🆓 Free Events in Manchester

603 free events happening in Manchester — no entry fee required. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops, markets and more.

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Fiona Murphy (Dublin City University) "LATE WORK: Imagination, Form and the Creative Life of Anthropology"

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Mon 5 Oct

Fiona Murphy (Dublin City University) "LATE WORK: Imagination, Form and the Creative Life of Anthropology"

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Mon 5 Oct

LATE WORK: Imagination, Form and the Creative Life of Anthropology

Manchester 'Pride in Ageing' Book Club - October Session at LGBT Foundation

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Mon 5 Oct

Manchester 'Pride in Ageing' Book Club - October Session

📍 LGBT Foundation

The ReUnion at Manchester Central Library

SOLD OUT

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Mon 5 Oct

The ReUnion

📍 Manchester Central Library

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Chadderton Readers Group at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

FREE

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Mon 5 Oct

Chadderton Readers Group

📍 Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Discover IE University: Master's portfolio, admissions process and financial aid at Klimpton Clocktower Hotel

FREE

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Mon 5 Oct

Discover IE University: Master's portfolio, admissions process and financial aid

📍 Klimpton Clocktower Hotel

Filmmakers Networking Event at SEVEN BRO7HERS BEERHOUSE Ancoats

FREE

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Mon 5 Oct

Filmmakers Networking Event

📍 SEVEN BRO7HERS BEERHOUSE Ancoats

MF Community Tennis Club Adult Lessons (Alexandra Park, Moss Side) - Tue at Alexandra Park

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Tue 6 Oct

MF Community Tennis Club Adult Lessons (Alexandra Park, Moss Side) - Tue

📍 Alexandra Park

Manchester Tech Network (MTN)- Evening drinks - meet new people in Tech! at Slug & Lettuce - Deansgate Manchester

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Tue 6 Oct

Manchester Tech Network (MTN)- Evening drinks - meet new people in Tech!

📍 Slug & Lettuce - Deansgate Manchester

Rethinking ADHD & Autism - The Seven Types of Rest at Campfield

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Rethinking ADHD & Autism - The Seven Types of Rest

📍 Campfield

Manchester Warriors Korfball: Looking for friends, fitness & fun? at Didsbury High School

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Tue 6 Oct

Manchester Warriors Korfball: Looking for friends, fitness & fun?

📍 Didsbury High School

Build A Business: Intellectual Property - Protect Your Assets at Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Build A Business: Intellectual Property - Protect Your Assets

📍 Business & IP Centre, 2nd floor

Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started at Stockroom

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Tue 6 Oct

Build A Business: Business Basics - Getting Started

📍 Stockroom

Dementia Armchair Exercise @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Dementia Armchair Exercise @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

📍 Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library at Failsworth Library

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Tue 6 Oct

Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library

📍 Failsworth Library

Building companies that are rooted in the North but Global in mindset at The Whitworth Art Gallery

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Building companies that are rooted in the North but Global in mindset

📍 The Whitworth Art Gallery

Digital confidence at Failsworth Library at Failsworth Library

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Digital confidence at Failsworth Library

📍 Failsworth Library

Lees health walks at Lees Library Community Hub

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Lees health walks

📍 Lees Library Community Hub

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Tour of Platt Hall

📍 Platt Hall

Youth Action Day (South Manchester) Tuesday 6 October at Southway Housing Trust

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Youth Action Day (South Manchester) Tuesday 6 October

📍 Southway Housing Trust

SHARED READING in association with The Reader at The Manchester Museum

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

SHARED READING in association with The Reader

📍 The Manchester Museum

VOICE Programme (Female Course No Creche Facility) at The Women & Families Centre

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Tue 6 Oct

VOICE Programme (Female Course No Creche Facility)

📍 The Women & Families Centre

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Business Support – Let’s Talk Business at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Business Support – Let’s Talk Business

📍 Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre

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Tue 6 Oct

Knit and Natter

📍 Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre

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How many free events are happening in Manchester?

There are currently 603 free events listed in Manchester. New free events are added daily — check back often for the latest listings.

What types of free events can I find in Manchester?

Free events in Manchester include art exhibitions, community workshops, outdoor activities, markets, live music sessions, talks, guided walks and family-friendly activities.

Do I need to book free events in Manchester?

Some free events require advance booking while others are drop-in. Check individual event listings for booking details — we include direct links to register where available.

Free Things to Do in Manchester

Manchester offers a wealth of free events and activities throughout the year. From free gallery exhibitions and museum open days to outdoor concerts, community workshops, and seasonal markets — there's always something to enjoy without spending a penny. EventsList.co.uk updates free event listings daily with Full event descriptions, venue details, and direct booking links so you never miss out on the best free things to do in Manchester.