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
Something Rotten! ‘Tis A New Musical
A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage.
Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes: Full English LIVE 2026
Alan Carr
Alan Carr
The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
Madama Butterfly – Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour
Senbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with international soloists, highly-praised...
Double Indemnity
Misch Barton in Double indemnity
David Essex
The Legendary David Essex
The Choir of Man
Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!
The Battle
The Battle Blur v Oasis
Single White Female
Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience that explores just how far we’ll go to find—and keep—a family together.
Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv
The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!
Seven Drunken Nights
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners...
Mean Girls
Mean Girls the smash hit musical comedy
Diversity
Diversity Tour
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