Fun Events In Manchester 2024

All work and no play makes for a very dull day. Ditch the couch and your usual watering holes for some of the coolest and kookiest things to do in the city - fab for first dates and team-building activities. So spice up your diary with our stellar lineup of fun events in Manchester, from wing festivals to wacky pop-ups and hilarious comedy clubs.

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 5th November 2024




Alcotraz Manchester: Cell Block Three-Four

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Thursday 21st November 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.

What's on at GRUB

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.

Paintvine

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.

Gin Journey Manchester

@ Nell's Pizza on Saturday 7th and Saturday 21st December 2024

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.

The Big Manchester Bake

@ The Big Manchester Bake on Various dates from Thursday 21st November 2024

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.

The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch - Manchester

@ The Blues Kitchen Manchester on Every Saturday

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.

FunnyBoyz Manchester

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.

The Brunch Club - Manchester

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.

Cherry Jam

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.

Electric Shuffle Manchester Brunch

@ Electric Shuffle Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 23rd November 2024

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. 

YO!

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.

BOUGIE DRAG EVENTS

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?

Fabulous Brunch Events Manchester

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.  

Bongo's Bingo Manchester

@ Albert Hall on Various dates from Friday 22nd November 2024

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.