Classical | Alfie Boe | The Bridgewater Hall | Mon 20 Apr | From £42.25

One of Britain’s most celebrated tenors, Alfie Boe returns with iconic hits, fan-favourites, and new material from his upcoming album, joined by special guest Jessica Sweetman.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS
Theatre | Noughts and Crosses | Lowry | Tue 21 Apr – Sat 25 Apr | From £22.00

Malorie Blackman’s gripping Romeo and Juliet-style drama exploring love and social division in a segregated society, presented by Pilot Theatre and Northern Stage, comes to Lowry this week.

Quays Theatre, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Classical | Chloe Flower | Stoller Hall | Tue 21 Apr | £27.50

Korean-American virtuoso pianist and composer Chloe Flower, famed for blending classical music with hip-hop and pop, delivers a bold show at the Stoller Hall.

Stoller Hall, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1DA
Gig | Smerz | Gorilla | Wed 22 Apr | £25.26

Smerz, the genre-bending project from Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg, comes to Gorilla on Wednesday. The acclaimed Norwegian duo draw influences from a range of styles, including classical, pop and experimental electronic.

Gorilla, 54-56 Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5WW
Comedy | James Acaster | Lowry | Wed 22 Apr – Sat 25 Apr | From £23.00

Acclaimed comedian James Acaster presents a brand new show with his signature sharp wit, exploring challenging and current issues through his unique style of bizarre and brilliant humour.

Lyric Theatre, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Gig | RuPauls Drag Race UK Season 7 Tour | Albert Hall | Wed 22 Apr | From £41

The queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series Seven hit Manchester with a star-studded tour featuring fan favourites and hosted by Series One’s Divina De Campo.

Albert Hall, 27 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR
Words:
Finn Howard
Published on:
Mon 20 Apr 2026