Street view of Manchester city centre with a mix of historic and modern buildings, featuring Beetham Tower in the skyline – showcasing the vibrant architecture and atmosphere of events in Manchester in February.

What’s On in Manchester in February 2026 – Half Term & Chinese New Year

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If you’re hunting for what’s on in Manchester in February 2026 – from February half term events to Chinese New Year celebrations, gigs, theatre and big match days, this guide pulls everything together in one place so you don’t have to.

You’ll find family days out, free things to do, festivals, exhibitions, live music and sport across Manchester and Greater Manchester, with key info so you can actually plan your week, not just scroll.

Not been yet? Our guide to Albert Hall Manchester shows you exactly what the venue’s like inside.

Need a rainy-day backup plan? Bookmark our museums and galleries in Manchester list, it’s packed with free and ticketed ideas across Greater Manchester.

We’ll be updating this page throughout February 2026 as more venues release their dates, so bookmark it and keep checking back. For early heads-up on new events (and honest reviews), you can also join our monthly newsletter and follow us on Facebook.

Please note: Some events need advance booking and details like dates, times and age guidance can change. Always check directly with the venue before you set off. This guide may include adverts and affiliate links, which will be clearly marked with AD.

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Events in Manchester during February

1st February

  • Manchester United vs Fulham at Old Trafford. Kick off at 2pm. Premier League match.
  • Manchester City Women vs Chelsea Women at Etihad Stadium. Kick off at 2:30pm. Women’s Super League match.
  • Groove Onto The Moon at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 2pm. Tickets from £16.50. Aimed at ages 3-7 years. FAMILY.
  • Grace Petrie: This Is No Time To Panic! Tour at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £19.
  • Rob Newman: Where The Wild Things Were at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts 8pm. Tickets £23.
  • The Hallé & Hallé Youth Orchestra: Side by Side at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 4pm. Tickets from (standard) £13.50.
  • Bricklands Lego Build and Play at Kargo.MKT. Event from 10am – 12pm. FREE – booking required.

2nd February

  • The Nutcracker at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm (2 hour runtime with interval). Tickets from £30 plus £3.95 booking fee.
  • Palace Theatre Tour at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 11am. Tickets from £12.50.
  • La Nativité du Seigneur at Manchester Cathedral. Event start at 6:45pm. 
  • Beat The Frog Comedy Competition at Frog and Bucket Comedy Club. Event from 8pm. 
  • Too Soon? at Creatures of The Night Comedy Club. Event from 8:30pm.
  • Mystery International Film Screening at Manchester Central Library. Event starts at 5:30pm. FREE – recommended donation £3 – FREE popcorn.
  • Big Ideas – Big Band Bowie at The Carlton Club. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets £12 plus booking fee.
  • Rum Jungle at The Deaf Institute. Event starts at 7pm.
  • Bonuru Live at Band on The Wall. Event starts at 7:30pm.
  • Modern Woman at New Century. Event starts at 7pm.
  • Monday Lunchtimes Performance at RNCM. Event starts at 1:15pm. FREE – ticket required.

3rd February

  • MAM (Presented by Dance Consortium) at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm (80 mins run time). Tickets from £13. Ages 10+ years. 
  • Swan Lake at the Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm and 7:30pm (2 hour 45 mins runtime with interval). Tickets from £15 plus £3.95 booking fee.
  • Transatlantic Sessions at Aviva Studios. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £34.50 plus booking fee.
  • The Blues Pub Quiz at The Blue Kitchen Deansgate. Event starts at 6:15pm.
  • The Hybrid Sessions at Matt & Phreds Jazz Club, 64 Tib Street Manchester. Event starts at 6pm.
  • Hallé Relaxed Concerts at Hallé St. Peter’s. Event from 2pm. Tickets from £6.
  • Naomi Kalu – Debut EP Launch at Band on The Wall. Event from 8pm. 

