There’s a whole load of goings on in and around Manchester this week that won’t hurt your bank balance one bit.
From DJ sets in ramen restaurants to House music parties over in the Northern Quarter, here’s our round-up of the best free things to do in Manchester this week…
Technical gear retailer Mellow Clo and speciality coffee roaster’s SWIG Coffee are hosting a night of House music with Bodipa, resident DJs at Renae, setting the tone from start to finish.
Ever been to a DJ set in the middle of a ramen restaurant? If not, then make this Friday your first as House/Funk/Soul selector Joe Morris will be delivering a set among friends to start your weekend off in style.
CUPRA hosts weekly free fitness classes, and this Saturday, Pilates instructor Dominique Binns will be running a floor work session for anyone keen to try.
Head to Band on the Wall this weekend to catch a proper good La Fiesta night out. Made in Manchester, The Plimp Souls are a conga-crammed, horn-heavy, soul-stuffed nine-piece fuelled by boundless energy and a burning mission to put the fun back into funk.
Blending the best of Funk, Jazz, Soul, Afrobeat and everything in-between, their raw, bouncing sound makes for a night to remember.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Mon 9 Mar 2026
If you’re keen to try something a little more wholesome this week, why not swing by Altogether Otherwise for the Jot Bookshop reading club on Wednesday?
Whether you’re a novice or a buff, attendees can look forward to reading fragments of contemporary literature together, sharing their thoughts and meeting like-minded people.