Things to do in January 2026

Your curated guide to January's exhibitions, theatre and cultural events in Liverpool, Manchester and across the North West

As much as I look forward to writing these what’s on guides for you each month, imagine my delight when I discovered I had already written almost all of this one before Christmas when it was pushed out of my memory by festive logistics and betwixtmas nothingness.

A little gift from 2025 Laura to 2026 Laura. Unfortunately she did not take it upon herself to fill out a certain grant application form or take the pet rabbits for their six-month check-up, but you can’t have everything.

So here it is… my pick of exhibitions, theatre and other cultural treats to brighten up the dark days of January. What are you most looking forward to seeing?

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