...High Fade
High Fade
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Discover the electrifying, intoxicating High Fade: the most exciting thing to happen to funk since the '70s. Get your funk on. ...Sathnam Sanghera - How British Imperialism Has Shaped the Globe
Sathnam Sanghera - How British Imperialism Has Shaped the Globe
Lowry, Salford
imes columnist and multi-award-winning author and historian, Sathnam Sanghera revealed how Empire continues to shape life in Britain today in his ground-breaking work, Empireland. Now, he joins us LIVE to explore its lasting impact on t...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arch...Andy Powell's Big Band Swing
Andy Powell's Big Band Swing
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Stockport's premier live entertainer Andy Powell returns with his swinging big band show. An unforgettable afternoon of Swing and Big Band Classics by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, N...Valley
Valley
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Canadian indie pop band Valley received a nomination for Breakthrough Group of the Year at the 2020 Juno Awards as well as a nomination for Group of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2022. ...RNCM Brass Band
RNCM Brass Band
RNCM, Manchester
Established during the 1990s by brass innovator Howard Snell, the RNCM Brass Band has always been a flagship ensemble of the institution. Geographically the RNCM is ideally placed in Manchester for brass band students and it boasts a teachi...A Complete Unknown (15)
A Complete Unknown (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★ Timothee Chalamet is brilliant and believable in James Mangold's conventional Dylan biopic. ~ BBC. --- Timothee Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in the ballad of a true original. A Film by James Mangold. Co-starring Edward Norton, El...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 ...Monday 27 January 2025
The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals
The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals
AO Arena, Manchester
It's back! The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals is returning to the AO Arena Manchester on 27th January 2025. The musical theatre-infused concert sees Jason Manford return as host with the show usually aired later on television and...Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana
Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana
Lowry, Salford
A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, Carlos Acosta's brand-new production Nutcracker in Havana explodes onto the stage, featuring new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE performed by more than 20 dancers from his Cuban company, Acos...Giovanni Pernice - The Last Dance
Giovanni Pernice - The Last Dance
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour 'The Last Dance'. The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers. Giovanni, the...The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
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...Bad Science
Bad Science
HOME, Manchester
Darkly satirical and fast paced, Bad Science is a cautionary tale of what happens when a discipline of care morphs into one of control. Three authoritarian, yet incompetent, politicians are tasked with creating a new psychiatric diagnos...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM, Manchester
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. Witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series,...A Complete Unknown (15)
A Complete Unknown (15)
HOME, Manchester
★★★ Timothee Chalamet is brilliant and believable in James Mangold's conventional Dylan biopic. ~ BBC. --- Timothee Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in the ballad of a true original. A Film by James Mangold. Co-starring Edward Norton, El...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 ...Maria (12A)
Maria (12A)
HOME, Manchester
★★★★ An on-song Angelina Jolie fronts this stirring biopic about opera singer Maria Callas. ~ Radio Times. --- From acclaimed director Pablo Larrain - director of Jackie and Spencer - Maria tells the tumultuous, beautiful, and ...PUSH Festival
PUSH Festival
HOME, Manchester
PUSH Festival returns to HOME for their biennial celebration of North West creative talent. Over two weeks, HOME's stages, screens and spaces will be dedicated to showcasing fantastic works from around the region, as well as offering oppor...Discounted Cineworld Cinema Tickets
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...Discounted Odeon Cinema Tickets
Discounted Odeon Cinema Tickets
Odeon Cinemas, Manchester
A must for film buffs, treat yourself to any movie, on any day, at any time at Odeon Cinemas in Manchester for a fantastically cheap price: From £6.99 Monday to Thursday (saving up to £6 per ticket), or £8.99 any day of the week ...Discounted Vue Cinema Tickets
Discounted Vue Cinema Tickets
Vue Cinemas Manchester, Manchester
A must for film buffs, treat yourself to any movie, on any day, at any time at Vue Cinemas in Manchester for a fantastically cheap price: "Yellow Tickets" from only £6.50: Vue Manchester Printworks - [click here]Vue Manchester Red Q...Architecton (U)
Architecton (U)
HOME, Manchester
★★★ An immersive and imposing meditation on concrete and stone, Victor Kossakovsky's documentary offers awesome drone-shot sequences of wrecked and ruined buildings, but could have been constructed more solidly. ~ The Guardian. --- T...Monday Night Showcase
Monday Night Showcase
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
A laughter-filled Monday night, featuring a stellar lineup of comedians all working on new material in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Manchester! ...Floridita Dance - Free Salsa Taster Class
Floridita Dance - Free Salsa Taster Class
On Bar, Manchester
Ever wanted to learn Salsa but never danced before? Now's your chance! Start with Floridita Dance's FREE taster class designed just for absolute beginners. No partner is required. After that, you can keep growing your skills through their c...Indoor Skydiving
Indoor Skydiving
Ifly Indoor Skydiving Manchester, Manchester
Safely float in an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel that generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air commonly used by professional skydivers at iFLY Manchester without having to jump from a plane. Once inside the flight chamber, a tunnel ope...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. ...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium. Experience the Manchester City story in a 360 degrees theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' matchd...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
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...Tuesday 28 January 2025
NOW That's What I Call A Musical
NOW That's What I Call A Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums, this brand-new musical comedy has an unbeatable 80s soundtrack and show-stopping direction and choreography by Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood. This is an even...Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana
Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana
Lowry, Salford
A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, Carlos Acosta's brand-new production Nutcracker in Havana explodes onto the stage, featuring new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE performed by more than 20 dancers from his Cuban company, Acos...Animal Farm
Animal Farm
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell's chilling and timeless classic. When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However ove...Ben Elton
Ben Elton
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Ben Elton, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show - Authentic Stupidity. Ben first exploded into the national consciousness back in the 1980's, hosting Channel 4's ground breaking Saturday Li...Soul Asylum
Soul Asylum
Manchester Academy, Manchester
One of the most successful American Alternative Rock bands of the 1990s, Minneapolis's Soul Asylum's folk-influenced grunge beared the roots of the Country-Rock revival with their triple-Platinum certified Grave Dancers Union album, whi...Lake Street Dive
Lake Street Dive
New Century Hall, Manchester
Since forming in 2004, Lake Street Dive have matched their sophisticated musicianship with a fearless refusal to limit their sound, creating joyously soulful rock & roll with equal parts ingenuity, intelligence, and irresistible abandon. F...The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
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...What is Love to a Goddess?
What is Love to a Goddess?
HOME, Manchester
Medea wants only what she's owed: dominion over all Greece. She only desires what she's due: the unquestioning devotion of the man she loves. In this scratch performance, Maz Hedgehog plays Medea, excited for the life she's about to begin w...Bad Science
Bad Science
HOME, Manchester
Darkly satirical and fast paced, Bad Science is a cautionary tale of what happens when a discipline of care morphs into one of control. Three authoritarian, yet incompetent, politicians are tasked with creating a new psychiatric diagnos...A Complete Unknown (15)
