Courteeners will be playing the Victoria Hall in one of two warm-up shows ahead of their massive headline shows at Tramlines Festival in July, and Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park in August.

Following sold-out runs and viral success across the globe, HAPPY takes Paul’s trademark crowd work, razor-sharp observations, and laugh-out-loud true stories to an entirely new level. This is stand-up at full throttle: fast, fearless, and relentlessly funny.

Packed with outrageous audience interaction and stories pulled straight from real life, HAPPY is a show about finding joy in the chaos, laughter in the everyday, and comedy in absolutely everything. Expect jaw-aching laughs from the first minute to the last.

If you like your comedy raw, real, and uncontrollably funny… this is the show you don’t want to miss.

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA

This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 22nd year, combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast.

Join us for the party of the year and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All, and many, many more!

Thank you for the Music! For without a song or a dance what are we! Touring the nation. Tickets on sale now!

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Country music has seen a great resurgence in popularity in recent years, with the likes of The Shires, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum bringing their own contemporary style to the genre. These artists, together with the hit US TV show Nashville, has introduced country to a huge new, young audience.

A Country Night in Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Taking you on a journey through the history of country, and featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, are showcased by the fabulous vocals and musicianship of Dominic Halpin & The Hurricanes.

With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Follow Your Arrow, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Need You Now, 9-5, and The Gambler to name just a few, this incredible celebration of country music is a night not to be missed.

Some classic country, some new country but all great country!

Played on the Victoria Hall's 1888 Grand 4 Manual Concert Organ.

If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby - it would be Emerald Storm!

The Girl Power Experience lands for a UK tour in an all-out celebration of the women who’ve shaped music history. This sing-along concert is your chance to relive the greatest hits from the queens of music, from Taylor Swift to Aretha Franklin. It’s the ultimate girls’ night out!

This is a night of non-stop bangers from our epic 8-piece band! You’ll be part of the action in this singalong concert so warm up those vocal chords and expect tracks from:

The Spice Girls

Beyoncé

Madonna

Taylor Swift

Aretha Franklin

Cyndi Lauper

Britney Spears

Rihanna

Diana Ross

and many more!

Disclaimer: The Girl Power Experience and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Playing the world’s most flamboyant frontman, Joseph Lee Jackson brings the heat with incredible charisma and the extraordinary vocal range required to pay proper tribute to the great Freddie Mercury.

Joseph says: “It is an absolute honour to perform as Freddie and we are delighted that Freddie’s family see us as an authentic Queen tribute.”

Backed by the trademark stack of Vox AC30s, Glenn Scrimshaw coaxes the iconic rocking riffs, channelling the melodic genius of Brian May in distinctive style. The band provides impossibly tight harmonies and venue-moving beats for an unforgettable night of music.

All the hits are here including the most popular Queen tunes such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You and many more. This state-of-the-art production will captivate die-hard Queen fans who were there the first time around and new generations of rock fans alike.

Played on the Victoria Hall's 1888 Grand 4 Manual Concert Organ.

Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).

‘Starstruck’ (ITV1), ‘Unbeatable’ (BBC One), ‘Big Night of Musicals’ (BBC One), ‘The National Lottery's New Year's Eve Big Bash’ (ITV1), ‘First & Last’ (BBC One), ‘The Masked Singer’ (ITV1), ‘What Would Your Kid Do?’ (ITV1), ‘Olivier Awards’ (ITV1), ‘Scarborough’ (BBC One), ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ (Channel 4), ‘The Nightly Show’ (ITV1), ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’ (ITV1), ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC One), ‘Have I Got News For You’, (BBC One), QI (BBC Two) and ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV1) have all helped establish Jason as a nationally known comic.

Following the success of her sell-out debut UK tour, Lucy returns with Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos - an evening packed with chaotic brilliance, mayhem, and beautifully surreal storytelling that's made her one of the UK's most beloved comedians.

Expect tales of going into hiding after Celebrity Traitors, creating cow udder couture on The Great British Sewing Bee, and navigating life as someone for whom "normal" has never made much of an appearance.

Whether you loved her on Taskmaster, know her from her award-winning sitcom, or just appreciate someone who turns everyday disasters into comedic gold, this is the night out you need. Come for the chaos. Stay for the weirdos.

Seen by over one million people, this show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling with songs from legendary artists such as The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more!

“They had the moves, the looks, the voices and every Motown Classic you could ask for” Jersey Evening News, Sarah Harding.

The ULTIMATE celebration of the sweet sound of Motown.

Let’s Get Ready... to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco.

He’s older than ever before. He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial left. Everyone’s an idiot but him. Nice is out. Right is in. The vibe shift is real. Old Wang’s riding it.

