Meet New People in Manchester – FREE Games Social at Aviva Studios

Looking to meet new people in Manchester without the awkwardness?
Join Bants & Bash for a relaxed evening of games, great conversations and good vibes at The Social, Aviva Studios.
Whether you're coming on your own or bringing friends, this event is designed to help people connect naturally through fun social games and activities. Most people come solo, so you'll be in good company from the moment you arrive.
No awkward networking.
No cliques.
No pressure.
Just a welcoming atmosphere, plenty of games and lots of opportunities to meet new people.
🎲 What's Included
• Human Bingo with prizes (starts at 7pm)
• Pool
• Ping Pong
• Board games
• Card games
• PlayStation
• Icebreaker games
• Live DJ throughout the evening
🍴 Free Snack
Scan your ticket at registration to receive a voucher for a FREE chorizo roll or vegan roll, available between 7pm and 8pm.
📍 Venue
The Social, Aviva Studios
Water Street, Manchester M3 4JQ
📅 Date
Friday 7 August 2026
🕕 Time
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets
This event is FREE, but booking is required.
Reserve your free ticket here:
https://factoryinternational.org/whats-on/game-social/
We can't wait to welcome you for an evening of games, laughs and meeting some fantastic new people!