August may be over, but there are still bucketloads of things to be doing around the city to lift your spirits as summer comes to an end.
From the much-anticipated Japan Week to a proper good end of summer full-day blowout in town – here’s our rundown for the best free things to do in Manchester this week…
Keeping up the momentum after March’s massively successful open stage, Creative Together are again set to host Manchester’s most accessible and inclusive daytime event – Owt On Stage.
Taking place at the iconic Band On The Wall, Owt On Stage is an opportunity for you to sing, dance, tell stories, recite poetry or perform in whatever way you choose…
This weekend, free community festival, The Spirit of Little Hulton, is set to return to Salford’s Peel Park.
Attendees can look forward to two days of music, food, art, and sport with the weekender event bringing together local artists, community groups, charities and neighbours.
Activities on offer include football and bike tracks, kite crafting and karaoke, badge-making and funfair rides, sound walks, open DJ decks, face painting, live music and cultural food exchanges.
If you’ve not yet checked out one of the Screen on the Square’s cinema screenings, this weekend is your perfect opportunity to go!
From family favourites to iconic cult classics, animated adventures to intergalactic epics, the film programme has something for everyone, with this Sunday evening’s slot being the hilarious Napoleon Dynamite.
Head to buzzing warehouse venue this Sunday for the venue’s last Freight Island session of 2025 for a very special 10-hour session.
The likes of Wookie, SUNSHIP feat Sweet Female Attitude, Grant Nelson presents BUMP & FLEX, DSDK (sez. b2b Ash Wozza), KINGZ DJ UKG LARISHKA (UK) and Rich Reason will be taking to the decks to sign off summer with a proper good blowout.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Mon 1 Sep 2025
This week, Aviva Studios will be joining a city-wide festival of Japanese arts – with stalls, tastings, exhibitions and workshops.
Set to take place from this Thursday through to next Monday, each day features a range of different stalls and activities, so be sure to explore the full line-up below!