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.

Gig | The Bootleg Beatles | The Bridgewater Hall | Fri 5 Dec | From £38.75

Celebrated tribute band The Bootleg Beatles bring an unforgettable concert featuring The Beatles’ top five albums, recreating classics with remarkable musicianship and stagecraft.

The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street Manchester, M2 3WS
Gig | A Tribute to Manchester: 10th Anniversary Special | Manchester Academy | Fri 5 Dec | From £19.50

GS Promotions presents a star-studded tribute with The Clone Roses, Oasish, The Smiths Ltd, and DJ Dave Sweetmore, celebrating Manchester’s iconic music legacy in a special anniversary show.

Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR
Theatre | The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe | The Lowry Lyric Theatre | Fri 5 Dec | From £12.00

West End smash-hit family musical based on the beloved C.S. Lewis novel, offering a magical journey through Narnia with enchanting songs and spellbinding performances.

Lyric Theatre, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Dance | IllusiOm Psytrance XMAS - 5th December | Rebellion | Fri 5 Dec | From £8.00

Experience the ultimate psychedelic trance party with immersive visuals and pulsating beats from Manchester’s finest progressive and fullon psytrance artists in a vibrant club atmosphere.

Rebellion, 2B Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5WZ
Gig | James Vickery | The Deaf Institute | Fri 5 Dec | MISSING

Singer-songwriter James Vickery delivers a soulful set marked by poignant lyrics and buoyant, Eighties-inspired pop, showcasing his rising profile in psych-folk and indie scenes.

The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor Street Manchester, M1 7HE UK
Words:
Finn Howard
Published on:
Fri 5 Dec 2025