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🆓 Free Events in Manchester

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

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Citizens Advice at Lees Library Community Hub

Citizens Advice

Lees Library Community Hub

Free · 09:30

Bounce and Rhyme at Lees Library Community Hub

Bounce and Rhyme

Lees Library Community Hub

Free · 10:00

Craft and Recycling session – Create your own Trick or Treat Bag – Chadderton Library at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Craft and Recycling session – Create your own Trick or Treat Bag – Chadderton Library

Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Free · 10:00

Knit and Natter at Uppermill Library

Knit and Natter

Uppermill Library

Free · 11:00

Knit & natter at Failsworth Library at Failsworth Library

Knit & natter at Failsworth Library

Failsworth Library

Free · 12:30

Threads of a City - Central Library Stitching Sessions at Manchester Histories Hub (Exhibitions & Events Space)

Threads of a City - Central Library Stitching Sessions

Manchester Histories Hub (Exhibitions & Events Space)

Free · 13:00

Digital Confidence at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Digital Confidence at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Free · 13:00

Lorenzo Ferrarini (University of Manchester) Filmic Relationality: Towards an Ethnographic Ecocinema at The University of Manchester

Lorenzo Ferrarini (University of Manchester) Filmic Relationality: Towards an Ethnographic Ecocinema

The University of Manchester

Free · 15:00

GOTG Monster Walk at Manchester Arndale

GOTG Monster Walk

Manchester Arndale

Free · 18:00

Mindset Workshop: Our Relationship With Alcohol & Drugs at Wythenshawe Forum Library

Mindset Workshop: Our Relationship With Alcohol & Drugs

Wythenshawe Forum Library

Free · 18:00

AMÉ Halloween at Oxford Social

AMÉ Halloween

Oxford Social

Free · 23:00

Presenting with Confidence Workshop at Altrincham Library

Presenting with Confidence Workshop

Altrincham Library

Free · 10:00

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

Dementia Armchair Exercise @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Free · 10:00

Woodland Green Skills: Woodland Management at Hatchett's Wood, Manchester at Hatchetts Wood

Woodland Green Skills: Woodland Management at Hatchett's Wood, Manchester

Hatchetts Wood

Free · 10:00

Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library at Failsworth Library

Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library

Failsworth Library

Free · 10:00

Lees health walks at Lees Library Community Hub

Lees health walks

Lees Library Community Hub

Free · 10:30

Digital confidence at Failsworth Library at Failsworth Library

Digital confidence at Failsworth Library

Failsworth Library

Free · 10:30

Knit and Natter at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre

Knit and Natter

Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre

Free · 13:00

NHS Baby Clinic @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

NHS Baby Clinic @ Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Free · 13:30

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

Bounce & rhyme at Chadderton Library and Wellbeing centre

Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre

Free · 13:30

October half-term craft session at Failsworth Library at Failsworth Library

October half-term craft session at Failsworth Library

Failsworth Library

Free · 14:30

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

Yoga: Standing and Chair-based Yoga

Barlow Moor Community Association

Free · 15:30

Councillors’ Advice Sessions – Chorlton Park Ward at Barlow Moor Community Association

Councillors’ Advice Sessions – Chorlton Park Ward

Barlow Moor Community Association

Free · 17:30

Writing Hours @ Manchester Cathedral at Manchester Cathedral

Writing Hours @ Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Free · 18:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many free events are happening in Manchester?

There are currently 306 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.