Top 10 must-see shows in the North West next week featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Barnum

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 renowned comedians, to global music stars and acclaimed theatre productions, there's something on for every taste between Monday, September 14 and Sunday, September 20.

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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Macbeth at Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot

• When: Monday, September 14 - Saturday, September 19
• Description: A fast, spooky, blood-spattered staging of one of William Shakespeare’s most famous works: The Tragedie of Macbeth—ambition-driven, greed-flecked, grief-filled, revenge-fuelled, ghost-haunted… and absolutely cursed.
• Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £17and are available here.

Jersey Boys at Palace Theatre, Manchester

• When: Monday, September 14 - Saturday, September 19
• Description: Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the true-life musical phenomenon
• Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £15.60 and are available here.

Dirty Dancing at Blackpool Winter Gardens

• When: Tuesday, September 15 - Saturday, September 19
• Description: This worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.
• Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £25.95 and are available here.

Dial M for Murder at Blackpool Grand Theatre

• When: Tuesday, September 15 - Saturday, September 19
• Description: A razor-sharp thriller that keeps audiences guessing to the final moment — the classic that inspired a cinematic masterpiece, reimagined live on stage.
• Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £18 and are available here.

Barnum at Liverpool Empire

• When: Tuesday, September 15 - Saturday, September 19
• Description: Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds.
• Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £15.06 and are available here.

Scott Bennett at both Lancaster Grand Theatre and Storyhouse, Chester

• When: Wednesday, September 16 (Lancaster) and Friday, September 18 (Chester)
• Description: Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations
• Ticket information: The Chester show has sold out but Lancaster tickets cost and are available here.

An Audience with Lord Ian Botham at Guild Lounge, Preston Guild Hall

• When: Thursday, September 17
• Description: Join the former England cricket captain and of the most impactful all rounders of his generation as he discusses his amazing career, and everything in between.
• Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £37 and are available here.

The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective at The Sands Centre, Carlisle

• When: Friday, September 18
• Description: Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations
• Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £30.80 and are available here.

Tom Hingley at Chew’s Yard, Preston

• When: Friday, September 18
• Description:The former Inspiral Carpets singer and guitarist will perform a solo acoustic show.
• Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £13.45 and are available here.

Diljit Dosanjh at Co-Op Live, Manchester

• When: Sunday, September 20
• Description: The global Punjabi sensation and cinematic star is officially bringing his record-breaking Aura World Tour to Manchester, promising an unforgettable, power-packed performance
• Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £96.35 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.