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Waterside Arts A vibrant destination for performance, culture and events. Live theatre and event spaces, galleries, bar & coffee house and workshop studios.
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Live theatre and event spaces, galleries, bar & coffee house and workshop studios. ‘Venue of the Year’ (Winner - Northern Soul Awards 2018).

Now on Sale! The UK's leading magician-comedian Pete Firman is bringing his brand-new show Jokus Pokus to Waterside on F...
23/10/2026

Now on Sale!

The UK's leading magician-comedian Pete Firman is bringing his brand-new show Jokus Pokus to Waterside on Fri 23 Oct 2027!

Expect an evening packed with astonishing magic, laugh-out-loud comedy and mind-bending illusions from one of the country's most entertaining performers.

Tickets are on sale now - watersidearts.org/petefirman

🎃 October Half Term is almost here... and tickets are disappearing fast!Most of our family events are now sold out, but ...
23/10/2026

🎃 October Half Term is almost here... and tickets are disappearing fast!

Most of our family events are now sold out, but there's still time to grab the last few tickets for:

ComedySportz - improvised silliness and competitive comedy fun (Sat 24 Oct)
Claymation Workshop - Boo the Halloween Ghost (Thu 29 Oct) - SOLD OUT!
Not Now, Bernard - the much loved story brought to life on stage (25 Oct)
Dayglo of the Dead Family Rave (Sat 31 Oct) - SOLD OUT!
Nick Cope's Family Show - music from CBeebies favourite (Sun 01 Nov) - Limited availability!

watersidearts.org/family

22/10/2026

The Prism Festival 2026 programme has landed! ✨

Three days of immersive art, live music, spectacular light shows, interactive installations, exhibitions and circus workshops are taking over Waterside this November.

From dazzling lunar worlds and futuristic cityscapes to outdoor light performances and sensory experiences, and best of all, every event is FREE!

Some events have limited capacity and require booking, so grab your tickets early.

👉 Explore the programme and start planning your festival weekend.

Runs 19 - 21 Nov at Waterside
prismfestival.org

Award-winning magician and comedian Pete Firman returns to Waterside with Jokus Pokus in 2027, and tickets go on sale th...
21/10/2026

Award-winning magician and comedian Pete Firman returns to Waterside with Jokus Pokus in 2027, and tickets go on sale this FRIDAY!

Expect jaw-dropping magic, sharp comedy and plenty of surprises from one of the UK's most popular performers.

On sale: Friday 23 October at 10am

watersidearts.org/petefirman

This half term, one of children's most beloved picture books leaps from the page to the stage!Join us this Sunday for No...
20/10/2026

This half term, one of children's most beloved picture books leaps from the page to the stage!

Join us this Sunday for Not Now, Bernard, the hilarious and heartwarming adaptation of David McKee's classic story. Brought to life with music, puppetry and plenty of imagination, it's a wonderful theatre experience for young audiences and their grown-ups.

Perfect for families looking for a half-term treat!

Sun 25 October | 14:30

watersidearts.org/notnowbernard

16/10/2026

Ever wondered what Turn Your F**ing Phones Off is actually about?

Hear from writer and performer Hannah as she explains the inspiration behind this powerful, award-winning show that's heading to Waterside next week.

Funny, thought-provoking and incredibly relatable, Turn Your F**ing Phones Off explores our relationship with technology, connection and the constant pull of the digital world.

Tue 20 - Thu 22 Oct | watersidearts.org/TYFPO

Don't Miss It!

15/10/2026

One of the UK's most influential alternative comics is marking an incredible 40 years at the mic.

Join Mark Thomas for an evening of laugh-out-loud stories, righteous mischief and razor-sharp political comedy as he looks back on a career spent upsetting all the right people.

Sun 25 Oct 20:00
watersidearts.org/markthomas

🚨Last call for work-in-development performances! 🚨We're looking for artists and performers from all disciplines to share...
15/10/2026

🚨Last call for work-in-development performances! 🚨

We're looking for artists and performers from all disciplines to share works-in-progress and get valuable audience feedback at our Breaking Ground scratch night on Mon 2 November at 19:00.

Whether you're a theatre maker, comedian, dancer, musician or cabaret artist this is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant evening of fresh ideas and creative experimentation.

Deadline for applications Sun 18 Oct 23:59

Details of how to apply and further info: watersidearts.org/scratch

14/10/2026

NOW ON SALE!

Tommy Blaize: The Golden Age of Swing

Thu 04 March 2027
Book now: watersidearts.org/tommyblaize

For more than 20 years, Tommy Blaize has been one of the UK's most beloved voices as lead singer on BBC Strictly Come Dancing. Now, he's taking centre stage with his full live band for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless classics of the swing era.

From Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole to Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Dean Martin, expect world-class musicianship and the songs that defined a generation.

Join us for a spectacular night of swing, ballroom favourites and Great American Songbook classics performed by a voice millions already know and love.

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1 Waterside Plaza
Trafford
M337ZF

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+441619125616

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