What's On in Manchester

Ramp On The Roof — Depot Mayfield continues to surprise, and this one is genuinely jaw-dropping — skateboarding, BMX, and wheeled mayhem staged on an actual rooftop in the heart of the city from 11:00am. Whether you are a seasoned skater or someone who has never set foot on a board, the energy up here is infectious, with skyline views thrown in for free. Tickets range from £0 to £45, so there is a way in for everyone.

HIT & RUN: FREE Summer Super Sunday w/ ALIX PEREZ (2 hr set) — Freight Island transforms into a sun-soaked bass music mecca from 12:00pm as HIT & RUN bring drum and bass don Alix Perez in for a full two-hour set — and it is completely free to attend. This beloved outdoor series has a knack for making a Sunday afternoon feel like the best decision you have ever made, with the cavernous railway arches and open-air terraces of Freight Island doing all the heavy lifting on atmosphere. Check the website for any entry requirements and get there early.

RADAR Festival: Sunday - Animals As Leaders + The Pineapple Thief — If you like your Sunday with a side of technical wizardry and emotional weight, RADAR Festival's closing day at the O2 Victoria Warehouse from 12:00pm has you covered in spectacular fashion. Animals As Leaders are one of the most breathtaking live acts in modern progressive metal, while The Pineapple Thief bring a more melancholic, atmospheric grandeur that will linger long after you leave. Check the website for tickets — this is the kind of bill that sells out fast and leaves those who missed it genuinely regretful.

Millennial Girl Edinburgh Fringe Preview | Creatures Tour Show — For just £2 you can catch a sharp, funny work-in-progress before it heads to the Edinburgh Fringe, and that is one of the best value propositions in the entire city today. Creatures Comedy Club has a gift for spotting acts on the cusp of something big, and a preview show has a particular electric quality — rough edges, live rewrites, and the sense that you are in the room when something clicks into place. Doors at 7:00pm, and your wallet will barely notice.

Sunday Service @ Kitten — Kitten Restaurant does not just feed you on a Sunday evening — it holds you in a warm, dimly lit embrace and eventually convinces you to dance, with tickets priced between £15 and £40 from 6:00pm. Sunday Service is exactly what the name suggests: a ritualistic gathering of good food, good company, and a gradually escalating soundtrack that nudges the night somewhere unexpected. It is the kind of evening that makes Monday feel very far away indeed.

Solya — The Deaf Institute is one of Manchester's most beloved intimate venues, all ornate tiling and perfect acoustics, and Solya takes to its stage at 7:00pm for what promises to be a compelling live performance. There is something about seeing an artist in a room this size that feels genuinely precious — every note lands close and personal. Check the website for ticket details and do not sleep on this one.