Best Events In August

This month, the summer is still going strong and so are we. That's why we're putting together a selection of unmissable things to do, from affordable, themed brunches and Pride parties to immersive outdoor adventure hunts. Join us in ensuring the warmer months go out with a bang with our guide to Manchester events throughout August 2025.

Last edited by Lauren Cole

Last updated on 2nd September 2024




Alcotraz Manchester: Cell Block Three-Four

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Tuesday 24th December 2024

Get ready for some of the best events in Manchester today, as Alcotraz brings together unique interiors, immersive action and delicious drinks throughout August. Smuggle in a bottle of your favourite spirit and you'll find yourself sipping with cocktail-savvy inmates throughout the prison-themed experience.

Electric Shuffle Manchester Brunch

@ Electric Shuffle Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 28th December 2024

Make your way to Electric Shuffle in Spinningfields this weekend, for one of their quirky brunch socials. You'll get to enjoy unlimited pizza paddles throughout the two-hour session, as well as a whole bottle of prosecco each, all while battling against your friends on the shuffleboard tables. You'll finish up by toasting to the winner in their stylish bar, with tickets starting from just £30 per person.

11 Central Gin Tasting Experience

@ 11 Central on Various dates from Saturday 4th January 2025

For a boozy activity, head to 11 Central in Salford, where they're offering a brilliant gin tasting experience every weekend. Kick off with a refreshing G and T, before learning all about the history of this spirit from their expert guides. You'll get to taste plenty of delicious tipples here too, before receiving 10% off your bill if you choose to dine in the restaurant afterwards. And if you fancy something more hands on? Then check out their gin making experience instead.

Cherry Jam

If you're a sucker for bottomless brunching, this is a quirky alternative. When you're in need of events in Manchester this weekend throughout August, enjoy an afternoon tea or sharing platters at Cherry Jam, which come complete with free-flowing cocktails and musical bingo.

Fabulous Brunch Events Manchester

Need a bit of drag to spice up picks of Manchester events this weekend? Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events are on-hand with buff butlers, drag superstars and plenty of surprises up their sleeves. These unmissable things to do include food and bottomless booze to boot.

The Spirit of Manchester Distillery

There are all kinds of brilliant events going on at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery this month, situated on Watson Street. Get stuck into cocktail masterclasses, gin making sessions and learn all about the history of whisky and how it's made. or if you fancy something more relaxed, be sure to check out their tasting events instead, with prices starting from £30 per person.

Taste + Liquor

If you fancy a knees-up with friends, check out Taste + Liquor's list of things to do in Manchester for August 2025. When it comes to party events, these guys are second to none, fronting afternoons of bottomless booze and the most scrumptious brunch meals. Not to mention amazing themes - think 90s throwback and epic RnB hits.

FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

@ New York New York on Saturday 4th January 2025 and 51 other Saturdays

With weekly Benidorm bingo sessions and even appearances from RuPaul's Drag Race stars throughout August, FunnyBoyz Manchester is the ideal way to get your fix of hilarious queens or amazing games. Not only that, but you can upgrade to party packages for hens and special occasions.

Paintvine

Wondering what's on in Manchester this August 2025? Paintvine have you covered with a range of artistic events where you can also sip drinks courtesy of the hosting bar. Whether you choose canvas painting or pottery sculpting, expect there to be a load of fun waiting at Revs Deansgate Locks or Parsonage Gardens and the King's Arms.

Visit These Museums And Galleries

This month is the perfect time to explore some of Manchester's culture and history, and where better to do that than at these museums and galleries? We've got everything from the Science and industry museum to The Pankhurst Centre and the Castlefield Gallery in our guide, so there's something to suit everyone here - including art, transport, the Suffragette movement and more

Manchester Pride 2025

Out of all the August events in Manchester this 2025, Pride has to be on your list. Take to the bars of Canal Street, get stuck into the parade and enjoy the iconic Gay Village Party across a full weekend of fun. A round-up of the best things to do? Right this way.