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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- General Onsale: 14/11/2025, 12:0024 April 2026Friday 18:30Matt Rife - Venue Premium TicketsManchesterAO Arena
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- Presale happening now24 April 2026Friday 18:30Matt Rife: Stay Golden World TourManchesterAO Arena
- 26 April 2026Sunday 19:00For The Love Of RugbyManchesterManchester New Century Hall
- 28 April 2026Tuesday 19:30Aljaz & Janette: Let's Face the Music and DanceManchesterBridgewater Hall
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- 9 May 2026Saturday 17:00Ali Woods: BasherManchesterManchester Fairfield Social Club
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- 9 May 2026Saturday 20:00Ali Woods: BasherManchesterManchester Fairfield Social Club
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- 13 May 2026Wednesday 19:30Clinton Baptiste: Spectral IntercourseManchesterMiddleton ArenaLow Availability
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- Presale happening now15 May 2026Friday 19:00Daniel Sloss - BitterManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
- 21 May 2026Thursday 20:00Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & HealedManchesterAlbert Hall
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- 4 June 2026Thursday 18:30Dropout Improv United Kingdom 2026 TourManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
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- 5 June 2026Friday 19:00ShxtsNGigs: Daddy's Home TourManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
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- 6 June 2026Saturday 19:00ShxtsNGigs: Daddy's Home TourManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
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- 6 July 2026Monday 19:30An Evening with David SedarisManchesterBridgewater Hall
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- 10 July 2026Friday 17:00Sounds of the City Present THE STREETSManchesterCastlefield BowlLimited Availability
- 11 July 2026Saturday 17:00Sounds of the City Present THE STREETSManchesterCastlefield BowlLimited Availability
- 17 September 2026Thursday 19:30Piff and Pop's Magic ShoppeManchesterOpera House, ManchesterLow Availability
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- 7 October 2026Wednesday 19:30The World of Hans Zimmer: A New DimensionManchesterCo-op Live
- 11 October 2026Sunday 19:00Rachel Fairburn: Vexy BeastsManchesterThe Frog and Bucket
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- 17 October 2026Saturday 20:00Mo Gilligan - Venue Premium TicketsManchesterAO Arena
- 17 October 2026Saturday 20:00Mo Gilligan: The Mo You KnowManchesterAO Arena
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