What's on in Manchester?

Check out the I Love MCR what’s on guide, buzzing with handpicked Manchester events, experiences and the best things to do in Manchester…

Songs for the Storm to Come

HOME 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, United Kingdom

An immersive sound and multi-screen video installation, by award winning, internationally renowned Greek/British artist, Mikhail Karikis.

Free

The Jungle Book

Octagon Theatre Howell Croft South, Bolton, BL1 1SB, United Kingdom

A wild & wonderful adventure for Christmas 2024

From £15

Wicked

Palace Theatre 97 Oxford Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Wicked the smash hit theatre show is going on a UK tour in 2023/24

FROM £13

Stick Man

Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, this Christmas Stick Man will play at The Lowry.

From £20

Explore events and the best things to do in Manchester

We all know Manchester’s one of the most exciting cities in the world, and its inclusivity diversity is reflected in the raft of Manchester events and festivals held throughout the year.

Manchester’s events calendar is always a busy one. This is a city hosting an eclectic mix of exciting events, unforgettable experiences and cool things to do all year round – and events in Manchester don’t tend to get rained off, either. We’re used to getting soaked around here.

Explore upcoming events and what’s on in Manchester today. With I Love MCR’s popular what’s on guide you’ll discover the best things to do in Manchester, including popular events and entertainment, what’s on at Manchester theatres, music and gigs, festivals, exhibitions and sightseeing tours, free things to do and things for kids to do.

Check out our guide to what’s happening in Manchester today, this week, this weekend, next week, or pick a date.

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