There are absolutely bucketloads of free events to fill your diary up across Manchester as we enter the month of June.
From full evening affairs at one of Stockport’s coolest new venues to collaborative exhibition launches, here’s our rundown of the five best free things to do in Manchester this week…
Swing by The Portico Library this Thursday to check out their brand-new collaborative exhibition, The Songs The Morning Sang, from poet Ian McMillan and photographer Andrew Brooks.
Together, the pair explore the streets where they live in the early morning to capture some of the strangeness and beauty of the everyday world.
Head to the newly-opened Underbank beer hall in Stockport for an evening of grooving with some local SK1 favourites. CROP Radio will be spinning all the best tunes to keep the impeccable vibes going late.
Celebrating Syria returns to Aviva Studios for the second year, bringing Syrian traditions to life with free activities for the whole family.
Attendees can look forward to some lovely live music, dancing, hands-on workshops, children’s activities, traditional crafts, and delicious food. Plus, talented beatboxer Numa will be taking to the stage, performing Consequences and Once Upon A Time.
Be sure to check out Outside Looking In’s exciting new exhibition at Public in Stevenson Square this Sunday, featuring art and music from the city’s local creative scene.
Head down, meet some cool new pals and dance to DJs spinning onwards from 2pm – perfect if you’re keen on an early night to end the week on!
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Mon 2 Jun 2025
If you’re keen on a mid-week boogie, look no further than Ramona’s weekly Radio Rave taking place on Wednesday, as long-standing MC and DJ/Producer, JAKES, will be touching down in the city for a very special three-hour set of his productions and influences.