Location: Manchester
Top Things to do in Manchester
The 10 Best Concerts & Shows in Manchester, England
Famed for its soccer team and music scene, which has produced the likes of the Smiths and Oasis, this center for sports and the arts is a down-to-earth and friendly city. The so-called Capital of the North has overcome industrial decline, bombing (in WWII and by the IRA) to become a confident and cosmopolitan city of well over two million. It is well served by a bus and light rail network. Top attractions include the Lowry art complex, arcade Affleck's Palace and Canal Street gay village.
Restaurants in Manchester
1. North West Theatre Arts Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
North West Theatre Arts Company produces high quality theatre entertainment accross the year for people of all ages. From pantomimes, to plays, musicals to concerts, NWTAC have it all.If you want a great night of affordable entertainment then come down and see one of NWTAC's shows. It's only a bus stop away from the City Centre.
2. La Gitane
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Hot Water Comedy Club - Manchester
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Hot Water Comedy Club comes to Manchester to the amazing Theatre Impossible. Join us every week at Manchester’s newest comedy club for hilarious live stand up comedy from comedians from across the U.K. and beyond.
4. Murder Inc The Improvised Murder Mystery
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Murder Inc. is an improvised murder mystery spanning Manchester and Leeds. Described as the best comedy show in the city, Murder Inc is a lethally funny experience for you and your mates! So come and crack a case with us and come hungry, there's always pizza! 1st and 2nd thursday of the month in Manchester once a month at Seven Arts in Leeds. Check the website for forth coming dates
Reviewed By 557ashleighb
Can’t recommend enough, such a lovely laid back atmosphere. Talents actors and a very good night out
5. Hope Mill Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Hope Mill Theatre is situated in the Grade II listed Hope Mill – a former cotton mill, close to the city of Manchester. This 5 storey mill is home to a number of creative’s studios and now home to Hope Mill Theatre, an in house producing and receiving venue and events space. The Engine Room Cafe and Bar is open during the day in the week and serves delicious sandwiches and hot drinks.
Reviewed By Beejay45Brighouse - Rastrick, United Kingdom
My first visit to Hope Mill and wow what a fabulous experience from our greeting to leaving we received the best. A welcoming hello at the door, friendly box office staff, efficient seating procedure and an amazing production. The cast and musicians of Mame were outstanding and the show had definitely didn’t disappoint. Would I go back? In a heartbeat! Well done Hope Mill
6. Didsbury Comedy Club
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
The Didsbury Comedy Club on the first Sunday of every month since 2008. John Bishop, Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan, John Thomson, Joe Lycett, Gary Delaney and Justin Moorhouse have all appeared here. 2021 saw us move to a much needed bigger venue at St Catherine's Community Centre on School Lane.
Reviewed By samk-Mcr - Manchester, United Kingdom
A great evening out. Good social event for our group, thanks. 3 great acts, and the guy in the middle wasn't too bad either.... ????????????????
7. Belle Vue Rock & Roll Club
8. Royal Exchange Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,089 reviews
We believe theatre is for everyone, and we're passionate about proving it. For almost forty years the Royal Exchange Theatre has been a hub of superb storytelling for Manchester and the UK, and there are even more exciting times ahead! We are an award-winning producing house, commissioning, creating and supporting work that is ambitious in ideas, form and scale. We sit at the centre of a fast-paced, expanding global city with audiences and communities placed firmly at the heart of everything we do. Our “brave and bold” programming, both on and off our stages, has been critically acclaimed and celebrated for its originality, relevance and artistic risk. From our iconic theatre-in-the-round we have established an international reputation for bringing the most powerful stories to life, resulting in multiple awards for new writing with 125 world premieres.
Reviewed By rolandd682 - London, United Kingdom
I was lucky to have caught a preview of The Royal Exchange's latest production and, I understand, the last of its current Artistic Director, Sarah Frankom. She has excelled, with a lively show that is beautifully sung and skilfully choreographed for such a small space. The dance routines are particularly impressive as, having seen the show in a proscenium arch theatre where the gang members seemed rather effete, in this production even the ballet moves look natural. Performed in the round, the action is more immediate and you are transported to 1950s New York. My only quibble is that some of the accents were a bit tortured... However, the actors who play Tony and Maria, Andy Coxon and Gabriel Garcia, are excellent, both with wonderful voices that carry a song soaring into the rafters. Jocasta Almgill, who plays Anita, and Michael Lin, who is one of the Jets, also have superb stage presence and voices. The show has so many excellent, and well known, songs, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. I am still humming, Tonight, America and Maria. It was a most enjoyable night and an evening to remember. I paid £21.50 for a seat on the first gallery and had a wonderful view although, for an older person, I found it slightly difficult to slot myself into place!
9. The Bridgewater Hall
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4.5 based on 1,143 reviews
The Bridgewater Hall is Manchester's international concert venue, built to give the best possible space for music. The Hall hosts over 250 performances a year including classical music, rock, pop, jazz, world music and much more. The Hall is home to three resident orchestras: the Hallé, the BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata. The Hall also programmes its own classical music season, the International Concert Series. The Hall works with a range of promoters and charity hirers on other programming.
Reviewed By martinsP1493RM - Chester, United Kingdom
Came here with my Son and Daughter to see David Bowie's ex drummer and producers band, absolutely brilliant night, great acoustics,cosy feel about the place,seats seem to all have plenty of leg room,all in all a fab night even without the main man himself. ????
10. The Comedy Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,461 reviews
The Comedy Store Manchester offers a unique blend of stand up comedy, fine dining and music. Every week from Thursday through to Sunday the best comedians on the circuit take to the stage. We also have a different comedy night every Sunday to round off the weekend.
Reviewed By mattbourne92 - Failsworth, United Kingdom
Visited here for a birthday treat. Really enjoyed it. Great location off Deansgate, keeps it away from the busier streets which is nice. Open plan seating, tactically chose to sit off towards the side. Great range of drinks and very reasonable prices and a thoroughly enjoyable night of comedy, varied acts all funny. Did not eat at the venue but the packages which included food were available and from catching a glimpse of it, it did look very nice. Have recommended to several friends and will definitely visit again.
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