It’s shaping up to be a pretty sunny week indeed, and, to carry on the good news, we’ve rounded up a handful of great events to fill the days that won’t cost you a single penny.
From disco listening parties at one of Stockport’s coolest bars to a creative mixer at Manchester Poetry Library – here’s our rundown of the top five best free things to do in Manchester this week…
In case you didn’t know, beloved nightlife venue, Stage and Radio, hosts weekly free comedy open mic nights every Wednesday.
Perfect for a post-work motive, this is a great opportunity to throw your support behind some of the city’s up-and-coming talent trying out their new material to a crowd.
Swing by Band on the Wall this Thursday afternoon for a lively open stage event hosted by Creative Together.
Keeping up the momentum after March’s massively successful edition, Owt On Stage is an opportunity for you to sing, dance, tell stories, recite poetry or perform in whatever way you choose.
If you’ve not yet made plans this Friday night, keep Stockport’s Ōdiobā on your radar as the buzzy little Underbanks bar will see DJ, Andrea Trout, take to the decks to deliver a full-evening affair of all the grooviest house and disco tracks.
End the weekend the wholesome way at the MUD Market over at Platt Fields Market Garden with a number of changing community stalls and local makers – perfect for a Sunday morning peruse.
Attendees can also look forward to a bounty of fresh produce, sourdough bread, farm-fresh eggs, fresh-pressed juices, homemade cakes, herbal teas, raw honey, cut flowers, and small-batch ferments.
Grab a hot bev and cosy up by the firepit where The Traditional Exchange will be playing acoustic folk fusion. Bring an instrument and join the jam, sing along, or simply soak in the music.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Wed 2 Apr 2025
Calling all writers, Sub Club is back as poet and tutor, Susie Wilson, a Manchester Met Poetry MA graduate from Sheffield and winner of the Disabled Poets Prize 2024, will be hosting a cracking evening for anyone keen on talking about which magazines and journals could be the best homes for your poems.
Sessions are discussion-based, collaborative and supportive, with editors also providing handouts and insider tips. They’re basically perfect for anyone thinking about submitting for the first time or whoever’s keen on beefing up their bylines!