August may be over, but there are still bucketloads of things to be doing around the city to lift your spirits as summer comes to an end.

From the much-anticipated Japan Week to a proper good end of summer full-day blowout in town – here’s our rundown for the best free things to do in Manchester this week…

Mon 1 Sep – Sun 7 Sep

Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Mon 1 Sep 2025