What's On


A classic for our times. After astounding audiences around the world, Akram Khan’s Giselle returns to the Palace Theatre, where it premiered.

Nando Messias invites you into their Narnian closet, a trans archive of exquisite ephemera, poignant stories and bodily wonders.

Angel Delight’s Eurovision Drag Party at Central Library is the perfect party to make your Eurovision week go with a boom bang a bang!

SEEN Magazine and Manchester Museum shine a spotlight on the sounds of the South Asian diaspora for Manchester International Festival.

toooB is an enchanting wordless performance for 6-24 month-olds and their grown-ups.

Don’t miss the chance to see the hilarious and iconic drag comedian Lady Bushra as this ‘teenage’ starlet takes you on quite the unique journey!
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The cat’s out of the bag and Milly-Liu is ready to spill the beans on all your favourite celebrity pussies.
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Actor and Contact Alumni Fisayo Akinade (Heartstopper, Cucumber) explores the many different elements that have influenced his life and career.
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Jump aboard the queerest TARDIS in time and space for a night of cosmic drag and cabaret, all inspired by the greatest TV show in the universe – DOCTOR WHO.
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Come join the Peach Chutney Crew as we celebrate South Asian AWESOMENESS through the skies!
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Join RNCM vocal students and the Orchestra of Opera North for a fantastic evening of opera’s greatest hits.

Royal Northern College of Music celebrates its 50th birthday and half a century of forging incredible careers across the music industry.

Royal Northern College of Music present Made in Manchester, a three day festival celebrating music inspired by the city.

Bag of Bones is a bewitching new project for Manchester Collective from award-winning vocalist, violinist, songwriter and composer Alice Zawadzki.

South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is an alumnus and Honorary Associate Artist at RNCM and stops by as part of his debut album tour.