Best Events In March

St Patrick's Day in Manchester might just be one of our favourite times of the year. Guinness? Check. Excuses to wear fun hats while dancing to traditional music? Double tick. Uncover our guide to the best things to do this year and raise a toast to the Emerald Isle.

Whether she's a laidback lady or into the finer things in life, we've put together a list of the best Mother's Day ideas in Manchester. Spoil your number one woman with afternoon tea, classy cocktails, a thoughtful dinner and plenty more with our guide.

If you love watching the impossible and adore the world of entertainment, sorcery and all, then Manchester's world-class Magic At The Midlands show is the evening for you, with tickets starting from £24.50 per person. Steve Price, one of the UK's top magicians will be gracing the stage and turning objects into so much more. Taking place at this historic hotel, it's an event most certainly for the curious among you. 

Unlimited pizza, a bottle of bubbly per person and a whack on the state-of-the-art darts boards; Flight Club is the place to spend your weekends. Their brunch is the perfect excuse to get the mischief started early, with room for birthday parties and larger groups if necessary.

Get on over to Freight Island for a nostalgic journey through the soulful beats of Motown. In this immersive evening of dinner, drinks and dancing, you'll get down to the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops, Supremes and many more legendary artists.

After a welcome glass of fizz on arrival, you'll tuck into a choice of succulent chicken or hearty vegan wellington, followed by a decadent chocolate cake for dessert. All of this old school elegance is yours from just £30.74.

Head down to Paint a Pic's fabulous hosting bars, and get stuck into creating your very own masterpiece. You will be guided by an expert, all the materials will be provided, and classes fit up to 25 people, so bring your mates, grab a drink and get stuck in. 

One of the best things to do in Manchester city centre this March, the Microbrewery Tour will take you behind the scenes at some of the city's most innovative brewhouses. Of course, there's plenty of beer tastings at every stop.

Get ready to kick off your weekend in style at Electric Shuffle Manchester's Brunch. Whether you're gathering your friends, celebrating a special occasion, or just in need of some Sunday fun, this is the brunch you've been waiting for.

In this two-hour session, you'll spend the first hour shuffling your way to victory and the second hour raising a glass to the champion at the bar. With each guest getting their own bottle of prosecco or four beers, plus a shuffleboard sampler and an array of delicious pizza paddles, you'll be fuelled for fun all brunch long. Plus, there's complimentary orange juice for mimosas - because brunch isn't complete without bubbles.

Manchester's best alternative shopping and entertainment event is back. Get down to The Church for all kinds of alternative fashion, arts and crafts, burlesque and vintage.

There's all kinds up for grabs in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village, from the gothic and fetish to the seriously steampunk. Tickets are £7 on the door - or just a fiver if you grab them in advance.

Fancy yourself as a smuggler of bootleg liquor? If you can get your spirits past the eagle-eyed warden and down into the cells of Alcotraz at this immersive prison experience, you'll be rewarded with bespoke cocktails from the inmate mixologists.

Topping our list of outdoor events in Manchester for March 2025 is this Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt, where you'll make your way around some of the city's most famous landmarks and hidden streets. Solve the clues and puzzles along the way to win your grand prize: 20% off the bill at a local pub.

Get ready to whisk, bake, and decorate your way to glory at The Big Manchester Bake. This immersive baking extravaganza is the perfect recipe for a fun day out with friends. Step into the baking marquee, grab your ingredients and get ready to face off in Manchester's award-winning bake-off competition. With 90 minutes on the clock, you and your baking buddy will create the most creative, delicious masterpiece, with instructions and pre-measured ingredients to guide you every step of the way.

Each month brings a new theme, so no two bakes are ever the same. Think you're up for the challenge? Mix in a dash of creativity, stir in some friendly competition, and bake your way to the top. At the end of it all, the winning team will be crowned, and you'll leave with bragging rights and a sense of sweet accomplishment.

Perfect the art of the Neapolitan at the Pizza Pilgrims Dough-It-Yourself Masterclass. Whether you're here on a date, with mates, celebrating a birthday or just because, you'll learn your craft from expert pizzaiolos.

Before you get stuck in, there's a friggitoria Italian street food feast, plus fizz or beer to unleash your creative juices. Your £54 ticket gets your all the ingredients and instruction you need, along with your drinks and nibbles.

A truly great experience needs to offer flawless organisation, great value, and high entertainment value. Food Escapes hits all three out of the park. From £48.60, you get a fully coordinated, interactive city tour alongside three substantial meals at some of the city's finest independent restaurants.

The clever design of the game ensures that your experience is entirely stress-free: the moment you arrive at a food stop, the game timer automatically pauses, giving you all the time you need to sit back, chat, and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. 

Looking for great live music from fantastic local artists? The Fitzgerald's got just what you need. 

Grab a cocktail, settle into a plush booth, sit back and soak up the sounds. Tickets to this epic night of elegant entertainment start from just £13.20.

Want to learn to roll like a pro? The Yo! Sushi School is just what you need. Whether you're already a maki master or a total nigiri newbie, you'll pick up some great new skills to take home.

As well as snacking on your own creations, you'll graze on a feast sashimi, garden rolls and more along the way - all washed down with a welcome beer or glass of bubbles. Grab your tickets from just £27.95.

Searching for boozy brunches to look forward to? Book into Fabulous Brunch Events for a selection of performance spectaculars. From Lady Gaga and Britney to bingo spectaculars or butlers in the buff, there's a theme for everyone and the bottomless drinks to match.

Built for connection, competition and cracking nights out, Loft Social is an action-packed bar and games venue in the heart of Stockport. Whether you're planning a work do, night out with pals or a date night with a difference, there's plenty here to keep you entertained.

Take your pick from archery, table shuffle, petanque, disco curling and more. While you play, there's ice cold pints, classic cocktails and more tasty tipples to keep you refreshed.

When you need things to do in Manchester this March weekend, Cherry Jam have you covered with their bottomless afternoon tea, grazing boards with free-flowing booze, and other themed brunches. Drinks to accompany include plenty of cocktails and beer, which are followed by a game of musical bingo.