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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- 26 March 2026Thursday 19:30Madama Butterfly - Ellen Kents Farewell Opera TourManchesterOpera House, Manchester
- 28 March 2026Saturday 18:00Help I Sexted My BossManchesterAO ArenaLow Availability
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- 28 March 2026Saturday 18:00Help I Sexted My Boss - Venue Premium TicketsManchesterAO Arena
- 2 April 2026Thursday 09:00The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom SpectacularManchesterO2 Apollo ManchesterLow Availability
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- 2 April 2026Thursday 12:00The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom SpectacularManchesterO2 Apollo ManchesterLow Availability
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- 2 April 2026Thursday 15:00The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom SpectacularManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
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- 2 April 2026Thursday 19:30Russell Howard - Don't Tell The AlgorithmManchesterOpera House, Manchester
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- 3 April 2026Friday 19:30Russell Howard - Don't Tell The AlgorithmManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLimited Availability
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- 4 April 2026Saturday 15:30Russell Howard - Don't Tell The AlgorithmManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLimited Availability
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- 4 April 2026Saturday 19:30Russell Howard - Don't Tell The AlgorithmManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLimited Availability
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- 5 April 2026Sunday 19:30Russell Howard - Don't Tell The AlgorithmManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLow Availability
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- 9 April 2026Thursday 18:30Out With The BuckleysManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
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- Presale happening now10 April 2026Friday 19:30Gravity - Starring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman & Rachel TuckerManchesterOpera House, Manchester
- Presale happening now11 April 2026Saturday 19:00Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!ManchesterOpera House, Manchester
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- 15 April 2026Wednesday 18:30Diversity Soul 2026ManchesterOpera House, Manchester
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- 16 April 2026Thursday 18:30Diversity Soul 2026ManchesterOpera House, Manchester
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- 17 April 2026Friday 13:30Diversity Soul 2026ManchesterOpera House, Manchester
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- 18 April 2026Saturday 19:00Thunder From Down UnderManchesterO2 Ritz Manchester
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- 20 April 2026Monday 19:00Alfie BoeManchesterBridgewater Hall
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- 23 April 2026Thursday 20:00Kane Brown - Crowd Work KingManchesterManchester New Century Hall
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