The Opera House Manchester opened in 1912 and is the sister venue of the Palace Theatre. West End shows, musicals and pantomimes make up the bulk of the entertainment here.
The venue can seat 1915 theatregoers. A detailed seating plan can be downloaded from the official website. Facilities include several public bars, confectionary kiosks, and a cloakroom.
Events - What's On - Opera House, Manchester
A selection of upcoming shows and events at Opera House, Manchester are listed below. Tickets can be purchased here.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday 30th October 2020 8:00 pm | Alan Carr - Not Again, Alan! |
| Saturday 31st October 2020 8:00 pm | Alan Carr - Not Again, Alan! |
| Monday 18th January 2021 8:00 pm | Ross Noble: Humournoid |
| Sunday 30th May 2021 3:00 pm | Shagged, Married, Annoyed with Chris & Rosie Ramsey |
| Sunday 30th May 2021 8:00 pm | Shagged, Married, Annoyed with Chris & Rosie Ramsey |
More events may be listed on the official Opera House Manchester website (see the information section at the end of this page).
Telephone bookings can be made by calling 0844 871 3018. Tickets can also be purchased online at the official Opera House Manchester website (see information box at the end of this page) or in person at the box office.
The box office is located in the foyer but has limited opening hours. It only opens performance days two hours before the show begins. However tickets can be also purchased from the Palace Theatre box office on Oxford Street.
The Opera House is situated on Quay Street (postcode M3 3HP) in the Spinningfields area of Manchester. Car parking options nearby include the NCP Spinningfields car park (multi-storey, 680 spaces, New Quay Street, postcode M3 3BE) and the NCP Great Northern Warehouse car park (multi-storey, 1400 spaces, Watson Street, postcode M3 4EE).
The nearest Metrolink stations are Deansgate-Castlefield and St Peter’s Square.
The closest train station is Deansgate. It is approximately one third of a mile from the Opera House. Salford Central is also nearby.
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station and Manchester Victoria Train Station are around one mile from the theatre. Free Metroshuttle buses run from both stations and pass by the Opera House.
Hotels near the Opera House Manchester include the Hilton Manchester Deansgate, Radisson Edwardian, and Great John Street.
Nearby attractions and places of interest include the Great Northern, All Star Lanes, the John Rylands Library, House of Fraser, the People’s History Museum, and MOSI.
The theatre is owned and managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG). Their other venues in North West England are the Palace Theatre, Liverpool Empire Theatre, and the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre.
Nearby Attractions
Tourist attractions and things to do near Opera House Manchester include:
- Great Northern (0.2 miles) - Entertainment and retail complex with cinema, bowling centre, casino, restaurants, and shops.
- People’s History Museum (0.2 miles) - Tells the story of working people in the UK
- MOSI – Museum of Science and Industry (0.2 miles) - The city's largest museum
- Comedy Store Manchester (0.3 miles) - Comedy club at Deansgate Locks.
- Deansgate Locks (0.3 miles) - Home to the Comedy Store and several bars and restaurants
- Bridgewater Hall (0.3 miles) - Modern, international concert venue.
- Hacienda (0.4 miles) - Legendary nightclub owned by Factory Records (now apartments)
- Royal Exchange Theatre (0.4 miles) - Home of Manchester’s leading theatre company.
- Manchester Art Gallery (0.4 miles) - Features numerous collections and galleries
Nearby Cinemas
Cinemas near Opera House Manchester include:
- Odeon Manchester Great Northern (0.2 miles) - 16-screen cinema at the Great Northern complex.
Nearby Shoppping
Places to shop near Opera House Manchester include:
- The Avenue (0.1 miles) - Shopping centre in Spinningfields
Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants and places to eat and drink near Opera House Manchester include:
- 20 Stories (0 miles)
- The Ivy Spinningfields (0 miles)
- Manahatta (0.1 miles) - New York inspired restaurant and bar on Deansgate. Great interior. Close to Manchester Opera House and Odeon Manchester.
- Thaikhun (0.1 miles)
- The Alchemist (0.1 miles)
- Fazenda (0.1 miles) - Brazilian steakhouse at Spinningfields. Skewers of meat are brought to your table. Close to the John Rylands Library, Manchester Opera House, Great Northern, and the People’s History Museum.
- Hawksmoor (0.1 miles)
- Bill's (0.1 miles)
- Tattu (0.1 miles)
- Iberica (0.1 miles)
- Revolucion de Cuba (0.1 miles)
- Gusto (0.1 miles)
- Australasia (0.1 miles)
- The Oast House (0.1 miles)
- Almost Famous (0.1 miles)
- Albert's Schloss (0.2 miles)
- Restaurant MCR (0.2 miles) - Fabulous high-end British restaurant at Spinningfields. Tasting menus.
