Cool And Quirky Events In Manchester

Looking to hit up quirky bars in Manchester? 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.

Treat a beer-lover to tickets to Manchester Beer Tasting Tour, where they'll visit no less than three of our city's top brewery taprooms. Sampling a drink at each spot, they can learn all about different craft pours from professionals and passionate makers.

Give your weekends a big dose of fun with Flight Club's brunch social, one of the best indoor activities for adults in Manchester. 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.

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.

Paint A Pic Manchester are offering up plenty of cool and quirky art classes across our city, bringing the guidance of a resident artist and all the materials you need to a local bar. Sip drinks while creating your masterpiece at this fun activity.

Pay homage to fromage by joining The Manchester Cheese Crawl, which is dedicated to the stinky stuff. Take a trip through the city, from the high street to hideouts in the Northern Quarter, to uncover the finest sellers of this stringy, delish treat.

Fancy enjoying a variety of short films on the big screen? Chapeltown Picture House are doing just that at IndieFlicks on the first Wednesday of every month, with the opportunity to vote for your favourite and enjoy plenty of refreshments too.

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.

With a range of themed bashes that'll have you singing Disney classics, bopping with hip hop beats or grooving to 90s tunes, The Brunch Club is coming in strong for quirky events in Manchester. Plus, there'll also be bottomless booze and delicious food.

Wanna know what happens when bottomless cocktails and a banging food menu come together to the tune of an old school soundtrack? Check out Garage Brunch to find out. From bingo to 'name that tune' games, this is the one if you're after a fun afternoon with the crew.

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

Inject a little cool and quirky into your life with Bar Pop's bottomless brunch event. Enjoy sinking free-flowing cocktails or prosecco, all while chowing down on succulent burgers. To top it off? There's also live entertainment from drag sensations, that's bound to get you on your feet.

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. 

Take a peek behind the scenes at some of the city's best breweries thanks to the Manchester Brewery Tour. Alongside learning all about the process from the experts, you'll get to sample beer fresh from their on-site taprooms, with a variety of styles available at each venue.

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.

One of the best adrenaline activities in Manchester, TeamSport sees you racing round a 550m indoor track in a 40mph go-kart. Will you leave your nearest and dearest eating your dust, or shall they make it to the chequered flag first? There's only one way to find out.

Searching for cool events in March? Check out Shrek Rave and don a themed outfit from the smash hit as you dance the evening away to iconic tunes. Plus, there will be drinks inspired from the film, as well as giveaways throughout.

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.

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.

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

Cocktails Ahoy are hosting a series of events that are an imaginative twist on your classic booze cruise. While the nights have different themes, including Peaky Blinders and Day of the Dead, you can always expect late-night cocktail sipping alongside banging music.

If outdoor 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 food and drink at a local pub once 'X' marks the spot.

When you're in need of fun things to do in Manchester city centre, 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.

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.

From roller sessions packed with Escape To Freight Island DJs to general admission or classes for beginners, there's a whole heap of fun on offer at Good Life Skates. Roll round the rink while bopping to tunes, with bring your own boots slots too.