Best Easter Events In Manchester 2025

Looking for the most fun way to spend your four days off? We've got you covered with some eggcellent options, whether you're in need of a bottomless brunch or a full-on party across this period spanning both March and April. From the cocktail-filled to hopping mad, check out our guide to the best things to do in Manchester this Easter 2025 bank holiday weekend and make the most of your free time.

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What's on at GRUB

From their usual Saturday afternoon brunch to a special bottomless Sunday edition that includes plenty of board games to get stuck into, GRUB have you covered for things to do. What are you waiting for?

FunnyBoyz Manchester

Benidorm bingo? A Taylor Swift tribute act? FunnyBoyz have it all going on for Easter weekend. Thanks to events coming complete with some of the hottest queens in the biz, you can expect all kinds of fabulousness from this lot.

The Spirit of Manchester Distillery

Get a peek at what goes on behind the scenes at the famous Spirit of Manchester Distillery, and explore the process of the much-loved spirit. Opt for the chance to learn how to make it yourself with its gin-making experience tickets, or simply enjoy a guided sampling session, with a G&T in hand, of course, this Easter. 

Freight Island

This Easter, head on down to Freight Island in Mayfield, a buzzing, multi-faceted venue famed for its fabulous summer parties, hearty Sunday roasts and stadium-like atmosphere when it comes to screening sports fixtures. Stop by for a carvery come the weekend, the Bombay Supper Club, or simply enjoy a delicious slice from pizza giants Voodoo Ray's who've set up residency.

Fabulous Brunch Events Manchester

Wondering what's on this Easter 2025 in Manchester? These bottomless brunches are some of the best events, combining drag, buff waiters and 90 minutes of free-flowing fizz. As well as the top Gaga tribute act, there's chance to choose a bingo bash instead.

11 Central Gin Making Experience

@ 11 Central on Various dates from Sunday 17th November 2024

Curate your very own 700ml bottle of this fantastical spirit this Easter to take home with you as part of the Four Sisters Gin Making Experience, with tickets starting from £90. Learn about the history of the distiller before being guided through a tasting to help inspire your own creation that you'll later be able to develop from a choice of over 60 botanicals. If you fancy just the sipping, you can book that alone from just £30 per person. 

Cherry Jam

If you're on the look-out for Easter events in Stockport, Cherry Jam has you covered with multiple bottomless and boozy offerings. On Saturday, you can tuck into afternoon tea alongside free-flowing cocktails, while Sunday will see you munch on a grazing board and wash it all down with unlimited drinks.

Try The Tastiest Desserts

The best pick of things to do in Manchester this Easter 2025? Satisfying that sweet tooth by checking out the city's tastiest desserts. From chocolate dreams to whole pudding platters and quirky cheesecakes, they're all right here.