A Night At The Theatre In Manchester
As the nights grow colder, Manchester’s theatres are heating up with a packed season of live performances. From gripping dramas to old time favourites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this autumn and winter.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
📍Palace Theatre Manchester
Wed 20 Aug – Sat 4 Oct 2025
Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Manchester’s Palace Theatre is a dazzling explosion of music, romance, and spectacle. Packed with over 70 hit songs, breath taking sets, and high energy performances, this Tony Award winning show is a must see theatrical experience running until October 4th.
Here & Now, The Steps Musical
📍Opera House Manchester
Tue 2 Sep – Sat 13 Sep 2025
Here & Now, The Steps Musical is lighting up Manchester’s Opera House with a fun, feel good story set in a seaside superstore. Packed with Steps’ biggest hits like 5, 6, 7, 8, this energetic show mixes friendship, love, and drama. Running until September 13th, it’s a must see for pop fans and theatre lovers alike.
13 going on 30
📍Opera House Manchester
Sun 21 Sep – Sun 12 Oct 2025
Manchester’s Opera House is hosting 13 Going on 30 the Musical from September 21 to October 12, 2025. This fun, magical show follows 13 year old Jenna, who wakes up as her 30 year old self, navigating life, love, and self discovery with a fresh original score. Perfect for fans of the film and new audiences alike!
Shawshank Redemption
📍Home Theatre Manchester
Tues 7 Oct – Sat 11 Oct 2025
The Shawshank Redemption arrives at Manchester’s Opera House, bringing Stephen King’s powerful story of hope and friendship to the stage. With gripping performances and a faithful adaptation, it’s a moving theatre experience not to be missed.
Sunny Afternoon
📍Palace Theatre
Sat 11 Oct – Sat 18 Oct 2025
The Olivier Award winning Sunny Afternoon is back on tour, telling the story of The Kinks’ rise to fame with iconic hits and rebellious spirit. A feel good celebration of 60s rock ‘n’ roll, it’s time to Come Dancing once more!
Fiddler On The Roof
📍Palace Theatre
Tues 21 Oct – Sat 1 Nov 2025
Another Olivier Award winning show, Fiddler On The Roof comes to Manchester for two weeks only in 2025. Directed by Jordan Fein, with choreography by Julia Cheng and design by Tom Scutt, this acclaimed revival is a must see theatre event.
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
📍Palace Theatre
Tues 25 Nov – Sat 3 Jan 2026
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Manchester’s Palace Theatre from 25 November 2025 to 3 January 2026. This electrifying show tells the inspiring story of Tina Turner’s rise from humble beginnings to global stardom, featuring her biggest hits like What’s Love Got to Do with It? and Proud Mary.