4th February

  • Manchester City vs Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium. Kick off at 8pm. EFL Cup Semi-Final match.
  • MAM (Presented by Dance Constorium) at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm (80 mins run time). Tickets from £13. Ages 10+ years.
  • Pic a Paint – Van Gogh at Banyan Bar & Kitchen, Manchester Corn Exchange. Event starts at 7pm.
  • Rowland and the Moveable Feast at Matt & Phreds Jazz Club, 64 Tib Street Manchester. Event starts at 8pm.
  • Martyn Joseph at Band on The Wall. Event starts at 8pm.
  • The Comedy Circus – Stand Up Open Mic at Stage & Radio, Cuba Cafe, 43 Port Street Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
  • Fintroll at the Academy. Event starts at 5pm. Tickets from £45.
  • Heidenfest 2026 at The University of Manchester. Event from 5pm.
  • Dominie Hooper at Guillivers. Event starts at 8pm.

5th February

  • Uncanny – Fear of the Dark at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £24.50.
  • Ockham’s Razor – Collaborator at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm (50 mins run time). Tickets from £14.50.
  • The Hallé – Chamber Series: Unsuk Chin at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 1pm. Tickets from £17.
  • PwC presents Cinderella at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £25.
  • The Life of Chuck at The Carlton Club. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £5.04.
  • My Night With Maud screening at HOME Manchester. Event starts at 6pm
  • Owt on Stage at Band On The Wall. Event starts at 1:30pm.
  • Hot Take: People Person, Little Grandad and Zdenka at YES, 38 Charles Street. Event starts at 7pm.
  • Stayin’ Alive by Victoria Oxley at 53two, Arch 19 Watson Street. Event starts at 7:30pm.
  • Thursday Lunchtimes – RNCM Chamber Orchestra with Royal Northern Sinfonia at RNCM. Event starts at 1:15pm. FREE – ticket required.

6th February

  • Ockham’s Razor – Collaborator at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm (50 mins run time). Tickets from £14.50.
  • Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 4pm. Tickets from £20.50. FAMILY.
  • Twilight in Concert at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £34.75.
  • Horrible Histories at the Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 10:30am (tickets from £13.50 + bf of £3.95) and 6:30pm (tickets from £18 + bf of £3.95).
  • Black Parade – 00’s Emo Anthems at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event from 9pm.
  • Secret Supper Clubs – 6 course tasting menu at Freight Island (platform). Event from 7:30pm – 10:30pm. Tickets are £65.71. 
  • The United Kingdolls Reunited at Manchester Academy. Event from 7pm.
  • Friday Night Showcase at Creatures of The Night Comedy Club., Event from 8:30pm.
  • Obscura – by Company Chameleon at HOME Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm.
  • Spotlight: Kumori Quartet plays Liszt and Wagner at RNCM. Event starts at 6:30pm. FREE.
  • RNCM Chamber Choir and Edvard Grieg Vokalensemble: Tales Ancient and Modern at RNCM. Tickets (standard) £13 – Under 26 & student £8.

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    7th February

    • Manchester United vs Tottenham at Old Trafford. Event starts at 12:30pm.
    • Ockham’s Razor – Collaborator at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm (50 mins run time). Tickets from £14.50.
    • Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 11am and 1:30pm. Tickets from £20.50. FAMILY.
    • Curator and Artist led tour at The Lowry. Event starts at 12pm. FREE.
    • Experience Lowry CAT – Dance Workshop at The Lowry. Event starts at 4pm. Tickets from £7. Ages 12-16 years.
    • The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £32.
    • BBC Philharmonic – Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.
    • Motionless in White at the AO Arena. Event from 6pm. Tickets from £51.25.
    • Jason Derulo – Last Dance World Tour at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7:30pm (general doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets from £45.50.
    • Horrible Histories at the Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £25 + bf of £3.95) and 6:30pm (tickets from £18 + bf of £3.95).
    • PwC presents Cinderella at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 3pm. Tickets from £25.
    • Yoga – Fitness Classes & Social at Kargo.MKT. Event from 9am – 11am. Tickets from £15.
    • Saturday Coffee Concerts – Paramount Brass at Manchester Cathedral. Event starts at 11am.
    • Nashville in Concert at the O2 Apollo. Event slots at 1pm and 6:30pm.
    • Trance Central at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Cowgirl Country Day Party at Freight Island (platform). Event from 3pm – 10pm. FREE.
    • Bingo Lingo at Freight Island. Event from 8pm – 12am. Tickets from £12.

