Performing-arts Events in Manchester

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Manchester, EN

James Arthur at Co-op Live

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm Co-op Live

Kraftwerk in Manchester

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm O2 Apollo Manchester

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Manchester

 Sun, 05 Apr at 08:00 pm Manchester Opera House

Kesha at Aviva Studios

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 pm Aviva Studios

The Dubliners in Manchester

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:30 pm The Bridgewater Hall

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Manchester

 Sun, 19 Apr at 08:30 pm Opera House Theatre Manchester

The Hallé – From Broadway, With Love (Valentine's Concert)

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm The Bridgewater Hall

Belle and Sebastian in Manchester

 Sun, 12 Apr at 07:00 pm Albert Hall

Mean Girls Live at Opera House Manchester

 Mon, 23 Feb at 07:30 pm Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester

An Evening with David Byrne Manchester Tickets

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:00 pm O2 Apollo Manchester EUR 302

Jethro Tull in Manchester

 Sun, 26 Apr at 06:30 pm The Lowry Lyric Theatre

Gipsy Kings at O2 Apollo Manchester

 Fri, 13 Mar O2 Apollo Manchester

The Wiggles in Manchester

 Thu, 02 Apr at 12:00 pm O2 Apollo Manchester

Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic at Bridgewater Hall

 Fri, 20 Feb Bridgewater Hall

Josh Butler in Manchester

 Sat, 07 Feb at 10:00 pm Sankey's

Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm O2 Apollo Manchester

Matteo Lane at Manchester Opera House

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm Manchester Opera House

MGK: Lost Americana Tour

 Sat, 07 Mar at 06:30 pm Co-op Live

Cruz Beckham

 Wed, 04 Mar at 07:00 pm The Deaf Institute

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

 Fri, 06 Feb at 09:00 pm Hallé St Peter's GBP 20 to 45

Jessie J

 Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm Albert Hall

Beans on Toast / Band on the Wall, Manchester / Sat 14 Mar

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Band on the Wall

The Celine Experience - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Sun, 15 Mar at 07:30 pm The Bridgewater Hall

The Battle Live at Opera House Manchester

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:30 pm Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester

Earth, Wind & Fire Experience By Al McKay

 Mon, 02 Mar at 07:30 pm Bridgewater Hall

Candlelight: Tribute to Leonard Cohen

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 pm St Philip's Church, Salford GBP 25 to 45

Glen Hansard

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Albert Hall

NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm Aviva Studios - The Hall

Buff Bingo Drag Brunch - Manchester

 Sat, 07 Feb at 05:00 pm On Bar Manchester GBP 15 to 50

Spiderbait

 Wed, 22 Jul at 06:00 pm Gorilla

J.S. Bach - St Matthew Passion

 Fri, 03 Apr at 04:30 pm Manchester Cathedral GBP 0 to 55

Lucy Rose

 Sun, 01 Mar at 07:00 pm RNCM Concert Hall

Sounds of the City Presents Hacienda Classical

 Sat, 04 Jul at 05:00 pm Castlefield Bowl

Руслан Белый | Манчестер | 26 Февраля 2026

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm The Stoller Hall GBP 46 to 68

Eat Well MCR x NRB Fundraising Dinner 2026

 Mon, 09 Mar at 06:00 pm Circolo Popolare Manchester GBP 212

Midge Ure in Manchester

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm The Bridgewater Hall

Kortez Manchester

Sun, 31 May at 07:00 pm Manchester Academy

Ladytron

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Gorilla

Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm O2 Ritz Manchester

The Fishermans Friends at Bridgewater Hall

 Sun, 12 Apr at 07:00 pm Bridgewater Hall

The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute

 Sun, 12 Apr at 05:00 pm Band on the Wall GBP 18 to 39

The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight

 Sun, 24 May at 07:30 pm Manchester Cathedral GBP 25 to 46

The High Kings

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:30 pm Manchester Academy 2

Courtney Marie Andrews

 Sun, 22 Feb at 07:00 pm Gorilla

Splean

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm O2 Ritz Manchester

Death Or Glory - A Tribute To The Clash Live In Manchester

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:30 pm Star & Garter

One Night In Nashville: Albert Hall, Manchester

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm Albert Hall

Drugdealer in Manchester

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:30 pm Gorilla

Dirty Dancing Live in Concert - with band and singers

 Sun, 24 May at 07:30 pm Bridgewater Hall

Chop Suey (System Of A Down tribute) & Slip-Not - The Ultimate Allstar Nu Metal Tribute Showdown! - Rebellion, Manchester

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Rebellion Manchester

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:45 pm Richmond Tea Rooms

Wrong Jovi - A Tribute To Bon Jovi Live In Manchester

 Sat, 30 May at 06:30 pm Lions Den Manchester

Odeal - the Shows That Saved Us Tour

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:00 pm Manchester Academy

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm St Ann's Church, Manchester GBP 22 to 49

10cc and Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:30 pm Bridgewater Hall

THE MUPPATHON - Muppets Themed Drag Show!

