Festive Family-Friendly Shows in Greater Manchester

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Manchester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Love Actually, Home Alone & More at Halle St Peter's under the gentle glow of candlelight…

A wild & wonderful adventure for Christmas 2024  Swing into the jungle this festive season and join man-cub Mowgli and his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, a gang of mischievous monkeys and a pack of wily wolves in this enchanting new musical adaptation of Rudyard…

• Lowry

The classic Dickens story comes to life with true broadway spectacle in this Musical version brought to you by Alan Menken ( Disney's Beauty And The Beast The Little Mermaid  and  Newsies  and  Little Shop Of Horrors ) and Lynn Ahrens ( Ragtime, Seussical…

• Bridgewater Hall

Step into a world of cinematic magic this Christmas. Join Stephen Bell and star vocalist Sumudu, along with the Hallé Ancoats Community Choir and the winners of the Hallé Corporate Choir Competition, for a festive celebration of all your favourite Christmas movies. From  Frozen…

• The Portico Library and Gallery

Candlelit concert of traditional & medieval carols from around Europe featuring a potent mix of all-time favourites and magical unknown gems, as featured on The Telling's Secret Life of Carols CD - David Mellor's (Classic FM) "absolute favourite" Christmas CD of 2019.

• Bridgewater Hall

Step into the timeless magic of Christmas with the Hallé's ever-popular carol concerts. This cherished tradition truly signifies the start of the festive season for many of you, so immerse yourself in the heart-warming music and carols, performed with the Hallé family's unique…

• Bridgewater Hall

This Christmas, the star studded Love Actually—perhaps one of the most quotable and adored festive films around—will be presented live in concert, with a full orchestra playing the score live-to-film. Love Actually in Concert has become an annual festive tradition for many, gathering…

• Rochdale Town Hall

Jonathan Scott presents a special Christmas organ concert in the Victorian splendour of Rochdale Town Hall, showcasing the 'King of Instruments' in a dazzling programme of seasonal music. Described as "The leading British Organist", Jonathan Scott is Organist at Manchester's…

• The Stoller Hall

Join Mystery Ensemble for a magical evening – and long-awaited concert in Manchester – filled with masterpieces by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The atmospheric Stoller Hall will be filled with the most beautiful sound of your favourite melodies from “The Nutcracker”, “Swan…

• The Stoller Hall

The original Christmas Carol and the best! No other show in the country has a direct descendant of Charles Dickens playing the lead role.  Gerald Charles Dickens is none other than the great great grandson of Charles Dickens. We all know the characters of A Christmas Carol as they were so…

• HOME

This Christmas, join HOME for a festive musical as Miracle on 34th Street takes the stage between Fri 6 Dec – Tue 31 Dec. Based on the classic tale, this brand-new production set in New York City is a story of hope, joy, and a sprinkle of festive magic. As a major department store is on the…

• Bridgewater Hall

Experience the captivating blend of music and storytelling on the Hallé’s big screen, perfect for audiences of all ages. Under the guidance of Olivia Clarke, prepare to be transported to a world of fantasy and adventure. In the first half, join Mimi on a perilous journey to return a…

• The Stoller Hall

Returning to Manchester for 2024 – the much-loved fairy tale, but not quite as you know it… Join The Stoller Hall for a fun, family-friendly magical adventure where fate and love triumph all! Led by a cast of professional opera singers and musicians invite you to an interactive and…

• Manchester Cathedral

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a captivating evening of piano music in the days after Christmas. Set in the stunning ambiance of Manchester Cathedral, this candlelit concert features an outstanding performance by Warren Mailley-Smith, one of the UK's leading pianists. The program includes…

• Manchester Cathedral

Brought to you by Candlelight Concerts, this special evening celebrate the magic of Christmas with a selection of beloved pieces. Tchaikovsky's elegant Nutcracker Suite and regal waltz from his ballet Sleeping Beauty will transport you to the magical halls of snowy Tsarist Russia, whilst…

• Royal Exchange Theatre

Based on the life of Viv Nicholson and directed by Josh Seymour, this carnivalesque musical comedy is the big-hearted experience everyone needs this festive season.  

• Lowry

Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with…

• The Trafford Centre

Back by overwhelming popular demand, the North West's most beloved winter production returns for its fifth triumphant year — and it's more spellbinding than ever before. This winter, prepare to be transported into a shimmering world where dreams glide, twirl, and soar — welcome…

• Waterside

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear's lap? Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a bear a bath? Or clear up its poo?! Looking after a bear is exhausting stuff. One night when she's fast asleep, an enormous snowy white bear climbs into Tilly's bedroom. It…

To mark the arrival of  Miracle on 34 th  Street  in HOME Theatre 1, this festive season HOME's film programme celebrates A New York Christmas.  Two festive film releases focus on the close-knit communities of New York state rallying together for cinematic Christmases…

• Stockport Town Hall

Make it a Christmas to remember with a very special performance featuring one of the UK's best-loved and iconic animated films, The Snowman. Presented by Carrot Productions – the world's leading performers of The Snowman film with orchestra – their award-winning show is brought…

Magic at the Midland is Manchester's premier magic show. You will be amazed and amused by the magic of Steve Price - one of the UK's top magicians. Steve will have you laughing and wondering just how he does the impossible, turning ordinary objects into extraordinary memories. The Midland…

• MediaCity

Photo credits: Chris Payne  Lightwaves Salford - presented by Quays Culture - returns for the 12th year this December with a trail of 12 colourful light art installations that will inspire visitors to explore Salford Quays and MediaCity by night. FREE to attend, the popular light art festival…

• Manchester Cathedral

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Manchester. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Oasis at Hallé St Peter's under the gentle glow of candlelight. Programme…

• Palace Theatre

Wicked is the recipient of more than 100 major international awards and nominations including winning three Tony Awards and two Olivier Awards. Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved…

Close out 2024 with a celebration of some of the best films of the year, as voted by the HOME team. They've picked out a selection of their favourites from the past 12 months, as well as a few gems that you might have missed first time round. Their Best of 2024 line-up showcases the…

Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery hosts the highly anticipated retrospective exhibition, *A Portrait of Stockport*, by renowned Northern artist Helen Clapcott. Over 100 of Helen’s artworks are on display, including standout pieces *The Power Station*, *The Last Carnival*, and *Brinksway 1979…