May Bank Holiday Events and Parties 2026 In Manchester

Offering up the best May bank holiday 2026 events in Manchester, Cherry Jam is your home of boozy and bottomless feasts. Whether you head for afternoon tea on Saturday, Top of the Pops supper clubs or charcuterie come Sunday, you'll also enjoy unlimited cocktails.

Get ready for the ultimate feast at PizzaLuxe with their new Bottomless PizzaLuxe experience. Indulge in limitless Roman-style thin-crust pizzas and dough balls, all served fresh and hot straight from the oven.

As soon as you finish one, they'll bring you the next, so you can try every pizza on the menu. Pair it all with unlimited Italian spritz, draught beers, or mocktails for the perfect combination of food and drinks. It's 90 minutes of pure indulgence - the best way to spend your week. Plus, if you're celebrating your birthday, enjoy your Bottomless PizzaLuxe for free when you book with four friends.

IndieFlicks is back, bringing the perfect blend of social vibes and top-tier, festival-quality short films from around the globe. Every first Sunday of the month, head to the MiniCine inside the iconic Ducie Street Warehouse in Manchester for a night of cinematic magic.

Expect a diverse lineup of short films, all of which you'll have a say in by voting for your favourite of the evening. Enjoy a chat with the filmmakers or special guests, all while sipping on delicious drinks and enjoying a range of food options from the bar. The evening wraps up with a special Director's Choice - a longer short film handpicked by the judging panel.

Inspired by the speakeasies of the prohibition era, The Fitzgerald is a stunning venue in the Northern Quarter. They host bottomless brunches every Saturday, complete with amazing burlesque performances from the team at Siren Entertainment.

This raunchy event promises two hours of free-flowing prosecco, beer and Aperol Spritz. You'll also get to enjoy a brunch dish of your choice, from smashed beef burgers to loaded fries or salt and pepper tofu tacos.

Looking for a unique date idea? Or want to try something different with your friends? Either way, The Big Manchester Bake is the perfect activity to try this bank holiday weekend. With a new theme each month, bakers will work in pairs to create the very best cake, with all the ingredients you need provided for you.

Head to this stylish marquee to get your bake on, in a space complete with a cake-themed bar and a stunning drinks garden. The 90-minute event is a great way to improve your skills, and you'll leave with a tasty treat at the end.

Get ready for a night of laughter, fabulous drag, and outrageous fun at FunnyBoyz Manchester with their World-Famous Benidorm Bingo. This unique Drag Cabaret experience will have you in stitches as the FunnyBoyz cast brings you comedy cabaret, twerk-offs, lip-sync battles, and all the cheesy tunes you can handle.

The night kicks off with a glass of fizz on arrival, and you'll be treated to unlimited popcorn all night long. Expect a musical spin on bingo, surprise appearances from RuPaul's Drag Race queens, and a chance to win big with the Spin the Wheel game. 

Impossible is giving you plenty to look forward to and celebrate the extra time away from work. From the immersive nightlife in the downstairs theatre, to a hidden gin emporium and plenty of tasty plates, this is one hot spot.

This in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour sees you enjoy a guided insight into each brewery's unique brewhouse. There's beer tastings included at every stop on the Manchester Microbrewery Experience and plenty of insider knowledge to be uncovered too.

Looking for some friendly competition at your next brunch? Available on both Saturdays and Sundays, the Electric Shuffle brunch is just the thing for you. The colorful Deansgate venue promises interactive shuffleboard tables, complete with fun multiplayer games and automatic scoring. 

The brunch sessions start from juts £33 per person, including an hour of gaming and another hour in the bar. everyone will receive their own bottle of prosecco or four beers each, as well as two hours of unlimited sharing pizzas.

Take on pirates, samurai, vikings and more when you choose to spend part of your long weekend at Escape Hunt Manchester. You'll have just 60 minutes to work together and figure a way out of this fun, themed environment.

