Cool And Quirky Events In Manchester

Competitive baking sound like your thing? Grab your best baking buddy and pair up; you'll have 90 minutes on the clock to create an edible masterpiece at The Big Manchester Bake. You'll have all the ingredients and equipment provided in the marquee, while one skilled duo will also be crowned winning bakers.

Looking to hit up fun things to do in Manchester city centre? The Blues Kitchen has to be a front-runner. Boasting lineups of musicians and artists ready to bring all the New Orleans vibes to its cool space, this watering hole has everything you need for a great night out.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, starting off a night out early or just looking for a fun group activity, you can't go wrong with a boozy brunch at Electric Shuffle in Spinningfields. These two-hour sessions begin with some competitive action on the shuffleboard tables, before heading to their cool bar area to raise a toast to the winner. You'll get to enjoy as many slices of pizza as you want during this event, as well as an entire bottle of prosecco each, with tickets starting from just £30 per person.

If non-drinking activities in Manchester are the ones for you, The Great Game Outdoor Treasure Hunt comes in at the top of our list. Solve riddles, crack codes or complete puzzles while travelling across the city, with 20% off a meal at a local pub once 'X' marks the spot.

Be amazed and entertained by the mystical Steve Price when attending Magic at the Midland in Manchester. In the city's most historic hotel, you will be laughing at this engaging performance, while wondering how he seemingly makes the impossible happen with everyday objects. 

Get a little quirky at some of FunnyBoyz Manchester's events, all making place at New York New York. Not only is there live entertainment from some of RuPaul's Drag Race's finest queens, but there are also Taylor Swift tributes and plenty of bingo. Sign us up.

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For a vibrant day out across trendy Manchester venues, check out the bottomless brunches on offer from Bougie Drag Events. Expect fabulous queens like Imani Versace and Barb hosting lip syncing, catwalk competitions and dance-offs throughout, as well as banging DJ sets, tasty dishes and 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco, cocktails or beer.

The Manchester Craft Beer Experience sees you head to a multitude of hidden brewery gems across the city, all while learning about the process from the experts. Sample drinks fresh from their on-site taprooms, with a variety of styles available at each venue.

Craving a boozy brunch with a little extra sass, a themed drag night or quirky bingo? The team over at Bougie Drag & Boy Toy events are bound to have something for you. Think everything from waiters in the buff to lip sync battles and games, all accompanied by tasty refreshments. 

Give your weekends a big dose of fun with Flight Club's brunch social, one of the best indoor activities in Manchester for adults. From birthday parties to hen dos, nothing will beat bottomless pizza, a bottle of bubbly per person and taking your friends on at a game of high-tech darts.

ABBA Believe In Angels is the bottomless brunch event complete with a live vocal show from one of the best tribute acts. Expect 90 minutes of unlimited drinks, a delish dish and four whole hours of partying, alongside a drag host to match.

Searching for the ultimate hangout spot in Manchester? Look no further than Freight Island. This innovative venue is a feast for the senses, with a wide range of food stalls serving up everything from gourmet burgers to plant-based delights.

The industrial chic design adds a cool edge, and there's always something going on, from live performances and sports viewings to exciting pop-ups. Whether you're here to grab a quick bite or make an evening of it with friends, you'll be surrounded by good vibes, great tunes, and amazing flavours.

YO! are bringing the best in cool and quirky classes to Manchester Arndale and the Trafford Centre, promising the chance to create your own sushi. Chow down on arrival gyozas, learn knife skills and make everything from maki rolls to sashimi.

Some of the most fun things to do in Manchester for couples, Cherry Jam's bottomless events offer up afternoon tea or a sharing platter of treats come the weekend. Wash your food down with unlimited cocktails and finish your afternoon off with musical bingo, or choose a themed brunch too.

The best of quirky events this July, the Official Manchester Rum Festival 2025 is back and at New Century Hall. As the city's original, dedicated rum festival, it's making sure you have a blast - with all exhibitors' rums included in the £27.50 ticket price.

And when you get peckish or thirsty for a cocktail? There are vendors and a rum cocktail bar on-site for that too.

Need fun activities in Manchester for couples? Paintvine is letting you get creative with a group or your other half, popping up at The King's Arms to bring you a cool class with plenty of opportunity to buy drinks from the bar too. 

Searching for fun things to do in Manchester? Taste + Liquor are giving you everything for the best weekends, from Ayia Napa-inspired brunches to RnB music-filled afternoons and 90s throwback themed events.

Are you interested in the distilling process? Fancy learning something new? Or just a gin lover? Either way, you'll be a fan of the Four Sisters Gin Making Experience at 11 Central. You'll create your own recipe with help from the experts, leaving with your personalised bottle that you can reorder in the future.

Head to the city centre speakeasy, Alcotraz, where one of the most fun activities for adults in Manchester awaits. This immersive experience sees you charming your way past suspicious guards while smuggling in bootlegged liquor, before the inmates whip you up some delicious drinks.

GRUB are filled to the brim with some of the quirkiest events in the city. Try out a cocktail masterclass, attend disco bingo or mosey over to a booze-fuelled garden party. If that wasn't enough, they also offer bottomless brunch and burlesque.

When you're in need of activities in Manchester for large groups, Sixes Cricket has you covered. Go to this quirky watering hole to take on their high-tech batting nets, where you'll be up against some of the best bowlers in the world on iconic pitches.

At The Blues Kitchen on Quay Street, you'll be able to have a good ol' time at The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch. This quirky event will have you enjoying some of the finest live entertainment from Untold Orchestra, alongside 90 minutes of bottomless rum punch and BBQ bites.

Step into David Hockney's vibrant world this winter with a truly unique night out. Guided by Hockney's own narration, the show combines stunning 360-degree projections and a powerful score by Nico Muhly to immerse you in his artistic journey.

From the glittering swimming pools of Los Angeles to the lush landscapes of Spring in Normandy, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) spans sixty years of his most iconic works.

A great choice of indoor football activities in Manchester, Cafe Football is the place for match day packages. Expect stays, tours of Old Trafford, dining experiences, afternoon tea and more, all with a love of United at its heart.

When it comes to something a little different, you need a venue where no two nights are ever the same. Albert's Schloss promises just that; a frenzy of fiery live music, cabaret acts, burlesque performances and more throughout the week. Also, it's worth mentioning there's a disco toilet in the ladies.