If saving more money is on your list of New Year’s resolutions then look no further than our handy little guide spotlighting the very best in and around the city that won’t cost you a thing.

From funk parties over in Stockport’s über cool, Ōdiobā, all the way through to full-evening affairs at Ducie Street Warehouse – here’s our rundown of the five best free things to do in Manchester this week…

One Night at Ducie | Ducie Street Warehouse | Tue 31 Dec | 7pm - 2am

The lovely lot at Ducie Street are throwing a mega New Year extravaganza for the last big blowout of 2024.

Their legendary DJs will be bringing the ultimate party vibes alongside light bites and cocktails that’ll be sure to keep you fuelled for the dance floor.

Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2TP, Tel: 0161 503 9460
NYE | The Beagle | Tue 31 Dec | 8pm - 2am

Chorlton’s The Beagle is also throwing a lovely NYE party on Tuesday, serving up attendees their ‘first slice’ of 2025 with a cracking back to back DJ set from Ruby Wood and Retro playing until the early hours.

With no table reservation necessary, simply turn up and enjoy a wholesome night of music, dancing and, of course, Nell’s Pizza.

456-458 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 0BQ, Tel: 0161 881 8596
DO IT ANYWAY! NYE TAKEOVER | Ōdiobā | Tue 31 Dec | 8pm - 3am

Head to Stockport’s Ōdiobā this New Year’s Eve to catch Do It Anyway’s special takeover to see out 2024 and welcome in 2025 in style.

The likes of audiophile enthusiast and creator of the exquisite NAM soundsystem, Nam Tran, alongside Laura Jackson and Levi Love will be journeying through soul, disco, afro, house, bruk, UKG and those tunes you didn’t know you needed to hear!

Offering cosy, intimate vibes – this is a proper good place to end up on the last day of the year.

26 Lower Hillgate, Stockport SK1 1JE
La Fiesta! | Band on the Wall | Fri 3 Jan | 9pm - 2am

If you’re after some groovy vibes for the first weekend of 2025, look no further than Band on the Wall’s Copper Bar hosting La Fiesta!

This free-to-dance global music night is all about celebrating the legendary sounds of salsa, mambo and Latin jazz as Trees.R.Good joins forces with Salsa Chubasco for an electrifying DJ set and live instrumental showcase.

25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ, Tel: 0161 834 1786
Wild Cards | Manchester Museum | Sat 4 Jan | Drop-in

Manchester Museum is hosting a series of family card-making workshops this Thursday through to Sunday dedicated to showing thanks to the special people in your life.

Families can work together to create thank you cards inspired by their new exhibition Wild.

Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, Tel: 0161 275 2648
Mon 30 Dec - Sun 5 Jan
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Mon 30 Dec 2024