Kids & Family in Manchester

Gladiators

Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025.

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic

Celebrate Disney magic at Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic, a fast-paced, family-friendly production that follows the search for Tinker Bell through st…

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

For the Love of the Force

An independent Star Wars convention held by Monopoly Events

Bowlers Exhibition Centre Arena, Manchester

Super popular

For the Love of Time & Space

A dedicated Doctor Who event hosted by Monopoly Events

Bowlers Exhibition Centre Arena, Manchester

Super popular

British Basketball League Playoff Final

BBL is the British Basketball League.

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show!

When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets.

Opera House, Manchester

Horrible Histories: The Worst of Barmy Britain

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with the West E…

Opera House, Manchester

Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel

Bringing Ms Rachel's character to life in a fun, interactive live on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!With over 5 billi…

Opera House, Manchester

Magic at the Midland

: Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Magic at the Midland in Manchester! Witness the incredible magic of Steve Price, one of the UK's best magicians.

The Midland Hotel, Manchester

Last chance · today

Little Reads Family Day: Dylan, Daisy and the Disco Ball with Robert Tregoning

Strut your stuff with author Robert Tregoning in this joyful, confidence-boosting event inspired by Dylan, Daisy and the Disco Ball.

Manchester Central Library, Manchester

Little Reads Family Day: Dance with Magdalen Bartlett

Get ready to move, dance and have fun at this lively family session with Manchester-based dance artist Magdalen Bartlett.

Manchester Central Library, Manchester

Little Reads Family Day: The Elves and the Shoemaker

Peoplescape Theatre brings the classic Brothers Grimm tale to life in this enchanting, highly interactive adventure for our little audience members.

Manchester Central Library, Manchester

Raver Tots Halloween Party Manchester

Raver Tots is bringing their one-of-a-kind party atmosphere to Escape to Freight Island!

Escape To Freight Island, Manchester

Is Generosity Incompatible With a Rising Cost of Living?

A free family event for primary-age children and their grown-upsThrough games, creative activities and family-friendly discussions, you'll discover research sho…

The University Of Manchester, Manchester

New

Fireworks and Bonfire

Fireworks and BonfireFrom £8.8007 November 2026Lancashire Mining MuseumHot food available plus drinks and two licenced barsHeritage rides (cash only)Plus, back…

Lancashire Mining Museum, Manchester

Barbie

To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you're a Ken.

Home, Manchester

Snowstorm: A Frozen Adventure

Following five sensational years of sell-out performances, Manchester’s favourite festive ice spectacular returns with an all-new magical adventure for 2026… We…

intu Trafford Centre, Manchester