    8th February

    • Super Bowl LX 2026 – Live Screening at Albert Hall Manchester. Event from 10pm – 3:30am. Tickets from £5. Age 18 years +.
    • Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 11am. Tickets from £20.50. FAMILY. BSL interpreted by Emma Jane Mansfield.
    • Connor Burns – Gallus at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 5pm and 8pm. Tickets from £23.
    • Tim Burgess – Live and in conversation (with Chris Hawkins) at the AO Arena. Performance starts at 7:45pm. Tickets are £38.50.
    • Horrible Histories at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 3pm (tickets from £18 + bf of £3.95).
    • Paint Your Own Heart Shaped Trinket Box (Valentine’s Special) at Kargo.MKT. Event from 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Tickets from £16.96.
    • Soul Beats Dance Group at Manchester Cathedral (nave). Event from 2pm – 4pm. FREE.
    • Magdalena Bay with Allie X at O2 Apollo. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Fozzy (with TAILGUNNER and Marisa & the Moths) at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 6pm. 
    • Manchester Collective – Sky With the Four Suns at Aviva Studios. Event starts at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets are £25 plus booking fee – Aviva tickets are £10.
    • Day of Percussion at RNCM. Events from 10am. Full day ticket £26 – for under 18’s £13.
    • Evening Concert: Kai Strobel with RNCM Percussionists at RNCM. Event from 6pm. Tickets full price £13. Students and Under 26’s £8.

    9th February

    • Mumford and Sons Album Launch at Albert Hall. 3 x events SOLD OUT!
    • Dickson MBI: Tellus at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £10. Ages 7 years plus.
    • Public Building Tour with BSL at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 11:15pm (doors open at 11am – event is 1 hour 30 mins). Tickets are £10 (or £8 for concessions).
    • Tim Vine: Rocker ‘Brella Fella (U) and Q&A at HOME Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. 
    • Too Soon? New Jokes Comedy Night at Creatures of The Night Comedy Club. Event starts at 8:30pm.
    • Sessa at YES, 38 Charles Street Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.

    10th February

    • Dickson MBI: Tellus at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £10. Ages 7 years plus.
    • Single White Female at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 plus booking fee.
    • Barnum at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £59.50 + booking fee.
    A scenic view of St. Ann’s Square in Manchester, featuring historic architecture, a tulip-shaped fountain, and people enjoying the public space.

    11th February

    • The Academic at Albert Hall Manchester. Event from 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £20.
    • Jack Rhodes at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £29.50.
    • Trouble, Bubble and Squeak at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets – decide what you pay – suggested £5. 
    • Public Building Tour with BSL at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 11:15pm (doors open at 11am – event is 1 hour 30 mins). Tickets are £10 (or £8 for concessions).
    • Mika – Spinning Out Tour at the AO Arena. Event starts at 6pm. Tickets from £42.75.
    • Single White Female at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 plus booking fee.
    • Barnum at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £59.50 + booking fee.
    • Stardew Valley – Symphony of Seasons at O2 Apollo. Event starts at 7pm.
    • The Beaches – No Hard Feelings Tour at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.

    12th February

    • Night Falls (by Paul Birch) at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £12.
    • Dominic Mattos countertenor at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 1pm. Tickets from £13.50.
    • The Hallé – Beethoven’s Eroica at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £18.
    • Single White Female at the Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £15 plus bf) and 7:30pm (tickets from £18 plus booking fee).
    • Barnum at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £47.50 + bf) and 7:30pm (tickets from £60 plus bf).
    • Stardew Valley – Symphony of Seasons at O2 Apollo. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Kula Shaker at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. Wouldn’t mind seeing them – loved them in my teens!
    • Main Character Energy at Contact Theatre (space 2). Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £10 + booking fee.
    • Between Jobs – Joe Wong at RNCM Theatre. Event from 7pm. Tickets from £16.50.

    13th February

    • The Fratellis: Celebrating 20 Years of Costello Music at Albert Hall Manchester. SOLD OUT – CURRENTLY POSTPONED.
    • Night Falls (by Paul Birch) at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £12.
    • Batman (1989) In Concert at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £44.25.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. SOLD OUT.
    • Single White Female at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £25 plus booking fee.
    • Palace Theatre Tour at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 11am. Tickets from £12.50.
    • Barnum at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £62.50 plus booking fee.
    • Cocktail Making Masterclass – Valentine’s Special at Kargo.MKT. Event starts at 7pm – 8:30pm. Tickets from £33.22.
    • Smith/Kotzen – Black Light/ White Noise Tour at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 6pm.
    • Swiftogeddon – The Taylor Swift Themed Club Night at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 11pm.
    • Main Character Energy at Contact Theatre (space 2). Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £10 + booking fee.