- James Martin (0.2 miles)
- Evuna Deansgate (0.2 miles)
- Platzki (0.2 miles) - Modern Polish restaurant in the Great Northern Building. Menu changes frequently. Close to Manchester Central and the Bridgewater Hall.
- Dimitri's (0.2 miles)
- Don Marco (0.2 miles)
- Red's True Barbeque (0.2 miles)
- Asha's (0.2 miles)
- La Vina (0.2 miles)
- Rump N Ribs (0.2 miles)
- Wah Ji Wah (0.2 miles) - Upmarket Indian restaurant in Manchester city centre. Contemporary interior.
- The Albert Square Shop House (0.2 miles)
- Bem Brasil (0.2 miles)
- Veeno (0.2 miles)
- Tampopo (0.2 miles) - Pan-Asian restaurant offering dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, and more.
- La Bandera (0.2 miles) - Family-run Spanish tapas restaurant in Manchester city centre. Bright, modern decor.
- San Carlo Cicchetti (0.2 miles)
- Sapporo Teppanyaki (0.2 miles)
- Rajdoot Tandoori (0.2 miles)
- Adam Reid at The French (0.3 miles)
- Gaucho (0.3 miles)
- El Gato Negro (0.3 miles)
- Bella Italia (0.3 miles)
- Cote Brasserie (0.3 miles)
- Piccolino (0.3 miles)
- Las Iguanas (0.3 miles)
- Mr Thomas's Chop House (0.3 miles)
- Croma (0.3 miles)
- The Botanist (0.3 miles)
- Miller & Carter (0.3 miles)
- The Rice Bowl (0.3 miles)
- Rozafa (0.3 miles)
- Lunya (0.3 miles)
- Don Giovanni (0.3 miles)
- Dukes 92 (0.4 miles)
- Albert's Shed (0.4 miles)
- Annies (0.4 miles)
- Thai Kitchen No. 6 (0.4 miles) - Authentic Thai restaurant in Manchester city centre. Close to the Royal Exchange Theatre.
- EastZEast (0.4 miles)
- Sam's Chop House (0.4 miles)
- Chaophraya (0.4 miles)
- Tutle Bay (0.4 miles)
- TGI Fridays (0.4 miles)
- Indian Tiffin Room (0.4 miles)
- Grand Pacific (0.4 miles)
- The Wharf (0.4 miles)
- Giorgio (0.4 miles)
- Browns (0.4 miles)
- Sangam (0.4 miles)
- Teppanyaki Chinatown (0.4 miles)
- Try Thai (0.5 miles)
- Moose Coffee (0.5 miles)
- Little Yang Sing (0.5 miles)
- Gorilla (0.5 miles)
- The Alchemist (0.5 miles)
Nearby Hotels
Hotels near Opera House Manchester include:
- Great John Street Hotel (0.1 miles)
- Manchester Hall (0.2 miles)
- The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel (0.2 miles)
- The Oxnoble (0.2 miles)
- Castlefield Hotel (0.3 miles)
- The Lowry Hotel (0.3 miles)
- The Ainscow Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange (0.4 miles)
- Hotel Gotham (0.4 miles)
- Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Princess St. Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Stock Exchange Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Novotel Manchester Centre (0.4 miles)
- Innside by Melia Manchester (0.5 miles)
- The Townhouse Manchester (0.5 miles)
- The Mitre Hotel (0.5 miles)
Nearby Train Stations
Train stations near Opera House Manchester include:
- Deansgate Train Station (0.3 miles) - Train station near Manchester Central.
- Salford Central Train Station (0.3 miles) - Train station in Salford.
Nearby Metrolink Stations
Metrolink stations near Opera House Manchester include:
- Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink Tram Stop (0.3 miles) - Interchange stop in Manchester city centre.
- St Peter’s Square Metrolink Tram Stop (0.3 miles) - Metrolink stop on St Peter's Square in Manchester city centre.
Map
Map showing location of Opera House Manchester.
Details
Opera House Manchester
Address and postcode
Quay Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
M3 3HP
Paul Forsythe says
Don’t park in Great Northern ! Opera House web site states £7.00 for 6 hours went to Bat Out of Hell last night, wouldn’t validate my ticket before show said “couldn’t accept Great Northern car parking” got stung £18.00 for car parking!
niki says
I went to see Guys and Dolls at the Opera House a couple of weeks ago and it was amazing. I think that Ben Richards was the best.
soph says
I went to see guys and dolls tonight and it was amazing. I’m not sure if it was Louise who played Sarah she didnt look much like her picture in the programme but whoever it was was great – thought she was the best one!
Gina says
I went to Manchester Opera House to see Guys and Dolls last night. Louise Dearman is outstanding as Sarah Brown.