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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.