From all-day DJ parties over at Freight Island to some Friday night comedy to kick the weekend off, here’s our rundown of the best free things to do in Manchester this week…

BANTS | The Banyan Tree | Fri 24 July | 8pm - 10pm

Get yourself over to The Banyan Tree this Friday night for the venue’s monthly comedy night, which spotlights some of the best up-and-coming talent from the city.

Unit 3 MOHO Building, Ellesmere St, Manchester, M15 4JY
HOUSE96 X BKR - FREE PARTY | Stage & Radio | Fri 25 Jul | 11pm - 4am

If you’re up for a big one this Friday night, look no further than Stage & Radio as House 96 and BKR have collaborated to bring attendees a five-hour long FREE dance party full of all things House, Dance and everything that you never knew you wanted to hear.

43 Port St, Manchester M1 2EQ
R&M DJ: Martin the Mod | Rose & Monkey | Sat 25 July | 9pm - 2am

Head to the Rose & Monkey this Saturday night, where you can catch the last apprentice of the legendary Roger Eagle and original Untouchables, DJ Martin the Mod. Expect an eclectic, vinyl-only set, spinning right through into the early hours.

31 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ
Spring Summer Series: Sam Don | Freight Island | Sun 26 July | 12 pm - 12 am

End the week on a high at Freight Island for the latest in the venue’s cracking Spring Summer Series. This Sunday, London-based DJ, radio host, compiler and music consultant Sam Don will be taking to the decks, promising to keep you grooving for the entire day.

11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PZ
Mon 20 Jul - Sun 26 Jul
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Fri 24 Jul 2026