From all-day jerk barbecue parties over at The Rose & Monkey all the way through to Saturday morning yoga sessions, there’s plenty to fill your diary with over the next few days, which won’t cost you a thing.
So, without further ado, here’s our rundown of the best free things to do in Manchester this week…
Enjoy a free one-hour yoga session this Saturday morning with instructor Kate Tittley, who will be guiding attendees through a bass-fuelled blend of yoga, somatic movement and sound system soul to set you up for the weekend ahead.
Get yourself over to the sprawling Freight Island this weekend for the latest in their Spring Summer series, this time featuring DJs Greg Wilson, CHÉ WAX, SNO (UK), RUSS MARLAND and Dan Soulsmith.
Caribbean favourite, Jerk Junction, is teaming up with The Rose & Monkey for an all-day party this Saturday.
Expect a heavyweight soundtrack from start to finish, with the best in Reggae, Hip-Hop, UK Garage & Jungle, alongside the Jerk Junction team donning the BBQ all day.
Manchester-based promoter and vinyl-focused party series Dig My Box is celebrating its second birthday, inviting Jono Xidias over from Australia to test out the bespoke sound system at Bar Shrimp alongside a warm-up b2b from Allius and Cersy.
Enjoy a boogie from late until the early hours in the low-lit New York Street hotspot.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Mon 13 Jul 2026
Unitom Projects presents a solo exhibition by artist Nancy Collantine, featuring a new body of work on paper and canvas.
Inspired by the landscape, Collantine explores colour and texture through abstraction, creating richly layered compositions that evoke atmosphere, memory, and a strong sense of place.
This new series reflects an intuitive and expressive approach to painting, inviting viewers to engage with the emotional and sensory qualities of the natural world.