What's on this week in Manchester

Find out what's on in Manchester today, tomorrow and the rest of the week with our guide to what's new in the region and events over the next seven days.

19 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Dome show: The Great Solar System Adventure

Jodrell Bank

Explore the wonders and perils of the stars with The Great Schiaparelli in The Great Solar System Adventure! Weekends at 11.00

21 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026

Future Flares Festival 2026

Future Flares Festival returns with more innovative and impactful performances, performance lectures, works in progress and workshops. Bringing some of the most important new voices in contemporary European performance making together in Manchester, Future Flares encourages…

22 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026

NT Live/ Hamlet (CTBA)

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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera ( Life of Pi ) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you…

19 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

25 years of KFOR in Kosova

An internationally renowned photography exhibition, marking the 25th anniversary of KFOR in Kosova opens in Rochdale. ‘KFOR and Kosovo +25’ will be on display from 16 January until 28 February at Number One Riverside in the town centre. Produced in…

21 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026

The East Lancashire Railway: Inspiration

East Lancashire Railway

An exhibition inside a train is heading to Bury – and it's totally free to visit. Co-curated with the National Railway Museum and packed full of interactive exhibits and amazing stories, 'Inspiration' reveals how railways transformed the world. It includes a…

17 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026

The Battle

Manchester Opera House

London, 1995. Two of the country's biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and unapologetic lads from the North. Rivalries flare, friendships fracture and at the centre of…

Manchester January Restaurant Deals 2026: The Best Food and Drink Offers

24 Dec 2025 -

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Manchester January Restaurant Deals 2026: The Best Food and Drink Offers

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Kick off 2026 with the best Manchester restaurant deals! From cosy cafés to top city-centre restaurants and lively bars, enjoy 50%, 40%, and 20% off food and drinks this January. Find set menu offers, brunch deals, group dining discounts, and more across Manchester’s favourite dining…

19 Jan 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Luminiscence UK

Manchester Cathedral

Luminiscence arrives in the UK for the first time, transforming Manchester Cathedral into a fully…

19 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Manchester Opera House

Lose yourself in the magic of classical ballet this new year. Swan Lake is arguably the…

26 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026

Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings

Dearest Reader, Lady Whistledown has already given her verdict: the event of the season is here!…

28 Feb 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies, and a Dead Man

The Stoller Hall

You've been called for jury duty. Scandal brews as a disgraced ex-driver stands trial for…

06 Mar 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

Red Rose Diner

East Lancashire Railway

Step on board our luxury Pullman carriages and sample fine cuisine in opulent surroundings whilst…

Taste Film presents Pulp Fiction (1994) in Manchester

13 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026

Manchester Opera House

You’re invited to experience Gravity — a remarkable night that brings together three…

22 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Carlos Acosta's Carmen

Manchester Opera House

A flamenco-Cuban-ballet contemporary mashup bursting with energy and inventive choreography…

18 May 2026 -

Blue

Manchester Opera House

Kilimanjaro Live & Triple A Entertainment present: Blue – 25th Anniversary Tour + Special…

02 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Sounds of the City

Castlefield Bowl

Sounds of the City is back in July 2026, taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl for a…

29 Jul 2026 - 26 Aug 2026

Diesel Midweek Luncheon

East Lancashire Railway

Sit back and relax in our luxury Pullman style carriages while we serve up some traditional hearty…

11 Sep 2026 -

André Rieu

Co-op Live

André Rieu, world-renowned Dutch violinist and conductor, will be bringing his brand new show…

13 Sep 2026 -

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

Manchester Opera House

Ever wondered how Mike’s Great-Aunt Zusa made it from Poland to Luton with a war nipping at her…

18 Oct 2026 -

Brandi Carlile

Co-op Live

Known as one of music's most respected voices, Brandi Carlile is an 11x Grammy Award-winning…

21 Nov 2026 -

Hits Radio Live 2026

Co-op Live

Hits Radio Live returns to Manchester in 2026! Don’t miss the party of the year as Hits…

05 Dec 2026 - 03 Jan 2027

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Pantomime)

Manchester Opera House

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all! Snow White and the…

Seasonal guide 2 days ago

18 Jan 2026 -

The Palace Theatre and Opera House announce an exciting year of musicals

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Enjoy the magic of musicals at Manchester’s iconic theatres that define the city's rich…

2 months ago

04 Dec 2025 -

Experience a Magical Christmas at Spinningfields

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This Christmas, elevate your festive celebrations at Spinningfields, Manchester’s most…

2 months ago

21 Nov 2025 -

Experience the Magic of Christmas at Trafford Centre’s Spectacular Events

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Step into a whirlwind of Christmas magic at Trafford Centre. This year, they’re pulling out…

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19 Nov 2025 -

Discover 10 Lovely Winter Walks in Greater Manchester

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Winter’s the perfect excuse to get outside and stretch your legs. Grab your friends or…

2 months ago

19 Nov 2025 -

Experience the Magic of Christmas in Rochdale

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Rochdale, Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture, is transforming into a sparkling winter…

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