Five things to do in Manchester this weekend with pantomimes, comedy festivals and the return of local legends

Need to knowStorm are back, and so are pantomimes!16:38, 04 Sep 2026Laughterama will continue at Castlefield Bowl over the weekend(Image: Matt Eachus | The Manc Photographer)Five things to do in Manchester this weekend (September 5-6)It’s never too early for Pantomime season! Surinderella, which is hailed as the largest-scale British South Asian pantomime, will be held at the Palace Theatre on Friday and Saturday (September 4 and 5). The family-friendly show will feature the classic fairytale with a ‘Desi twist’ including Bhangra and Bollywood fun! Tickets and more details here.Foudys, the home of women's football in Manchester, are putting on their 'biggest' end of summer sale at their Deansgate store (M3 4EW) this Saturday and Sunday. There will be up to 75% off 2025/26 stock, £10 shorts