aiplannermanchester events & things to do this week
Jan 5-11, 2026
Exciting events and experiences happening this week in Manchester.
Let's Dance: Bowie's Birthday Bash
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Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
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Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family's Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto - the show everyone will be talking about! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
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Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
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Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family's Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto - the show everyone will be talking about! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
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Hot Take: Tigers & Flies, Sweet Gene + Grrace
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Hot Take: Tigers & Flies, Sweet Gene + Grrace
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Hot Take: Stepover, Cam Davey + Bathhat
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Hot Take: Stepover, Cam Davey + Bathhat
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Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
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Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family's Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto - the show everyone will be talking about! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
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Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
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Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family's Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto - the show everyone will be talking about! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
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Sale Sharks v Hollywood Bets Sharks
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Very Santana
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Join us for a musical time travel experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful guitar melodies and creatively diverse, challenging songs of Carlos Santana. The Very Santana band consists of highly skilled and musically educated musicians who perform these pieces with excellence. This live experience spans the entire musical Carlos Santana legacy, including the early era songs from the Abraxas album such as Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, and Samba Pa Ti, through the LATE 70s hits such as Europa and She's Not There, to the MODERN ERA multi Grammy-awarded songs such as Smooth and Maria-Maria... Very Santana recreate the guitar master and his band's live experience, with all the authenticity and uniqueness that made Carlos Santana a living legend musician and composer.
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Roy Chubby Brown
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Disclaimer: "If easily offended please stay away" Bag Policy Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size.
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For Accessible Tickets please contact the venue directly on 0161 273 7785 or via email at access@o2apollomanchester.co.uk. The accessible ticket policy limits one free carer ticket to each accessible ticket purchased. Patrons who have any questions about booking tickets, or require further assistance please email the venues dedicated disabled access team at access@o2apollomanchester.co.uk Tickets may be cancelled if misuse is suspected/found.
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Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
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Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family's Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto - the show everyone will be talking about! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
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Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
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Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family's Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto - the show everyone will be talking about! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
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Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
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Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family's Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto - the show everyone will be talking about! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
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Richard Blackwood : Unfiltered - Manchester
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No gimmicks. No filter. Just Richard Blackwood at his realest. In this brand-new hour, Richard delivers sharp, fearless comedy with raw honesty – tackling fatherhood, fame, race, ageing and mental health. It’s a bold mix of truth-telling, cultural commentary & laugh-out-loud moments from one of the UK’s most seasoned voices. Fresh from ‘Sorry, I Didn’t Know’, ‘Jack & The Beanstalk’ and a career spanning The Real McCoy, MTV, EastEnders, Hollyoaks, Glastonbury and more – this is Richard like you’ve never seen him before. Richard Blackwood: Unfiltered – comedy with heart, edge, and plenty to say. Terms & Conditions For This Event: LuvEntertainment.co.uk/terms-conditions/
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Danielle Nicole with Malina Moye
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Danielle Nicole is an Internationally recognised, awarded and touring Blues Artist hailing from Kansas City, MO. Founding member, lead singer, and bass player of internationally acclaimed Blues/Rock band Trampled Under Foot, Danielle Nicole stepped out on her own in 2015 with her debut album 'Wolf Den'. Flipping a Fender Stratocaster upside down or rocking a Gibson Flying V, acclaimed genre-defying singer-songwriter and innovative lefty guitarist Malina Moye fills a void in the entertainment industry. Hailed by Guitar World Magazine as a musical pioneer and one of the world's best guitarists of her generation, Moye has carved out her own path in today's music scene with her genre-defying sound of pop, rock, blues, funk, and soul.
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