Older festive events:Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Manchester Opera House
Festive fun for all the family at Manchester Opera House this year with the timeless classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. moreThe Nutcracker by Northern Ballet at Palace Theatre 23rd-27th November
Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings to life the famous Christmas story. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all. moreWhite Christmas at The Lowry 1st December – 9th January 2010
With an all-star cast and a heart-warming story, White Christmas will be the most magical musical in town! moreAladdin at Manchester Opera House 5th December – 3rd January
Aladdin, the most mystical pantomime of all, flies in on a magic carpet to the Opera House. moreIce Skating at Spinningfields until 3rd January 2010
Spinningfields is transformed into a skater's paradise over the festive season. moreManchester Christmas Markets 18th November – 21st December
The Christmas Markets cast a festive spell over Manchester. moreManchester Christmas Lights Switch-On, Albert Square, 12 November
Wrap up warm for the official start of the festive season! moreMary Poppins at Palace Theatre 11th December – 7th March 2009
The story of the world’s best-loved nanny brings a spoonful of sugar to Manchester this Christmas. moreCharlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play at The Dancehouse Theatre 17th December to 4th January 2008
Seen for the first time outside London, Charlie and Lola bring their bestest play to the city in an enchanting show for mummies, daddies and their little ones. morePeter Pan at Opera House Manchester until 4th January 2009
Join Peter, Wendy and a star-studded cast as this favourite Christmas show flies into the Opera House. moreIce Skating at Spinningfields until 4th January 2009
Ice Skating 2009 / 2010 info hereSpinningfields is transformed into a skater's paradise over the festive season. moreThe Wizard of Oz at The Lowry 29th November - 4th January
The classic tale is the big musical for this Christmas at The Lowry. moreNew Year's Eve Gala at the Bridgewater Hall 31st December 2008
Bid a sophisticated farewell to 2008 with Manchester Camerata and The Bridgewater Hall. moreCBeebies Live Treasure Hunt at MEN Arena 29th and 30th December 2008
The CBeebies stars have lost their treasure - and they need you to help them find it! moreChristmas Carol Singalong at The Bridgewater Hall 24th December 2008
Put a song in your heart with a Christmas Carol Singalong this Christmas Eve. moreCarols by Candlelight at The Bridgewater Hall 15th and 23rd December 2008
Be transported into Christmases past through the grace and beauty of this traditional Christmas concert. moreMilkshake Live in My First Carol Concert at The Bridgewater Hall 20th and 23rd December 2008
Introduce your young children to their first ever Christmas Concert this year at The Bridgewater Hall. moreManchester Christmas Markets until 21st December 2008
Experience one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe this festive season. moreA Star For Christmas Carol Concert at Manchester Cathedral 13th December
Help the Aged and Fron Male Voice Choir join together for this festive charity event. moreGet in the Christmas spirit with a trip on the Manchester Wheel
Whether you have lived in Manchester for years or are visiting for the first time, there is no better way to see all the sights the city skyline has to offer than to take a trip on the Manchester Wheel. moreAn Ideal Husband at Royal Exchange Theatre until 26th January
Oscar Wilde's classic tale of comedy, morality and sexual politics brings a festive sparkle to the Royal Exchange. moreThe Snowman at The Lowry until 19th January
Celebrating 10 spellbinding years on the stage, the live version of Raymond Briggs’ much-loved children’s classic, The Snowman, makes its northwest debut at The Lowry this January. moreScrooge at the Palace Theatre until 12th January
After his success in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Shane Ritchie returns to the Palace Theatre as Ebenezer Scrooge. moreTom's Midnight Garden at Library Theatre until 12th January
Our review of the Library Theatre's Christmas production. Star studded panto Dick Whittington at The Lowry until 6th January
The Lowry brings together stars in the magical tale of the boy sets off for London where the streets are paved with gold... moreOn Ice Piccadilly until 6th January 2008
Piccadilly Gardens is transformed into a skater's paradise over the festive period. moreFairytale Christmas at Royal Exchange Studio until 5th January
Children have two festive treats in store at the Royal Exchange Studio Theatre. morePuss in Boots at the Zion Arts Centre, 21st and 22nd December
Angela Carter's adaptation of the classic fairy tale about the cat who helps his master become rich is a gothic, subversive Christmas treat. moreThe Christmas Markets are back until 19th December
Gluhwein, bratwurst, wooden toys and the singing reindeer - you know Christmas is on the way when the European Christmas Markets arrive in town. moreFron Male Voice Choir at Manchester Cathedral 15th December
The Welsh choir return to Manchester following a sell-out concert at Bridgewater Hall as part of Help the Aged's A Star For Christmas event. moreWorld premiere of new works by Carol Ann Duffy and Sasha Johnson Manning to be held at RNCM on 14th December
Celebrated poet Carol Ann Duffy and composer Sasha Johnson Manning present a brand new collection of Christmas carols for the 21st century. moreReview XFM Winter Wonderland Manchester Apollo 11th December
Reviewer Kelly Murray gives her verdict on XFM's biggst Christmas event, Winter Wonderland. moreThe Snow Queen at the Palace Theatre until 2nd December
English National Ballet bring festive cheer to Manchester with Michael Corder's adaptation of The Snow Queen. more |
