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. The Bollington Family History Club, an informal group researching their own family histories from around the world as […]

  • Nick Wright with Canalside Radio

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Presenting Bollington’s very own radio station, broadcasting live from the Recreation Ground through the generosity and community dedication of Nick Wright and Canalside Radio.  Nick, works magic in between the […]

  • Bollington Fire Engine

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Who can resist the awe, nostalgia, and enduring fascination of a real, live Fire Engine! Callouts permitting, Bollington’s very own Firefighters and Engine will be around on the Rec to […]

  • Bollington Balloons

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Bollington’s Alex Ireland will astonish your children with the speed and skill used to make magnificent and colourful balloon creations. The looks of anticipation and then joy and then wonder […]

  • Face Painting

    Danielle Barlow has face paints and glittery tattoos in plentiful supply and will delight children with her skill and creative eye. Whether the chosen image or tattoo is a super […]

  • Rock Choir

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Members from Rock Choirs Macclesfield, New Mills, Wilmslow, and Sandbach will be starting the last day of this year’s Festival with a joyous and toe-tapping offering of unique vocal versions […]

  • The Children’s Potting Table

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    What child doesn’t like digging, planting, watering? The Children’s Potting Table makes a welcome return to allow children not only to play but also to learn lots, too. The pride […]

  • Stilt-walking Cricketers

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    The two batsmen - on stilts - with outsized bats and ball not only enjoy friendly sledging of one and all, they really play. Take a bowl and give it […]

  • Ballerinas

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Prima ballerinas Fifi Pavlova and Dame Margot Fondue are bringing their passion for dance to Bollington. These Tutu-clad divas will show us how to perfect our demi-pliés, pirouettes, and first […]

  • Acoustibots

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    The Acoustibots are the North West's best 3 piece Indie Bluegrass band! Playing acoustic banjo, mandolin, and guitars, they will entertain us with their original music and songs as well […]

  • Flock

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Meet Heidi, a Herdwick sheep and her trusty shepherd, Farmer Pat. They aim to bring the serenity and beauty of the Cumbrian hills to Bollington. It is a little-known fact […]

  • Bolly Bubbles

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Bubbles have a magical, timeless quality and create a universal sense of wonder and joy that engages all age groups, from toddlers to seniors. Bolly Bubbles is a low-maintenance, high-impact […]

  • Dr Joe’s Medicine Show on the Rec

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Dr Joe’s are a four-piece Bollington rock band, established in 2016 and gigging across Cheshire and Derbyshire. They deliver a mix of rock covers spanning the early ’70s to the […]

  • Abba Fever

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    For our Bollington Festival Finale, we present ABBA Fever - a top-tier ABBA tribute act known for their live vocals, stunning musicianship, and authentic costumes, delivering high-energy performances across the […]