There are plenty of budget-friendly things going on around the city as we head into the bumper bank holiday weekend.

From mid-week parties over at Freight Island to a nine-hour day-to-night event over at Ramona, here’s our rundown of the best free things to do in Manchester this week…

Spring Summer Series Launch: Lil Miss Jackie Collective | Freight Island | Thu 2 Apr | 4pm - 12am

This Thursday, Freight Island is launching its Spring Summer Series with certified party starter Lil Miss Jackie.

Jackieโ€™s been around the block, dancing her way through discos from Salford to Sydney, and now itโ€™s time to bring her children from all walks of life together under one roof.

11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PZ
Good Custard x Funk My Life: Easter Friday Day-Night Party | Ramona | Fri 3 Apr | 4pm - 1am

Ramona is hosting a nine-hour day-to-night party this Good Friday. Ramona regulars Good Custard will be joining forces with Harrogate-born and Ibiza-bound party collective, Funk My Life, for the upcoming all-dayer.

40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG
MACLO ALL NIGHT LONG | Diecast | Sat 4 Apr | 7pm - 1am

Swing by Diecast this Saturday for a full-evening affair brought to you by Manchester-based DJ and production duo Matt and Miles. Expect a mixture of house music, specifically focusing on deep house, US house, early UK garage influences, and ‘rave mix’ styles

51 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JQ
Persona X Bar Shrimp - Easter Sunday | Bar Shrimp | Sun 5 Apr | 8pm - 2am

Get yourselves down for a knees up this Easter Sunday at Bar Shrimp. Selectors Louie G, Ethan McNamara and Ryan Ingleby will be on the tunes, and there’ll be fried chicken sandos to help fuel you up.

7 New York Street, Manchester, M1 4JB
Mon 30 Mar - Sun 5 Apr
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Tue 31 Mar 2026