Free things to do in Manchester this week ft. Stretford Community Fete, Ducie Street Warehouse Weekender and more

Presenting a free city centre day and night party over the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday featuring disco brunch, live cabaret, drag queens, DJs and BBQ – be sure to get yourself over to the Ducie Street Warehouse this week.

Soak up the sun for four full days of scandalous behaviour featuring the likes of DJ takeovers, pop-up BBQs, drag collectives, cabarets, reset brunches and heaps more!

Get yourself over to Stretford this Thursday for a cracking community fete. A free and fun day out for all the family, visitors can expect a vibrant festival atmosphere with pop-up play areas, food, drink, live music and more.

From craft areas to den building – you’ll be spoilt for activities! With loads of local community groups and traders, you can also have a nice browse around to pick up any new bits and bobs.

On top of all that, pop-up food traders will also be serving up a feast of flavours with a live band to soundtrack the entire afternoon.

A perfect blend of eco-consciousness and art – head to Manchester Art Gallery this weekend for a wholesome meet-up for Greater Manchester/North West artists interested in low carbon art practice.

By bringing people from the local community together to workshop thoughts, experiences, ideas and knowledge – this event seeks to collectively multiply our impact and effectiveness as individuals working altogether.

One of the last of the Chorlton hotspot’s Electrik Sundays, end your bumper bank holiday weekend in style. Expect a whole host of sounds from some of the city’s best selectors – from Exotica to Balearic and beyond.

To top it all off – veg out with some Detroit-style Four Side Vegan Pizza and happy hour priced bevs to pair with the always funky tunes.