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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- 3 November 2026Tuesday 19:30The Legends in Vegas - After HoursManchesterBridgewater Hall
- 27 November 2026Friday 19:30Adam Rowe - FashionismManchesterOpera House, Manchester
Lineup
- 7 December 2025Sunday 18:00Boston Pops Holiday ConcertManchester, NH, United States Of AmericaSNHU Arena
- 26 February 2026Thursday 19:00Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On EarthManchester, NH, United States Of AmericaSNHU Arena
- 27 February 2026Friday 19:00Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On EarthManchester, NH, United States Of AmericaSNHU Arena
- 28 February 2026Saturday 11:00Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On EarthManchester, NH, United States Of AmericaSNHU Arena
- 28 February 2026Saturday 15:00Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On EarthManchester, NH, United States Of AmericaSNHU Arena
- 28 February 2026Saturday 19:00Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On EarthManchester, NH, United States Of AmericaSNHU Arena
- 1 March 2026Sunday 12:00Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On EarthManchester, NH, United States Of AmericaSNHU Arena
- 1 March 2026Sunday 16:00Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On EarthManchester, NH, United States Of AmericaSNHU Arena
- 13 March 2026Friday 19:00Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!Manchester, NH, United States Of AmericaSNHU Arena
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