From Summer Hip Hop sessions over at Aviva Studios to A Level Results Day freebies, here’s our rundown of the best things to do in Manchester this week that won’t cost a thing.
In celebration of students who may not have achieved straight As but still have plenty to be proud of, The Crystal Maze Experience is offering free entry to anyone who receives a C grade in any A Level subject this results day.
Albird Einstein’s Pigeon Quiz, which just launched last week, is a great way to kick off the weekend’s antics a day early. No advance booking or tickets required; simply walk in, grab a pint and compete for the top spot.
Kick off your Friday night over at the OverDraught in celebration of Levenshulme Pride. Swing by for an eclectic mix of ‘multi-genre queer rave delights’ with all the best in Garage, Breaks, Techno, Hard Trance and DnB.
Aviva Studios is hosting a bunch of free Summer and Hip Hop workshops this Sunday, including costume making, face painting and body art, parkour and roller-skating sessions. This is a great way to end the week, get some fresh air outside and make some new friends.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Tue 11 Aug 2026
While rightly acclaimed as a visual artist and scenic painter, often supplying sensory boosts through installation across Manchester’s clubland, Bonez Bizarre is equally talented behind the decks, conjuring connections through the magic of music.
Her sets run the breadth of the genre spectrum, but rumour has it you’ll hear Funk, Disco, Electro and Folkloric Dance on this occasion.