Fabulous Brunch Events Manchester
Summer is here, so the residents of our rainy city are (hopefully) packing up their coats and getting out in the sunshine. So you don’t get serious FOMO this year, we’ve compiled a detailed list of the top live performances, beer festivals and cocktail experiences around; here are the best Manchester events in July 2026.
July in Manchester just got even better, with the arrival of YO!'s sushi masterclasses at Manchester Arndale and Selfridges Trafford. Here, you'll get to tuck into gyozas on arrival, before learning a bit of history, practising knife skills and getting to create four different delicious items.
Searching for some of the best things to do in Manchester during July? Taste + Liquor are giving you an epic lineup, from Ayia Napa-inspired brunches to RnB-themed afternoons. You'll get a cracking meal, alongside bottomess booze - enough said.
@ The Big Manchester Bake on Various dates from Monday 23rd March 2026
A fun, competitive event that takes place in Salford, The Big Manchester Bake is a must this July. Head to their dedicated baking marquee in pairs, where you'll compete against other teams to be crowned the very best bakers.
There's a new theme every month, and all the ingredients and tools you need will be provided. You've got 90 minutes to whip up your masterpiece, and each team has got their very own cooking station within the tent.
Paintvine are coming to the King's Arms, Revolution and more venues across town for a range of boozy art classes, from painting to sculpting. Not only will you get expert guidance throughout your experience, but you can grab drinks from the bar whenever you like.
@ Cloudwater Brewery Taproom on Saturday 28th March 2026 and 11 other Saturdays
Are you a lover of all things hops and malt? Then you should have the Manchester Craft Beer Experience on your radar this month. Not only will you visit multiple of the best microbreweries and taprooms in town, but also sample a load of drinks along the way.
@ Flight Club Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 28th March 2026
Flight Club are doing what they do best come July in Manchester, and that's brunch. The fun bar perks up weekends with a boozy party that includes a bottle of prosecco each, endless pizza and games in one of the oches.
@ Electric Shuffle Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 28th March 2026
Located in Spinningfields, Electric Shuffle is a fun activity bar where you and your pals can get competitive over a few rounds of shuffleboard. At their quirky weekend brunches, you can spend a whole hour battling each other while sipping prosecco, before heading to the stylish bar for the second half of the experience. You'll get to enjoy unlimited pizza paddles throughout the two-hour session, as well as an entire bottle of bubbles each, all for as little as £30 per person.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Monday 23rd March 2026
In need of events in Manchester today? Head to Watson Street, where immersive prison experience Alcotraz is asking you to smuggle in a bottle of your favourite liquor, befriend the crooked guards and get the inmates to whip you up a bespoke cocktail (or three).
GRUB hosts events in Manchester throughout 2026 and their July roster is packed with plenty of crackers. From disco bingo to bottomless street food brunches and more, this place really has a bit of everything to enjoy.
@ Loft Social on Various dates from Thursday 26th March 2026
Add some joy to your July with Disco Curling. In Loft Social, you can sling stones down your lane as you sip ice cold beers and creative cocktails.
Grab your mates and get ready to slide into the weekend. Tickets start from just £22 and secure you a lane for up to eight people.
@ GFFDamian Dance Studio on Saturday 28th March 2026
This month, head to Kitty Yoga for a relaxing weekend outing. Taking place in the Deansgate area, this unique event combines slow vinyasa yoga with feline fun. You'll get involved in a forty minute class, followed by twenty minutes of relaxing with the kittens.
Tickets start from as little as £20 per person, with a range of different breeds of cat at different sessions. Get ready to unwind, while playing with the cutest cats around.
@ The Blues Kitchen Manchester on Every Saturday
The Slow Jams Bottomless Brunch has got the lot. Classic tunes, delicious dishes and free-flowing booze.
Expect to hear the very best of 90s and 00s RnB, from Aaliyah and Ashanti to Nelly, Usher and Destiny's Child. Tickets are just £35 and include a main brunch dish, plus 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco, mimosas and rum punch to power your dancing feet.
Choose from Cherry Jam's bottomless afternoon teas or grazing boards with unlimited drinks, both of which are topped off by a game of musical bingo. Better yet, your tipples include a range of cocktails to be sipped on in the swish space.
Put some extra sizzle in your summer at Old Skool Bingo. As you play a high-energy twist on the classic game, you'll get down to the sounds of 90s and 00s RnB.
There's so much more to keep you entertained along the way, from dance offs and singalongs to epic prizes. Grab your tickets from just £19.25.