Free things to do in Manchester this week FT Bouzouki By Night, Save Our Scene and more

Swing by the basement of Princess Street’s buzzing Greek restaurant, Bouzouki, to find a cracking open mic and jam night hosted by ShowUP!

This is a great way to support the local creative community of music appreciators & performers, so look forward to cheap as chips house cocktails, live music and FREE drinks for anyone who gets up on stage…

Into fashion and free beer? Look no further, as Future Fashion Fair is hosting an Open Mic Discussion in collaboration with Nudie Jeans in an evening of open dialogue and community exchange on the future of fashion.

This session invites community, friends, and partners to challenge how we think about the fashion industry, exploring how we can shape a more responsible and sustainable future for both society and business.

All attendees are welcome to contribute to open discussion, whether you’re ready to take the floor and share your perspective or prefer to listen, learn, and discuss with others before and after we start. It’s an open, informal space for constructive dialogue and real talk.

There will be free beers available on the night, provided by Shindigger.

Swing by Stretford this Thursday for Rainy Heart’s Dub Techno Chess Club. Don’t worry if you’ve not got any kit, as plenty of boards and pieces will be provided, with the doors open to all chess abilities.

Amber’s has teamed up with Save Our Scene once again for another special free party with a secret lineup.

Any lucky attendees who have managed to snag a ticket can look forward to a banger of a night with DJs blasting all the very best Garage, House, Bass and Grime.

Spectrum Studios is set to host a cracking free exhibition in Manchester celebrating ’90s free rave culture.

The event will look into the pervasive impact of music collective Spiral Tribe on UK party culture, and how its impact sparked a worldwide revolution, from raves and festivals to politics and protests.