Your guide to the arts in Manchester: exhibitions, plays and musicals, and concerts and gigs. Plus, discover what’s on at galleries, museums and cinemas across the city.
Plenty of iconic have come out of Manchester over the years - we won't name them - but one of the most legendary (and controversial) bands to call the city home is The Smiths. Now Manchester's own Johnny Marr has annou...
After the likes of , , DC's and the upcoming being , we knew it wouldn't be long until something else major cropped up - and we have a good'un on our hands. After reshaping the sci-fi genre with Black Mirror, Charlie...
Robbie Williams has played multiple nights at huge stadiums as well as headlining festivals like in recent years, so when he announces a show at a ~1,960 capacity venue near Manchester, it's a chance to see him in a mo...
If we've learned anything from the last few years, it's that the love of the classic 'Britpop' period is very much alive. Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Richard Ashcroft et al have all played huge shows, and now it's Ocean Colour S...
Dry your eyes. This announcement is, in fact, real, and The Streets will be playing the legendary A Grand Don't Come For Free album in full for the first time ever on a UK tour next summer. It'll be running through Manc...
The Weeknd has announced his After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour, which will feature seven new shows, including a performance at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. The Canadian singer-songwriter will perform at the home of...
The UK’s most talked about TV show returns tonight (Wednesday, October 8, 2025), but this time with a twist! A celebrity version of the much-loved and gripping television series The Traitors welcomes 19 famous faces to...
SIT DOWN NEXT TO MEEE. Or opt for the standing area? You can do either at a James show soon, with the Manchester band announcing a full arena tour of the UK, which includes a giant at Manchester's Co-op Live on April 1...
It's finally happening. Queen is finally bringing her Mayhem Ball tour to Manchester for two nights, and we couldn't be more excited. For all the Little Monsters lucky enough to be going, we've put together a guide of...
Electronic pioneers Kraftwerk have announced an extensive UK & Ireland tour, their first since 2017. They'll play a pair of shows at Manchester Apollo on May 22, 2026, as well as gigs in , , , and more. Plus, on the...
