From Sunday morning open-air raves to techno chess clubs, here’s our rundown of the best free things to do in Manchester this week…
If you’re free this Friday afternoon, check out The Zine Club hosted at Altogether Otherwise. In this super informal meet up, attendees can browse, swap, make and chat about zines.
The energetic Manchester record label Good Custard is set to host a takeover at Stockport’s premier audiophile bar and club space, Ōdiobā.
Expect a broad spectrum of Funk, Soul, House, Nu Disco and everything in between from 9 pm until the early hours of Saturday morning.
Join a street dance celebration featuring cyphers, local DJs and a digital art exhibition at Factory International this Saturday.
Enjoy unique multi-genre sets, including Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Breaking and House, alongside fashion brand stalls, live art and ‘The Concept’ battle, in which chosen dancers can battle it out and test their improv skills for a cash prize and merchandise.
Underground Kollektiv are back again under the M60 with a monster 10kw soundsystem playing for the runners of the Manchester Marathon and ravers alike.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Mon 13 Apr 2026
Head to Stockport this Thursday for The Dub Techno Chess Club and an evening of driving bass and echoing chords.
Sk1 Records’ Synkro will be joined by Ruf Dug, embellishing your chess playing with hypnotising Dub Techno sounds.