With Halloween behind us and the markets going up this Christmas countdown is creeping in.

To help you out in the cash department, we’ve rounded up a handful of proper good things to do in and around the city that won’t cost you a thing.

From chess and record parties in Ancoats all the way through to MTV raves at Ramona, here’s our rundown of the five best free things to do in Manchester this week…

Chess & Record Club | Edinburgh Castle | Mon 4 Nov | 6pm - 10pm

Edinburgh Castle invites you to unwind with a unique and cosy new experience at their Chess & Record Club.

Every Monday night, the pub transforms into a space for chess players and music lovers. Bring along your favourite set and prized vinyl records for a wholesome evening all around.

17 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5EP, Tel: 0161 414 0004
MTV EMA: 30 Years Exhibition | Factory International | Wed 6 Nov | 10am - 7.30pm

Swing by Factory International this Wednesday for the launch of the MTV EMA: 30 Years Exhibition which celebrates three incredible decades of iconic pop culture.

Featuring images from all past editions of the MTV EMAs, curated from Getty Images’ archive, the exhibition celebrates the artists, performances and pop culture moments that have created a cultural legacy for generations of fans across the globe.

Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ, Tel: 0333 322 8679
MTV Rave | Ramona | Wed 6 Nov | 7pm - 12am

Shake up the working week with a free MTV rave over at Ramona where you can catch three proper good Mancunian acts.

Chunky, MS DEE and SNO (UK) will be spinning all the best bangers up on the decks from the early evening all the way through to midnight.

40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG, Tel: 0161 441 9020
Afro-House Special | YES | Fri 8 Nov | 11pm - 4am

If you’ve not yet sorted plans for this Friday, look no further than YES as local DJ, Obeka, will be taking over the decks for Round 9 of the Tempo Shift dance experience.

Celebrating the intricacies of tradition and the current impacts of global expression in music taking the world by storm, Obeka will be spinning all the best Amapiano, Afro-Techno and AfroHouse that’ll be sure to get you grooving.

38 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7BD, Tel: 0161 273 2725
Funk Street! | Band on the Wall | Sat 9 Nov | 9.30pm - 3am

If you’ve yet to check out Band on the Wall free Funk Street! parties then see this as your sign to go.

The free night, which takes place every Saturday, offers attendees six straight hours of live funk, soul and disco brought to you by their resident bands – so be sure to put on your dancing shoes.

25 Swan Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JZ, Tel: 0161 834 1786
Mon 4 Nov - Sun 10 Nov
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Mon 4 Nov 2024