Events
What’s on in Stockport. Explore upcoming events from live music, markets to festivals, workshops, theatre and days out. Updated with all the latest dates and featured listings.
Summer Open Mic Night @ Pink MCR
Grab a mic or just watch, PINK's Summer Open Mic evening comes with a vintage clothing pop-up from Hilton House residents Spearpoint Vintage.
Outside the Box Comedy Club
Outside the Box brings their award winning stand-up showcase of top comedians to the Garrick Theatre for a night of laughs you won’t want to miss.
Stockport Krazy Races
Krazy Races is back in St Peter's Square this August: homemade karts, a 350m course full of chicanes and water splashes, and thousands of spectators cheering on the wackiest teams in Stockport.
Stopford House Party
Stopford House Party arrives in August promising a vibrant day out for all the family with live music, hands-on workshops, local makers, delicious food, drink and a few suprises…
Made in Manchester Festival 2026
Manchester's tribute bands, a fairground and now a dog show… Made In Manchester Festival is back for family fun in Romiley this August bank holiday.
Mercury Climbing
Ten days of live music in the heart of Stockport, 40+ artists, Mercury Climbing's third edition is its biggest yet. Here's what's on and where.
Foodie Friday
Free, family friendly, and one of Stockport's best Friday nights. Foodie Friday is back on 31st July, 6–9pm across the Market Place and Great Underbank.
Stockport Alternative Market
Stockport Alternative Market returns for July, this time at Holy Diver
Stockport Pride
Stockport Pride is back. Head to the Market Place on Sunday 26th July for a free day of live music, drag acts, community stalls, a family zone and parade setting off from the Underbanks at midday.
The Sleeves @ PINK MCR
Modern Nature's Jack Cooper and Tara Cunningham bring their new duo project ‘The Sleeves’ to PINK's intimate Stockport space this July.
Vintage Spectacular by So Retro Events
Vintage stalls, free bus rides, live swing music, and a hair styling zone the Stockport Vintage Spectacular is back at Market Hall on Sunday 12th July. Here's everything you need to know:
Maker's Market Stockport
The Makers Market comes to Stockport, bringing together local creatives, bakers, crafters, producers and artisans once a month, with live music and entertainment.
Asian Food Night Market - Eat Good West UK
Stockport’s monthly Asian Food Night Market returns every second Friday at St Mary’s Church with authentic street food, entertainment and more.
The Underbank Weekender
South City Studios' Underbank Weekender returns 10th- 12th July with 100+ bands across 10+ Stockport independent venues headlined by Phoebe Green at Holy Diver.
RUN MCR X APIS PERFORMANCE STRENGTH SOCIAL
Run MCR is hosting a runner-focused strength social in Stockport July 5th, combining a social run with a strength session led by APIS Performance. Open to all abilities.
Stock Party 2026
Stock Party is back on Saturday 4th July 2026 and this year it's bigger than ever. The free street festival takes over Stockport old town from midday until 9pm, stretching from the Great Underbank through to Robinsons Brewery Yard. Expect DJs, live music, and food and drink from some of the best independents in town.
Outside the Box Live Comedy
Outside The Box Comedy Club brings its award-winning live show to The Garrick Theatre in July with Mark Silcox, Oliver Bowler, Laura Lexx and MC Kyle Legacy. Expect a brilliant night of stand-up from some of the best on the circuit right now.
Foodie Friday
Foodie Friday returns June 26th, the free and family-friendly street food festival remains one of Stockport’s best Friday nights out.
Stockport Beer & Cider Festival
Stockport's biggest beer and cider event is back for its 38th year. Three days, two floors, 200+ real ales and ciders, live music, and a covered outdoor space at the Masonic Guildhall.
Stockport Zine and Print Fair
Stockport's Zine and Print fair is coming to Stockroom. Expect 40+ traders selling art prints and zines, plus hands-on workshops.
Handmade at Hat Works
Handmade at Hat Works returns to Hat Works Museum this summer, bringing a vibrant, free-entry market of independent makers, artists and designers to the UK’s only hatting museum. Hosted by Arc Centre
Art Battle Manchester XXIX - The Art of the Game
Live art meets football as Art Battle MCR takes over Edgeley Park for one night only. Ten artists, 30 minutes each, plus street food, DJs, and Stockport's best indie food and drink. It’s gonna be an EVENT.
Asian Food Night Market - Eat Good West UK
Stockport’s very own Asian Food Night Market returns, with authentic street food and live entertainment at St Mary’s Church on the Market Place
Moovin Festival
Moovin festival returns, the boutique countryside weekender just outside Stockport brings Groove Armada, 2manydjs, Gilles Peterson and Nightmares On Wax and more to Whitebottom Farm Jun 12th-14th 2026.
Stockport Alternative Market - Summer Goth Market
Stockport Alternative Market brings the Summer Goth Market back to Stockport’s Masonic Guildhall, with over 60 independent and creative stallholders celebrating Stockport’s sub-culture.
Foodie Friday
One of Stockport's best nights out is back. The award-winning Foodie Friday returns bringing street food, craft ales, live music and more across the Market Place and into the Underbank on 29th May.
Running Wild: Weird Weekends @ Runaway Brewery
Runaway Brewery kicks off its first ever Weird Weekend this May Bank Holiday with four days of wild, sour, and barrel aged beers - plus food pop-ups, a launch night, and Sunday session. Ready to get weird?
Makers Market - Stockport
The Makers Market comes to Stockport, bringing together local creatives, bakers, crafters, producers and artisans once a month. Includes live music and more.
Asian Food Night Market - Eat Good West UK
Stockport’s popular Asian Food Night Market returns in May. Join in for street food, live music, and authentic Asian flavours inside the 700-year-old St Mary’s Parish Church hosted by Eat Good West UK
Life Drawing with HOP
A relaxed life drawing social hosted by Life Drawing with HOP at Tides Within. All abilities welcome, art materials provided, baked buns from Sticky Fingers on the break, and BYOB. No experience needed.
Foodie Friday
If you haven't been to Foodie Friday yet, that's on you.
Every last Friday of the month, Stockport's Market Place transforms into one of the best street food nights in the North West, with people travelling from all over Greater Manchester to check t out. This month it's back on Friday 25 April.
Stockport Alternative Market
Stockport Alternative Market returns on Sunday 19th April at Highballer, featuring traders and artists with stalls of dark charm, curios, art, and collectables…free entry and a bar to boot.
New Moon Embodiment with Wild & Worthy
An embodied experience to clear what’s heavy, reconnect to your body, and set powerful intentions for the next cycle. Through movement, breath work, music, and stillness, release stuck energy and anchor into how you actually want to feel and live.
Hillgate Flea Market at The Red Bull
Love a good rummage? Drop by the flea market at The Red Bull on Hillgate this Sunday. Free entry to browse, £10 if you fancy a pitch. 12 April, 11am–3pm.
Eat Good West - Asian Food Night Market
Stockport’s very own Asian food night market, every second Friday of the month. St Mary's Church on Market Place is taken over by food traders serving up cuisine from across Asia inside the beautiful 700-year-old building with live music.
Stardog & Chambers Presents: An Evening of Skateboarding + Old School Jazz Hop
Free entry, hip hop til 10pm, and 2-for-£5 drinks til 6pm.
Stardog & Chambers are taking over Rockafellas this Easter Sunday for a skate fest and it sounds like a goodun…

