If you’re looking for ways to fill the week now that Oasis mania has finally drawn to a close, we’ve rounded up some of the best things going on across the city that won’t cost you a thing.

From mid-week pilates classes to a full-blown street party weekender, here are the best free things to do in Manchester this week.

Pilates with Dominique | CUPRA City Garage | Tue 22 Jul | 5pm

Head to the newly-opened CUPRA City Garage this Tuesday evening for a free pilates class led by Cariad Yoga and Dominique Binns – the perfect post-work evening to move your body and meet new people!

4-6 St Ann St, Manchester M2 7LG
DnB SPOTLIGHT with SEBRED | Ramona | Wed 23 Jul | 7pm - 12am

‘Bolton Badboy’ SEBRED takes to the decks this Wednesday for a full-evening affair of DnB, Jungle, Garage and Bassline at Ramona.

40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG, Tel: 0161 441 9020
40 Year Anniversary Weekend Celebration | Eastern Bloc Records | Fri 25 Jul - Sun 27 July | From 12pm

One of Manchester’s most famous musical institutions is turning 40 years young this month.

And, to celebrate the occasion, the lovely lot at Eastern Block Records are throwing a cracking free three-day street party planned in store and Stephenson Square.

The venue will also be teaming up with Manchester brewery Shindigger to create a celebratory can for the weekend’s festivities as well as providing an outdoor bar on Saturday.

Atiké presents debut night F.U.N. – Freedom, Unity, Noise | renae | Sat 26 Jul | 8pm - 2am

Head to the pumping Thomas Street bar, renae, for the debut night of F.U.N. which is all about letting go, connecting, and moving together to the sound of carefully selected chaos.

This night is a personal journey through rhythm — one that starts with the deep, warm grooves of Latin house, dips into the soul of Chicago house and Detroit techno, and then shifts gears into Kuduro, Latincore, Breakbeat, and unexpected, percussion-heavy gems that keep things wild, playful, and full of energy.

Curated by Atiké, co-founder of Me Gusta Collective and Green Island Festival, this isn’t just another club night. It’s a space to breathe, to move, and to feel free — free from daily stress, from pressure, from anything but the music and the people around you.

45-47 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA
Mini Disco with The Princess with Roses | Kargo MKT | Sun 27 Jul | 10am - 12pm

Head to Salford Quays’ Kargo MKT to see Belle take centre stage, waltzing through the enchanting melodies inspired by Beauty and the Beast in what looks to be a whimsical and wonderful Sunday morning for the whole family.

Central Bay, Unit 32 Quayside Media City Salford M50 3AG
Mon 21 Jul - Sun 27 Jul
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Tue 22 Jul 2025