Riot! - Freshers Special

Wed 23 Sept · 23:00

42's

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The Riot! Freshers Special takes place at 42's in Manchester, offering a late-night musical escape for new students eager to hit the dance floor until 3 am. Resident DJs Damien, Dale & Reid will spin a set of indie rock and 00s pop tracks designed to sustain high energy through the evening. This Wednesday event is open for free entry, providing an atmospheric soundtrack to the start of term without requiring a ticket purchase. The venue has historically hosted such gatherings since its establishment in 1987, cementing its role as a staple for emerging music scenes in the city.

The event features a set of indie rock and 00s pop tracks spun by resident DJs Damien, Dale & Reid. They will keep the energy high throughout the evening.

Entry to the event is free, but attendees must be aware of the venue's dress code: no football shirts, tracksuit bottoms or sports shorts are permitted, and steel toe cap boots are also not allowed. A queue jump is available for those who arrive before 12.

The bar will be offering a range of drinks at the following prices: £1 shots, £1.50 bombs, £2.80 vodka mixers and £3.20 bottles.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Frequently asked questions

Riot! - Freshers Special takes place on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 23:00. The event runs until Thursday, 24 September 2026.

Riot! - Freshers Special is held at 42's in Manchester (2 Bootle St, Manchester M2 5GU, UK).

Tickets for Riot! - Freshers Special range from £0 to £8. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.

Riot! - Freshers Special is performing at Riot! - Freshers Special.

Tickets for Riot! - Freshers Special can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Riot! - Freshers Special

📅 Wednesday, 23 September 2026 – Thursday, 24 September 2026🕖 23:00📍 42's

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Riot! - Freshers Special

About this event

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The event features a set of indie rock and 00s pop tracks spun by resident DJs Damien, Dale & Reid. They will keep the energy high throughout the evening.

The bar will be offering a range of drinks at the following prices: £1 shots, £1.50 bombs, £2.80 vodka mixers and £3.20 bottles.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

📍 Venue

42's

2 Bootle St, Manchester M2 5GU, UK

Deansgate, Manchester

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❓ Frequently asked questions

When is Riot! - Freshers Special?

Riot! - Freshers Special takes place on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 23:00. The event runs until Thursday, 24 September 2026.

Where is Riot! - Freshers Special taking place?

Riot! - Freshers Special is held at 42's in Manchester (2 Bootle St, Manchester M2 5GU, UK).

How much are tickets for Riot! - Freshers Special?

Tickets for Riot! - Freshers Special range from £0 to £8. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.

Who is performing at Riot! - Freshers Special?

Riot! - Freshers Special is performing at Riot! - Freshers Special.

How do I get tickets for Riot! - Freshers Special?

Tickets for Riot! - Freshers Special can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.