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What’s On in Manchester in January 2026 – Events, Gigs & Family Days Out

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If you’re looking for what’s on in Manchester in January 2026, this is your one-stop guide. From theatre, live music and exhibitions to family days out and big match days, we’ve pulled everything together so you don’t have to spend ages searching.

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Events in Manchester during January

1st January

  • Uswim New Year’s Day Swim at Salford Quays at Dock 9. Registration is 9:45am – 10:45am. Tickets: Adults (16 years +) £30 and Children (7 years – 15 years) £15.
  • Gandeys Snowstorm Wish at Trafford Centre. Event slots at 3pm and 6pm. Tickets from £15. FAMILY.

2nd January

  • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £22.
  • Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets from £19.50.
  • The Enormous Crocodile – The Musical at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Tickets from £16.50. FAMILY.
  • Little Bear and the Christmas Lights at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 12pm and 2pm. Tickets from £12.
  • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
  • Freaky Friday Musical at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.70. Ages 8 years upwards. FAMILY.
  • Gandeys Snowstorm Wish at Trafford Centre. Event slots at 3pm and 6pm. Tickets from £10. FAMILY.  

3rd January

  • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets from £22.
  • Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets from £19.50.
  • The Enormous Crocodile – The Musical at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 10:30am. Tickets from £16.50. FAMILY.  
  • Little Bear and the Christmas Lights at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 10am / 12pm and 2pm. Tickets from £12.
  • The Hallé – Viennese New Year at The Bridgewater Hall. Event from 3pm. Tickets from £22.60.
  • Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at AO Arena. Event slots at 11:30am and 6:30pm. Tickets from £31.75.
  • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event slots at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
  • Freaky Friday Musical at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event slots at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.70. Ages 8 years upwards. FAMILY.
  • Cinderella (Pantomime) at North West Theatre Arts Company (NWTAC), 270 Lightbowne Rd, Manchester, M40 5HQ. Event starts at 2:30pm. FAMILY.
  • Gandeys Snowstorm Wish at Trafford Centre. Event slots at 12pm / 3pm and 6pm. Tickets from £15. FAMILY.  

4th January

  • Manchester City vs Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. Kick off at 5:30pm. Premier League match.
  • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 2pm. Tickets from £22.
  • Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 3pm. Tickets from £19.50.
  • The Enormous Crocodile – The Musical at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 10:30am. Tickets from £16.50. FAMILY.
  • Little Bear and the Christmas Lights at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 10am / 12pm and 2pm. Tickets from £12.
  • Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at AO Arena. Event starts at 11:30am. Tickets from £31.75.
  • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 3pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
  • Gandeys Snowstorm Wish at Trafford Centre. Event slots at 12pm and 3pm. Tickets from £15. FAMILY. 

5th January

  • Freaky Friday Musical at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.70. Ages 8 years upwards. FAMILY.

6th January

  • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £16.
  • Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £19.50. 
  • Swan Lake at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £39.
  • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
  • Freaky Friday Musical at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.70. Ages 8 years upwards. FAMILY.

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    7th January

    • Manchester City vs Brighton at the Etihad Stadium. Kick off at 7:30pm. Premier League match.
    • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £16.
    • Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £19.50. 
    • The Nutcracker at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 2pm. Tickets from £44.
    • Swan Lake at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £39.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Freaky Friday Musical at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.70. Ages 8 years upwards. FAMILY.

    8th January

    • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets from £16.
    • Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £19.50.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Freaky Friday Musical at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.70. Ages 8 years upwards. FAMILY.

    9th January

    • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £22.
    • Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £19.50.
    • Queen by Candlelight at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £37 plus booking fee.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Freaky Friday Musical at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.70. Ages 8 years upwards. FAMILY.

