We’re getting closer and closer to Halloween and, to help you save some dosh for the avalanche of upcoming spooky antics, we’ve rounded up a handful of the best things to do in and around the city that won’t set you back a thing.

From disco-infused Studio 24 club nights over at MAYA all the way through to a proper Sunday chill-out fest brought to you by the lovely Me Gusta Collective, here’s our round-up of the top five free best things to do in Manchester this week…

I Am From Reykjavik | Longsight Community Art Space | Tue 15 Oct | 10am - 4pm

A new exhibition documenting the unique life of live artist Sonia Hughes has launched in Longsight’s Community Art Space and will be available to check out until Fri 25 Oct.

The exhibition seeks to beautifully capture the key moments of Sonia taking to public spaces around the world to build her ‘house’ over the last three years, featuring three boxes of hundreds of photos as well as a collage of photos on another wall.

89 Northmoor Rd, Longsight, Manchester M12 4PF, Tel: 07852 509215
Joy Social | Diecast | Fri 18 Oct | 7pm - 1am

If you’re looking for some cheap and cheerful Friday night plans, look no further than Diecast for ‘a night of unfiltered energy’.

Joy Social will be taking over the vast Leno Ex Machina club space taking attendees on a sonic journey of house, disco, UKG, and beyond, featuring live performances, dancers, and guest selectors, Shimrise.

51 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JQ, Tel: 0161 260 0333
Sounds of the Diaspora | Factory International | Sat 19 Oct | 6pm - 11pm

Swing by Factory International this Saturday for Sounds of the Diaspora which is all about celebrating the rich tapestry of Black British experiences in the city.

As part of Factory International’s Black History Month, the event will explore how local artists, Atike and Emz-Fuzia as well as local rapper Renee Stormz, weave their cultural heritage into their music, identities and lives.

Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ, Tel: 0333 322 8679
MAYA X Habitat | MAYA | Sat 19 Oct | 10pm - 4am

You’ve got to check out one of Gay Village’s latest additions, MAYA, and what better time to do than now seeing as they’ve just released their autumn-winter party programme.

Promising ‘fierce beats and fabulous vibes’, Habitat will be bringing together the best of Funky, Dancehall, Amapiano, Afrobeat, and Trap for a night packed with global rhythms and electric energy.

If you love beats that make you move until the early hours – this is definitely the place you need to be.

40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW, Tel: 0161 517 0000
Sunday Sessions | Escape to Freight Island | Sun 20 Oct | 4pm - 10pm

The fabulous Me Gusta Collective, comprised of the lovely Atiké, Obeka and Yohan, are inviting you to an electrifying day party and a massive celebration of sound, blending Afrobeat, Kuduro, Latin Bass, and Reggaeton.

Perfect for friends, family and everyone else in between, this diverse musical journey complete with a dynamic lineup of talented artists is a pretty great way to end your week.

11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PZ
Mon 14 Oct - Sun 20 Oct
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Tue 15 Oct 2024