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 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 2nd April 2019 7:30 pm | Julian Clary - Born To Mince |
| Wednesday 3rd April 2019 8:00 pm | Rhod Gilbert: the Book of John |
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:
- 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.
- Tattu (0.1 miles)
- Australasia (0.1 miles)
- Albert's Schloss (0.2 miles)
- Manchester House (0.2 miles)
- Evuna Deansgate (0.2 miles)
- Don Marco (0.2 miles)
- Red's True Barbeque (0.2 miles)
- La Vina (0.2 miles)
- Rump N Ribs (0.2 miles)
- Sapporo Teppanyaki (0.2 miles)
- Gaucho (0.3 miles)
- El Gato Negro (0.3 miles)
- Mr Thomas's Chop House (0.3 miles)
- Croma (0.3 miles)
- The Botanist (0.3 miles)
- Dukes 92 (0.4 miles)
- Albert's Shed (0.4 miles)
- Annies (0.4 miles)
- Sam's Chop House (0.4 miles)
- Chaophraya (0.4 miles)
- Grand Pacific (0.4 miles)
- The Wharf (0.4 miles)
- Teppanyaki Chinatown (0.4 miles)
- Try Thai (0.5 miles)
- Gorilla (0.5 miles)
- The Alchemist (0.5 miles)
Nearby Hotels
Hotels near Opera House Manchester include:
- Hilton Manchester Deansgate (0.1 miles)
- Great John Street Hotel (0.1 miles)
- Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester (0.2 miles)
- The Ox (0.2 miles)
- Marriott Manchester Victoria & Albert Hotel (0.2 miles)
- Castlefield Hotel (0.2 miles)
- Jurys Inn Manchester City Centre (0.3 miles)
- The Lowry Hotel (0.3 miles)
- King Street Townhouse (0.3 miles)
- Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel (0.4 miles)
- The Ainscow Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange (0.4 miles)
- Hotel Gotham (0.4 miles)
- Innside Manchester (0.4 miles)
- Arora Hotel Manchester (0.4 miles)
- Travelodge Manchester Central (0.4 miles)
- Novotel Manchester Centre (0.4 miles)
- Roomzzz Manchester City (0.5 miles)
- The Townhouse Manchester (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 Station (0.3 miles) - Interchange station in Manchester city centre.
- St Peter’s Square Metrolink Station (0.3 miles) - Metrolink station 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.