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.
New Mills' First Oktoberfest
New Mills Market Hall's first-ever Oktoberfest runs 30th September to 4th October, with themed dining nights, a Frühschoppen and a brass band travelling 600 miles from New Mills' German twin town.
WEIR: Live
A free, family-friendly day party celebrating the opening of Weir Mill with some of Manchester and Stockport’s top DJs and artists, with 2 stages under the arches.
EatGoodWest 3rd Birthday Celebration
EatGoodWest popular Asian Food Night Market celebrates three years in Stockport with a birthday night at St Mary's Church, serving up authentic cuisine and featuring the award-winning Friends Corner.
Move a Mile: Stockport
A whole mile takeover of Stockport for one day with skating, street art, live music, the lot and it's free.
Foodie Friday X Mercury Climbing
Foodie Friday's getting a festival makeover for one night as part of Mercury Climbing, bucket hats entirely optional.
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.
Merseyway Moon Festival
Merseyway goes full Mid-Autumn Festival this weekend, street food, lantern-making and a giant moon you'll want to take a photo with.
Tree Music N'estival
Tree Music Nestival takes over The Strines Nightingale's woodland for a boutique, intimate local festival this Bank Holiday weekend. Two days of live music, DJ sets and Nestival IPA in the forest.
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.
Foodie Friday
Stockport's monthly street food night is back, beach party themed to see out Summer on 28th August. Free entry, street food, live music, and the Old Town's pubs picking up where the market leaves off.
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…
Backyard Sauna X The Landing
Wood-fired saunas and cold water showers on a Stockport rooftop for one day. Grab your mates, it’s an experience…
Asian Food Night Market - Eat Good West UK
Stockport's popular Asian Food Night Market returns August 14th with authentic street food and live entertainment.
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.
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.
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.
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

