Things to Do in Manchester
6,458+ events and activities happening in Manchester. From live music and theatre to free family days out.
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TOOLBOX RECORDINGS - VOLUME 4 ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY
📍 Sub101
£11.00
Chester & Designer Outlet - From Manchester
📍 Smile Adventures
Chatsworth House & Peak District National Park: Guided Tour from Manchester
📍 Manchester Day Trips
£116.50
Certificate in Film Making - Short Film Course
📍 1853 Studios Studio 49
£130.72
FREEThe Ultimate Manchester Free Walking Tour
📍 Chinatown
Manchester Fun Team Building Interactive Treasure Hunt!
📍 Manchester Piccadilly Train Station
£18.00 - £70.00
FREEJoyriders Women's Intermediate Ride - Sale Water Park to Wythenshawe Park
📍 Tree Tops Cafe
Snap & Share: Street Photography Workshop
📍 Northern Quarter
£99.00
Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2026 - Kids Cooking Classes Tickets
📍 Dower House Field, Heaton Park, Manchester
FREEMF Community Tennis Club - Free Park Tennis
📍 David Lewis Recreation Ground
FREEUK to Dubai Property Event - Every Saturday
📍 The Portico Library
Summer Wellness Series: Garden Yoga and Caesar Wraps
📍 House of Social Manchester
£15.00
FREEGM Ringway Fundraiser Stage One - St Peter's Square to Sale Water Park
📍 Saint Peter's Square
FREEWalk for Solidarity
📍 Deansgate Station
Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry
📍 SEA LIFE Manchester
FREEFree Walking Tour Manchester - NUMBER ONE TOUR IN MANCHESTER
📍 Manchester Central Library
Manchester City Centre Walking Tour
📍 outside the main entrance of Manchester Central Library
£13.70
FREEFree Tour Manchester en Español
📍 Manchester Central Library
Increasing the Barakah in Your Rizq | Seminar | 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
📍 Guidance Hub
Free - £11.55
walking tour: Manchester's Castlefield
📍 Campfield
£15.00 - £20.00
FREEWorsley Woods Conservation Session
📍 Sefton Drive
Ramp On The Roof
📍 Depot Mayfield
FREEFree Manchester Walking Tours
📍 Alan Turing Memorial Statue
FREECheadle Community Dawah Challenge
📍 Cheadle Masjid
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What free things are there to do in Manchester?▾
There are many free events in Manchester — from outdoor festivals and markets to art exhibitions, community workshops and street performances. Check our free events page for the latest no-cost activities.
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Manchester has plenty of family-friendly events including children's theatre, outdoor festivals, science workshops, arts and crafts sessions, and community events suitable for all ages.
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