If you’ve blown the bank this August Bank Holiday, you’ll be happy to know there’s plenty to do this upcoming week that won’t hurt your bank balance at all.
From Brazilian market pop-ups to Friday night DJ takeovers in Salford, here’s our rundown of the five best free things to do in Manchester this week…
Kick off the weekend’s antics down at Tangerine in Salford as Disco and House label Good Custard will be providing a full evening of grooves.
Selectors Savannahh, Alex Moore, Mascott and LSG Harry Bailey will be taking to the decks plus a live percussion from WMD to sweeten the deal.
Mais Brasil Market, located on Salford’s increasingly buzzing Chapel Street, is inviting the entire community to celebrate their 10-year history at a special event featuring great food, music, fun and family-friendly activities.
This is an event for all ages, so bring the kids and friends to celebrate this special occasion with the neighbourhood favourite.
End the week with a bang over at Freight Island with the venue’s final GHOSTS OF GARAGE Day Party for 2026.
Look forward to Mark Hill (The Original Artful Dodger), Jeremy Sylvester b2b Mike Millrain, DENZEE, Particles, Rich Reason b2b Rich ‘RnB Cuts’ and Chunky, who will be providing all the tunes from midday to late.
Free to explore and open daily, the Science and Industry Museum’s Power Hall invites visitiors to eperience the sights, smells and sounds of the engine-driven ideas and industry that started in Manchester and went on to change the world at the Science and Industry Museum.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Tue 1 Sep 2026
Spice up the working week with a brand-new exhibition launch taking place at The Carlton Club in Whalley Range.
Rooted in identity, representation, community and belonging, MIXED? showcases a collection of collages created during workshops for people who identify as/with mixed-race at Manchester Museum led by artist Michelle Olivier.