🆓 Free Events in Manchester

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

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Share and Learn - ERA 2025 Session - Preventing Harassment at Centurion House

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Share and Learn - ERA 2025 Session - Preventing Harassment

📍 Centurion House

Website Fundamentals for Business Owners at Generator Royal Mills

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Website Fundamentals for Business Owners

📍 Generator Royal Mills

The Ultimate Manchester Free Walking Tour at Chinatown

SOLD OUT

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Tue 15 Sept

The Ultimate Manchester Free Walking Tour

📍 Chinatown

Sold out at source

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Tours of St Paul’s Church, Royton

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

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Dementia Armchair Exercise @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

📍 Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library at Failsworth Library

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library

📍 Failsworth Library

CADDA Annual Conference Manchester at Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

CADDA Annual Conference Manchester

📍 Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

Open Days at Holy Trinity Church Dobcross at Holy Trinity Church Dobcross

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Open Days at Holy Trinity Church Dobcross

📍 Holy Trinity Church Dobcross

Lees health walks at Lees Library Community Hub

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Lees health walks

📍 Lees Library Community Hub

Salford AI Works Summit 2026 at Salford Innovation Forum

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Salford AI Works Summit 2026

📍 Salford Innovation Forum

Digital confidence at Failsworth Library at Failsworth Library

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Digital confidence at Failsworth Library

📍 Failsworth Library

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Free Manchester Walking Tours

📍 Alan Turing Memorial Statue

Knit and Natter at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Knit and Natter

📍 Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre

Know Your Customers, Get Competitive: Build A Business - Module 1 at Altrincham Library

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Know Your Customers, Get Competitive: Build A Business - Module 1

📍 Altrincham Library

Bounce & rhyme at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing centre at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Bounce & rhyme at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing centre

📍 Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

NHS Baby Clinic @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

📍 Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

THE ROOM | MANCHESTER at Treehouse Hotel Manchester

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

THE ROOM | MANCHESTER

📍 Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Making History at Oldham Archives at Oldham Archives

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Making History at Oldham Archives

📍 Oldham Archives

Third Space Oldham Launch Event at 1853 Studios and Gallery

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Third Space Oldham Launch Event

📍 1853 Studios and Gallery

Yoga: Standing and Chair-based Yoga at Barlow Moor Community Association

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Yoga: Standing and Chair-based Yoga

📍 Barlow Moor Community Association

Liminal Festival: Inside/Outside (Olava/Esava) at Grosvenor East theatre, Manchester Metropolitan University

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Liminal Festival: Inside/Outside (Olava/Esava)

📍 Grosvenor East theatre, Manchester Metropolitan University

Music Q&A: Tony Fletcher - 'When UK Punk Went Pop 1980-84' at Manchester Central Library

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Music Q&A: Tony Fletcher - 'When UK Punk Went Pop 1980-84'

📍 Manchester Central Library

Crafty Social Club Manchester at Nell's Pizza - NQ

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Crafty Social Club Manchester

📍 Nell's Pizza - NQ

Liminal Festival: The Leopard Crown at Grosvenor East theatre, Manchester Metropolitan University

FREE

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Tue 15 Sept

Liminal Festival: The Leopard Crown

📍 Grosvenor East theatre, Manchester Metropolitan University

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many free events are happening in Manchester?

There are currently 684 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.