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Opera House, Manchester Events & Tickets

Opera House, Manchester in Manchester has 86 upcoming events: 6 concerts, 1 sports event, 27 comedy shows, 49 theatre shows, 1 family event, and +1. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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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 and one of the main theatres in Manchester. The Opera House and its sister theatre the Palace Theatre on Oxford Street are operated by the same parent company, Ambassador Theatre Group.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Manchester River Cruises Ralli QuayFerry terminal360 m · 6 min walk
  • Deansgate-CastlefieldTram stop450 m · 7 min walk
  • Salford CentralTrain station530 m · 9 min walk
  • DeansgateTrain station530 m · 9 min walk
  • St Peter's SquareTram stop540 m · 9 min walk
  • Manchester Oxford RoadTrain station830 m · 13 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Underground car park110 m · 2 min walk
  • NCP Manchester SpinningfieldsMulti-storey car park · 680 spaces260 m · 4 min walk
  • Great NorthernMulti-storey car park280 m · 5 min walk
  • Bridge Street Car ParkCar park320 m · 5 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • 20 StoriesRestaurant40 m · 1 min walk
  • Bar LinaBar40 m · 1 min walk
  • The IvyRestaurant · british70 m · 1 min walk
  • Banyan SpinningfieldsRestaurant80 m · 1 min walk
  • La Piazza Sandwich BarCafé80 m · 1 min walk
  • 92 DegreesCafé · coffee shop80 m · 1 min walk
  • Hey Little Cupcake!Café · coffee shop90 m · 1 min walk
  • Nando'sRestaurant · chicken90 m · 2 min walk

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Opera House, Manchester: FAQs

What's on at Opera House, Manchester?

Opera House, Manchester has 86 upcoming events. Next up: Dexy's Midnight Runners on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Where is Opera House, Manchester?

Opera House, Manchester is located at Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3HP.

How big is Opera House, Manchester?

Opera House, Manchester has a capacity of around 1,920.

Is there parking at Opera House, Manchester?

Spinningfields and the Great Northern

Does Opera House, Manchester have accessible seating?

The venue is accessible to disabled patrons. 0800 912 6971

When is the Opera House, Manchester box office open?

Closed on non-show days. Tickets can be purchased from the box office at the Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester. Show days with evening performance only: Opens 2.5 hours before the performance and closes 30 minutes after the show begins Matinee performance only: Opens one hour before the performance Matinee and evening performance: Opens one hour before the matinee performance and closes 30 minutes after the evening performance

What is the nearest station to Opera House, Manchester?

The nearest station is Manchester River Cruises Ralli Quay (Ferry terminal), about 360 m from Opera House, Manchester.

Which hotels are closest to Opera House, Manchester?

The closest places to stay are Moxy Manchester City (100 m), Great John Street Hotel (200 m), and Mollie's Hotel (210 m).

When did Opera House, Manchester open?

Opera House, Manchester opened in 1912.