About 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
Burlesque
BURLESQUE The Big New Musical
The Full Monty
Full Monty - the classic film brought to the stage
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night
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
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!
Back to The Future – The Musical
When BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL hits 88mph, you’re gonna see some serious… entertainment.
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