What’s On in Manchester in March 2026 | Events Guide

Looking for what’s on in Manchester in March 2026? This guide rounds up the best Manchester events in March – from family days out and workshops to theatre, comedy, live music, markets and more across Manchester.

A couple of key dates: Mother’s Day is Sunday 15 March, and the clocks go forward on Sunday 29 March at 1am (hello lighter evenings). We’ll keep updating this page as new events are announced, so bookmark it and check back or follow us on Facebook for updates and reviews.

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Events in Manchester during March

1st March

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Kick off at 2pm. Premier League match.
The Vaccines at O2 Victoria Warehouse. Event from 7pm.
Manchester Spring Festival & Lantern Festival Gala at Stoller Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £12.88.
Manchester Vintage Furniture & Flea at Upper Campfield Market Hall. Event from 11pm – 4pm.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
GirlyPop Live at Freight Island. Event from 11:30am – 5pm. Tickets from £33.25.
A Place in the Sun Live at Manchester Central. Event from 10am – 4pm. Tickets are £12.
Animecon at Manchester Central via Charter Foyer entrance. Event from 10am – 5pm. Tickets from £20.
Laughs at the Lions Den. Event from 3pm – 5pm.
Kieran Lawless’ Complete History of Ireland at Creatures Comedy Club. Event from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Made in Manchester – Rising Stars at Creatures Comedy Club. Event from 8:30pm – 10:30pm.
Dogcomplex at Night and Day Cafe. Event from 7pm – 11pm.
Caitlin + Anna Lynch + Vincent Davies at Band on the Wall. Event from 7pm – 10pm.
A Microdot Design by Brian Cannon, pop-up retrospective exhibition (for BRIT Awards 2026) at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Event from 12pm – 6pm. Tickets FREE – advanced time tickets available.
Bricklands Lego Build & Play at Kargo.MKT. Event from 10am – 12pm. FREE – reserve your spot via Eventbrite.

2nd March

New Dawn Fades at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £27.
Earth, Wind and Fire Experience by Al McKay at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £34.25.
Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Alex O’Conner at Aviva Studios. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.50.

3rd March

Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 1:30pm. FREE – booking required.
New Dawn Fades at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £27.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £68.
Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Willow Avalon at Academy 2. Event from 7:30pm.

4th March

Manchester City vs Notts Forest at the Etihad Stadium. Kick off at 7:30pm. Premier League match.
New Dawn Fades at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets from £27.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £76.
Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 1:30pm. FREE – booking required.
Laufey at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm (general doors open at 6pm). Tickets from £56.10.
Samantha Fish – Paper Doll World Tour 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.
Lebanon Hanover at Academy 2. Event from 7:30pm.

5th March

Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 1:30pm. FREE – booking required.
BRB – Don Quixote at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £25.50.
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £29.50.
George at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £14.
The Hallé – Rush Hour: Shostakovich’s Symphony No.1 at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 6pm. Tickets from £18.50.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £67) and 7:30pm (tickets from £57.50).
Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15. Audio Described Performance.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Paint a Pot – Mother’s Day Mugs at Kargo.MKT. Event from 7pm – 9pm. Tickets from £16.96 via Eventbrite.
Less Than Jake at Manchester Academy. Event from 6pm.
Calum Bowie (with Max Allais) at Academy 3. Event from 7:30pm.
Ogun Sanlisoy at Club Academy. Event from 7:30pm.

6th March

BRB – Don Quixote at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £25.50.
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £29.50.
George at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £14.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £78.
Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £51.
Harry Styles – One Night Only at Co-op Live Arena. SOLD OUT.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6pm/ 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.
Six Nations – Ireland vs Wales at Freight Island (Plant Room). Kick off at 8:10pm. FREE.
Knitting, Cross Stitch and Embroidery Group at Central Library (lower ground floor). Event from 2pm – 4pm. Pay what you feel.
Ingested + Bodysnatcher + Psycho Frame + Big Ass Truck at Club Academy. Event from 7pm.
Punk Rock Factory – We’re Gonna Need Another Boat at Academy Manchester. Event from 7pm.
Couch (A Band On The Wall Fundraiser) at Academy 2. Event from 7:30pm.
Naethan Apollo at Academy 3. Event from 7:30pm.