You know him from one series of Taskmaster, one episode of Would I Lie to You, and one minute of Wonka.

Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, INFECTIOUS. An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous.

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s Labour and the fact that he voted for it. Meanwhile, Reform are waiting in the wings and Elon Musk is pulling the strings. The far-right are on the march, Trump’s having a ball and the woke left still haven’t worked out how to get their head out their own bottoms. The climate is collapsing, AI is about to rule and ruin your life and World War Three feels distinctly possible.

Come and see this helpful and hilarious guide to surviving the impending apocalypse. This is The End of The World according to Jonathan Pie.

Seats in higher levels or with restricted views may not have full visibility of the on-stage screen.

2025 has seen Dr John Cooper Clarke achieve historical feats as he became the first poet to headline a UK arena – the biggest indoor arena in Europe, Manchester’s Co-op Live. The celebrated poet also received the prestigious 2025 Northern Music Award in March of this year in recognition of his phenomenal influence in the music world.

Dr John Cooper Clarke’s anarchic punk poetry has thrilled people for decades and his no-nonsense approach to his work has seen his career spanning cultures, audiences, art forms and continents. His critically acclaimed 2020 memoir ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ explored his extraordinary life, filled with remarkable personalities.

His latest collection, ‘Have It’, will be a completely new collection of work and follows on from 2024’s ‘WHAT’, an instant Sunday Times bestseller.

Across his 20-date 2026 tour, Dr John Cooper Clarke will be introducing this new body of work alongside his beloved, hilarious and classic fan-favourites.

Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book, with hits including Dreams, Don’t Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Little Lies, Big Love, and many more.

Paying tribute to their “Rumours” line up of Stevie, Mick, John, Christine & Lindsey, which remains their most commercially successful to date, this show perfectly recreates the live energy and passion of Fleetwood Mac.

Touring UK theatres 2026/27.

As darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band. With stunning stage visuals and state-of-the-art production, bringing to life an amazing crescendo of all things Halloween… with a twist!

Arrive dressed to impress - with a prize for the winner, as we settle in for The Music of the Night, in this brand-new concert Thriller, that’s just out of this world!

From the producers of Step Into Christmas, this atmospheric show brings back to life some of the greatest spooky hits ever in one electrifying production. With songs including - Monster Mash, Highway to Hell, The Time Warp, Running Up That Hill, Hungry like the Wolf, Maneater, Bat out of Hell, It's a kind of Magic, She Wolf, and of course Thriller!

There will be singing, laughter and maybe some Dancing in the Moonlight, as we celebrate the magic of Halloween, for one night only!

This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.

Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson's unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats.

Featuring all his greatest hits you know and love, including "Thriller," "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Smooth Criminal," and of course, "Man in the Mirror." Complete with dazzling choreography, stunning visual effects, light show and authentic costumes. This is the show that pays tribute to Jackson's musical legacy.

So, whether you're a lifelong fan or experiencing the magic of Michael Jackson for the first time, get ready as we take you back in time, for a night like no other.

Kev’s still the cheekiest bloke on the planet. His PC free, DILLIGAF attitude, is the kind of funny that’s stood the test of time.

Part poet, part piss-taker and the king of the sing-along.

From outback pubs to the London Palladium and now to TikTok, Kev’s songs and stories continue to connect generations, with his viral videos introducing his irreverent humour to a whole new crowd

He’s the bloke who never bowed to political correctness, and thanks to his timeless style of uproarious entertainment, a whole new generation has joined the party!

Sharing the stage once again with his not-so-secret weapon — his retirement fund, JENNY TALIA from Australia — Kev’s bringing an all-new show packed with the songs and stories that made him a legend.

FAIR DINKUM FUNNY – THE 2026 UK TOUR

Two generations. One unforgettable night of laughter.

Nigel is one of the most engaging and humorous characters in the game of Rugby Union, gaining an international following of fans and admirers with his charm, wit and indeed fairness.

He is also the only referee to be appointed for three consecutive Heineken Cup finals and forever will be renowned and admired for displaying a dry sense of humour when dealing with players during the heat of battle.

Making this an evening simply not to be missed for any sports fan as he recounts stories from his life and career.

There will also be an opportunity for a live Q&A in the second half of the evening to ask Nigel anything (off the record!)

Played on the Victoria Hall's 1888 Grand 4 Manual Concert Organ.

Humankind, genetics, and archaeology

A new, groundbreaking, spectacular theatrical production live on stage.

Who are we? Where do we come from? What does it mean to be human?

For thousands of years, such questions have been explored through philosophy and religion, but the answers now seem to lie firmly within the grasp of an empirical approach to the world and our place within it. By peering deep into our past and dragging clues out into the light, science can now provide us with some of the answers to the questions that people have always asked.