    10th January

    • Manchester City vs Exeter City at the Etihad Stadium. Kick off at 3pm. FA Cup 3rd Round.
    • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Events slots at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets from £22.
    • Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets from £19.50.
    • The Drifters at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £37.25.
    • Bowie Experience at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £29.50 plus booking fee.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Freaky Friday Musical at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event slots at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.70. Ages 8 years upwards. FAMILY.
    • Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown at O2 Apollo Manchester. Event starts at 6:30pm.
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    11th January

    • Manchester United vs Brighton at Old Trafford. Kick off at 4:30pm. FA Cup 3rd Round match.
    • Luke Coombs at Albert Hall Manchester. Event from 6pm – 11pm. Tickets from £28.
    • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Events starts at 2pm. Tickets from £22.
    • Unfortunate – The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 3pm. Tickets from £19.50.
    • The Magic of Motown at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £24.50 plus booking fee.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 3pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.

    12th January

    • Opera House Theatre Tour at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 11am. Tickets from £12.50. The tour takes 1 hour 30 mins.

    13th January

    • To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £16.50. Ages 12 years upwards.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 6pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.

    14th January

    • To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £16.50.  Ages 12 years upwards.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6:30pm and 8pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.

    15th January

    • To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £19.50. Ages 12 years upwards.
    • Lowry Youth Dance Project at The Lowry. Event from 4:45pm. Tickets are £5. Ages 8-15 years.
    • The Talland Quartet at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 1pm. Tickets from £8.50.
    • The Hallé – Anna Lapwood Plays… at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £6.50.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Beyond The Block – Rising High 2026 at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £30. FAMILY.
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    16th January

    • The Wonder Years at Albert Hall Manchester. Event from 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £27.50.
    • To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £19.50. Ages 12 years upwards.
    • Sadiq Ali – Tell Me at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £14.
    • Tommy Emmanuel CGP – Living In The Light Tour at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £41.75.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • The Music of Adele by Candlelight at the Gorton Monastery. Event from 8pm – 10pm. Tickets from £25.
    • Fell Out Boy + The Black Charade + L1nkn P4rk + Stiff Bizkit at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 6pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6pm / 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.

    17th January

    • Manchester United vs Manchester City at Old Trafford. Kick off at 12:30pm. Premier League match.
    • To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots from 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £16.50. Ages 12 years upwards.
    • Sadiq Ali – Tell Me at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £14.
    • BBC Philharmonic – Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.
    • Six at the Palace Theatre. Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £59.50. (Tickets are VERY limited at time of writing, this is the only showing with tickets still available).
    • The Simon & Garfunkel Story at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £29.50 plus booking fee.
    • Biff Clyro at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £68.94.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • The Music of Adele by Candlelight at the Gorton Monastery. Event from 8pm – 10:30pm. Tickets from £25.
    • Superheaven at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6pm / 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.
    • Paint and Sip – Cowboy Blossoms at Kargo.MKT. Event from 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Tickets from £35.20.

    18th January

    • London Symphonic Rock Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £37.25.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 3pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.

    19th January

    • Murder at Midnight at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £25.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
    • Opera House Theatre Tour at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 11am. Tickets from £12.50. The tour takes 1 hour 30 mins.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY. 

    20th January

    • To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £16.50. Ages 12 years upwards.
    • Murder at Midnight at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £25.
    • 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).
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY. 

    21st January

    • To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £16.50. Ages 12 years upwards.
    • Murder at Midnight at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £25.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event slots at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.  

    22nd January

    • To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £16.50. Ages 12 years upwards.
    • Lowry Youth Dance Project at The Lowry. Event starts at 4:45pm. Tickets are £5. Ages 8-15 years.
    • Murder at Midnight at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £25.
    • The Hallé – Grieg’s Piano Concerto at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £18.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £20.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • The 502s at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.  

