While the weather may have you thinking otherwise, we’re somehow already a full week into the month of July. Despite the dreary skies, there are tonnes of great things going on across the city this week that won’t blow the bank.

From Boiler Room-style parties in a newly-opened Deansgate events space to a late evening dance fest over at MIF’s Factory Square – here’s our rundown for the five best free things to do in Manchester this week…

Is Your Barber A DJ | Jefe's Barbers | Fri 11 Jul | 7pm - 11pm

There’s a free BYOB party taking place at Northern Quarter’s Jefe’s Barbers this week.

Urma and Ben, who are both barbers at the shop, happen to share a special talent for DJing, and they’re keen to put on a night of music for the local community.

38 Spear St, Manchester M1 1AS, Tel: 0161 818 7659
Into The Sunset | The Britons Protection | Sat 12 Jul | 1.30pm - 10pm

The Britons Protection summer outdoor party is back, and this year, they’ve got extended times and even more DJs.

Attendees can look forward to a full evening affair soundtracked by progressive house, electronica, melodic house, deep house and everything in between from the world of underground house music.

50 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, Tel: 0161 388 5735
Cameo Blush | Cupra City Garage | Sat 12 Jul | 5pm - 9pm

If you’ve yet to check out the all-new Cupra City Garage, which has just opened around the corner from St Ann’s Square – see this as your sign!

Rinse FM’s Cameo Blush will be touching down in Deansgate this Saturday evening, USB-laden with his genre-bending kaleidoscopic beats.

4-6 St Ann St, Manchester M2 7LG
APERIDISCO | YES | Sat 12 Jul | 7pm - 12am

Good news for any Aperol lovers as the Aperol Spritz Aperidisco is officially opening in Manchester, kicking off with critically acclaimed artist, salute, this Friday.

Tickets are free and limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis, and each attendee receives a complimentary Aperol Spritz on entry! Crodino Spritz (0.0% ABV) will also be available for those in the market for a non-alcoholic alternative.

38 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB, Tel: 0161 273 2725
High Hoops at MIF | Factory International | Sat 12 Jul | 10pm - 2am

There’s absolutely loads going on at MIF Festival Square, particularly on Saturday, which sees High Hoops putting on a late night takeover featuring Kim Lana, Lady Shaka of FAFSWAG and Fastlove.

Swing by and have a gander at all the other cracking free things you can get involved in at this year’s MIF!

Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ, Tel: 0333 322 8679
Mon 7 Jul - Sun 13 Jul
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Tue 8 Jul 2025