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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- 12 February 2026Thursday 19:00Stardew Valley: Symphony Of SeasonsManchesterO2 Apollo ManchesterLow Availability
- 17 February 2026Tuesday 14:0013 AgainManchesterManchester Stoller Hall
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- 17 February 2026Tuesday 19:0013 AgainManchesterManchester Stoller HallLow Availability
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- 19 February 2026Thursday 12:00The Next StepManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
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- 19 February 2026Thursday 17:30The Next StepManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
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- 19 February 2026Thursday 19:30The Useless Hotline: Now Hiring!ManchesterManchester AcademyLimited Availability
- 20 February 2026Friday 19:30OxventureManchesterHOME Manchester
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- General Onsale: 14/11/2025, 10:0021 February 2026Until 21/02/2026Another Country $$$$ManchesterThe Rat & PigeonOn partner site
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- 22 February 2026Sunday 15:00Saaniya Abbas - HellariousManchesterThe Frog and Bucket
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- 25 February 2026Wednesday 20:00Stuart Mitchell - Tips Not IncludedManchesterManchester Stoller Hall
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- 27 February 2026Friday 19:30Eric Rushton: InnkeeperManchesterManchester Fairfield Social Club
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- 28 February 2026Saturday 19:30Talking SopranosManchesterO2 Apollo ManchesterLow Availability
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- 12 March 2026Thursday 19:30Al Murray - All You Need Is GuvManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLimited Availability
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- 13 March 2026Friday 19:30Chris Ramsey - Here ManManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLimited Availability
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- 14 March 2026Saturday 19:30Chris Ramsey - Here ManManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLow Availability
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- 16 March 2026Monday 19:30Dungeon Crawler CarlManchesterHOME ManchesterLimited Availability
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- 19 March 2026Thursday 18:00Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: An Evening to Transform Your LifeManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
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- 20 March 2026Friday 19:30Pete Firman: Tricks & GigglesManchesterWatersideLimited Availability
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- 24 March 2026Tuesday 19:30La Traviata - Ellen Kents Farewell Opera TourManchesterOpera House, Manchester
- 25 March 2026Wednesday 19:30Carmen - Ellen Kents Farewell Opera TourManchesterOpera House, Manchester
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