7th March

All My Friends Day Disco – Elis James, Amy Gledhill, Clint Boon & more at Albert Hall. Event from 1pm – 6pm. Tickets from £21.25 – Student tickets available. Over 14’s.
International Women’s Day Celebration – When Women Thrive, We All Rise at Central Library. Event from 11am – 4pm. FREE.
Didsbury Singers – International Women’s Day Concert at Central Library. Event from 1pm – 2pm. FREE.
Chetham’s Big Band at Stoller Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.50.
BRB – Don Quixote at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm (Audio Described and Touch Tour) and 7:30pm. Tickets from £25.50.
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets from £29.50.
George at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 2:30pm. Tickets from £14.
Class on Stage – Don Quixote – presented by Birmingham Royal Theatre at The Lowry. Event starts at 10:45am. Tickets from £15.
Showstopper! The Kids Show at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 11am. Tickets from £24.50.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £94.50) and 7:30pm (tickets from £68.50).
Mean Girls at the Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £64) and 7:30pm (tickets from £53).
Rockin’ 1000 at AO Arena. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £56.75.
MGK – Lost Americana Tour at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets from £65.95.
Wedding Fair at Victoria Baths. Event from 12pm – 5pm. FREE – booking required.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6pm/ 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.
Build a LEGO Star Wars Light Sabre at LEGO Store Arndale Centre. Event from 10am – 12pm. FREE. FAMILY.
Six Nations – Scotland vs France at Freight Island (Plant Room). Kick off at 2:10pm. FREE.
Six Nations – Italy vs England at Freight Island (Plant Room). Kick off at 4:40pm. FREE.
Tankus at Academy 3. Event from 7:30pm.
The Smiths Ltd and Clint Boon at Academy 2. Event from 7:30pm.

8th March

A Big Egg at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Tickets from £12.
Domination – The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £38.
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).
Murder Trial Tonight IV – Death of a Landlord at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 2pm. Tickets from £44.75.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 2:30pm. Tickets from £92.50.
Tyler Childers – On the Road EU & UK 2026 at AO Arena. Event from 6pm. Tickets from £45.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.
Manchester Card Show at Bowler’s Exhibition Centre. Event from 10am.
Tameside Music Service in Concert at Stoller Hall. Event from 6:30pm. Tickets from £7.
Build a LEGO Star Wars Light Sabre at LEGO Store Arndale Centre. Event from 12pm – 2pm. FREE. FAMILY.
Freya Skye at O2 Victoria Warehouse. Event from 7pm.

9th March

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).
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Mystery International Film Club at Central Library. Event from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Pay what you can – recommended £3.
Elias Quartet at Stoller Hall. Event from 7pm. Tickets available from £5 (student price).

10th March

Lily Allen at Aviva Studios (The Hall). Event from 7pm. SOLD OUT.
Michael Portillo – A Life of Two Halves at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £34.50.
Humanhood – Vortex at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £8.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £76. Audio Described Performance.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 1:30pm. FREE – booking required.

The Love Bee sculpture outside Manchester Cathedral, decorated with symbols of unity and love.

11th March

Echo + The Bunnymen at Albert Hall. SOLD OUT.
Lily Allen at Aviva Studios (The Hall). Event from 7pm. SOLD OUT.
Humanhood – Vortex at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £8.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £79) and 7:30pm (tickets from £76).
Ballet Nights at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £17.
The BIG Festoon – Business and Personal Development Event at AO Arena. Event starts at 9:30am (doors open at 8am). Tickets from £120.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
CMAT at O2 Victoria Warehouse. Event from 7pm.
Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 1:30pm. FREE – booking required.
The Glasgow Duo and Camden Reeves at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are £5.

12th March

Cardiacs at Albert Hall. Event from 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £31.50. Over 14’s.
Opera North – The Marriage of Figaro at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £35.
Sophia Stoyanovich violin & Derek Wang piano (Manchester Midday Music) at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 1pm. Tickets £13.50 – concessions available.
The Hallé – Walton’s First Symphony at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £6.50.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £77. Captioned Performance.
Al Murray – All You Need is Guv at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £35.46.
The BIG Festoon – Business and Personal Development Event at AO Arena. Event starts at 9:30am (doors open at 8am). Tickets from £120.
CMAT at O2 Victoria Warehouse. Event from 7pm.
Cargo Recording Studios – 1977 – 1985 at Central Library. Event from 6pm – 7pm. Pay what you can.
Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 1:30pm. FREE – booking required.

