Top 10 Events This Summer in Manchester

Manchester's best boozy brunch is back this summer, with even more pizza chomping and prosecco glugging than ever before. Make your weekends a little more competitive with a day of darts throwing at one of Flight Club's regular socials. 

Summer events in Manchester don't get better than a massive reopening party at one of the city's hottest venues. From terrace brunches to massive club nights, we've handpicked the very best celebrations happening as lockdown eases and restrictions finally get lifted away. 

Whether you're watching looking for bottomless brunching or cocktails and bar snacks, Manchester's beer gardens are always worth checking out. We're bringing you waterside boozing, elevated terraces and ice-cold craft beers with our nifty guide to the best of them.

Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events have firmly landed in Manchester this summer, complete with 90 minutes of unlimited boozing with world-class entertainment. Expect everything from drag impersonators to lip sync battles and half-naked waiters at these unique experiences. 

If you're looking to treat a sports lover to a once in a lifetime experience, Hotel Football is an essential visit this summer. Found just a stone's throw from one of the city's most iconic stadiums, this place offers bed and breakfast packages alongside afternoon tea and live events. 

Alcotraz is landing in Manchester this summer. Head on over to Cell Block Three-Four for an immersive experience unlike any other, as you attempt to smuggle bootlegged liquor past the watchful eye of the warden, before sipping bespoke glasses of hooch from the master mixologists. 

Looking to make the most of summer with a staycation to remember? Then you will not want to miss out on one of these pop-up experiences. Taking place across the UK (including Manchester) we've found food festivals, drive-in movies and heaps more. 

Back with a bang for 2021, Wing Fest returns to Manchester this summer with food, booze and live tunes. Taste your way around a mammoth lineup of vendors and street food stalls, catch talks and demonstrations, with actual live bands bands soundtracking the event.

With some of the best rooftop bars in the country, Manchester is really up there. Pair world-class cocktails and globally-inspired dishes with stunning views and Instagrammable interiors at these stunning spots... your date night just got a whole lot sexier.

From pop-up private igloos to stunning terraces, there are plenty of places for alfresco dining this summer. Slap on the factor 50, assemble your squad and make the most of the city's reopening with our pick of Manchester's outdoor restaurants to book now.