What’s On at
Bollington Festival 2026

  • Wall Display in the Arts Centre

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    There are 4 exhibitions to enjoy in the Arts Centre Gallery Bar (open every evening from 15 to 20 May and all day from 10.45 am to 9.30 pm over […]

  • Caffl

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    Come share some laughs, moves, and beautiful music with friends and family at a traditional Welsh dance evening with tunes and dances from Caffl. It's like a ceilidh but the […]

  • Marc Makes Comics

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    Draw with cartoonist Marc Jackson, who brings a wealth of comic art experience and a playful spirit to each session, ensuring that every child feels relaxed, inspired and excited to […]

  • Bollington Festival Choir

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    Captain Noah's Floating Zoo (music byJoseph Horovitz and words by Michael Flanders). Bollington Festival Choir will perform a variety of folk songs in their cantata for children, based on the […]

  • Comedy Night

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    This isn’t just another comedy night... This is Bolly Comedy Club doing what it does best – proper stand-up, brilliantly curated, and right at the heart of Bollington. To close […]

  • Sunday Morning Chamber Music

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    A Roald Dahl Extravaganza performed by the Northerly Wind Quintet. ‘Meet’ the instruments, enjoy the music, and gasp at readings from Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs, and Revolting Rhymes. The vibrancy and excitement generated by this live performance will be particularly special, combining the usual richness of a chamber music concert with […]

    Get Tickets £1.00 – £12.00
  • Sue Lane’s Dance School

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    The Sue Lane Dance School needs little introduction. Celebrating 25 Years in Bollington, Sue has taught Ballet, Modern, Tap, and Freestyle to all ages and abilities. For some families, Sue has taught a granny, a mum, and a grandchild. What a local legend! We are proud to present 2026’s cohort of students! Free ticket is […]

  • Jazz Night

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    Jazz at The Arts presents Amy Roberts and John Hallam with the Tom Kincaid Trio. Flautist, Clarinettist and Saxophonist Amy Roberts is a multi-award-winning musician from Cornwall who has earned an enviable reputation throughout the UK and Europe as a charismatic performer, and has had the privilege to tour with some of the worlds finest […]

  • Folk Night

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    A Festival Folk Special organised by the Bollington Folk Club - a singaround plus two headline acts (to be announced). For those new to the Folk scene, a singaround is […]

  • Sunny Ormonde’s One Woman Show (aka Lilian Bellamy from BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Archers’)

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    Sunny Ormonde has been playing the “outrageous and raunchy Lilian Bellamy” in BBC Radio 4’s The Archers since 2000 and has become one of the listeners’ favourite characters. Sunny will fill you in on all the behind the scenes stories about the world’s longest running soap opera – an evening of anecdotes, banter, and favourite […]

  • Richard Lock Science Talk

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    Manchester: Music, Football, Industry… and Mass Spectrometry! When you think of Manchester, you might picture legendary bands, iconic football clubs, and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. But did you know that it’s also a global hub for mass spectrometry? But what exactly is Mass Spectrometry? And how does it make the world a better […]