After a pretty full-on bumper bank holiday weekend, I’m sure many of our wallets have taken quite the hit.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of the week ahead — to help you on your way, we’ve rounded up a handful of the very best things to do in and around Manchester that won’t cost you a thing!

The Roots | Factory International | Tue 6 May | 8pm - 10.30pm

Celebrate hip-hop culture with a Factory Late event curated by DJ Sam Wise and The Roots this Tuesday.

Experience the thrill of social dancing with a series of dynamic dance-offs. Plus, enjoy spontaneous mixes and open decks where you can showcase your personal hip-hop collection.

Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ, Tel: 0333 322 8679
Nossa! presents: A Springtime Warm Up with Oriki and Industry Plant | Ramona | Fri 9 May | 7pm - 1am

Bring on the weekend with a bang over at Ramona as Nossa! will be kicking off their Spring/Summer season with a free warm-up dance.

Featuring good friends of the party, Hannah O’Gorman, Keltoi, Oriki and Industry Plant, attendees can look forward to the very best in jazz, latin, psychedelia, afro-funk and more.

40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG, Tel: 0161 441 9020
Outset Magazine Launch Party | Stage and Radio | Sat 10 May | 4pm - 11pm

Swing by Stage and Radio this Saturday for the launch of Outset — a new chapter, a fresh movement, and a space for creatives to come together.

Promising an electrifying day-to-night journey, bringing together some of the most exciting selectors, the lineup features the likes of Allius, K.Holle, Nadz, Sansana, Shadev and Synna G.

43 Port St, Manchester M1 2EQ
Day Fest | Middlewood Locks | Sat 10 May | 2pm - 10pm

Head to Salford’s scenic Middlewood Locks this weekend for their cracking canalside street festival featuring a fantastic programme of family fun.

Attendees can look forward to music, water activities, children’s workshops, makers markets, a brass band, DJs, street food vendors and the festival’s very own pop-up pub courtesy of the lovely lot over at Bexley Square’s New Oxford.

4 Lockside Ln, Salford M5 4YL, Tel: 0161 392 3247
Ghosts of Garage | Freight Island | Sun 11 May | 2pm - 10pm

The legendary Ghosts of Garage day party is back with a jam-packed line-up featuring Kele Le Roc, Sticky, MATTY CHIABI (Girls Don’t Sync), FOUREYES, SHADEV, NANNY BANTON and Rich Reason.

Hosted by Chunky, this motive is sure to have you grooving from when the sun’s out all the way until it sets.

11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PZ
Tue 6 May - Sun 11 May
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Tue 6 May 2025