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 | Connor Burns: Gallus | The Lowry | Sun 8 Feb | £23.00

Scotland’s breakthrough stand-up sensation Connor Burns, famed for selling 10,000+ tickets at Edinburgh and supporting Daniel Sloss worldwide, brings his acclaimed comedy tonight.

Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Comedy | RNCM Day of Percussion (Day Ticket) | RNCM | Sun 8 Feb | From £13

Internationally acclaimed percussionists including Andrea Vogler and Kai Strobel lead a dynamic day of workshops and concerts celebrating rhythm and creativity at RNCM.

124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD
Live show | Tim Burgess - Live and In Conversation | AO Arena Manchester | Sun 8 Feb

The Charlatans frontman and award-winning radio host Tim Burgess returns for an intimate live acoustic and conversation event hosted by BBC Radio 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins.

Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1AR
Live show | Super Bowl LX 2026 – LIVE Screening | Albert Hall Manchester | Sun 8 Feb | From £5

Experience the biggest night in American sports on the big screen with immersive sound and game-day atmosphere at Manchester’s iconic Albert Hall.

27 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR
Comedy | Dom Hatton Woods & Friends | Creatures Comedy Club | Sun 8 Feb

TikTok sensation and stand-up comic Dom Hatton-Woods delivers honest, dark, and relatable comedy alongside friends in this first tour show at Manchester’s Creatures Comedy Club.

42-44 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
Words:
Finn Howard
Published on:
Sun 8 Feb 2026