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Free Things This Weekend

Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.

11–12 July Near Wigfair (Wigfair Isa)

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Wigfair (Wigfair Isa), not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Wigfair (Wigfair Isa)

Twisted Disko1Free! (worth double-checking)

Twisted Disko

at Rosies - Chester

SATURDAY NIGHTS AT ROSIES CHESTER – THE BIGGEST NIGHT OUT IN THE CITY Your weekend starts and ends at Rosies Chester – the only nightclub in the city and the ultimate destination for a full-on Saturday night experience. From 4pm–4am, we’ve got everything you need for a massive night out under one roof. Karaoke in Popworld from 4pm Kick things off early with FREE entry and half price drinks before 10pm! Warm up your vocals, grab the mic, and belt out the biggest pop and party anthems. FOUR ROOMS. FOUR VIBES. ONE HUGE NIGHT. Popworld – The home of pop, party and cheese classics Dao – Chart-toppers and the biggest commercial anthems Zinc – Urban, R&B and the hottest club tracks The Pit – Rock, metal and indie bangers all night long With something for every music taste and every kind of night out, Rosies is Chester’s number one Saturday destination — the place where the city comes to party. Gather the squad, choose your vibe, and we’ll see you on the dancefloor.

23.6 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Book Signing2Free! (worth double-checking)

Book Signing

at The Beatles Story

Join us in our free-to-enter Fab4 Cafe at The Royal Albert Dock to get your copy of ‘The Birth of The Beatles Story’ signed by its authors Mike and Bernadette Byrne.

22.5 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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North West Card Show5Free! (worth double-checking)

North West Card Show

at Liverpool Convention Centre

The North West Card Show is back! And so is Duncan Ferguson , fresh back from the World Cup and ready to meet all you Toffees! Be sure to grab an autograph or photo with the Everton legend himself. But that's not all... We're bringing 70–80 sports card tables to Liverpool, making this one of the biggest sports card sections outside of London and the Sports Card Social. The sports hobby is thriving right now, and we're proud to be giving it the platform it deserves. If you're tired of attending shows with just 4–10 sports tables, look no further. We've put a huge amount of effort into building a dedicated sports section featuring a wide range of vendors, from high-end cards and sealed product to memorabilia and collectibles. And of course, we haven't forgotten our amazing TCG community! With 190 TCG tables , on-site grading services, and even our on-site tattoo artist ready to give you that Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! or Magic-inspired ink, there's something for every collector. Whether you're into sports cards, TCG, memorabilia, grading, trading, buying, selling, or meeting special guests, this show has it all. This isn’t just a show — it’s an experience: Meet our mascots, create memories with friends and family, and be part of a fast-growing collector community. With 3,000 tickets available and a completely sold-out event back in February, this is one you do not want to miss.

22.5 milesSat 11 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community
SHAKE DOWN10Free! (worth double-checking)

SHAKE DOWN

at Loop

A day of raw riffs, pounding rhythms and no-nonsense rock 'n' roll from rising local and touring bands.

46.4 milesSat 11 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community

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