About Manchester Theatres and Entertainment

(Manchester, England)

Manchester has a huge amount to offer visitors in the way of things to do and it's known throughout the UK as a happening entertainment hub, with people coming from London and beyond for evenings and weekends on the town.

The city is home to a number of theatres including the Altrincham Garrick and Library theatres, the Green Room and the Tameside Hippodrome, not to mention the Opera House, Palace and Royal Exchange Theatres. These theatres regularly host dramas, comedies, operas and more. For listings, check a Manchester local paper.

With its lively gay scene, the city is also known for its friendly, first-class nightlife based around Canal street, at the heart of the Gay Village. Here you'll find many bars and clubs where you can party into the early hours. Manchester also hosts the annual Gay Pride, with festivities at venues throughout central Manchester. Brannigans, Band on the Wall, Essential and Po Na Na Souk Bar are just some of the many diverse clubs and bars with late licenses in Manchester.

Theatres and Entertainment Venues

The Bridgewater Hall
Address: Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, England
Tel: +44 (0)844 907 9000
Website: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

Contact Theatre
Address: Oxford Road, Manchester, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 274 0600
Website: www.contactmcr.com/

Dancehouse
Address: 10A Oxford Road, Manchester, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 237 1413
Website: www.thedancehouse.co.uk/

The Lowry Art and Entertainment
Address: Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, England
Tel: +44 (0)843 208 6000
Website: www.thelowry.com/

Manchester Academy
Address: Manchester University Students Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 275 2930
Website: www.manchesteracademy.net/

O2 Apollo Manchester
Address: Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 273 6921
Website: www.o2apollomanchester.co.uk/

Opera House Manchester
Address: 3 Quay Street, Manchester, England
Tel: +44 (0)844 871 3018
Website: www.atgtickets.com/

The Palace Theatre
Address: 97 Oxford Street, Manchester, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 245 6600
Website: www.atgtickets.com/

Phones 4u Manchester Arena
Address: Victoria Station, Trinity Way, Manchester, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 950 5000
Website: www.phones4uarena.co.uk/

The Royal Exchange Theatre
Address: St. Anns Square, Manchester, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 833 0483
Website: www.royalexchange.co.uk/