What's On

Filter Events
music Camera Obscura
Manchester Academy | 6 May 2024

Scottish indie pop darlings Camera Obscura are out on tour for the first time in five years and new music is on its way.

performance Tender
HOME | 9 – 11 May 2024

Drawing on the personal narratives of its company of refugee actors, Tender explores the true cost of the migration journey for young people.

exhibition John Lyons
The Whitworth | 10 May – 25 August 2024

The spring begins with the first major retrospective exhibition of Caribbean British artist and poet John Lyons.

music Gamelan Music from West Java
Martin Harris Centre for Music & Drama | 10 May 2024

Experience the vibrant gamelan music from West Java, Indonesia in a concert that features a variety of classical and contemporary pieces.

music Manchester Collective: Rothko Chapel
The Bridgewater Hall | 10 May 2024

In this audio-visual live concert, musicians and composers turn to the painter’s immense canvases for inspiration, reimagining them through sound and light.

music Hurray for the Riff Raff
Deaf Institute | 11 May 2024

Hurray for the Riff Raff will bring folk rock story-telling and soulful vocals to Deaf Institute this May.

music Rakim
O2 Ritz Manchester | 15 May 2024

Celebrating his nearly four-decade hip-hop career, legendary rapper Rakim formed the blueprint for the future of hip-hop.

theatre Frankie Goes to Bollywood
HOME | 15 – 25 May 2024

HOME is excited to announce a brand new co-production musical Frankie Goes to Bollywood, coming to Manchester in Summer 2024.

music Echobelly
Gorilla | 16 May 2024

Echobelly brings alternative rock vibes to Gorilla this May, promising a night of indie melodies and nostalgic 90s hits.

music MJF: Seance + Testament & Matthew Bourne
The Deaf Institute | 16 May 2024

A moving musical performance, transforming The Deaf Institute venue into a space for connection. An MJF Trailblazer.

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival

music Manchester Jazz Festival
First Street | 17 – 26 May 2024

A spectacular opening weekender, Manchester Jazz Festival at First Street is three days of free live music, food and drink.

music MJF: Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra
Royal Northern College of Music | 18 May 2024

Award-winning pianist and composer Nikki Iles takes her 20-piece Jazz Orchestra to RNCM as part of Manchester Jazz Festival.

Part of Manchester Jazz Festival