If you blew the bank a tad during the long weekend, not to worry, as we’ve rounded up some of the best things happening in the city this week that won’t set you back a thing.

From late-night DJ sets in Stevenson Square to a free morning pilates session, here’s our rundown of the best free things to do in Manchester this week…

CROP MAGAZINE 002 LAUNCH | Tue 26 May | Stage and Radio | 7pm - 11pm

Celebrating the arrival of their latest print edition, CROP will be hosting a celebratory launch that brings the magazine’s vital creative voices off the page and into the booth at Stage and Radio on Tuesday night.

This print edition serves as a tangible archive of stories, voices, and creative movements from across the North West community.

43 Port St, Manchester M1 2EQ
Studio IV: Jimmy Allen | Mollies | Thu 28 May | 6pm - 11pm

Dubbed ‘Manchester’s most lively living room’, Mollies’ Studio IV brings together a curated programme of local live music and DJs with Jimmy Allen taking to the decks this Thursday night.

Jimmy Allen is best known for his deep, soulful, and jazz-infused house music, making this week’s event a great way to ease into the weekend!

Old Granada TV Studios, 2 Atherton St, Manchester M3 3GS
PILATES WITH DOMINIQUE | CUPRA | Sat 30 May | 11am - 12pm

If you indulged a bit during the bumper Bank Holiday weekend and you need a little TLC, then this Saturday morning, instructor Dominique Binns will be hosting an hour-long floor work pilates session that’ll be sure to set you up for a good weekend ahead.

4-6 St Ann St, Manchester M2 7LG
AXR FREE PARTY | SOUP | Sat 30 May | 11pm - 4am

There’s a free party happening at SOUP this Saturday night – but it’s first come first served so be sure to get yourself down there early!

There will be a very special guest headliner joined by Mica as well as residents Sam Pratt & Aviax.

31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, M1 1DF
Mon 25 May - Sun 31 May
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Tue 26 May 2026