Watching those pennies? We’ve done you and your wallet a solid and rounded up five of the best free things to do in Manchester this week, from a killer clothing swap hosted by the lovely Lockup Vintage to a family-friendly funk day party at Aviva Studios.

Launch Party | The Castings | Fri 19 Jul | 5pm - 9pm

One of Manchester’s newest developments, The Castings, is hosting a launch party this Friday. Visitors can enjoy exclusive first-look access to the 21st-floor panoramic roof terrace, music from local DJs Ailsa McLaggan and ZÈYLA as well as free food from Nell’s and bevs from Hacien Tequilla, Cloudwater and DIECAST.

9 Heyrod Street, Manchester M1 2DY, Tel: 0161 546 2222
Hold Tight | YES | Fri 19 Jul | 11pm - 3am

If you’ve not got your Friday night plans sorted yet, look no further than YES for Hold Tight’s Garage x Bass x House x Techno all-night affair, where they’ll be blasting all the best bangers from the late evening through to the early hours,

38 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7BD, Tel: 0161 273 2725
ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS | HOME | Sat 20 Jul | 11am - 12.30pm

If you find yourself up and about early on Saturday morning, check out HOME for a free screening of ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS.

The flick follows a day in the life of a close-knit community which starts out well but, very soon, the seeds of its own destruction are sown.

This is a great opportunity to support local cinema while also checking out a brand-new film for absolutely nowt!

2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester M15 4FN, Tel: 0161 200 1500
Funkademia Summer Bloc Party | Aviva Studios | Sat 20 Jul | 12pm - 8pm

Head to Aviva Studios on Saturday for a family-friendly day party to celebrate 30 years of Funkademia filling the city’s dance floors.

Friends of Funkademia will go head-to-head with their resident DJ collective for an all-day block party of Funk, Soul, Disco and Classics.

Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ
Clothes Swap | Whitworth Locke | Sun 21 Jul | 10.30am - 5pm

If you’re in need of a wardrobe overhaul and don’t want to splash the cash then look no further than Lockup Vintage’s Clothes Swap.

It’s a perfect way to shop eco-friendly whilst getting rid of your unwanted or unworn clothes so be sure to swing by for the unique shopping experience, featuring a live DJ and free drinks to hunt for amazing new garms.

74 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6JD
Mon 15 Jul - Sun 21 Jul
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Mon 15 Jul 2024