13th March

Notion at Albert Hall. Event from 10pm – 3am. Tickets from £18.50. Over 18’s.
Kesha at Aviva Studios (The Warehouse). Doors open at 6pm. Tickets from £40.
Opera North – Peter Grimes at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £35.
Philharmonia Orchestra with Alisa Weilerstein, cello at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £8.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £68.50.
Chris Ramsey at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £35.46.
Cavetown – Running With Scissors Tour at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
Gipsy Kings – Featuring Nicolas Reyes at O2 Apollo Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6:15pm/ 7:30pm and 8:45pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.
Marsolo at O2 Victoria Warehouse. Event from 10pm.
Stiff Little Fingers + The Meffs at Academy Manchester. Event from 7pm.
Mamas Gun at Academy 3. Event from 7:30pm.

14th March

Dimitri Vegas at Albert Hall. Event from 11pm – 4am. Tickets from £25. Over 18’s.
Kesha at Aviva Studios (The Warehouse). Doors open at 6pm. Tickets from £40.
Opera North – The Marriage of Figaro (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £35. Audio described by Alice Gilmour.
Little Listeners – Opera North Orchestra Unpacked at The Lowry (Compass Room). Event starts at 3pm. Tickets – Adult £3.50 – Children £6.50.
Streetwise Opera – Reimagining Figaro at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 4pm. Tickets from £5.
U Dance Northwest 2026 at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.
BBC Philharmonic – Four Last Songs at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £10.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £94.50) and 7:30pm (tickets from £93.50).
Chris Ramsey at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £35.46.
Thrice at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 6:30pm.
Alex James’ Britpop Classical featuring Alex James, Simon Fowler, Saffron, Gary Stringer and DJ Dan at O2 Apollo Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6:15pm/ 7:30pm and 8:45pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.
Saturday Coffee Concerts – RNCM Chamber Choir at Manchester Cathedral. Event starts at 11am.
Six Nations – Ireland vs Scotland at Freight Island (Inside). Kick off at 2:10pm. FREE.
Six Nations – Wales vs Italy at Freight Island (Plant Room). Kick off at 4:40pm. FREE.
Six Nations – France vs England at Freight Island (Plant Room). Kick off at 8:10pm. FREE.
Girls Like RnB – Daytime Festival at Freight Island (Plant Room). Event from 3pm – 9pm. Tickets from £12.
Morgan Seatree presents UNFUSSY at O2 Victoria Warehouse. Event from 9pm.
Irish Dancing Session at Central Library. Event from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Pay what you can.
National Memorial Day of Hungary at Central Library. Event from 11am – 2pm. FREE.
St Patrick’s Ceili Band Experience with Mouse’s Nest at Central Library. Event from 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Pay what you can.
Manchester Literature Festival presents Satoshi Yagisawa & Emi Yagi at Central Library. Event from 7pm. Tickets from £10.
Del Water Gap at Academy Manchester. Event from 7pm.

15th March – Mother’s Day

Manchester United vs Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Kick off at 2pm. Premier League match.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manchester City Centre. Starts at Midday from Irish World Heritage Centre.
Always K-Pop at Aviva Studios (The Social). Event from 10:30pm – 4:30pm. FREE – booking required.
U Dance Northwest 2026 at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.
The Celine Experience (starring January Butler) at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £28.75.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 2:30pm. Tickets from £95.50.
Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £25.
Ken Carson – WTF Tour at AO Arena. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £39.38.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.
Paddy’s Fest – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Freight Island (Platform). Event from 12pm – 6pm. Tickets from £15.
Audrey Hobart at O2 Victoria Warehouse. Event from 7pm.

Inside Manchester’s Printworks, featuring bars, restaurants, and a Vue cinema beneath a striking digital ceiling display. What's on in Manchester in March? From film screenings to live music and festivals, the city is buzzing with events.

16th March

James B Partridge – School Bangers at Albert Hall. Event from 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £37.
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £22.83.
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets from £82.95.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.

17th March – St. Patrick’s Day

The Constant Wife at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £34.50.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £76. Signed Performance.
The Battle (Blur vs Oasis) at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets from £82.95.
Bonnie Tyler at O2 Apollo Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 1:30pm. FREE – booking required.
Tim Harford – How To Make The World Add Up at Stoller Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £22.50.
Drunk Women Solving Crime at Academy 2. Event from 7pm.
Mason Hill + Defences at Academy 3. Event from 7:30pm.

