This month, the summer is still going strong and so are we. That's why we're putting together a selection of unmissable things to do, from affordable, themed brunches and Pride parties to immersive outdoor adventure hunts. Join us in ensuring the warmer months go out with a bang with our guide to Manchester events throughout August 2026.
@ Loft Social on Various dates from Saturday 17th October 2026
Up the activity ante this August with Disco Curling. Loft Social is the perfect place to slide into the weekend.
Round up your mates, grab a drink and sling your stones down the lane. Tickets start from just £22 and bag your lane for up to eight mates.
@ Electric Shuffle Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 17th October 2026
Make your way to Electric Shuffle in Spinningfields this weekend, for one of their quirky brunch socials. You'll get to enjoy unlimited pizza paddles throughout the two-hour session, as well as a whole bottle of prosecco each, all while battling against your friends on the shuffleboard tables. You'll finish up by toasting to the winner in their stylish bar, with tickets starting from just £30 per person.
Need a bit of drag to spice up picks of Manchester events this weekend? Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events are on-hand with buff butlers, drag superstars and plenty of surprises up their sleeves. These unmissable things to do include food and bottomless booze to boot.
@ Manchester Piccadilly Train Station on Various dates from Saturday 17th October 2026
After outdoor events in Manchester during August? This fun puzzle treasure hunt has you make your way across the city, uncovering hidden streets and seeing top landmarks. Crack clues, solve puzzles and decipher codes to win your grand prize: 20% off your bill at a local pub.
@ Cloudwater Brewery Taproom on Saturday 31st October and Saturday 28th November 2026
Searching for events at breweries? This cool tour is taking place across multiple Saturdays, offering tastings and behind-the-scenes access at each stop. To top it off, you'll be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide to let you in on all the secrets.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 17th October 2026
Get ready for some of the best events in Manchester today, as Alcotraz brings together unique interiors, immersive action and delicious drinks throughout August. Smuggle in a bottle of your favourite spirit and you'll find yourself sipping with cocktail-savvy inmates throughout the prison-themed experience.
If you fancy a knees-up with friends, check out Taste + Liquor's list of things to do in Manchester for August 2026. When it comes to party events, these guys are second to none, fronting afternoons of bottomless booze and the most scrumptious brunch meals. Not to mention amazing themes - think 90s throwback and epic RnB hits.
@ GFFDamian Dance Studio on Saturday 17th October 2026 and 3 other dates
This month, give yourself the gift of relaxation with a trip to one of Kitty Yoga's events. These hour-long sessions take place at a venue on Deansgate, with a yoga instructor leading you through a 40-minute vinyasa flow while cats roam around you.
Afterwards, you'll get 20 minutes of pure playtime with the kittens, making for some great photo opportunities too.
If you're looking for free events this month, then head to the buzzing Freight Island. This lively venue promises regular DJ sets, indie nights and talented live musicians, across their indoor and outdoor spaces.
There are seven different bars on-site to keep you supplied with a wide range of drinks, alongside tasty street food from their 11 vendors.
@ Flight Club Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 17th October 2026
Looking for things to do in Manchester this weekend? A bottle of prosecco per person, endless pizza paddles and a go on the state-of-the-art dartboards; Flight Club's famous Brunch Social is always great fun throughout August.
Combining sightseeing, food and problem-solving, Food Escapes is a unique experience that unfolds across Manchester. You'll follow a series of clues sent through WhatsApp, uncovering the locations of three independent eateries as you go - with the clock stopping when you're eating.
There are several themed quests to choose from, ranging from dumpling hunts to craft beer crawls and comfort food trails. Prices start from £48.60, with all food included.
If you're a sucker for bottomless brunching, this is a quirky alternative. When you're in need of events in Manchester this weekend throughout August, enjoy an afternoon tea or sharing platters at Cherry Jam, which come complete with free-flowing cocktails and musical bingo.
@ New York New York on Saturday 17th October 2026 and 61 other Saturdays
With weekly Benidorm bingo sessions and even appearances from RuPaul's Drag Race stars throughout August, FunnyBoyz Manchester is the ideal way to get your fix of hilarious queens or amazing games. Not only that, but you can upgrade to party packages for hens and special occasions.
Out of all the August events in Manchester this 2026, Pride has to be on your list. Take to the bars of Canal Street, get stuck into the parade and enjoy the iconic Gay Village Party across a full weekend of fun. A round-up of the best things to do? Right this way.
This month is the perfect time to explore some of Manchester's culture and history, and where better to do that than at these museums and galleries? We've got everything from the Science and industry museum to The Pankhurst Centre and the Castlefield Gallery in our guide, so there's something to suit everyone here - including art, transport, the Suffragette movement and more