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Fairfield Social Club

The Slates - Manchester

 Sat, 11 Apr at 05:30 pm Gorilla M1 5ww

La Traviata - Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour

 Tue, 24 Mar at 07:30 pm Opera House, Manchester

The Tumbling Paddies in Chester

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm The Live Rooms

FLECKY BENNETT’S THE DIDSBURY GHOST WALK

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm OUTSIDE THE “GATES OF HELL” Next Door to Ye Olde Cock Inn GBP 15

The Jury Experience: Death on the Port Side

 Fri, 27 Feb The Stoller Hall GBP 42 to 44

Great Lake Swimmers in Manchester

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm YES (The Basement)

Brass Monkees LIVE at Matt & Phred's

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:00 pm Matt and Phreds

Murder Trial Tonight IV: Death of a Landlord

 Sun, 08 Mar at 02:00 pm The Bridgewater Hall

Lebanon Hanover | Manchester

 Wed, 04 Mar at 07:30 pm Oxford Road, M13 9PR Manchester, United Kingdom

RuMac

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm The Deaf Institute

Dave Lofts

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm The Deaf Institute

The Cost

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:30 pm Manchester Academy

Nick Mulvey

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm Albert Hall

Thunder From Down Under

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm O2 Ritz Manchester

Egyptian Lover

 Fri, 06 Mar at 11:00 pm Band On The Wall

mark william lewis in Salford

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm The White Hotel

Island Records Presents: Keo, Dermot Henry, Sinéad Ashiokai

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm YES (Pink Room)

Hot Mess Club: Unhinged Princesses

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm OnBar Manchester

Alfreda

 Sun, 15 Mar at 07:00 pm The Deaf Institute

Noche Cubana with Live Music from Son de la Suerte

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:00 pm La Suerte Dance School

The Lord of the Bubbles

 Sat, 07 Mar at 11:00 am Z-arts

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm Manchester Cathedral

Chopin and Champagne by Candlelight

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:00 pm Manchester Cathedral

BAFTA Games In Concert

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:00 pm Aviva Studios - The Hall

Vanessa Carlton

 Tue, 28 Jul at 07:00 pm Band On The Wall.

Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark: Live In Concert

 Sun, 31 May at 05:30 pm Bridgewater Hall

MICHAEL | The Magic of Michael Jackson at Freight Island

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Freight Island

FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

 Sat, 07 Feb at 06:15 pm New York New York Manchester

CELLO STORM in Manchester

 Sat, 14 Mar at 05:00 pm Matt & Phreds Jazz Club Free

Heart of Glass

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 pm The Peer Hat

FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:15 pm New York New York Manchester

Sounds on Screen: A series of late-night events celebrating music on film

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:30 pm Stretford Public Hall, Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0LG Manchester, United Kingdom

HINTERLAND UNPLUGGED - First Anniversary

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm Hinterland Alcohol-Free Bar and Cafe Free

Ninajirachi

 Wed, 25 Mar at 07:00 pm Gorilla

Voiced: Polari & Poetry in Manchester

 Wed, 25 Feb at 06:15 pm Manchester Central Library GBP 4 to 8

Bottomless Drag Brunch with Misty Chance

 Sat, 14 Feb at 12:30 pm The Goose GBP 40

Nubiyan Twist + O.

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm New Century Hall Manchester

The NERVE presents Ece Temelkuran in conversation with Carole Cadwalladr

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:30 pm International Anthony Burgess Foundation GBP 15

An evening with Alexandra Whittingham

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm The St. James's Club GBP 15 to 20

Dogma | Upgraded to Club Academy

Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm Manchester Academy

FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

 Sat, 21 Feb at 06:15 pm New York New York Manchester

Neema Naz & Marc Anthony Sinagoga || CREATURES COMEDY

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:30 pm Creatures Comedy Club

Global Comedy || 7 O'Clock Club

 Thu, 05 Feb at 06:45 pm Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday Afternoon Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

 Sat, 07 Mar at 05:30 pm Creatures Comedy Club