18th March

The Constant Wife at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 2pm (Audio Described) and 7:30pm. Tickets from £34.50.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £79) and 7:30pm (tickets from £76).
The Battle (Blur vs Oasis) at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
Reneé Rapp – Bite Me Tour at AO Arena. Event from 6pm. Tickets from £45.
Paul Draper at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7:15pm and 8:30pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Little Reads at Central Library. From 11am – 11:30am. FREE.
Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 1:30pm. FREE – booking required.
Waterparks at Academy Manchester. Event from 7pm.
Jack Garrett – Phase – 10 Year Anniversary at Academy 2. Event from 7:30pm.
Paul Draper at Academy 3. Event from 7:30pm.

19th March

Tinlicker at Albert Hall. Event from 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £35. Over 14’s.
Opening Night Special Presentation – Psychopomp and The Good Boy (Q&A with Kit Harrington at 7:35pm) – Manchester Film Festival at Aviva Studios. Doors open at 5:30pm 0 feature film starts at 8pm. Q&A’s from 9:50pm. Tickets from £16.95.
The Constant Wife at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £34.50.
Scratch Nights X Comedy at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £7.
The Hallé – Mullova plays Brahms at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £6.50.
Chetham’s Relaxed Lunchtime Concerts at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 5:30pm. FREE – booking required.
Baronial Baroque at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 1:30pm. Tickets are £9.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £77.50.
The Battle (Blur vs Oasis) at Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
Wu-Tang Clan at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets from £76.95.
Fit For A King – Lonely God EU/UK 2026 Tour at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 6pm.
Sigrid + Etta Marcus at Academy Manchester. Event from 7pm.
Aston Merrygold at Club Academy. Event from 7:30pm.
Pentire + Alright + Kayla Grace at Academy 3. Event from 7:30pm.

20th March

SOTA Presents – State of the Art Gen 3.0 at Albert Hall. Event from 9pm – 3am. Tickets from £19. Over 18’s.
St Bede’s College, 150th Anniversary Concert at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £13.25.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £67.50.
The Battle (Blur vs Oasis) at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.
Giveon – Dear Beloved, The Tour at AO Arena. Event from 7pm. Tickets from £54.25.
Gorillaz – The Mountain Tour at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets from £89.50.
The Feeling – 20th Anniversary of ’12 Stops and Home’ Tour at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 6:30pm.
Kenny Thomas at O2 Apollo Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 5pm – 10pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6:30pm/ 7:45pm and 9pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.
The Job Show at the Trafford Centre. Event from 11am – 5pm. FREE – reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
The Young’uns at Stoller Hall. Event from 7:30pm. Tickets are £27.50.
Empower 2026: Let The Music Lead! at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event starts at 1:30pm. Tickets from £5.
Sanjith Hedge Live in Concert at Academy Manchester. Event starts at 6pm.
Nitzer Ebb + Red Meat at Academy 3. Event from 7:30pm.

21st March

The Cribs at Albert Hall. SOLD OUT.
BBC Philharmonic – Anthracite Fields at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £10.
Mamma Mia at Palace Theatre. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £94.50) and 7:30pm (tickets from £93).
The Battle (Blur vs Oasis) at Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £39) and 7:30pm (tickets from £29).
Gorillaz – The Mountain Tour at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets from £100.95.
Danny Brown at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 6pm.
Scouting For Girls at O2 Apollo Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 12pm – 4pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 6:30pm/ 7:45pm and 9pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £26. FAMILY.
The Job Show at the Trafford Centre. Event from 11am – 5pm. FREE – reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
Back to the 90s – Biggest 90s Spring Indoor Daytime Dance Festival at Freight Island (Platform). Event from 7pm – 12am. Tickets from £24.
The Whitney Bottomless Brunch at Freight Island (Sports Bar). Event from 11:30am – 4pm. Tickets from £22.50.
Little Reads at Central Library. From 11am – 11:30am. FREE.
Teen Book Club (13 – 16 years) at Central Library. Event from 11am – 12pm. FREE.
Big Band Bop at Stoller Hall. Event from 10:30am. Tickets are £8.
Big Band Bop at Stoller Hall. Event from 12pm. Tickets are £8.
Chetham’s Voices at Stoller Hall. Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £8.
Loboda at Academy Manchester. Event from 7pm.
Ari Abdul at Academy at Club Academy. Event from 7:30pm.
Livewire AC/DC + Whitesnake UK at Academy 2. Event from 7:30pm.
Vaeb at Academy 3. Event from 7:30pm.

