Cheap And Free Things To Do In Manchester

As the song goes, the best things in life don't need to cost a flippin' fortune. Or something like that. Times are hard right now, so thankfully our city has free gigs, drink deals, cinema dates, and club night offers to save you spending loads. We've selected those stellar options and more in our list of free and cheap things to do in Manchester.

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Last updated on 8th August 2024




Courts Club

777 Happy Hour | 7 Cocktails, £7 each, available 7 days a week.

Looking for some affordable, competitive fun? Then head to Courts Club at Spinningfields' Good Yard Park, where you can book their tennis and basketball court for you and your friends. A great way to unleash your inner big kid, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor places to unwind here as well, and you can enjoy refreshing beer, cocktails or soft drinks at the bar. There's a selection of cheap eats on offer too, from cheese toasties to Greek delicacies from their street food truck Lucky Gyros.

FunnyBoyz Manchester

FunnyBoyz hosts all kinds of cheap events in Manchester, including Benidorm Bingo, which promises a night of fun prizes and outrageous comedy from a RuPaul's Drag Race star. Tickets start at just £5, so we recommend booking quickly to avoid missing any of the fabulous action.

Taste + Liquor

Taste + Liquor is offering a five-hour R&B Brunch experience, with tunes from the 90s to today's charts, plus 60 whole minutes of bottomless rum punch, all for just £15.50. It's a great shout when you're wondering what cheap things to do in Manchester city centre are about.

What's on at GRUB

A quirky independent street food venue with craft beer, a garden and a cinema, GRUB hosts all kinds of wicked goings-on. And one of our favourite cheap and fun things to do in Manchester? Disco Bingo, which only costs £5 per ticket but promises hours of entertainment.

Go On A Gorgeous Walk Around The City

The great outdoors is a real gem for saving cash while having a wholesome time too. When you're yearning for free things to do in Manchester for couples, bring your partner - with sarnies, of course - and stroll along Wharf City Trail or even head out of town to the nearby Peak District.