From the first spark of life on earth 3.8 billion years ago, we track the evolution and connectivity of all living things.

Join us as we follow in the footsteps of our ancestors from Africa into Asia and around the Indian coastline, to Australia, north into Europe and Siberia, and, eventually, to the last continents to be peopled: the Americas. We’ll meet some other human species along the way.

We’ll examine the sophistication of some of the earliest civilisations, and we’ll discuss how we know what we know and why we think what we think, what the science can tell us. This is the story of us, from single cell to civilisation.

Prof Alice Roberts said “I’m thrilled to be bringing a new stage show to the UK in November exploring the story of us, from Cell to Civilisation. Blending archaeology, evolutionary biology and genetics and using theatrical sound, light and imagination to bring the science to life in a way that you’ve never seen before. We’ll be tracing our origins back, not just to the dawn of our own species, but to the origin of life on this planet. That’s four billion years of evolution in one evening. I’m really excited about this, I’ve taken this show to Australia, to Canada, and now it’s coming to the Uk in November. I can’t wait to share this story with you.”

Approx. finish time of 10:15pm.

Classically Kate Bush will see the legendary singer-songwriter’s eternal, era-defining songs - including Cloudbusting, Hounds of Love, Babooshka, Wuthering Heights and Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) - brought thrillingly to life by a live band and a 18-piece orchestra.

Performed by The Hounds of Love, leading interpreters of Kate Bush’s songbook, the show offers a rare opportunity to experience her music performed live with full orchestral arrangements, honouring both Kate’s experimental spirit and her catalogue’s classical influences.

From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of being in comedy and bring some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage.

Then it’s over to your questions: your chance to ask how it all works for him, what he’s most proud of, and what he says to the many who ask, “You wouldn’t be allowed to do your stuff today, would you?”

Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with a brilliantly silly and strikingly insightful comedian.

Played on the Victoria Hall's 1888 Grand 4 Manual Concert Organ.

As the UK's most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late George Harrison, Luther Vandross, Sting, BB King and Paul Weller. Jools is respected not only as a performer but also as an authority on all music.

The 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features special guest Roachford and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.

Get ready to Step Into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year! After a sensational run, we’re back–bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever before. This spectacular Christmas concert is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer and have you singing along from start to finish.

Packed with all your favourite Christmas classics, the show brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling performances, stunning festive visuals, and a sensational live band. From heartwarming ballads to upbeat festive anthems, it’s the perfect playlist for your Christmas celebrations.

Whether you’re starting a new festive tradition or keeping the magic alive, Step Into Christmas is the ultimate feel-good Christmas spectacular.

The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s including the Grammy nominated hit

‘YOU MAKE ME FEEL BRAND NEW’ plus ‘CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING (BUT MY LOVE)’, ‘I’M STONE IN LOVE WITH YOU’ ‘LET’S PUT IT ALL TOGETHER’ ‘SING BABY SING’ ‘ROCKIN ROLL BABY’ & more.

With their charisma, style and harmony The Stylistics evolved into one of the best-selling Phili groups ever. Don’t miss this brilliant show packed with back to back hits and more!

“We love returning to the UK and can’t wait to perform all our hits, bringing back great memories and having a great evening with you all” …..The Stylistics

Following a huge run of success that has seen them secure two UK Number 1 albums in 2024 with A Matter Of Time and Liquid Gold, and as they celebrate 30 years of A Maximum High and their defining anthem ‘Chasing Rainbows’, Shed Seven are thrilled to announce the return of their iconic winter tour, Shedcember X, spanning multiple dates across the UK this November and December.

Expect huge atmospheres, special moments and a tour that celebrates everything Shed Seven have built over the last three decades.

The Overtones are back - and they’re Jivin’ Home for Christmas!

Played on the Victoria Hall's 1888 Grand 4 Manual Concert Organ.

As the longest running touring theatre Christmas show, That’ll Be Christmas has become a seasonal tradition for audiences everywhere. Packed with timeless singalong hits, sparkling performances, laugh-out-loud comedy, and heartwarming moments, it’s festive entertainment the whole family can enjoy.

Whether you’re continuing a cherished tradition or starting a new one, join us for a magical night of music, laughter, and pure Christmas joy.

Keeping faith to the original sounds of an underground movement that started on dance floors in the North and eventually swept a nation.

Don’t miss this captivating 11-piece live band, featuring 4 vocalists, as they recreate the unstoppable rhythm of over 30 Northern Soul classics paying homage to artists and musicians forever etched into vinyl.

An unmissable night featuring four icons of the Potters’ golden era. Expect laughter, insight, and surprises as they take to the stage for candid conversation and audience Q&A.

