Social communities and events in Manchester
Socials, mixers, quizzes and games nights for meeting new people without the awkwardness.
Tribe lists 22 social communities and 5 upcoming events in Manchester, with all of them in the next seven days. Popular names include Manchester Board Game Legends, Manchester Young Meditators 20s and 30s and Life Drawing with HOP.
Updated 7 October 2026
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Upcoming social events in Manchester
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…
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, 18:15
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…
Top social communities in Manchester
#1 Manchester Board Game Legends
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#2 Manchester Young Meditators 20s and 30s
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#3 Life Drawing with HOP
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Life Drawing with HOP CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY Life Drawing Socials in MCR + HOP - @houseofpaynemcr
#4 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…
#5 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…
#6 Manchester Headbangers
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#7 Manchester Theatre Nights (& Matinees!)
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#8 Manchester Dance Community
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#9 Manchester Chinese Interest Group
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#10 Manchester Gay Mens Luncheon Club
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#11 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! 🌈❤️
#12 Manchester Over 50 Social Meetup Group
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#13 Manchester LGBT+ Pool Meetup Group
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#14 Manchester Basketball Meetup
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#15 Manchester Quizzers
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#16 Momentum Events UK
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#17 Manchester IVC
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#18 Manchester North Gay Men’s Social
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#19 Manchester Metalheads
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#20 Manchester Wool & Yarn
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#21 Manchester Neuro-Diversity Meet Up Group
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#22 Manchester Pubs and Beer
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Good to know
Go on your own. Most people at socials are there to meet new people too, and hosts are good at making introductions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best social communities in Manchester?
Popular social communities on Tribe in Manchester include Manchester Board Game Legends, Manchester Young Meditators 20s and 30s, Life Drawing with HOP, Manchester Social/Activity Network (www.social-circle.co.uk) and The Buddy Club. Each has its own page with upcoming events and how to join.
When do social events happen in Manchester?
Of the upcoming social events in Manchester on Tribe, the busiest days are Mondays and Fridays, and 4 of the 5 start in the evening.
What social events are on in Manchester this week?
5 social events are on in Manchester in the next seven days, including Manchester Business Networking by Holland & Co Chartered Accountants on Friday with Manchester Business Meetup, Unserious Life Drawing 11th October on Sunday with Unserious Life Drawing, Kiki Board Game Family meet up @ Peaky Blinders! ʕ•̀ᴥ•́ʔっ🎲🎲 on Monday with Manchester LGBTQ+ Meetup and LGBTQ+ Bachata Class and Social on Monday with Manchester LGBTQ+ Meetup.
How do I join a social community in Manchester?
Open a community's page on Tribe, pick its next event and book a spot. Your ticket is saved in your Tribe account, and the organiser can let you know about future sessions.
How do I start a social 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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