Fun Events in Manchester

Head over to First Street South this August where the Manchester Wing Fest will be back in town for more chicken eating madness. Bringing together some of the country's finest wing purveyors, you'll be tasked with trying all the samples you want for just a £1, and voting on your favourites from across the festival.

Get on your dancing shoes and get ready to shimmy the night away to the past forty years of hit songs. With a playlist curated by Now That's What I Call Music, this spectacular Ritz club night is not on to be missed.

Cocktails in the City is touching down in Manchester once more this October, bringing a festival filed with innovative cocktail creating with them. Head on over to the Viadux while they're here and you'll take part in interactive games, exclusive tastings and plenty more mixology-inspired activities. 

Confetti canons and power ballads - what more could you possibly need for a fun night out? Nothing, as Ultimate Power at Manchester Ritz proves once again. The huge night puts on the best songs ever written for you to party, air guitar and sing the night away.

If you're after fun things to do in Manchester, it's time to check out The Gin Society. Not only is the botanical-based pop-up taking over Manchester with samples, talks and tastings, but also street food and live music.

Consider yourself something of a hop hound and would like to get a little more familiar with some of the best beer that Manchester has to boast? Then it's only right you head out on this top notch walking tour as you flit between 3 of the best breweries in town for tips, tasters and more. 

This buff brunch event is serving up bottomless bubbles and breaky dishes along with some very sexy male dancers, acrobats and, best of all, strip performers. The icing on the cake? A sensational drag host to make sure the afternoon runs swimmingly.

Assemble a crack team of racers and prepare to burn some rubber at Teamsport, one of Manchester's most unique go-karting experiences. This thrilling adventure will have you zooming through 550 metres of multilevel tracks, all in effort to win the coveted top spot. 

Think you've got what it takes to beat Quizimodo? Check out The Pen and Pencil's quirky quiz night for just a quid and put your general knowledge to the test, there's even prizes for the best named group so get creative with it. 

Brewdog Outpost have one heck of a quiz for you, with silly questions, wacky prizes and a quiz master cracking plenty of jokes along the way. Chomp away on the bar's signature buns and sip on brew-ties as you take on Mind Games. 

Going above and beyond the usual Manchester club nights, Foreverland is back and bigger than ever. Expect a cosmic theme with alien performers, themed inflatables, space glitter and a huge lineup of house, bass and garage artists.

Taking over the Mayfield Depot for two days only, Gin Fever is a celebration of the UK's best-loved spirit. Combining live music, cocktail masterclasses and mouthwatering street food, this unique festival is the ultimate day in the sun.