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Iconic stage musical Mamma Mia! is coming back to Manchester next year

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Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 24th February 2025

Here we go again… one of the most iconic stage musicals of all time is coming back to Manchester next year.

There’s absolutely no denying that Mamma Mia! has millions of fans right across the globe, after all, when you take all of ABBA’s greatest hits and put them into one all-singing all-dancing show, it’s no wonder it’s so popular.

Going from the West End to becoming a global phenomenon, this irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world for more than two decades.

Now in its 26th year, Mamma Mia! has been watched on stage by over 11 million people in more than 10,000 performances just in London’s West End alone, as well as its UK and international tours having visited 42 countries in the past 20 years, performing more than 3,750 shows, and being seen by over 7.3 million people. 

Oh, and who could forget, it’s also been turned into two record-breaking movie adaptations with all-star casts – the first in 2008, and the sequel in 2018.

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The sensational feel-good musical is returning to the stage where it belongs next spring though, as it embarks on an all-new UK tour – including stopping off to visit the Manchester‘s legendary Palace Theatre from 3-26 March 2026.

Casting for the UK tour is set to be announced in due course.

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Iconic stage musical Mamma Mia! is coming back to Manchester next year / Credit: Brinkhoff Mogenburg

While we wait to see who the stars will be, what we do know is that the music and lyrics for the show are provided by none of than ABBA’s very-own by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, while it’ll be directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreographed by Anthony Van Laast.

Tickets for the highly-anticipated show are expected to be snapped up super fast when they go on sale in a couple of days time on Wednesday (26 February) at 10am.

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You can get your hands on tickets here.

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Iconic music festival Suffragette City is returning to Manchester

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Suffragette City, known for its cracking performances by the greatest female and non-binary acts, is returning to Manchester next month.

Aptly named after the Suffragette movement, this event celebrates and supports ‘women and gender expansive folk’ through charity work and fantastic club nights, bringing together women and non-binary performers, DJs, artists and more for some non-stop music entertainment.

Even better, this club night is being hosted around International Women’s Day, meaning there’s even more reasons to dance the night away.

Manchester was one of the pioneering cities when it came to campaigning for womens’ right to vote.

Emmeline Pankhurst’s efforts will never be forgotten, as she and her fellow advocates managed to securing womens’ right to vote in 1918, a date that is cemented in UK and worldwide history. So much so, there’s a statue of her which sits heroically in St. Peter’s Square overlooking the city centre and all of its many commuters.

This event is named in honour of that very movement.

This year, Suffragette City is being hosted at one of Manchester’s most-esteemed nightlife venues, Yes Bar, where they will be taking over all four floors and you’ll be able to catch some of the hottest talent including Sarah Bates and Afrodeutsche.

As well as making sure people are having a brilliant time, this club night also aims to raise lots of money for a variety of important local charities and causes, all of which help women and non-binary people with different resources.

All the money from each ticket sale goes straight back to the charities MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health), Every Month, SAWN (Support and Action Women’s Network), and Contact Hostel.

A female led music festival is returning to Manchester later this year
The Pink Room line up returning to Manchester later this year
Iconic music festival Suffragette City is returning to Manchester next month / Credit: Supplied

As much as technology may be our new best friend, you’ll also find a handful of volunteers spread throughout the venue with buckets for you to put physical donations into, and you can also help contribute by purchasing merchandise online or at the event.

And to make the event even more accessible, for the first time ever, it will broadcast globally online thanks to an exciting collaboration with StreamGM – a not-for-profit streaming service showcasing music, culture, and nightlife from Greater Manchester – and their underground clubbing series, Main Room.

So whether you’re in Manchester, Madrid, Melbourne, or anywhere in between, you’ll be able to experience the magic of Suffragette City from the comfort of your own home.

Suffragette City is returning to Manchester on Saturday 8 March, which is International Women’s Day, and tickets are already on sale HERE.

There’s also an official JustGiving link dedicated to raising even more money for the event’s chosen charities which is live now.

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LF System, DJ Paulette and Turno announced as headliners for ‘The Drop’ music series

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A returning music series is taking place in Manchester again and it’s bringing together even more great DJs for some fantastic live sets.

Titled ‘The Drop’, this music celebration is the mastermind of Skiddle and Headstock, who have collaborated to raise funds to support the music industry and mental health awareness.

Both the leading organisations put music at the forefront of what they do with Skiddle as a UK-based online ticket platform and Headstock, a hugely important music and mental health social enterprise.

‘The Drop’ is a monthly event series created to raise funds for several charities that exist to support the mental health of people working in the music industry.

'The Drop' Manchester live music series.
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This all-new event has support from The Warehouse Project, one of the leading nightlife and music entertainment spots not just in Manchester but the UK, bringing in acts from all over the world.

There are lots of music-tailored companies getting involved too including our very own music counterpart, Audio North.

Currently, there are three big headliners that have just been announced and these acts are certainly music champions in the dance music scene, featuring LF System, DJ Paulette and Turno.

LF System has reached incredible heights thanks to their unforgettable tune ‘Afraid To Feel’, which has now racked up nearly 500 million Spotify streams globally since its release in 2022.

Manchester music legend and Haçienda queen, DJ Paulette has also seen huge success with her mind-blowing mixes and soundtracking various music events.

The final headliner to be announced so far is Turno, who has played out to crowds of 10,000 at WHP and is respected for his eclectic drum and bass beats.

DJ Paulette is just one of the acts set to perform for 'The Drop'.
DJ Paulette is always lifting our energy no matter where she goes.
Turno is just one of the acts set to perform for 'The Drop'.
Turno is about to bring some drum and bass bangers.
LF System are just one of the acts set to perform for 'The Drop'.
LF System are ready to show off some well-crafted mixes.
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Each show within this monthly run will be hosted at Manchester’s new multiroom club, Amber’s, which has already garnered lots of attention for itself online due to their interesting no phone’s policy.

‘The Drop’ kickstarts on 27 March for the Spring season with international DJ and producer Turno from 6:30-11pm, with sets happening every month following, tickets are already available.

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Following on from this is the sensational LF System are taking over with a coffee table set joined by some special yet-to-be-announced guests on 24 April – tickets HERE.

Finally, DJ Paulette will be bringing those massive rave bangers and combining it with her usual charismatic energy on 15 May – grab your tickets now.

Anyone looking to attend ‘The Drop’ can do so in person by purchasing a ticket for each respective event, otherwise, you’ll be able to watch each performance on StreamGM.

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