Much-loved children’s show Gabby’s Dollhouse is bringing its live show to Manchester

Much-loved children’s TV sensation Gabby’s Dollhouse is bringing its now world-famous live stage show to Manchester city centre for the first time ever.

Set for its debut UK tour, the smash-hit Netflix series created by the brains behind the 90s and noughties kids classic, Blue’s Clues, has become a global favourite since it first began back in 2021.

After proving highly successful over in the States, ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!’ is now going transatlantic to delight little ones across the pond.

The super family-friendly show lands at Manchester’s AO Arena in early 2026, and we can practically hear the toddlers screaming with joy already.

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As the Arena posted on social media, “This a-MEOW-zing new show, inspired by the beloved DreamWorks Animation preschool series, features songs that will have audiences singing and dancing along, from beginning to end.”

For anyone unaware of the name or simply looking to introduce their youngsters to something new, Gabby’s Dollhouse is an interactive pre-school programme that blends both interactive live-action with educational and undeniably cute animation.

It follows a girl named Gabby and her cat friends as they go on adventures inside a magical dollhouse.

The American show has taken off not only domestically but has now become the most-watched kids’ show on Netflix, so yes, it’s rather popular.

As for this still relatively new stage production, it brings to life an exciting original Dollhouse story featuring unique puppets and dynamic staging, with hit new songs that will have audiences singing and dancing along from beginning to end.

You can see the trailer for the US tour down below.

Presented not only by DreamWorks but Universal’s Destinations and Experiences team, the 15-date tour will get underway next spring; you can see the full list of shows here:

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!’ 2026 UK tour dates

We’ve even highlighted all of the Northern shows for you, just in case you can’t make the Manc date.

• Fri        27/03/26            SEC Armadillo Theatre, Glasgow
• Sun      29/03/26            P&J Live, Aberdeen
• Tue       31/03/26            Eventim Apollo, London
• Wed      1/04/26             Eventim Apollo, London
• Sun      5/04/26             AO Arena Manchester
• Tue       7/04/26             Utilita Arena Birmingham
• Wed      8/04/26             Edinburgh Playhouse
• Sat       11/04/26            Brighton Centre
• Tue       14/04/26            First Direct Bank Arena Leeds
• Thu       16/04/26            Bournemouth International Centre
• Sun      19/04/26            Plymouth Pavilions
• Tue       21/04/26            Swansea Building Society Arena
• Sun      26/04/26            M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
• Tue       28/04/26            Utilita Arena Sheffield 
• Fri        1/05/26             Utilita Arena Newcastle 
• Sun      3/05/26             Utilita Arena Cardiff 

General admission seats go live on Wednesday, 10 December, and if you’re looking to guarantee your family a spot at the AO Arena or any of the other venues, you can join the pre-sale waiting list.

You can get ready to grab your tickets HERE.

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