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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    Get Tickets £10.00

  • 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 […]

    Get Tickets £7.50

  • 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 […]

    Get Tickets £6.00

  • 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 Winds Quintet. ‘Meet’ the instruments, enjoy the music, and gasp at readings from Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs, and […]

    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

    Get Tickets £13.00

  • Well Dressing Petalling

    Cricket Pavilion Bollington Recreation Ground, Adlington Rd

    For the first time, Bollington Well Dressing will be part of the Bollington Festival.  The Well Dressing designs will be brought to life by placing colourful petals, leaves, moss and […]

  • Festival Folk Night

    Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd

    Headliners Lee Bardsley and India Shan Merrett found their sound over pub pints and idle chat before going ahead and crafting it into beautiful songs woven together with threads of […]

    Get Tickets £7.00

  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

  • Screaming Beavers

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    We warmly welcome back the Screaming Beavers - a Festival legend. They are not only a much loved local band, but one of England's finest soul bands. Everyone loves their […]

    Get Tickets £20.00

  • Ultimate Coldplay

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Living up to their reputation as the UK’s finest Coldplay tribute band, Ultimate Coldplay’s impressive catalogue features authentic renditions of many fan favourites; including ‘Clocks’, ‘Every Teardrop is a Waterfall’ […]

    Get Tickets £27.00

  • Orlyk Ukrainian Dance Ensemble

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Founded in 1949, Orlyk is one of the world’s oldest Ukrainian dance ensembles, proudly based in Manchester. Their award-winning dancers and musicians bring vibrant live performances of traditional dances, soulful […]

  • Karamba

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Karamba are not so much a traditional samba drumming band, they are a veritable mash up of drums, horns, and guitars playing instrumental pieces. Karamba are colourful and highly energetic […]

  • Bollington Brass Band

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Our very own talented and award-winning Brass Band. Tracing its roots right back to the 1890s, Bollington Brass Band needs little introduction! Offering a varied and vibrant programme ranging from […]

  • Lostock Ukes

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Lostock Ukes are passionate about having fun with Ukuleles! They have performed at many Ukulele Festivals and also plucked strings all over Cheshire to raise money for patient care at […]

  • Oasish

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    We are thrilled to welcome back Oasish, the UK's premier Oasis tribute band, to our 14th Bollington Festival. When asked about Oasish lead singer, Paul, Liam Gallagher stated: 'yeah, he's […]

    Get Tickets £27.00

  • Geronimo

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Meet Geronimo, an electrifying duet that specialises in captivating audiences with their eclectic blend of rock and pop. Geronimo seamlessly fuses the sounds of yesterday and today into unforgettable performances, […]

  • Who’s Frank?

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Who’s Frank? are a rising indie/alternative local rock band, delivering anthemic, guitar-driven energy with raw, emotionally charged songwriting. They blend gritty northern indie with soaring melodic hooks and intense dynamics. Their […]

  • Beer and Hymns

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Come and belt out your favourite hymns over a beer. Celebrate the Festival and acknowledge in companionship Bollington’s strong sense of fellowship and co-operation, its warm and welcoming attitude, its […]

  • Dead Wells

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Dead Wells are a young, local band who defy a single genre, fitting in with anything garage, psych, surf rock and post punk. Earlier this year their demo of ‘Cold […]

  • Uncle Pleb’s Singaround on the Rec

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    Uncle Pleb from the Bollington Folk Club will be stationed near the Beer and Tea Tents to host a Folk singaround. Bring your voices, your instruments, everything and anything that […]

  • Party @ the Rec

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    The Manchester music and dance scene comes to Bollington, courtesy of Zed Bias, ‘Godfather of dubstep’ and a key figure in the development of electronic music over the past two […]

    Get Tickets £20.00

  • 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 […]

  • Dog Show

    Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington Rd

    The much loved Bollington Festival Dog Show is back with its beloved classes like ‘waggiest tail’ and ‘dog most like its owner’. But, the best part of the show, of […]

  • 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 […]