In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy to gather solutions from the all-knowing, all-seeing Afterlife. But who should it be? Of course, there’s only one man for the job – Clinton Baptiste.

Receiving the audiences’ queries and earthbound dilemmas, Clinton will then reach out to spirits for answers.

Fear not. He will probe sensitively.

Spiritual connection. Mystical congress….

……Spectral Intercourse.

Released in 1987, Popped In Souled Out was the album that introduced Wet Wet Wet to not only a national audience, but a global one too.

It reached No.1 on the UK Albums Chart and featured the hit singles “Wishing I Was Lucky”, “Sweet Little Mystery”, “Angel Eyes” and “Temptation”. The record went multi-platinum in the UK and established the band as one of the key British acts of the late 1980s, whilst breaking into the Billboard Charts in the USA.

The band will be perform songs from Popped In Souled Out alongside a catalogue of beloved hits spanning their remarkable career, with a little help from their friend Roachford. The show will celebrate both where it all began, as well as what followed.

The band today features founding member Graeme Clark, long-standing guitarist Graeme Duffin, and lead vocalist Kevin Simm. Together, they continue to perform the songs that first made their name while introducing them to new audiences.

Prepare for an evening filled with laughter as they share more hilarious stories and anecdotes about the challenges teachers, parents, and school staff face while working with the most unintentionally funny comedians of all—children.

Drawing from their uproarious classroom experiences, as well as the most embarrassing, cringeworthy, and downright hilarious tales from educators across the UK, the Two Mr Ps will have you laughing until your cheeks hurt.

Mr P has been a primary school teacher for over 17 years and is one of the leading voices for teachers and school staff in the UK. He continues to work part-time in school and delivers training nationwide and internationally. With his unique blend of practical tips and humorous insights into classroom life, he has become one of the most followed teachers on social media.

Since launching their podcast in 2018 with his younger brother Adam, Two Mr Ps in a Podcast has become the UK's number one education podcast, amassing over 7 million listens. They've penned three books, Put A Wet Paper Towel On It, This is Your Own Time You're Wasting and How To Survive The School Year. All of which have been Sunday Times Best Sellers.

Don't miss this chance to see the Two Mr Ps live — it's a lesson in laughter you won't want to miss!

Join the “tall, chaotic one with the weird hair”* as she returns with her trademark wit, firecracker gags, and probably a few angry outbursts along the way.

*A genuine description given by her best friend’s Mum at a wedding this year.

Released in 2006, Back to Black became the album that transformed Amy Winehouse from a rising British talent into a global cultural force. It propelled her to unprecedented heights, culminating in five GRAMMY Award wins at the 2008 ceremony (Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best New Artist), making her the first British woman to win that many in one night. Performing with her that evening, as they had since her earliest gigs in London pubs, was her band.

Now, The Amy Winehouse Band continue to bring her catalogue to audiences around the world, keeping Amy’s musical legacy alive and giving new generations the chance to experience these modern classic songs performed live.

Led by Amy’s long-time musical director and bass player, Dale Davis, The Amy Winehouse Band features members who both toured and recorded with Amy throughout her career.

The 2026 anniversary tour will see the band perform Back to Black in full, plus other Amy Winehouse classics across the UK throughout October, November, and December, culminating in a special homecoming date at London’s iconic Roundhouse on 18 December - an essential stop in Camden, the heart of Amy’s story.

Experience a World where the bizarre becomes beautiful, and the impossible becomes reality.

For over 25 years, this much-loved Cornish collective has been bound together by lifelong friendship, shared experience, and a deep-rooted passion for traditional sea shanties. The group originally came together on the Platt Harbour in Port Isaac, singing songs passed down through generations to raise money for local charities and celebrate their coastal heritage.

What began as an informal gathering of working fishermen has since grown into one of the UK’s most unexpected and inspiring musical success stories. In 2010, they signed a major record deal, and their album Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends went Gold, making them the first traditional folk act to land a UK Top Ten album. Since then, they’ve been the subject of an ITV documentary, released hit albums One and All (2013), Proper Job (2015) and Sole Mates (2018), and played to hundreds of thousands of fans at home and abroad.

With their rich harmonies, humour, and strong sense of community, Fisherman’s Friends continue to bring the spirit of Cornwall to every stage they play.

Celebrating seven iconic performances by the Fab Four

Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates various conversational minefields, both online and in real life.

‘I like the videos but how does it translate to the stage?’

COME AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF!

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?

Tour support for Mickey Flanagan, Rob Brydon Jason Manford, and John Bishop. The star of Live at the Apollo, The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Ultimate Choice and Chortle Best Club Comedian Nominee 2022.