Opera House Manchester

    The Opera House in Quay Street, Manchester, England, is a 1,920-seater commercial touring theatre that plays host to touring musicals, ballet, concerts and a Christmas pantomime. It is a Grade II listed building. The Opera House is one of the main theatres in Manchester, England.

    Originally The New Theatre, it opened on Boxing Day, 1912. It went through several iterations, being renamed once before becoming the Opera House in 1920.

    It’s also been used for different functions; as a cinema in WW2, then a bingo hall before reopening as a theatre again in 1984. Since, it has hosted magnificent shows like Barnum and Phantom of the Opera.

    Upcoming events at The Opera House Manchester

    Seven Drunken Nights

    The Story of The Dubliners

    Opera House Manchester

    17 Mar 2025

    Direct from the West End and riding high on the success of world tours, Seven Drunken Nights - the story of the Dubliners

    Madama Butterfly

    2025

    Opera House Manchester

    22 Feb 2025

    Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent Production, featuring the Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv...

    Here & Now Musical

    The Music of STEPS

    Opera House Manchester

    2 Sep 2025 - 13 Sep 2025

    Here and Now the Steps Musical

    Fawlty Towers The Play

    Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

    Opera House Manchester

    4 Nov 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

    Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

    Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical

    Dolly Parton's biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy.

    Opera House Manchester

    4 Feb 2025 - 8 Feb 2025

    For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy.

    2:22 A Ghost Story

    An award-winning supernatural thriller

    Opera House Manchester

    7 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

    Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn't having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again?

    What’s love got to do with it

    A Tribute to Tina Turner

    Opera House Manchester

    16 Feb 2025

    The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK.

    Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

    Starring the legendary Donny Osmond as the roof-raising Pharaoh

    Opera House Manchester

    26 Feb 2025 - 9 Mar 2025

    Starring the legendary Donny Osmond as the roof-raising Pharaoh.

    BBC 2 Piano Room Live with Katie Melua

    Hosted by Vernon Kay

    Opera House Manchester

    14 Sep 2025

    BBC Radio 2's beloved Piano Room is taking its magic on the road for the very first time in September 2024 at Manchester’s Opera House.

    BBC 2 Piano Room Live with David Gray

    Hosted by Vernon Kay

    Opera House Manchester

    13 Sep 2025

    BBC Radio 2's beloved Piano Room is taking its magic on the road for the very first time in September 2024 at Manchester’s Opera House.

    BBC 2 Piano Room Live with Jamie Cullen

    Hosted by Vernon Kay

    Opera House Manchester

    12 Sep 2025

    BBC Radio 2's beloved Piano Room is taking its magic on the road for the very first time in September 2024 at Manchester’s Opera House.

    The Illegal Eagles

    The Illegal Eagles return with a brand new production

    Opera House Manchester

    6 Mar 2025

    The Illegal Eagles return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and showmanship.

    Riverdance – 30 The New Generation

    Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.

    Opera House Manchester

    23 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025

    Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
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