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Visiting Opera House: what to know before you go

Quay Street, M3 3HP, Manchester, United Kingdom

Opera House is a theatre building in Manchester, open since 1912, with room for about 1,920 people.

Of the 14 upcoming shows with a published time, 43% start at 19:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Sunday and Wednesday.

The busiest month ahead is February 2027, with 5 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Tram / light rail); the nearest is Manchester Central railway station, 420 m away.

Opera House

Key facts

Type of venue
Theatre building
Capacity
1,920
Opened
1912
Address
Quay Street, M3 3HP, Manchester, United Kingdom
Upcoming events
16
Usual start time
19:30
Busiest days
Sunday, Wednesday

Opera House, month by month

  • November 20263 dates, including Joe Marler Will See You Live, Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound and Adam Rowe - Fashionism
  • January 20271 date, including Victoria Wood's dinnerladies
  • February 20275 dates, including Emeli Sandé - Celebrating 15 Years of 'Our Version of Events', An Evening with The Fast Show and Rick Wakeman - The Wizard of Prog: Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour
  • March 20273 dates, including An Evening with Art Garfunkel, The Hawkstone Farmers Choir - This Is Home and What's Love Got to do With it - Tina Turner Tribute
  • April 20274 dates, including Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?, Disney Princess - The Concert and Jimmy Carr - Killing Jokes

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (6), Comedy (5), Plays & Musicals (3), Sports (1) and Dance (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Manchester Central railway stationTrain420 m
    5 min walk
  • Manchester MetrolinkTram / light rail460 m
    6 min walk
  • G-Mex MetrolinkTram / light rail470 m
    6 min walk
  • Deansgate-Castlefield tram stopTram / light rail470 m
    6 min walk
  • Manchester Liverpool Road railway stationTrain500 m
    6 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 150 m from the venue.

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Opera House: practical questions

How many people fit in Opera House?

Opera House has a capacity of about 1,920; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Opera House open?

Opera House opened in 1912.

What time do shows start at Opera House?

Usually at 19:30 (43% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to Opera House?

Manchester Central railway station (Train), 420 m away – about 5 min on foot.

Can I park near Opera House?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 150 m away.

What kind of events does Opera House host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (6), Comedy (5), Plays & Musicals (3) and Sports (1).

Which month has the most events at Opera House?

February 2027, with 5 dates, including Emeli Sandé - Celebrating 15 Years of 'Our Version of Events' and An Evening with The Fast Show.

Which other venues are close to Opera House?

O2 Ritz (740 m), AO Arena (1.1 km), Band On The Wall. (1.3 km) and Albert Hall (170 m).

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