Fun Events In Manchester 2024

Looking for fun things in Manchester for couples and groups alike? Alcotraz is the prison cocktail experience asking you to put your smuggling skills to the test. Join them at their basement hangout, but come prepared with your own liquor for sneaking past the guards.

When it comes to fun Manchester events today, this hunt is a top-notch choice. Challenge yourself to various puzzles and riddles as you visit iconic city landmarks and venues. Find the treasure and you'll nab 20% off your food and drink bill at the pub.

Searching for fun activities in Manchester for couples? We're sorting you with GRUB's epic experiences. Get the chance to make your own whisky or espresso martini cocktails, or make your evenings a little more wholesome with board games and beer.

For fun affairs in Manchester, we recommend heading to Paintvine. The event takes place at various venues throughout the city and features an art class like no other. Draw everything from a Bob Ross sunset to Starry Night and much more.

Join local gin expert Jono Ojinnaka on Gin Journey Manchester, where you'll explore a range of fantastic bars, distilleries and hidden dens all over the city - while learning more about your favourite tipples.

Visit four different venues on this experience, each of which will serve you a gin taster, followed by a carefully curated cocktail - that's eight drinks for only £49.95 per person.

If competitive baking has even been on your radar, then The Big Manchester Bake is the perfect event for you. Having been providing award-winning baking experiences in the UK since 2017, this brand really know how to make sure you have the finest whisk-off. You'll get all the equipment and ingredients provided to make a tasty recipe and compete in pairs, with one lucky duo crowned the winner.

If you're a fan of creating your own concoctions, then check out the Four Sisters Gin Making Experience at 11 Central. Not only will you learn about distilling and taste your fair share of G&T, but you'll also leave with a personal bottle which you'll be able to reorder in the future.

On the search for something a lil' fun? Yep, we thought so. So grab your pals and head along to The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch at The Blues Kitchen on Quay Street. At this venue, you'll be able to delve into lip-smacking drinks and BBQ eats, all while catching one of the best music events in Manchester this week.

Whether you're in it for the Wednesday student parties or scrumptious bottomless brunches on Saturday, Cargo is a must-visit for fun-filled affairs. With disco balls and drink deals, it's no wonder why it's one of the best things to do in Manchester at night.

Wondering what's on in Manchester tomorrow? You can always rely on FunnyBoyz for fun-packed things to do. Make your way to New York New York, where you'll be able to join in on Taylor Swift tribute nights, Benidorm Bingo and catch some of the best queens from RuPaul's Drag Race across the stage.

To have a really fun time with bottomless booze to boot, The Brunch Club is a great choice of events across top venues in the city centre. You'll tuck into food and 60 minutes of unlimited drinks, plus there's a DJ for three hours and live entertainment too - think themes like ABBA, country, Taylor Swift, Spice Girls and Disney.

Wondering about Manchester events this weekend? Cherry Jam are hosting an epic bottomless afternoon teas and brunches, complete with free-flowing spritzes, bloody mary's, and ice cold beers for 90 glorious minutes. Plus, themed music bingo is on the cards for entertainment.

Looking for something out of the ordinary this weekend? Electric Shuffle in Deansgate has you covered with its brunch offering from £30 per person. Gather your mates and play and hours worth of shuffleboard before tucking into unlimited pizza. What's more, you'll also bag a bottle of prosecco each. 

Known for their epic Oompah shows, Bierkeller Manchester is giving you something to sing along to. You can enjoy various packages from benches reserved for cocktails, beer and cider or tuck into Bavarian wursts served with skin-on fries and 'keggies'.

If you're on the hunt for fun activities in Manchester for adults, then IndieFlicks is just the ticket. For just £8, you can watch a variety of short films before voting for your favourite. Better yet, there's an event on the first Wednesday of every month.

If you're on the hunt for free events in Manchester, then venture to DogHouse for its live acoustic nights. Not only will you get to listen to some of the best local artists on the stage, but you'll also dig into burgers and loaded fries with a pint in hand.

When in need of something a little different (but still totally fun) to do, YO! at Manchester Arndale has you covered. Head in for a sushi masterclass, where you'll tuck into gyozas before learning how to create four different tasty pieces.

For lovers of drag shows and bottomless brunches alike, you can't go wrong with Bougie Drag Events. Their fun-filled days out in Manchester feature iconic queens from all over the country hosting, as well as non-stop DJ sets and 90 minutes of unlimited booze with your meal. With lip syncing, catwalk contests and dance-offs galore, what are you waiting for?

When it comes down to activities in Manchester for large groups, Flight Club's Brunch Social is a real winner. Whether you want to dig into unlimited prosecco and pizza or upgrade your experience with a few rounds of darts, this venue will impress.

Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events are hosting some of the best indoor activities in Manchester for adults. Check out their selection of Gaga-themed brunches, bottomless afternoons and weekends with buff waiters alongside some of the UK's top drag stars.  

Get your groove on at Albert Hall with Bongo's Bingo Manchester, where they bring together dance-offs, rave breaks, audience involvement, and bingo fun all in one show. Brace yourself for a night of throwback vibes and the chance to snag epic prizes like oversized pink unicorns, Henry Hoovers, mobility scooters, and karaoke machines at every bash.