Prepare to be amazed by the mystical Steve Price, during one of his two Magic at the Midland shows in Manchester this May. In the city's most iconic hotel, you will be baffled and entertained as he turns everyday objects into impossible scenarios, in a 75-minute show which costs as little as £24.50 per person to attend.

Spend your 2026 May bank holiday in the clink thanks to Alcotraz, the immersive prison experience and speakeasy bar tucked away on Watson Street. For starters, you'll smuggle your liquor in past the eagle-eyed warden, before sipping bespoke cocktails and befriending crooked guards while watching the action unfold.

For a raucous event hosted by Annabelle and her team of talented queens, look no further than The Frockatoo Drag Brunch at The Cockatoo Club in Manchester's Gay Village. Not only will there be hilarious performances and fun games with the chance to win some excellent prizes, but you can also sip 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails. Enjoy these while getting stuck into spicy nachos and all kinds of tasty wraps, all for £45 per person.

Looking for a fantastic night out without breaking the bank? Head to Popworld Manchester on Sunday the 25th of May and enjoy their unbeatable four drinks for £12.50 offer.

For just £12.50 per person, you'll get a wristband and four drink tokens, redeemable for house spirits and mixers, house wine, pints of house lager, or prosecco. This offer is limited to the first 200 guests, so make sure you don't miss out.

Is there a better way to spend May bank holiday Monday in Manchester than checking out beer garden with a pint in hand? These are all the places you should mosey over to, should the sun poke its head out from behind the clouds and you need a relaxing afternoon catching some rays with pals.

If the weather's not holding up, these pubs and bars with pool offer light relief. Better yet, some of Manchester's best venues are fronting beer vending machines, arcades, themed cocktails and more games to boot.

If outdoor events in Manchester are catching your eye this May, The Great Game is a top choice. Solve the riddles, crack clues and complete puzzles to follow the trail across the city, discovering famous landmarks or hidden streets as you go. And when 'X' marks the spot? You'll get 20% off food and drink at the chosen pub.

From buff bingo to Gaga-themed brunches and plenty more, Fabulous Brunch Events are the perfect choice of bank holiday things to do in May 2026. Nab a place at one of their weekend happenings and raise a glass to the bank holidays with some of the UK's biggest drag superstars.

Haven't made it to the beach with your pop-up stumps, bat and ball yet? Well, Sixes sees you taking to the crease right in the heart of Manchester. Head to their high-tech cricket nets to take on some of the world's best bowlers, with plenty of food and booze available for afters.

If there's one way to spend bank holidays, it's tucking into some tasty plates at an affordable restaurant. Sometimes, there's no need to fork out a load of dough to get a good meal, which means you can spend your money on fun events and activities instead.

Make it a daytime shindig with Flight Club, as the renowned darts bar puts on some of their infamous brunches. Perfect for sharing with friends, the party includes a bash at the dart board, a bottle of prosecco per person, and plenty of pizza.

On Deansgate, you'll uncover simulation sports spot and speakeasy bar Point Blank Shooting. From two for £12 cocktails in happy hour to plenty of fun games to try out against mates in their huge virtual shooting bays, this place is a great way to enjoy your weekend.

Their bottomless brunch takes place on Sundays, promising 90 minutes of limitless pizza, prosecco, beer and select cocktails. You'll also get unlimited gaming during this time, all for just £40 per person.

Get ready for a laughter-filled Saturday night at Manchester Comedy Club at AREA Manchester. With tickets starting at just £10, it's the perfect way to kick off your weekend with side-splitting comedy and top-notch entertainment.

Hosted by the glamorous Charli Angel and the hilarious MC Mandy McCarthy, the show features an ever-changing lineup of talented comedians, from sharp-witted newcomers to seasoned legends, ensuring every night is packed with laughs. Doors open at 6.30pm and the show kicks off at 7.30pm, making it the ideal way to enjoy a night out with friends.