With the impending expenditures of Halloween later this month, we’ve done you a solid and rounded up a handful of cracking things to get involved with in the city that don’t cost a thing.
From pay-as-you-feel Baile funk parties in the Northern Quarter to wholesome weekend affairs in Altrincham – here’s our roundup for the best free things to do in Manchester this week…
Find some time this week to venture into Salford’s Working Class Movement Library, where you can check out Keep The Flame Burning, an ambitious exhibition co-produced by a group of working-class volunteers aged 16 to 25.
The exhibition, which features film, audio and photography and displays some of the beautifully designed material from the library’s archive, is the culmination of a series of fortnightly workshops that took place between 2024 and 2025.
The group worked together to explore the Library’s archive of Big Flame material — Big Flame was a libertarian socialist group that operated across the UK between 1970 and 1985.
Head to Stockport and kick off the weekend at The Underbank, which is set to welcome back Wobie, the fresh local duo who’ll be bringing the heat ’til late.
This Friday, renae invites you to a night of ‘booty shaking beats’ from an iconic and all POC line-up.
DJs will take you from the evening to the early morning hours with tunes from Javan, Khadija, MBB, Adele Tondu, Oriki, Baba Sketch and Atiké B2B Badwolf.
Think world music, Ghettotech, African-inspired beats, Baile funk – you don’t want to miss this one. Free event, or pay as you feel, with all proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Altrincham Market will host a free festive food and drink event this weekend, inviting visitors to enjoy tastings, peruse gift ideas and take some festive inspiration from top local producers, including Lovingly Artisan Bakery, Chorlton Cheese, Mrs Kirkham’s, Reserve Wines, and White’s Fruit & Veg.
The event features samples, expert tips, and ‘Meet the Maker’ sessions, helping attendees discover the best artisan breads, cheeses, wines, and seasonal produce for their Christmas celebrations.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Mon 13 Oct 2025
Liven up the working week this Tuesday at Stage & Radio with a cracking Open Deck night built around the gang’s favourite House and Garage tunes.
Whether you sign up and show off your spinning capabilities or simply sit back and soak in the soundscape, this one’s a great way to add a bit of spice to your evening.