We near the end of July, you’ll be chuffed to know there are still bucketloads of things to get involved in around the city that won’t set you back a thing.

From free roller rink pop-up parties in Cathedral Gardens to live original Reggae/Dancehall full-evening affairs at Band on the Wall – here’s our rundown for the best free things to do in Manchester this week…

RAMONA RADIO RAVE x Hit & Run with SIN & BROOK | Ramona | Wed 30 Jul | 7pm - 12am

Swing by Ramona to shake up the working week for the legendary Radio Rave, this time featuring none other than Sin & Brook.

The best friend duo and co-hosts of the legendary George FM Drive show are fast and loose, high-energy ravers sharing the love of all things house, techno, garage & honestly whatever feels good at the time.

40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG, Tel: 0161 441 9020
Starbucks Roller Rink | Cathedral Gardens | Fri 1 Aug - Sun 3 Aug | 11am - 7:30pm

Starbucks is putting on a three-day roller rink pop-up experience in Cathedral Gardens this weekend.

For free, you can hire a pair of skates and choose from either a Caramel Frappuccino or the Melon Pearl Starbucks Refresha with the whole thing soundtracked by live DJ sets spinning non-stop summer anthems.

A £5 ticket fee applies as a refundable deposit and will be returned upon arrival.

Corporation St, Manchester M4 3BG, United Kingdom, Tel: 0161 234 5004
La Fiesta x E&I Collective | Fri 1 Aug | Band on the Wall | 9.45pm - 2.30am

Looking for a cheap Friday night out to start your weekend with a bang?

Look no further than Band on the Wall’s weekly La Fiesta soirée where you can catch the local E&I Collective who specialise in live original Reggae/Dancehall music, and engaging and energetic performances.

25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ, Tel: 0161 834 1786
Now Wave x CUPRA FM with Jacques Greene (Canada) | CUPRA City Garage | Sat 2 Aug | 8pm - 12am

This Saturday night, Jacques Greene will be returning to Manchester for the first time in over five years to play an up-close-and-personal set in the newly-opened CUPRA City Garage in Deansgate.

Expect all the best dance and electronic music that’ll be sure to keep you bumping throughout the eve.

4-6 St Ann St, Manchester M2 7LG
Cult Sounds Listening Cafe Invites - Off Vision | Cult & Coffee Listening Cafe | Sun 3 Aug | 12pm - 6pm

Finish your week over in Salford’s Cult & Coffee Listening Cafe as Manchester OGs Off-Vision are set to bring their Residents to the ever-buzzing space.

Selections will be on point with vibes and energy to match.

Unit 1, Waterman Walk, Salford, M50 3AD, Tel: 0161 989 2702
Mon 28 Jul - Sun 3 Aug
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Tue 29 Jul 2025