Best Events In Manchester

If some competitive fun is what you're after, then head to Point Blank Shooting on Deansgate. This quirky venue boasts state-of-the-art shooting simulations on their huge screens, with private booths to battle against your friends in.

You can enjoy bottomless brunches here on Sundays, complete with 90 minutes of unlimited pizza and prosecco, as well as live sports screenings in the speakeasy-style bar.

Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events are spicing up your weekend with an afternoon of free-flowing bubbles and delicious dishes served by topless buff butlers. Or if you're just a fan of all things Britney, Beyonce and Gaga? Catch a brunch where you can enjoy fabulous tribute acts.

With non-stop tunes from DJ Smiley Vyrus and raucous entertainment hosted by iconic queens like Imani Versace and Barb, Bougie Drag Events are bringing the fun to venues across Manchester with their classic or Beyonce-themed bottomless brunches. Expect lip syncing battles, dance-offs and catwalk contests as you tuck into a delicious dish, topped off by 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco, beer or cocktails.

There's nothing more relaxing than unwinding with a glass of wine and a good crafty activity, and that's just what they offer at Paintvine. Their Manchester events take place at the Northern Monk Refectory for just £29 each, giving you the chance to create your very own work of art with guidance from an expert instructor. They've even got sculpting events too if that's more your thing, with all the materials you need already provided.

Get to know Manchester on a whole new level with The Great Game Treasure Hunt, an exciting outdoor experience which involves cracking clues and solving puzzles to make your way to a mystery pub. You'll receive a prize of 20% off your food and drink bill at the end – and the best part is tickets for the whole day start from as little as £5 per person.

One of the most fun things to do in Manchester, YO!'s masterclass at the Arndale is helping you become a mogul in the kitchen. Nab tickets and head over for gyozas on arrival, followed by the chance to whip up four different sushi items.

It might be a new opening in the North but it's already bringing or sorts of fun to our weekends. Now Flight Club are launching a new brunch option; expect bottomless pizza, a bottle of prosecco per person, and a go on their fun darts experience.

Spice up your next night out with a trip to prison at interactive themed bar Alcotraz. This immersive experience will have you donning orange jumpsuits and lining up for Instagram-worthy mugshots, before smuggling in a bottle of liquor for the inmates to turn into bespoke cocktails for you. Don't forget to watch out for the warden, though.

A top choice of unique events, The Big Manchester Bake is here to ensure you can get put competitive streak to good use while also whisking up a tasty treat. They provide all the ingredients and equipment, so you and your baking buddy can concentrate on being crowned the winners of your 90-minute session.

Shhh, it's The Secret Bottomless Brunch taking place at The Fitzgerald on the third Saturday of every month. From £40 per person, expect two hours of entertainment from the speakeasy's best, along with free-flowing bubbles. Keep this event on the low as you tuck into the likes of cheeseburgers and buns filled with halloumi and guacamole, or munch on tasty tacos.

When it comes down to Manchester's best events, The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch at The Blues Kitchen is a strong contender. Head inside this Quay Street venue, where you'll be able to catch three live shows from Untold Orchestra, alongside BBQ plates. Think fried chicken and burgers.

Gin Journey Manchester is a unique way to explore the city, as expert guide Jono Ojinnaka takes you to brilliant bars, distilleries and hidden haunts all over the city, while sharing his knowledge on the subject.

At each of the four venues, you'll get to enjoy a gin taster, followed by a delicious cocktail - all included in the cost of your £49.50 ticket.

Located in the heart of the city, The Spirit of Manchester Distillery is home to a whole host of fun events, perfect for couples and groups of friends alike. You can try your hand at gin making here while learning a thing or two about the history and distilling process of the drink, or simply enjoy a tasting or plenty of different spirits, with experiences starting from £30 per person.

Got any weekend plans? Well, now you do. Snap up tickets from £30 each to Electric Shuffle's brunch, taking place on the weekend. The Deansgate-based events bar is pulling out all the stops with two hours' worth of unlimited pizza paired with a bottle of prosecco per person. There'll even be complimentary carafes of orange juice if you fancy mixing things up a bit and making some mimosas. 

Enter the world of David Hockney this winter with David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), a show that blends 360-degree projections, Nico Muhly's score, and Hockney's own reflections to transport you to the heart of his art.

Explore sixty years of creativity, from the luminous pools of Los Angeles to the pastoral elegance of Normandy in spring, and grab your tickets from £10 per person.