Manchester Theatre Tickets | Shows & What's On

Manchester is one of the UK’s largest surviving industrial towns and a Northern cultural powerhouse; The BeeGees, Oasis, comedian Jason Manford and poet John Cooper Clarke are all local talents. The city has myriad performance venues, including the vast Manchester Arena and O2 Apollo Manchester, and Manchester theatre encompasses several notable spaces including the Manchester Opera House and Palace Theatre. The former is a Grade II listed building that hosts touring musicals, concerts and ballet as well as a seasonal panto. The latter has a rich Music Hall history, hosting stars such as Charlie Chaplin. Whether you're a fan of big West End hits, homegrown musicals or daring new work, there are shows in Manchester for any occasion.

Hairspray the Musical

Manchester, welcome to the 60’s! Join Tracy Turnblad and her pals in this incredible West End and Broadway musical that tells the story of a desperate high-schooler who just wants to be one of the nicest kids in town. Fans of the movie won’t want to miss the incredible musical as it stops in Manchester this Summer whilst touring the UK. With the original songs, dancing that’ll make you want to jump out of your seat and dazzling costumes, audiences are in for a special night of entertainment!

Wicked

This spellbinding musical has been wowing audiences in London since 2006, and when you see it you will understand why it remains so popular! Wicked is an award-winning show that gives us a glimpse behind the curtains of Oz, back when the Wicked Witch and Glinda the Good were university friends. An incredible story and show-stopper songs including “Defying Gravity” and “No Good Deed” make it one of the must-see Manchester theatre shows of 2024.