While it’s grey and dreary outside, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be enjoying your time inside this week!
There’s a whole bunch of proper good goings on in the city over the next seven days and we’ve rounded up the very best to help you populate your social calendar.
From cabaret showcases at Aviva Studios to free pizza parties in Withington – here’s our rundown of the five best free things to do in Manchester this week…
If you simply can’t wait until Friday to start your weekend then be sure to rock up to Stevenson Square’s Eastern Block Records to see the oh-so-groovy Nossa! DJs go b2b for five hours.
Whether you’re enjoying a chat with mates outside in the ever-buzzing terrace or put on your dancing shoes straight into the early hours – this is a great way to spice up the working week.
Rodeo Doughnuts is celebrating their Manchester store grand opening this Friday by giving out free doughnuts for a few hours in the afternoon to sweeten up the day.
Just sign up via the link below to get your exclusive invite and redeem your freebie!
Every Friday night, Band on the Wall comes alive with Night Shift: a free late-night session showcasing the most exciting sounds from the UK and beyond.
This week, Manchester-based groove crew, woioi, are your red-eyed pilots for this edition of the Night Shift. Their kaleidoscopic, cosmic fusion takes cues from Turkish psychedelia, West Coast hip-hop, and 90s SEGA soundtracks so wxpect a groovy deep-dive into the synth-drenched, bass-heavy world of these dancefloor alchemists…
This Saturday head to Aviva Studios for a cracking satirical cabaret night spotlighting the best new and established Black comics headlined by Josephine Lacey and led by MC Vince Atta.
Expect live performances from the best new and Black headline comics – including Ayo Adenekan, Sarah Levine and headliner Josephine Lacey – plus live music from up-and-coming local musicians, games, prizes and more.
- Words:
- Rhiannon Ingle
- Published on:
- Mon 20 Oct 2025
As the new academic year gets started, Manchester Student Homes (the free university housing service for students) are welcoming students to Withington with a pizza night at Withington Public Hall Institute this Thursday.
Go along for an evening of getting to know your neighbours, finding out about local groups and activities to get involved with and chowing down on some very delicious pizza!
This free event is for students and non-students that live locally to Withington.