Looking for a spontaneous night of music or theatre in Manchester? We’ve got you covered with our round-up of the best live gigs and productions around the city tonight.

Theatre | Benji Reid: Find Your Eyes | Aviva Studios | Tue 27 May | From £27.50

Experience pioneering ‘Choreo-Photolist’ Benji Reid’s critically acclaimed MIF23 show ‘Find Your Eyes,’ a visually stunning and emotionally powerful journey blending Afro-futurist theatre, photography, and choreography.

North Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ
Theatre | There's A Monster in Your Show | The Lowry | Tue 27 May | £19.00

McFly’s Tom Fletcher brings his beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series to life in this high-energy musical adventure, perfect for introducing young children to the magic of live theatre.

Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Gig | Tyler the Creator | Co-op Live | Tue 27 May | £72.95

Multi-Grammy Award-winning and influential rapper Tyler, The Creator brings his highly anticipated ‘Chromakopia: The World Tour’ for an unforgettable night of latest hits and fan favourites.

Co-op Live, Etihad Campus, Alan Turing Way, Manchester M11 3DU
Gig | Spill Tab | The Deaf Institute | Tue 27 May | £14.50

Rising French-American alternative pop artist Spill Tab, praised for her distinctive lo-fi vocals and bilingual lyrics, brings her captivating bedroom pop sound live tonight.

The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7HE, UK
Theatre | Jock Night | Hope Mill Theatre | Tue 27 May | £18.00

Dive into Manchester’s Gay Village with Adam Zane’s Offie-nominated and critically acclaimed comedy-drama “Jock Night,” a hilarious and honest exploration of love and lust.

Hope Mill Theatre, 113 Pollard St, Manchester, M4 7JA
Theatre | The Rocky Horror Show | Palace Theatre, Manchester | Tue 27 May | From £15.00

Don your fishnets for Richard O’Brien’s iconic, cult-classic rock ‘n’ roll musical “The Rocky Horror Show,” a guaranteed night of outrageous fun and timeless anthems.

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Words:
Finn Howard
Published on:
Tue 27 May 2025