Muse & Paul Heaton among Top 10 shows in Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire & Cumbria next week

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Take a look at the 10 best shows in the North West next week according to our entertainment reporter.

The North West is packed with incredible live entertainment week in and week out.

Ahead of next week, we’ve scoured venues across Merseyside, Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria to come up with the top 10 shows on offer.

From global rock stars to renowned comedians and fabulous productions, there's something on for every taste between Monday, November 9 and Sunday, November 15.

Below, we've rounded up the ten biggest shows you won't want to miss out on next week, listed in date order, and included some show and ticket information too.

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Legally Blonde at Opera House Manchester

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Amber Davies in Legally Blonde | Contributed
  • When: Monday, November 9-Saturday, November 14 (runs until November 14)
  • Description: The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Strictly Come Dancing Finalist, Pretty Woman, 9 – 5 The Musical) as Elle.
  • Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £30 and are available here.

Jane Eyre at Storyhouse, Chester

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A first look image of Jane Eyre at Storyhouse, Chester | submit
  • When: Tuesday, November 10- Sunday, November 15 (runs until November 21)
  • Description: A stunning new stage adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s revolutionary masterpiece, co-produced by Storyhouse, Mercury Theatre Colchester, and Rose Theatre, in association with Northern Stage.
  • Ticket information: Still available, non members tickets start from £24 and are available here.

Sam Campbell at Liverpool Empire

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Sam Campbell on the set of Amazon Prime’s Last One Laughing. | Prime Video
  • When: Wednesday, November 11
  • Description: The Australian comedianand Taskmaster champion marries absurdist loops and razor-sharp observational wit in his latest show ‘Kid Giblet.’
  • Ticket information: Extremely limited tickets are available for £33.87 each here but you look out for more Sam Campbell live shows on Ticketmaster.
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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie poster. Picture: Steve Ullathorne.
  • When: Wednesday, November 11
  • Description: In ‘The End of The World According To Jonathan Pie’, the Uk’s angriest news reporter provides a helpful and hilarious guide to surviving the impending apocalypse.
  • Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £22 and are available here.
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Paul Heaton performs twice in the North West next week | Getty Images
  • When: Wednesday, November 11 (Liverpool) and Saturday, November 14 (Manchester)
  • Description: Clebrating more than 40 years of unforgettable songwriting, fans can expect a set packed with classics from The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, alongside brand new music from his forthcoming album Jenius
  • Ticket information: Liverpool tickets are still available, starting from £47.70, here. Manchester has essentially sold out but there is currently a resale ticket on Ticketmaster for £56.10 and more could be added.

Dave McCabe & James Jay Lewis at Chew’s Yard, Preston

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Dave McCabe of The Zutons performs at the Nordoff and Robbins Northern Music Awards at Liverpool Olympia in March 2025. (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts/Getty Images) | Getty Images
  • When: Thursday, November 12
  • Description: A special live performance from Dave McCabe, frontman of The Zutons, alongside musician James Jay Lewis, the band’s current guitarist.
  • Ticket information: Still available, tickets cost £25 and are available here.
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(L-R) Christopher Wolstenholme, Matthew Bellamy and Dominic Howard of Muse attend the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. | Getty Images for iHeartRadio
  • When: Thursday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13
  • Description: The GRAMMY® Award-winning rock icons bring their massive The Wow! Signal Europa Tour to Co-op Live for two nights.
  • Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £79.15 for both nights. Thursday tickets are available here and Friday tickets here.
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The Courteeners perform in Liverpool next week
  • When: Friday, November 13
  • Description: The Manchester rock band’s ‘God Bless The Band’ tour celebrates their phenomenal 20 year career and the a re supported by The Lathums.
  • Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £67.70 and are available here.

Happy Mondays at Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Happy Mondays performing during the Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Saturday, August 29, 2026.Picture: Sarah Standing. | Iconic Resell
  • When: Saturday, November 14
  • Description: The iconic Madchester band’s latest tour celebrates 35 years of their Platinum selling album ‘Pills ’n’ Thrills and Bellyaches’ nad thier supported by Inspiral Carpets.
  • Ticket information: Sold out but you can watch out for new Happy Monday shows on Ticketmaster
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Bill Bailey holding a ukelele. Gillian Robertson/PA.
  • When: Saturday, November 14
  • Description: The legendary comedian, musician and actor new show ‘Vaudevillean’ celebrates an old form of variety enterainment featuring comedy, songs and multifarious songs.
  • Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £49.20 and are available here.

You can also take a look at all the live events on in your local area via sites such as Eventbrite, Ticketmaster and Eventim.

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