From Pride events to live music and quirky brunches, this long weekend is giving us an excuse to party and we'll take it. If there was ever a time to go hard, it's when that extra day off comes around. Bringing you the best Northern hospitality and things to do, here's our guide to August bank holiday 2024 in Manchester.
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Obsessed with all things Beyoncé, Britney or Gaga? So are the queens at this dedicated brunch extravaganza. Watch incredible performances from a collective of the city's best drag artists, all of which can be enjoyed with delicious dishes and unlimited prosecco.
Offering some of our favourite August bank holiday events in the North West, Cherry Jam is the Stockport venue with two bottomless events across the weekend. Kick off your Saturday with afternoon tea accompanied by free-flowing cocktails, or mosey over on Sunday for sharing platters and the same unlimited drinks.
@ Cloudwater Brewery Taproom on Saturday 27th April 2024 and 7 other Saturdays
Love all your hops and malt-laced brews? Then the Manchester Craft Beer Experience has your Saturday sorted on this long weekend. You'll stop off at a number of the city's best taprooms and breweries, trying drinks at each.
@ Flight Club Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 20th April 2024
Still haven't experienced the madness that is the Manchester Brunch Social? Now's your chance. Not only is Flight Club hosting an afternoon of prosecco and pizza to celebrate the long weekend, but they're also offering you the opportunity to beat your mates on the oche.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Thursday 18th April 2024
In need of August bank holiday Monday events in Manchester? Grab the gang to head over to Alcotraz, where the prison-themed cocktail experience will have you donning orange jumpsuits and sipping on contraband cocktails.
@ The Blues Kitchen Manchester on Every Saturday
Manchester bank holidays in 2024 are made all the better by The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch - and August's long weekend is no exception. Sip through 90 minutes of unlimited rum punch or fizz, chow down on American soul food, and enjoy the live performances alongside DJs.
Celebrate this favourite of bank holidays with GRUB's events. Fill your Saturday with a bottomless brunch of street food, which you can choose from a range of stalls at the venue. Keep an eye out for their Sunday plans too - usually a big summer party is in order.
Manchester Pride 2024 is filling your bank holiday weekend with drag shows, the parade, community events, a full arts programme and, of course, all the highlights of that Gay Village Party. Check out our guide of unmissable things to do here.