22nd March

Nick Cope Family Show 2026 at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 11am and 2pm (60 mins runtime). Tickets from £19.50. Ages 3 years upwards – FAMILY.
Out of the Box at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event slots at 1pm and 3:30pm. Tickets from £12. FAMILY.
Monty Don – A Journey Through British Gardens at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 2pm. Tickets from £34.50.
Jessica Fostekew – Iconic Breath at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £21.50.
The Hallé – Mullova plays Brahms at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 4pm. Tickets from £37.75.
Hallé Youth Ensembles Celebration at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £6.50.
The Dinosaur That Pooped at Opera House Manchester. Event slots at 12:30pm and 3:30pm. Tickets from £17. FAMILY.
Super League Basketball at AO Arena. Event starts at 1:30pm (doors open at 12:30pm). Women’s Cup Final at 1:30pm/ Men’s Cup Final at 4:30pm. Tickets from £28.25.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 12pm – 9pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.
Axel Rudi Pell – Ghost Town Tour at Academy 3. Event from 7pm.

23rd March

Ventis Vocal Ensemble at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 1pm. Tickets from £8.50.
Vitamin String Quartet – The Music of Billie Eilish, Bridgerton, and Beyond at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £32.75.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 5pm – 10pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.

A view of Manchester Cathedral, showcasing its stunning Gothic architecture. What's on in Manchester in March? From concerts and exhibitions to festivals, the city is full of events to explore.

24th March

Jen Brister – Reactive at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £29.50.
Eric & Ern at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £28.50. Ages 8 years upwards.
Ellen Kent – The Farewell Tour – La Traviata at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £23.
Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 5pm – 10pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Geese at O2 Victoria Warehouse. Event from 7pm.
BI – 2 at Academy Manchester. Event from 7pm.
Bar Italia at Academy 2. Event from 7:30pm.

25th March

Eric & Ern at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £28.50. Ages 8 years upwards.
The ELO Show at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £34.50.
Wearing Cheryl Baker at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £31.
Ellen Kent – The Farewell Tour – Carmen at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £23.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Composer’s Concert at Stoller Hall (Carole Nash Hall). Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £8.
Omnipotent Youth Society at Academy 2. Event from 7:30pm.

26th March

Gene at Albert Hall. SOLD OUT.
Eric & Ern at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 2:30pm and 8pm. Tickets from £28.50. Ages 8 years upwards.
The LOL Podcast at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £49.50.
The Dubliners Encore at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £30.25.
Matilda at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm (2 hours & 35 mins runtime with interval). Tickets from £59. FAMILY.
Ellen Kent – The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £23.
Gunna – WUN World Tour at AO Arena. Event starts at 6pm. Tickets from £56.25.
MOBO Awards at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 8pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets from £29.95.
October London – The Love Language Tour at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 5pm – 10pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.
Luminiscence Manchester at Manchester Cathedral. Event slots at 7pm and 8:15pm (45 minute duration). Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Daria Chromik – Lunchtime Piano Concert at Central Library. Event from 1pm – 2pm. Pay what you can.
Behind The Scenes Tour at Central Library. Event from 6pm – 7:30pm. Tickets are £11.05 plus booking fee.
Jim Bob at Club Academy. Event from 7pm.

27th March

Unknown Mortal Orchestra at Albert Hall. Event from 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £27.50.£45.
Thundercat at Aviva Studios (The Warehouse). Doors open at 7pm. Tickets from £35.
Eric & Ern at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £28.50. Ages 8 years upwards.
Matilda at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm (2 hours & 35 mins runtime with interval). Tickets from £61. FAMILY.
Northern Live – Do I Love You at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
Private Lives at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.
Boyband in the Buff – Starring Gareth Gates at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 5pm – 10:20pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.
An Evening of Radiohead at Manchester Cathedral. Event from 7:30pm – 10:30pm (doors open at 6:45pm). Tickets are £33.16.
Reggae Bingo at Freight Island (Sports Bar). Event from 6pm – 9pm. Tickets from £13.50.
Stand Up Gala – PolishEvents at Stoller Hall. Event from 7:30pm. Tickets from £45.
Infected Rain + Butcher Babies at Club Academy. Event from 7pm.

