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…
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.
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.
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.
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!
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Tue 8 Jul 2025
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.