    14th February – CHINESE NEW YEAR – find more Chinese New Year in the North West events at North West Family Adventures.

    • Manchester City vs Salford City at the Etihad Stadium. Kick off at 3pm. FA Cup 4th round match.
    • Free Half Term holiday programme at Science and Industry Museum. FREE.
    • Chinese New Year Celebrations – Family Activities at Manchester Central Library. FREE.
    • Earl Sweatshirt at Albert Hall Manchester. SOLD OUT.
    • Manchester Lunar New Year Fair at Market Street/ Exchange Square and New Cathedral Street.
    • Night Falls (by Paul Birch) at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 2:30pm and 8pm. Tickets from £12.
    • Ballet Lorent: Snow White at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 11am and 3:30pm. Tickets from £12. Ages 5 years plus. FAMILY.
    • The Hallé – From Broadway, With Love at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £18.50.
    • Deftones (with Denzel Curry & Drug Church) at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). SOLD OUT.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. SOLD OUT.
    • Single White Female at the Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £39 plus bf) and 7:30pm (tickets from £25 plus booking fee).
    • Barnum at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £80 + bf) and 7:30pm (tickets from £67.50 plus bf).
    • Yoga – Fitness Classes & Social at Kargo.MKT. Event from 9am – 11am. Tickets from £15.
    • PaintVine – Bouquet of Flowers at Kargo.MKT. Event from 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Tickets from £32.
    • Seattle’s Finest with Nirvana UK and Brain of J at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event from 6pm.
    • Bingo Jamz Manchester – Valentine’s Day Special at Freight Island (sports bar). Event from 7pm – 10pm. Tickets from £16.
    • You’re Not Getting Any Younger – Chanukah Lewinsky at Contact Theatre. Event from 8pm (1 hour 30 min runtime). Standard tickets are £10. 18 years upwards.
    • Make & Create – Valentine’s Special at Aviva Studios. Event from 2pm – 5pm. Tickets are £10.

    15th February

    • Manchester Dragon Parade in Manchester City Centre – full parade route to follow.
    • Free Half Term holiday programme at Science and Industry Museum. FREE.
    • Chinese New Year Celebrations – Family Funday at Manchester Central Library. FREE.
    • Of Monsters and Men at Albert Hall Manchester. SOLD OUT.
    • Manchester Lunar New Year Fair at Market Street/ Exchange Square and New Cathedral Street.
    • Mark Simmons – Jest To Impress at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 4pm and 8pm. Tickets from £24.50.
    • Russell Hicks – This Time It’s Personal at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £22.
    • The Hallé – Beethoven’s Eroica at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 4pm. Tickets from £18.
    • Kids Crafts – Heart Canvas at Kargo.MKT. Event from 10am – 12pm. FREE – FAMILY.
    • The Sunday Boys: A Decade of Song at RNCM Concert Hall. Event from 6pm. Tickets are £11.
    A city centre signpost in Manchester pointing to key attractions, including Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Arndale, Town Hall, Palace Theatre, and Manchester Central Coach Station—ideal for exploring things to do in Manchester in February.

    16th February

    • Free Half Term holiday programme at Science and Industry Museum. FREE.
    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.50.
    • MILAP – Indian Musical Magic! at The Bridgewater Hall. Event slots at 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Tickets (adults) £12 and under 19 years £9.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. 
      SOLD OUT
    • Musical Theatre Masterclass (7 years – 12 years old) at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 9:30am (event runs for 5 hours 30 mins). Tickets from £42.50.
    • BOOMCHIKABOOM! K Pop Family Rave at Kargo.MKT. Event from 10am – 12pm. FREE – FAMILY – booking required.
    • Monday Lunchtimes Performance at RNCM. Event starts at 1:15pm. FREE – ticket required.
    • Rafael Humberto Rojas Rea (tenor) at RNCM. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets £13 (full price) – Student/ Under 26’s £8.

