Dick WhittingtonDick Whittington is here to whisk you away on a rip-roaring adventure! With a trusty cat by his side and his sights set on becoming Lord Mayor, Dick's about to find out that the road to fame is full of twists, turns, and one very bad-tempered rat! Starring comedy royalty Jason Manford and Britain's Got Talent star Ben Nickless, Manchester's Christmas panto in 2026 is sure to be a memorable one, so make sure you're there!5 Dec - 3 Jan 2027Manchester Opera HousePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Billy Elliot The MusicalIt first pirouetted its way into our hearts on the big screen, and is now dancing its way across the country on a brand new tour! With a score by none other than Elton John, Billy Elliot: The Musical brings to life the heart-warming tale of a young working-class kid who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. The only catch? He's a boy!2 Dec - 9 Jan 2027Manchester Palace TheatrePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Candlelight: Christmas ClassicsWith a program covering Christmas classics from Wham to Wet Wet Wet, The Nutcracker to Feliz Navidad, fever's Candlelight Christmas Classics is a treat that'll get the family in the festive mood. So take a break from the dreaded Christmas shopping and the stress of the in-laws and enjoy an evening of musical merriment in a venue glittering with more fairy lights than a fairy light factory!17 - 20 DecHalle St Peter'sPrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Christmas Carol Goes WrongFrom the hallowed team behind the smash-hit theatrical farce The Play That Goes Wrong comes a Christmas play in danger of falling apart at any minute - A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong! Hitting the road during the festive season, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields (otherwise known as the minds behind Mischief Theatre)'s hilarious stage show follows a televised version in 2017.17 - 21 NovManchester Opera HousePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Christmas in IrelandWhen Christmas comes round this year, why not spend it warm and cosy in an Irish pub, reeling off the festive tunes with a traditional folk band in tow? An Irish Christmas brings the atmosphere and charm of Ireland to stages around the UK, with live musicians playing festive songs and Irish folk classics, sharing their stories and ushering in the Christmas cheer as only the Irish know how!Tue 24 NovManchester Opera HousePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Home Alone in ConcertThis holiday season, experience a holiday classic like you've never seen it before, as Home Alone is transformed into a live concert with an orchestra. The movie is shown on a big screen accompanied by the orchestra, performing the wonderful score composed by John Williams in a unique experience that brings new life to an essential Christmas movie.2 - 3 DecBridgewater HallMore infoBook Tickets
The Nutcracker Suite at Christmas by CandlelightThe holidays are on the way and what's more Christmassy than The Nutcracker? If you're in the mood for an extra special festive celebration, our friends at Fever have you covered with this wonderful concert production. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Tchaikovsky masterpiece The Nutcracker Suite alongside music by Rachmaninov too. All performed live on stage by an orchestra surrounded by candles!Sun 27 DecManchester CathedralPrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Viennese Christmas by CandlelightExperience the magic of Christmas the Viennese way this year, with this spectacular candlelight classical concert! Enjoy a variety of orchestral tunes in a festive setting, including Viennese waltzes, polkas, and other seasonal hits by renown composers including Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Johann Strauss II.Sun 3 Jan 2027Manchester CathedralPrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Legally BlondeJustice never looked so good! The fabulous Legally Blonde music bends and snaps into a theatre near you as this fantastic production from Curve Leicester heads out on a brand new UK tour! Based on the iconic MGM movie, this '00s nostalgia fest for everyone features music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and a book by Heather Hach and direction from Nikolai Foster. Follow Elle Woods' journey from sparkly pink popular girl to a kick-ass law student as she discovers she's so much more than the loser boyfriend who dumped her for not being 'serious' enough. Ugh!Showing until 14 NovManchester Opera HousePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
CatsJellicle Cats come one, come all! Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary feline frolic is back in 2026, coming to you on tour! A production full of musical theatre classics, instantly recognisable costumes, and choreography, and bursting with cat-itude, this iconic show is purrfect for newcomers and old-timers.Showing until 21 NovManchester Palace TheatrePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
The Muppet Christmas Carol in ConcertSo good it's often been named the best film adaptation of Charles Dickens's festive masterpiece ever, no holiday season is complete without a viewing of The Muppet Christmas Carol, and there's no better way to experience it than in this big-screen concert, with every note played by a live orchestra! Starring Kermit the Frog, Michael Caine, Gonzo, and many more of the iconic Muppet stable, enjoy the classic story, complete with humor, heart, and Miles Goodman and Paul Williams' unforgettable score!7 - 17 DecBridgewater HallMore infoBook Tickets
The Jury ExperienceBe a part of the jury and decide the course of justice in this unique piece of immersive theatre! Brought to life by a whole host of exceptional performers, The Jury Experience invites you to step into the courtroom and challenge your preconceptions through a dramatic, morally complex case. Are you up to the task? Book now to find out.Showing until 30 Jan 2027The Stoller HallPrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four SeasonsUndoubtedly the finest example of the baroque tradition and the most popular of the composer's 350 concertos, a recital of his enchanting and magnificent Four Seasons is an essential experience for any fan of classical music, be it your first time or your fiftieth. Presented under flickering candlelight, enjoy Vivaldi's sensational work performed by a talented string quartet in this fever original event.Open RunSt Ann's ChurchPrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best WorksMeastro of the movies, Hans Zimmer has been responsible for some of the most celebrated film scores of the last few decades. Be it setting the scene in Gotham for Batman to duke it out with his latest foe, zooming into space with Interstellar, or recreating the adventure of the seven seas with the Pirates of the Caribbean, Zimmer has done it all. Don't miss this thrilling concert experience from our friends at fever, presenting some of the composer's greatest hits in an unforgettable candlelit experience.Sun 27 DecConcorde Conference CentrePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four SeasonsUndoubtedly the finest example of the baroque tradition and the most popular of the composer's 350 concertos, a recital of his enchanting and magnificent Four Seasons is an essential experience for any fan of classical music, be it your first time or your fiftieth. Presented under flickering candlelight, enjoy Vivaldi's sensational work performed by a talented string quartet in this fever original event.Fri 8 Jan 2027Manchester CathedralPrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
BurlesqueWelcome to Burlesque! The iconic 2010 film which shimmied from screen to stage is now heading out on tour! Set in a struggling burlesque lounge at the mercy of big-shot developers, the titular Burlesque is a titillating tale of rivalries, relationships, and revelry as witnessed by newbie Ali. With her own dreams of stardom propelling her forward, can her talents help to keep the club afloat? With songs from the movie's star Christina Aguilera (who also executive produces), SIA, and Dianne Warren, plus a creative team that includes direction and choreography from Nick Winston, it's time to dig out your stockings and feather boas and show a little more as Burlesque comes to town!5 - 23 Jan 2027Manchester Opera HousePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets