Pantomimes in Manchester 2026 - 2027
Pantomimes, Christmas shows and concerts for all the family in Manchester this year.
Surinderella
Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT4th Sep 2026 to 5th Sep 2026
A new British South Asian family pantomime! Welcome to The Bolly-woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties, and the romance is straight out of a filmi blockbuster!
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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Opera House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP17th Nov 2026 to 21st Nov 2026
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.
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Christmas in Ireland
Opera House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP24th Nov 2026
Be transported to a magical Christmas Eve inside a traditional Irish pub, where friends, old and new, gather to share songs, stories and memories of Christmases gone by.
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Home, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester M15 4FN27th Nov 2026 to 2nd Jan 2027
This gripping family-friendly story sees brooms coming to life and love blossoming anew, as apprentice Eva discovers the explosive possibilities of her newfound magical powers, leaving havoc, catastrophe and joy in her wake.
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Dick Whittington
Opera House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP5th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027
Manchester's pantomime will be paved with gold as comedy sensation Jason Manford and panto favourite Ben Nickless return to the Opera House to star in Dick Whittington.
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Sleeping Beauty
Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 6JA16th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026
Get ready for even more magic, mirth and mischief, as we bring Sleeping Beauty to the stage for another fairy tale ending. The Big Tiny are back to Contact's castle for another year of Pantomime fun.
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Need even more panto fun? Here are all the Pantos in Greater Manchester including Stockport, Bolton, Oldham and Sale!
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CBeebies House Party LIVE! All your favourite CBeebies stars - live on stage!
Fireman Sam Live Tour 2026 - Lost Pirate Treasure Welsh Wonder Fireman Sam is back in a Brand Stage New Tour!
In the Night Garden Live Tour 2026 JoinIgglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends live on stage.
Ice Age Adventure Live An icy adventure that is sure to knock your snow boots off!.