28th March

Basement Jaxx at Aviva Studios. SOLD OUT.
Eric & Ern at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). Event slots at 2:30pm and 8pm. Tickets from £28.50. Ages 8 years upwards.
The National History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live! at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 2pm. Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
The Noise Next Door – Comedy Improvised at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 4pm. Tickets from £20.
Sara Pascoe – I Am A Strange Gloop at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £30.50.
Matilda at Palace Theatre. Event slots at 2:30pm (tickets from £83) and 7:30pm – tickets from £44 (2 hours & 35 mins runtime with interval). FAMILY.
Luther Live & Velvet Voices at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £27.
Private Lives at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.
Help I Sexted My Boss Live Tour at AO Arena. Event starts at 7:30pm (doors open at 6pm). Tickets from £39.38.
Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin at Co-op Live Arena. Event starts at 5pm. Tickets from £48.50.
The Skids – ‘The Absolute Game’ Tour at O2 Ritz Manchester. Event starts at 7pm.
Kreator – Krushers of The World Tour 2026 at O2 Apollo Manchester. Event starts at 5:30pm.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 12pm – 10:20pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.
Spring Garage Day Party at Freight Island (Platform). Event from 3pm – 9pm. Tickets from £18.
80s Day Party at Freight Island (Sports Bar). Event from 4pm – 9pm. Tickets from £8.
Miyazaki’s Dreams with Mystery Ensemble at Stoller Hall. Event from 6:30pm. Tickets are £30.50.
The Small Fortunes at Academy 2. Event from 7:30pm.

29th March – CLOCKS GO FORWARD FROM 1AM

Closing Night Special Presentation – California Schemin’ (James McAvoy’s director debut) at Aviva Studios. Doors open at 5:30pm. Intro to film at 7pm. Tickets from £16.95.
The National History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live! at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event slots at 11am and 2pm. Tickets from £21. FAMILY.
Foil, Arms and Hog – Skittish at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £29.50.
Darren Walsh – Do You Like Puns? at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). Event starts at 8pm. Tickets from £21.
Disney in Concert – The Sound of Magic at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 6pm. Tickets from £37.25.
Matilda at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 2:30pm (2 hours & 35 mins runtime with interval). Tickets from £83. FAMILY.
The Brand New Heavies at Opera House Manchester. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £41.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 12pm – 9pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.
Reggae Brunch Manchester at Freight Island (Plant Room). Event from 2pm – 7pm. Tickets from £27.50
Nordic Giants + Last of Eden at Academy 3. Event from 7pm.

30th March

Tour Championship 2026 (Snooker) at Manchester Central. Matches at 1pm and 7pm. Tickets are from £30 per session.
Private Lives at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 5pm – 10pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.
Aqualung at Band on the Wall. Event from 8pm.
Remy Bond at Academy 2. Event from 7:30pm.

31st March

Tour Championship 2026 (Snooker) at Manchester Central. Matches at 1pm and 7pm. Tickets are from £30 per session.
Top Hat at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £29.50.
Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition 2026 Final at The Bridgewater Hall. Event starts at 7pm. Tickets from £10.
Matilda at Palace Theatre. Event starts at 7:30pm (2 hours & 35 mins runtime with interval). Tickets from £68. FAMILY.
Private Lives at Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester. Event starts at 7:30pm. Tickets from £12.
Helios at Victoria Baths. Various time slots from 5pm – 10pm (1 hour duration). Tickets from £3.

Wrapping Up What’s Happening In Manchester In March

Manchester is properly buzzing this March, with loads of things happening across the city and Greater Manchester, from Mother’s Day treats and St Patrick’s Day celebrations to theatre nights, live music, markets and those little hidden gems you only hear about when someone whispers, “trust me, you’ll love this.”

If you fancy something a bit more outdoorsy, have a nosey at our guide to the best parks in Manchester (yes, it includes a fun park name generator), perfect for a fresh-air reset when you need a break.

If we’ve missed anything brilliant, tell us in the comments (or message us) and we’ll add it to the list.

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What’s on in Manchester in March 2026 – The Big Events Guide