Things To Do This Weekend In Manchester

If it's a Friday and you're wondering what's on in Manchester tomorrow? The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch at The Blues Kitchen has got the thing for you. Step inside this New Orleans-inspired venue for live shows, quizzes and tasty BBQ eats. On top of that, there are also 90 minutes of bottomless booze.

If you're looking for quirky activities in Manchester this weekend, check out Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four for an experience unlike any other. The prison-themed immersive bar features a suspicious warden, crooked guards and master mixologists who'll be serving bespoke bootlegged cocktails. 

Fancy switching up your usual routine? These top choices of things to do in Manchester for couples this weekend pair afternoon teas and Sunday sharing boards with bottomless cocktails, so check 'em out.

Not only offering you high-tech social darts and a unique location, Flight Club opens its doors every weekend to bring you flowing fizz and mouthwatering pizza. With a whole bottle of prosecco to yourself, it's time to try your hand at darts and make a day of it.

FunnyBoyz Manchester are bringing you events in Manchester today when Saturdays and Sundays roll around - everything from weekly Benidorm Bingo sessions to one-off shows from Drag Race stars and other top queens in the biz. They're coming to a bar near you, so don't miss out.

The Frockatoo Drag Brunch is one of Manchester's liveliest events, hosted by The Cockatoo Club in the gay village. Enjoy raucous, high-energy performances alongside fun games with great prizes, while sipping on unlimited prosecco and cocktails. They also host Lady Gaga-themed events too.

If you've made it to Saturday or Sunday and are still undecided on things to do, how about checking out some of the city's prettiest drinking dens? We've got the definitive list all wrapped up, including sleek restaurant bars and the spot using a living tree as decor.

One of the best outdoor activities in Manchester this weekend is The Great Game, an outdoor treasure hunt exploring the city's most famed landmarks and hidden streets. You'll solve puzzles, crack codes and decipher clues along the way, all to win 20% off food and drink at a nearby pub.

Enter one of Escape Hunt's rooms and you'll have 60 minutes to defeat Doctor Who villains, evade samurai and outwit Vikings. That means you'll be getting your noggin in gear, all while having fun at the same time.

After fun things to do in Manchester for adults this weekend and want plenty of booze involved? You can whip up some of the city's best cocktails, thanks to the help of master mixologists; shaking, stirring and squeezing your way to success, with even a bit of fire to play with too.

When you're looking to eat out without splashing the cash, our guide on affordable restaurants in the city has you covered. From Mexican fare to pub grub and Thai dishes; these dining destinations are offering all this and more, even at the weekend.

If you're hunting for some quirky cocktails to enjoy with friends this weekend, check out Manchester's gorgeous floral bar On The Hush. This city centre location is perfect for kicking back after a long day of shopping, with an extensive all-day menu to get stuck into. 

Featuring two indoor courses for you to putt your way around, Treetop Adventure Golf is the ideal pick of group activities in Manchester this weekend. Nab yourself VIP packages for ten people and above.

Lost for weekend plans? DNA VR Manchester is sure to fill that void. Found in the city centre, this unique arcade venue is host to a fabulous range of interactive games. In each challenge, whether it's a zombie battle or boat race, you'll be able to move freely in a large virtual space.

Discover art like never before this winter with David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away). Narrated by Hockney himself, this immersive show blends dazzling 360-degree visuals with a sweeping score by Nico Muhly, putting you right at the heart of Hockney's masterpieces.

Divided into six themed chapters, the experience showcases Hockney's creative process, as he plays with perspective, captures time in polaroids, paints the immense Grand Canyon, and transforms an iPad into a canvas for spring's beauty - all accompanied by his personal reflections.