    17th February

    • Free Half Term holiday programme at Science and Industry Museum. FREE.
    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.50.
    • Pinocchio at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 3pm. Tickets from £19.50. Ages 3-10 years. FAMILY.
    • Janine Harouni – This is What You Waited For Tour at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £19.
    • Public Building Tour with BSL at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 11:15pm (doors open at 11am – event is 1 hour 30 mins). Tickets are £10 (or £8 for concessions).
    • Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £29.75.
    • Raye – This Tour May Contain New Music at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm (general doors open at 6:30pm). SOLD OUT.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. SOLD OUT.
    • Musical Theatre Masterclass (13 years – 17 years old) at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 9:30am (event runs for 5 hours 30 mins). Tickets from £42.50.
    • Counterparts – Heaven Let Them Die 2026 at the O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 6:30pm.

    18th February

    • Free Half Term holiday programme at Science and Industry Museum. FREE.
    • The Super Duper Family Festival in Manchester City Centre – Half-term FAMILY fun – FREE.
    • Lunar New Year Celebrations at Manchester Museum. Event from 4pm – 9pm. FREE.
    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.50.
    • Pinocchio at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 11am and 2:30pm. Tickets from £19.50.  Ages 3-10 years. FAMILY.
    • Explore Dance Day at The Lowry. Event from 10am – 4pm. Tickets £40. Ages 8-11 years.
    • Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 3pm (40 mins runtime). Tickets from £10. Ages 4 years plus.
    • I Do at The Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly. Event starts at 6pm. Tickets from £25.
    • Mike Rice at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £22.50.
    • Raye – This Tour May Contain New Music at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm (general doors open at 6:30pm). Resale tickets at £91.72 for standing at time of publishing.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. 
      SOLD OUT.
    • Manchester Camerata & RNCM: Fanny Mendelssohn, Mozart, Beethoven at RNCM Concert Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.

    19th February

    • Free Half Term holiday programme at Science and Industry Museum. FREE.
    • The Super Duper Family Festival in Manchester City Centre – Half-term FAMILY fun – FREE.
    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.50.
    • Pinocchio at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 11am (BSL) and 2:30pm. Tickets from £19.50.  Ages 3-10 years. FAMILY.
    • Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 11:30am and 3pm (40 mins runtime). Tickets from £10. Ages 4 years plus.
    • I Do at The Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly. Event slots at 6pm and 8:30pm. Tickets from £25.
    • Boys Move! at The Lowry ( Event from 10am  – 4pm. Tickets from £40.
    • Geoff Norcott – Basic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £23.
    • The Hallé – The Planets at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £18.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. SOLD OUT.
    • Acting Through Song Masterclass (14 years – 18 years old) at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 9:30am (event runs for 2 hours 30 mins). Tickets from £20.
    • Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 + booking fee.
    • The Next Step at O2 Apollo. Event slots at 12:30pm and 5:30pm.
    • Thursday Lunchtimes: Morelia Piano Trio at RNCM. Event starts at 1:15pm. FREE – ticket required.

    20th February

    • Free Half Term holiday programme at Science and Industry Museum. FREE.
    • The Super Duper Family Festival in Manchester City Centre – Half-term FAMILY fun – FREE.
    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.50.
    • Pinocchio at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 11am and 2:30pm. Tickets from £19.50.  Ages 3-10 years. FAMILY. Audio Described & Touch Tour.
    • Explore Dance Day at The Lowry. Event from 10am – 4pm. Tickets £40. Ages 12-16 years.
    • Scott Bennett – Stuff (Quays) at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £24.50.
    • I Do at The Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly. Event slots at 6pm and 8:30pm. Tickets from £25.
    • Children of the Night at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £12. Ages 16 years plus.
    • Florence and the Machine – Everybody Scream at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Resale tickets from £92.22 for standing at time of publishing.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £12. Over 14 years upwards.
    • Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 + booking fee.
    • K Pop Demon Hunters Silent Disco at Kargo.MKT. Event from 11am – 12pm. Tickets from £6.
    • The Paper Kites at the O2 Ritz Manchester. Event at 7pm.
    • Date Lights at Freight Island (sports bar). Event from 7pm – 10:30pm. Tickets from £6.13. Ages – 25-45 years.

