Upcoming Events
What’s on in Stockport. Explore the best events, from live music, markets to festivals, workshops, theatre and days out. Updated with all the latest dates and featured listings.
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.
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.
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
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.
Sip & Swap Social
Ever fancied a night out that’s part shopping spree, part catch-up with the girls, and part wardrobe refresh? That’s exactly what Sip & Swap Social is. Bring the clothes you no longer wear, swap them for something new-to-you, and enjoy a night of drinks, music, and good vibes! All without spending a penny on new clothes.
Sidelines Festival 1.2
Sidelines returns with a sold-out show at St Mary's Church featuring Lei Hope, Clementine March and Bill Ryder-Jones, the latter playing a rare piano and four-track set to close the night.
Missed out on a ticket? PINK and SK1 Records are both free entry, with live music, DJ sets and a late-night takeover of Caz Egelie's current exhibition at PINK. Capacity is limited, so arrive early.
My Hat and My Other Hat Exhibition
My Hat and My Other Hat is the second edition of PINK's international residency series, which invites artists to create site-responsive works that reflect Stockport's evolving landscape.
By welcoming international perspectives, these residencies uncover overlooked nuances in Stockport's urban and cultural fabric through observation, dialogue, and engagement with local materials and histories.
Stockport Garrick Short Film Festival
Calling all film lovers, storytellers, and creative minds! The Stockport Garrick Short Film Festival returns 7–8 March 2026 with an inspiring weekend dedicated to new ideas, fresh voices and independent filmmaking, hosted at the historic Stockport Garrick Theatre.
Foodie Friday
Foodie Friday is an award-winning monthly street food event in Stockport, held at the historic Market Place on the last Friday of every month from 6 pm to 9 pm.
It features a variety of local independent food vendors, craft ales, and live music, creating a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere and is free to attend.
Coombe House - Ugne Uma
Coombe House – Ugne Uma, a captivating live music night at PINK this Saturday 21 Feb (19:00–23:00) in Stockport. Part of the monthly series presented by All Night Flight Records, Handbook in Motion & Regional Bears, this edition features Ugnė Uma, an exciting artist shaped by Lithuania’s underground jazz, folk and experimental poetry scenes.