May Bank Holiday Events and Parties 2025

This in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour sees you enjoy a guided insight into each brewery's unique brewhouse. There's beer tastings included at every stop on the Manchester Microbrewery Experience and plenty of insider knowledge to be uncovered too.

The Four Sisters Gin Making Experience is the ultimate day out for gin lovers, where you will be taken on a journey through the history of this spirit, before having a go at making your very own botanical blend. Choose your ingredients and try your hand at distilling, creating a unique 700ml bottle to take home with you. There will also be a guided tasting at this event, which is also available to book on its own for £30.

Bank holiday things to do in Manchester this weekend? Spice up your calendar with a trip to Blues Kitchen on the Saturday for hip hop orchestra brunch, with live shows and a DJ accompanying your meal. Better yet, you can expect to munch hot Buffalo chicken sarnies or burgers here.

Looking for a unique date idea? Or want to try something different with your friends? Either way, The Big Manchester Bake is the perfect activity to try this bank holiday weekend. With a new theme each month, bakers will work in pairs to create the very best cake, with all the ingredients you need provided for you.

Head to this stylish marquee to get your bake on, in a space complete with a cake-themed bar and a stunning drinks garden. The 90-minute event is a great way to improve your skills, and you'll leave with a tasty treat at the end.

Offering up the best May bank holiday 2025 events in Manchester, Cherry Jam is your home of boozy and bottomless feasts. Whether you head for afternoon tea on Saturday or sharing platters come Sunday, both will be washed down with unlimited cocktails. Better yet, expect musical bingo for entertainment.

The Boombox Bingo is back, and it's bringing the ultimate singalong experience to Manchester. With eight chances to win, including up to £400 in cash, plus experience days, gift vouchers, and more, you'll want to get in on the action. The game features 360 songs and four bingo rounds, all while you sing your heart out and try to match those song clips to your card.

But that's not all - expect tons of extra fun like dance-offs, karaoke competitions, and egg and spoon races to keep the energy high. Great staff and drinks deals will keep the party going all night. 

Inspired by the speakeasies of the prohibition era, The Fitzgerald is a stunning venue in the Northern Quarter. They host bottomless brunches every Saturday, complete with amazing burlesque performances from the team at Siren Entertainment.

This raunchy event promises two hours of free-flowing prosecco, beer and Aperol Spritz. You'll also get to enjoy a brunch dish of your choice, from smashed beef burgers to loaded fries or salt and pepper tofu tacos.

Looking for some friendly competition at your next brunch? Available on both Saturdays and Sundays, the Electric Shuffle brunch is just the thing for you. The colorful Deansgate venue promises interactive shuffleboard tables, complete with fun multiplayer games and automatic scoring. 

The brunch sessions start from juts £33 per person, including an hour of gaming and another hour in the bar. everyone will receive their own bottle of prosecco or four beers each, as well as two hours of unlimited sharing pizzas.

Take on pirates, samurai, vikings and more when you choose to spend part of your long weekend at Escape Hunt Manchester. You'll have just 60 minutes to work together and figure a way out of this fun, themed environment.

Prepare to be amazed by the mystical Steve Price, during one of his two Magic at the Midland shows in Manchester this May. In the city's most iconic hotel, you will be baffled and entertained as he turns everyday objects into impossible scenarios, in a 75-minute show which costs as little as £24.50 per person to attend.

Impossible is giving you plenty to look forward to and celebrate the extra time away from work. From the immersive night life in the downstairs theatre, to a hidden gin emporium and plenty of tasty plates, this is one hot spot.

Is there a better way to spend May bank holiday Monday in Manchester than checking out beer garden with a pint in hand? These are all the places you should mosey over to, should the sun poke its head out from behind the clouds and you need a relaxing afternoon catching some rays with pals.

For a raucous event hosted by Annabelle and her team of talented queens, look no further than The Frockatoo Drag Brunch at The Cockatoo Club in Manchester's Gay Village. Not only will there be hilarious performances and fun games with the chance to win some excellent prizes, but you can also sip 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails while getting stuck into spicy nachos and all kinds of tasty wraps, all for £40 per person. Even better? There's a Gaga-themed version too.

Spend your 2022 May bank holiday in the clink thanks to Alcotraz, the immersive prison experience and speakeasy bar tucked away on Watson Street. For starters, you'll smuggle your liquor in past the eagle-eyed warden, before sipping bespoke cocktails and befriending crooked guards while watching the action unfold.

If there's one way to spend bank holidays, it's tucking into some tasty plates at an affordable restaurant. Sometimes, there's no need to fork out a load of dough to get a good meal, which means you can spend your money on fun events and activities instead.

Reggae Bingo is returning to Manchester for another wild edition on Friday the 30th of May from 7pm to 10pm. Following the success of previous sold-out shows, this event is set to bring the biggest tunes from reggae, dancehall, soca, and old-school anthems straight to your ears while you try your luck at bingo.

Tickets include entry, seating, and three game cards, with cash prizes up for grabs. But don't just expect bingo - get ready for a night of comedy, chaos, dance-offs, and Reggae-oke that will have you on your feet.

Freight Island in Manchester invites guests to dive into a classic R&B brunch experience with their Old School R&B Brunch, celebrating all the greatest tunes from the past and present. Starting at 2pm, guests will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with an hour of bottomless punch, before sampling delicious street food from top local vendors like Voodoo Ray's, Smoking Coal, and Mega Gyros.

The R&B soundtrack will be accompanied by island beats, Afrobeats, and a mix of commercial hits, with the live DJ and host setting the perfect vibe throughout the event. 

Voted Manchester's number one Thing To Do on TripAdvisor, The Spirit of Manchester Distillery hosts some pretty fantastic events. This bank holiday weekend, you can take part in a brilliant gin making experience where you'll leave with a unique 700ml bottle made from botanicals of your choice, coming in at £95 per person. But if that's not your tipple of choice, try out their whisky tastings instead.

From buff bingo to Gaga-themed brunches and plenty more, Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events are the perfect choice of bank holiday things to do in May 2025. Nab a place at one of their weekend happenings and raise a glass to the bank hols with some of the UK's biggest drag superstars.

Haven't made it to the beach with your pop-up stumps, bat and ball yet? Well, Sixes sees you taking to the crease right in the heart of Manchester. Head to their high-tech cricket nets to take on some of the world's best bowlers, with plenty of food and booze available for afters.

On Deansgate, you'll uncover simulation sports spot and speakeasy bar Point Blank Shooting. From two for £12 cocktails in happy hour to plenty of fun games to try out against mates in their huge virtual shooting bays, this place is a great way to enjoy your weekend.

Their bottomless brunch takes place on Sundays, promising 90 minutes of limitless pizza, prosecco, beer and select cocktails. You'll also get unlimited gaming during this time, all for just £40 per person.

If the weather's not holding up, these pubs and bars with pool offer light relief. Better yet, some of Manchester's best venues are fronting beer vending machines, arcades, themed cocktails and more games to boot.

Make it a daytime shindig with Flight Club, as the renowned darts bar puts on some of their infamous brunches. Perfect for sharing with friends, the party includes a bash at the dart board, a bottle of prosecco per person, and plenty of pizza.

If outdoor events in Manchester are catching your eye this May, The Great Game is a top choice. Solve the riddles, crack clues and complete puzzles to follow the trail across the city, discovering famous landmarks or hidden streets as you go. And when 'X' marks the spot? You'll get 20% off food and drink at the chosen pub.