Who needs reality when you have Bubble Planet? Orbiting somewhere between art, play and pure delight, it is finally time to make Manchester a lot more bubbly. This new immersive world is the ultimate place to let your inner child loose. And guess what? It could be the next fun thing to tick off your New Year’s bucket list. Following successful stints in North America, Milan and even London, the bountiful interactive installation occupies a venue in Manchester.
Consider this a permission to act like a 5-year-old again. The installation is filled with – you guessed it – bubbles, created using a plethora of techniques. In this dedicated bubble museum, not only will you encounter regular bubbles, but the experience employs VR technology, interactive elements, and mirrored effects to create something incredibly innovative.
7 February 2026 09:00 + more dates
What can you expect on your visit to Bubble Planet?
If you’re looking for things to do in Manchester in 2026, Bubble Planet is the answer. Over the course of an hour, you’ll saunter between 12 rooms themed around different types of bubbles, each more enchanting than the last. While we don’t want to give away everything you’ll experience, there is an underwater simulation room and a VR experience room where you see the world as if you were a bubble yourself. And of course, a room filled to the brim with oversized balloons – and it only gets better. Unlike traditional bubbles, the bubbles at Bubble Planet won’t disappear once popped. Instead, this museum of bubbles enlists all five of your senses, as you float from room to room.
Building on its international success in cities such as Barcelona, Brussels, L.A. and New York, and with over 2 million tickets sold worldwide, this delirious experience is finally coming to Manchester. So why not let Bubble Planet be your next obsession?
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience in Manchester
7 February 2026 09:00 + more dates