    21st February

    • Manchester City vs Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium. Kick off at 8pm. Premier League match.
    • Free Half Term holiday programme at Science and Industry Museum. FREE.
    • The Super Duper Family Festival in Manchester City Centre – Half-term FAMILY fun – FREE.
    • The Fratellis: Celebrating 20 Years of Costello Music at Albert Hall Manchester. SOLD OUT – CURRENTLY POSTPONED.
    • Outdoor Art Club at Whitworth Art Gallery. FREE.
    • International Mother Language Day at Manchester Central Library. FREE.
    • ABBATHON 1 mile/5k and 10k fun run at Heaton Park from 10:30am – 1:30pm. Prices from £33.19.
    • Bricktastic at Manchester Central (formerly GMEX). Event from 9am – 5pm. Tickets are £20 and Under 4 years are FREE. LEGO Gift on entry for all children.
    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.50.
    • Pinocchio at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 11am and 2:30pm. Tickets from £19.50.  Ages 3-10 years. FAMILY.
    • Children of the Night at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £12. Ages 16 years plus.
    • I Do at The Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly. Event slots at 2:30pm and 6pm. Tickets from £25.
    • Hal Cruttenden – Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £24.50.
    • BBC Philharmonic – Romeo & Juliet at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.
    • James Arthur – The Pisces World Tour at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 8pm (general doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets from £49.45.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £12. Over 14 years upwards.
    • Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £39.50 + booking fee) and 7:30pm (tickets from £15 + booking fee).
    • Yoga – Fitness Classes & Social at Kargo.MKT. Event 9am – 11am. Tickets from £15.
    • Lou Lou’s Vintage Market at Manchester Cathedral. Event starts at 11am.
    • Slyosis – UK Headline Tour 2026 at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 6pm.
    • RNCM Session Orchestra: Songs in the Key of Life at RNCM. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets £18 (full price) – students/under 26’s £12.

    22nd February

    • Free Half Term holiday programme at Science and Industry Museum. FREE.
    • Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat at Manchester Museum. FREE.
    • Bricktastic at Manchester Central (formerly GMEX). Event from 9am – 5pm. Tickets are £20 and Under 4 years are FREE. LEGO Gift on entry for all children.
    • Pinocchio at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 11am (relaxed performance) and 2:30pm. Tickets from £19.50.  Ages 3-10 years. FAMILY.
    • Chloe Petts – Big Naturals at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £22.
    • I Do at The Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly. Event starts at 2:30pm. Tickets from £25
    • Schalk Bekuidenhout – Hey Hey Divorce at The Lowry. Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £23.
    • Public Building Tour with BSL at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 11:15pm (doors open at 11am – event is 1 hour 30 mins). Tickets are £10 (or £8 for concessions).
    • Nathan Carter at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £34.25.
    • Mini Disco with Snow Princess at Kargo.MKT. Event from 10am – 12pm. FREE – Family. Reserve your spot.
    • Cha Sui Bun (Dim Sum) Making at Kargo.MKT. Event from 11am – 12pm. Tickets from £6.66.
    • Lauren Housley & Natalie McCoool at The Monastery. Event from 1pm – 5pm. Tickets are £20 plus booking fee.

    23rd February

    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.50.
    • Jonathan Scott – Dancing Feet at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 1:10pm. Tickets from £15.75.
    • Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £49 plus booking fee.
    • Palace Theatre Tour at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 11am. Tickets from £12.50.
    • Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 + booking fee.
    • Monday Lunchtimes Performance at RNCM. Event starts at 1:15pm. FREE – ticket required.
    A close-up of the John Rylands Library in Manchester, featuring its stunning red sandstone facade, intricate Gothic windows, and gold-lettered signage—one of the top things to do in Manchester in February.

    24th February

    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.50.
    • Mario Bobotsov piano at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 1pm. Tickets from £8.50.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £12. Over 14 years upwards.
    • Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £46 plus booking fee.
    • Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 + booking fee.

    25th February

    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.50. Both BSL shows.
    • War of the Worlds at The Lowry – Imitating The Dog at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £19.50.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £12. Over 14 years upwards.
    • Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £46 plus booking fee.
    • Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 + booking fee.
    • Jordan Davis – Ain’t Enough Road Tour at O2 Apollo. Event starts at 6:30pm.
    • Buckcherry + Michael Monroe at the O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 6:30pm.
    • Campbell Diamond (guitar) at RNCM. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets £18 (full price) – students/under 26’s £12.

