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

    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.

    Calamity Jane

    starring Carrie Hope Fletcher

    Opera House Manchester

    21 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

    the whip crackin’ musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin’ on over the plains on tour

    Fastlove

    The George Michael Tribute

    Opera House Manchester

    28 Nov 2024

    Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Few shows...

    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.

    The Chicago Blues Brothers – The Cruisin’ For A Bluesin Tour

    Join the amazing CBB Band for a hand clapping, foot-stomping, hit parade corker of an evening.

    Opera House Manchester

    11 Jan 2025

    Join Jake and Elwood, The Sweet Soul Sisters and the amazing CBB Band for a hand clapping, foot-stomping, hit parade corker of an evening.

    Only Fools and Horses The Musical

    Fresh from Peckham

    Opera House Manchester

    11 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

    & Juliet

    The Most Famous Love Story of All Time. Remixed.

    Opera House Manchester

    8 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

    What if Juliet’s famous ending was really just her beginning? What if she decided to...
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