If you’re feeling some major Oasis FOMO, look no further than our handy little guide of all the best things you can get stuck into this week that won’t cost you an arm and a leg.
From outdoor dance cyphers in Salford Quays to full-evening global groove affairs in the Northern Quarter – here’s our rundown of the best free things to do in Manchester this week…
Bruk in Stockport’s buzzing Underbanks is definitely worth the venture out of town this week, with the likes of Antoine Kim soundtracking your Thursday evening with a full-evening affair of sonic delights.
If you’re yet to check out one of CUPRA’s many free events, let this one be your first as Radio 1’s MARTHA will be heading to the garage to play a 90-minute set showcasing her broad love of Experimental Dance Music.
Enter a wax-filled journey of Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Champeta, Latin House, Dembow and, of course, Reggaeton this Saturday night as local DJ, Obeka, will be taking to the decks spinning some of the best diaspora in music and culture from around the globe.
End your week with a groove this Sunday at Piccadilly Central, where you can catch Rob Butler, founder of Be With Records, who has been a key figure in global music since the late 1990s, take to the decks for a proper good set you do not want to miss.
Known for his all-vinyl, genre-spanning 4–5 hour sets, he blends soul, funk, disco, house, and more with a cosmic-Balearic vibe. His passion lies in sharing soulful, timeless music that connects deeply with listeners, wherever they are.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Mon 14 Jul 2025
Swing by Lowry for a cracking mid-week outdoor dance jam all about celebrating street dance and creative exchanges through hip-hop culture.
Attendees can expect live performances, cyphers and open floor & workshop invites where everyone’s welcome to jump in.