    26th February

    • Olivia Dean at Albert Hall Manchester. SOLD OUT.
    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.50. Audio Described.
    • War of the Worlds at The Lowry – Imitating The Dog at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 2:30pm (BSL) and 7pm. Tickets from £19.50.
    • Andrew Doherty – Sad Gay Aids Play at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £14.
    • The Hallé presents… Jonny Greenwood at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £23.50.
    • Alter Bridge – What Lies Within Tour at the AO Arena. Event from 6pm. Tickets from £69.25.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £12. Over 14 years upwards.
    • Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £47 plus booking fee.
    • Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 + booking fee.
    • Jordan Davis – Ain’t Enough Road Tour at O2 Apollo. Event starts at 6:30pm.
    • Thursday Lunchtimes – RNCM Percussion Ensembles – Relaxed Performance at RNCM. Event starts at 1:15pm. FREE – ticket required.

    27th February

    • Psychedelic Porn Crumpets at Albert Hall Manchester. From 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £23.
    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £37.
    • War of the Worlds at The Lowry – Imitating The Dog at The Lowry (Quays Theatre. Event starts at 7:45pm. Tickets from £19.50. Captioned performance.
    • Closure? at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £12.
    • English National Opera (featuring the Orchestra of ENO) at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £25.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £12. Over 14 years upwards.
    • Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £53 plus booking fee.
    • Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 + booking fee.
    • Mogwai at O2 Apollo. Event from 6pm.
    • Coleen Nolan – This Is Me Tour at RNCM Theatre. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are £32.45.

    28th February

    • Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana at Albert Hall Manchester. SOLD OUT.
    • Operation Mincemeat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £37.
    • War of the Worlds at The Lowry – Imitating The Dog at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 2:30pm and 7:45pm. Tickets from £19.50.
    • Desiree Burch – The Golden Wrath at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £20.
    • English National Opera (featuring the Orchestra of ENO) at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £25.
    • The Hallé Presents… 605 Years of Reverb at Manchester Cathedral. Event starts at 1:45pm. Tickets from £23.25.
    • The Music of Bruce Springsteen by Candlelight at The Monastery. Event from 8pm – 10:30pm. Tickets from £35.
    • The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 8pm. SOLD OUT.
    • Road – starring Johnny Vegas at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £12. Over 14 years upwards.
    • Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 2L30pm (tickets from £64 plus bf) and 7:30pm (tickets from £53 plus booking fee).
    • Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 2:30pm (tickets from £40 + booking fee) and 7:30pm (tickets from £37.50 + booking fee).
    • Yoga – Fitness Classes & Social at Kargo.MKT. Event from 9am – 11am. Tickets start from £15.
    • Folk on the Tracks at Castlefield Viaduct (National Trust). Event from 6:30pm – 9pm. Tickets £8 (standard) – £5 (concession).
    • Talking Sopranos at O2 Apollo. Event starts at 6:30pm.
    • Spangled (with The Cavs and Montello) at the O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 9pm.
    • Back in the Daytime with Clint Boon at Freight Island (platform). Event from 3pm – 9pm. Tickets from £11. VIP Tables available – Over 30’s dance party. 
    • Reggae Bingo at Freight Island (plant room). Event from 6pm – 9pm. Tickets from £13.50.
    • Ron Sexsmith and Band at RNCM Theatre. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets from £41.80.

    Wrapping Up What’s Happening In Manchester In February

    February in Manchester is anything but dull – from Chinese New Year to half term, there’s always something happening if you know where to look.

    If you fancy some fresh air between events, have a look at our guide to the best parks in Manchester for winter walks and leg-stretches.

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      Simone, an established blogger, is the passionate creator of ManchesterMummy.com. As a dedicated Manchester local, she shares her deep knowledge of the city through detailed guides and resources. Her expertise covers Manchester's top dining experiences, hidden attractions and family-friendly activities. Simone's Manchester City Guide serves as a comprehensive resource for both residents and visitors eager to explore what Manchester has to offer. Besides city insights, she offers practical lifestyle tips to enhance urban living and family life. When not scouting the city or writing, Simone enjoys family time, writing, photography and exploring local flavours. Follow her journey as she reveals Manchester's unique charm, one post at a time.