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 | TINA - The Tina Turner Musical | Palace Theatre Manchester | Sat 3 Jan | £60.00

West End mega-hit musical celebrating Tina Turner’s inspiring journey and 12 Grammy wins features her greatest hits live on stage tonight.

97 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FT
Classical | The Hallé – Viennese New Year | Bridgewater Hall Manchester | Sat 3 Jan | From £18.00

Join conductor Stephen Bell and the Hallé Orchestra with acclaimed soprano Soraya Mafi for a sparkling New Year’s concert of Viennese favourites.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS
Dance | Manchester Desi Saturday Night ft Saj Cobra | The Manchester Lounge | Sat 3 Jan | From £6

Experience Manchester’s biggest Desi night with DJ Saj Cobra spinning Bhangra, Bollywood, Hip-Hop and Afrobeats for a vibrant party atmosphere.

31 Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BJ
Theatre | The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe | The Lowry | Sat 3 Jan | From £22.00

West End smash-hit adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved novel brings magic and adventure to life for all ages in a spectacular production.

Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Theatre | Unfortunate - The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch | The Lowry | Sat 3 Jan | From £19.50

Critically acclaimed parody musical featuring Sam Buttery in a hilarious, camp retelling of Ursula’s story with a hot pop soundtrack.

Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Words:
Finn Howard
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Sat 3 Jan 2026