Manchester - Arts & Theatre
A hotbed for creativity and radical thinking, Manchester’s arts and cultural scene is as vibrant as you’ll find anywhere in the UK. Boasting an enviable list of music venues, sports stadiums, museums, theatre and stand-up comedy entertainment, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in Manchester, and then some.
Popular Arts, Theatre & Comedy in Manchester
- Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 19:30
Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm
Opera House, Manchester - Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 18:30
Out With The Buckleys
O2 Apollo Manchester - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 20:00
Stuart Mitchell - Tips Not Included
Manchester Stoller Hall - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 18:30
Diversity Soul 2026
Opera House, Manchester - Monday, 20 April 2026 at 19:00
Alfie Boe
Bridgewater Hall - Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 19:30
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
Bridgewater Hall - Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 12:00
The Next Step
O2 Apollo Manchester - Friday, 5 June 2026 at 19:00
ShxtsNGigs: Daddy's Home Tour
O2 Apollo Manchester - Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 20:00
Kane Brown - Crowd Work King
Manchester New Century Hall
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- 13 November 2025Thursday 19:30Two Pints Podcast Live: November NonsenseManchesterAviva Studios - The HallLimited Availability
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- 14 November 2025Friday 19:00Russell WatsonManchesterBridgewater HallLimited Availability
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- 14 November 2025Friday 20:00Dara O' Briain - Re:CreationManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLimited Availability
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- 15 November 2025Saturday 20:00Dara O' Briain - Re:CreationManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLimited Availability
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- 16 November 2025Sunday 18:30The Rest Is PoliticsManchesterO2 Apollo ManchesterLow Availability
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- 20 November 2025Thursday 20:00Wolf & Owl: LIVE!ManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLimited Availability
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- 22 November 2025Saturday 14:30The Muppets Christmas Carol: The Film with Live OrchestraManchesterBridgewater HallLimited Availability
- 22 November 2025Saturday 19:00The Muppets Christmas Carol: The Film with Live OrchestraManchesterBridgewater HallLimited Availability
- 22 November 2025Saturday 19:30Horatio Gould: Return of the Space CowboyManchesterManchester Fairfield Social Club
- 23 November 2025Until 23/11/2025Desi Central Comedy Show - ManchesterManchesterFrog & Bucket Comedy ClubOn partner site
- 26 November 2025Wednesday 19:30Mike Rice: Cruel Little ManManchesterManchester New Century HallLimited Availability
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- 3 December 2025Wednesday 19:30Love Actually: the Film with Live OrchestraManchesterBridgewater HallLimited Availability
- 3 December 2025Wednesday 20:00Tony Carroll - Think I'm Ars*d TourManchesterThe Frog and Bucket
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- 7 December 2025Sunday 19:00Live Laugh Luke - Live Christmas SpecialManchesterAlbert HallLimited Availability
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- 8 December 2025Monday 19:30Rob Brydon & His Fabulous Band: A Festive Night of Songs and LaughterManchesterBridgewater HallLow Availability
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- 10 December 2025Wednesday 20:00Sophie McCartney - One Foot in The RaveManchesterManchester Stoller Hall
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- 11 December 2025Until 11/12/2025The Music of Harry Potter by Mystery EnsembleManchesterManchester Stoller HallOn partner site
- 16 December 2025Tuesday 18:30Jimmy Carr - Venue Premium TicketsManchesterAO Arena
- 16 December 2025Tuesday 20:00Jimmy Carr: Laughs FunnyManchesterAO ArenaLow Availability
- 16 December 2025Tuesday 20:00Jimmy Carr: Laughs FunnyManchesterAO Arena
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