    23rd January

    • Lost Frequencies at Albert Hall Manchester. Event from 7pm – 12am. Tickets from £29.50.
    • To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £16.50. Ages 12 years upwards.
    • Barton Theatre Company – “RED” The Panto at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12. Ages 4 year upwards – FAMILY.
    • Michael Starring Ben at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £30.25.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £44.50.
    • All Time Low – Everyone’s Talking! Tour at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £34.50.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Prohibition Party – Let’s Party Like It’s 1923 at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Amaranthe & Epica: Arcane Dimensions Tour 2026 at O2 Apollo Manchester. Event starts at 5:30pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6pm / 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.  
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    24th January

    • Manchester City vs Wolves at the Etihad Stadium. Kick off at 3pm. Premier League match.
    • To Kill A Mockingbird at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £16.50. Ages 12 years upwards.
    • Barton Theatre Company – “RED” The Panto at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 3pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £12. Ages 4 year upwards – FAMILY.
    • The Hallé – Chamber Series: Julius Asal at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 1pm. Tickets from £17.
    • BBC Philharmonic – Bluebeard’s Castle at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event from 2:30pm (tickets from £56) and 7:30pm (tickets from £44.50).
    • Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin – The Magnificent Seven at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 5om. Tickets from £48.50.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event slots at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Daft Punk Live at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6pm / 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.   

    25th January

    • Barton Theatre Company – “RED” The Panto at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 11am and 7:30pm. Tickets from £12. Ages 4 year upwards – FAMILY.
    • The Rolling Stones Story at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £31.
    • The Hallé – Grieg’s Piano Concerto at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 4pm. Tickets from £6.50.
    • Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Event starts at 3pm. Tickets from £15. Performance is 2 hours 45 mins, including a 20 min interval.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.   

    26th January

    • Sherri Lun, piano (Manchester Midday Music) at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 1pm. Tickets from £13.50.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
    • The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals at AO Arena. Event starts at 7:30pm.
    • Dita Von Teese: Nocturnelle at O2 Apollo Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.   

    27th January

    • Laine Management Showcase at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 1:30pm and 6pm. Tickets from £7.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
    • Dita Von Teese: Nocturnelle at O2 Apollo Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.   

    28th January

    • Manchester City vs Galatasaray at the Etihad Stadium. Kick off at 8pm. UEFA Champions League match.
    • The Damned at Albert Hall Manchester. Event from 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £42.50.
    • An Evening with Damon Hill – in conversation with Tom Clarkson at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £39.50.
    • The Unthanks at 20 – An Anniversary Special with Royal Northern Sinfonia at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £36.25.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £35.
    • The Home We Made at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are £13.70 for all areas.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY. 

    29th January

    • Lowry Youth Dance Project at The Lowry. Event starts at 4:45pm. Tickets are £5. Ages 8-15 years.
    • Beautiful Crazy – The Luke Combs Collection at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £20.75.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £20.
    • Massaoke – Sing the Musicals at the Opera House Manchester. Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £29 plus booking fee.
    • The Home We Made at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are £13.70 for all areas.
    • Jinjer – Duel Tour 2026 at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.

    30th January

    • Riot Jazz at Albert Hall Manchester. Event from 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £15.
    • Daniel O’Reilly – Let’s Have It at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £34.
    • Motionhouse – Hidden at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £13.
    • 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).
    • Lucinda Williams at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £44.25.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £44.50.
    • The Home We Made at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are £13.70 for all areas.
    • Half Man Half Biscuit at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6pm/ 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY. 

    31st January

    • Miles Kane at Albert Hall Manchester. Event from 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £35.
    • The Classic Rock Show at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £44.50.
    • Glenn Moore – Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £22.
    • The Hallé – The Silence of the Lambs: Live in Concert at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £34.50.
    • The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £44.50.
    • Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2026 at AO Arena. Event slots at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £54.25.
    • The Home We Made at HOME Manchester (Theatre 1). Event starts at 2:30pm. Tickets are £13.70 for all areas.
    • Machine Girl at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
    • Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6pm/ 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.
    • Paint and Sip – Mt. Fuji at Kargo.MKT. Event from 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Tickets from £35.37.

    Wrapping Up What’s Happening In Manchester In January

    As you can see, January in Manchester is anything but quiet, whether you’re up for big nights out, family-friendly shows or just an excuse to get out of the house and shake off the post-Christmas slump.

    Keep this guide bookmarked and check back through the month as new events pop up. And if you like having everything in one place, make sure you’re on our monthly newsletter list and following us on Facebook, we’ll keep you posted with updates, reviews and last-minute ideas so you never miss something good.

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