Communities and events in Manchester
Looking for things to do in Manchester where you'll actually meet people? Tribe lists 55 communities in Manchester with 16 upcoming events, including 22 social communities, 13 business and networking communities and 10 wellness communities.
16 events are happening in the next seven days, so there's something to try this week.
The easiest way to make friends in a new city is to pick one community and keep going back. Faces turn into friends faster than you would think.
Updated 7 October 2026
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Upcoming events in Manchester
Thu 8 Oct, 18:00
Reggaeton Thursdays
Manchester Dance Community · Fiera Studios
Latin rhythm meets urban energy in this high-paced, feel-good class. Great for fitness and expression.
Fri 9 Oct, 7:00
Manchester Business Breakfast Networking Event
Manchester Business Breakfast Club · Manchester Business Breakfast Club
Manchester Business Breakfast Networking Event hosted by Manchester Business Breakfast Club.
Fri 9 Oct, 14:30
Warm Vinyasa
yogasoul Manchester · Yoga Soul - Northern Quarter
A vinyasa practice with some gentle heat in the background, it won't get as hot as Hot Yoga but the room will be nicely warmed to around 23-28 degrees to allow…
Fri 9 Oct, 16:00
Foundations Yoga
yogasoul Manchester · Yoga Soul - Levenshulme
We pride ourselves in taking the time to give students the chance to mature their practice at their own pace - start from the ground up, become more competent…
Fri 9 Oct, 19:30
Bachata Fridays
Manchester Dance Community · Fiera Studios, Manchester
Our Bachata Fridays are the perfect way to shake off the week and feel ALIVE again! No partner? No problem. No experience? Even better. 😉 We’ll guide you…
Fri 9 Oct, 20:00
Manchester Business Networking by Holland & Co Chartered Accountants
Manchester Business Meetup · Malmaison Hotel, 3 Piccadilly, Manchester
Join us for an evening of business networking and social relaxation at the elegant Malmaison Hotel in Piccadilly, Manchester. This event offers the perfect…
Sat 10 Oct, 5:42
Day Trips & Tours
Smile Adventures - Day Trips and Tours from MCR · Manchester
Day Trips & Tours from Manchester
Sat 10 Oct, 15:00
LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour
LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour · Vimto Bottle
Explore Manchester’s world-famous Gay Village with Josh’s LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour! It’s a journey through iconic monuments, touching memorials, secret…
Sat 10 Oct, 17:29
Manchester Photography Collective Photowalk
MPC · Village Hall, Deansgate
Join the Manchester Photography Collective for a photowalk.
Sun 11 Oct, 11:00
Unserious Life Drawing 11th October
Unserious Life Drawing · 113 Pollard St, Manchester, M4 7JB, United Kingdom
Come join us for a fun and relaxed life drawing session where the models wear fun outfits and materials are provided. We are unable to process refunds if the…
Mon 12 Oct, 18:00
Board Games (Every other Monday)
Manchester Board Game Legends · The Old Monkey, Portland Street
We meet upstairs at the Old Monkey on Portland Street every other Monday. Games start throughout the evening so get there before 7:30pm and you should be fine.…
Mon 12 Oct, 18:00
Public Speaking and Leadership with Manchester Communicators (Every 1st and 3rd Monday)
Manchester Communicators, a Toastmasters International club · Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester M2 5NS
Manchester Communicators is a Toastmasters International Club committed to supporting our members to develop their public speaking and leadership skills,…
Mon 12 Oct, 18:15
Kiki Board Game Family meet up @ Peaky Blinders! ʕ•̀ᴥ•́ʔっ🎲🎲
Manchester LGBTQ+ Meetup · Peaky Blinders
We will be at Peaky Blinders from 6:15 pm, to socialise before board games start at 6:30 pm. The event lasts typically 4 hours, however, people do come and go…
Mon 12 Oct, 20:00
LGBTQ+ Bachata Class and Social
Manchester LGBTQ+ Meetup · Terrace NQ
Join our free queer friendly dance class and social! Classes are free to attend and open to beginners and experienced dancers. So if you wanna try something…
Tue 13 Oct, 19:00
PAGN: Post Apocalyptic Game Night - back in the real world (Every other Tuesday)
Manchester's Post Apocalyptic Book Club · Lass O'Gowrie, 36 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB, Manchester
Meet us in the Lass O'Gowrie to play boardgames once again! We play mainly shorter 'party' and social deduction games such as codenames, resistance, secret…
Tue 13 Oct, 19:30
Vinyasa Flow
yogasoul Manchester · 823a Stockport Rd
Vinyasa Yoga is the synchronising of breath with movement. to attain balance in the mind and body. From the Sanskrit ‘to place in a special way’, Vinyasa…
Top communities in Manchester
#1 Manchester Active Networking Club
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#2 Manchester Board Game Legends
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#3 Manchester Young Meditators 20s and 30s
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#4 Life Drawing with HOP
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Life Drawing with HOP CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY Life Drawing Socials in MCR + HOP - @houseofpaynemcr
#5 Manchester Social/Activity Network (www.social-circle.co.uk)
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Social Circle (https://www.social-circle.co.uk/) are a social and activity members group in Manchester offering a great variety of safe, supervised events, trips and holidays, where you can broaden your horizons and…
#6 The Buddy Club
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Welcome to the BUDDY CLUB. A group for people who are looking to make genuine new friends in the Greater Manchester area. Hosting a mixture of relaxed social get-togethers, meet ups will consist of coffee shops, cinema…
#7 Manchester Headbangers
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#8 Manchester Theatre Nights (& Matinees!)
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#9 Manchester Dance Community
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#10 LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour
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Manchester's Queer walking tour. Tour schedule in pinned post. Enquire for private tours & talks.
#11 Manchester Statistical Society
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#12 Manchester Football Group
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#13 Manchester's Post Apocalyptic Book Club
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#14 MPC
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#15 Manchester Chinese Interest Group
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#16 Manchester Gay Mens Luncheon Club
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#17 Manchester LGBTQ+ Meetup
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Welcome to the Manchester LGBTQ+ Meetup! This is a group geared towards ALL in the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome, including our fabulous allies! 🌈❤️
#18 Manchester Over 50 Social Meetup Group
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#19 Manchester LGBT+ Pool Meetup Group
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#20 Manchester Basketball Meetup
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#21 Manchester Vibe Coding Workshop
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#22 Where Friends Grow
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🌱 Where Friends Grow Make friends & explore nature through walks, crafts, picnics & more 🌿 By @no_plant_left_behind_cic All profits support nature
#23 Manchester and North West Umbraco Meetup
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The Manchester and North West Umbraco Meetup is a networking group for Umbraco developers, end-users, technical project managers and business decision makers in the North West. Come along, have a chat and a beer…
#24 Smile Adventures - Day Trips and Tours from MCR
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Day Trips & Tours from Manchester 🥇 Trip Advisor 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 Traveler’s Choice Award 🦉
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of communities are there in Manchester?
Tribe lists 22 social, 13 business and networking, 10 wellness, 10 arts and crafts, 7 LGBTQ+ and 5 sports communities in Manchester. Some communities appear in more than one category.
When are events on in Manchester?
Of the upcoming events in Manchester on Tribe, the busiest days are Fridays and Mondays, and 10 of the 16 start in the evening.
What's on in Manchester this week?
16 events are on in Manchester in the next seven days, including Reggaeton Thursdays on Thursday with Manchester Dance Community, Manchester Business Breakfast Networking Event on Friday with Manchester Business Breakfast Club, Warm Vinyasa on Friday with yogasoul Manchester and Foundations Yoga on Friday with yogasoul Manchester.
How do I make friends in Manchester?
Choose something you would enjoy anyway, like a run club, a supper club or a book club, and go regularly. Seeing the same people every week is what turns acquaintances into friends. Tribe lists 55 communities in Manchester you can join.
How do I start a community in Manchester?
Create a free community on Tribe, add your first event and share the link. Tribe gives you event pages, ticketing (free or paid), memberships, and a way to message everyone who has come along. Communities with upcoming events are listed on pages like this one.
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