Wall Display in the Arts Centre
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 […]
What’s On at
Bollington Festival 2026
41 events found.
Events
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Bollington Arts Centre Wellington Rd
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Caffl
Bollington Arts Centre Wellington RdCome 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 […]
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Marc Makes Comics
Bollington Arts Centre Wellington RdDraw 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 […]
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Bollington Festival Choir
Bollington Arts Centre Wellington RdCaptain 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 […]
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Comedy Night
Bollington Arts Centre Wellington RdThis 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 […]
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Sunday Morning Chamber Music
Bollington Arts Centre Wellington RdA 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 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 […]
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Sue Lane’s Dance School
Bollington Arts Centre Wellington RdThe 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 RdJazz 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 […]
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Well Dressing Petalling
Cricket Pavilion Bollington Recreation Ground, Adlington RdFor 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 […]
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Festival Folk Night
Bollington Arts Centre Wellington RdHeadliners 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 wistful melodies. Lee is a singer-songwriter/dreamer of poetic melodies that are born of the everyday and then transcended to the sublime with his gloriously heartfelt […]
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Sunny Ormonde’s One Woman Show (aka Lilian Bellamy from BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Archers’)
Bollington Arts Centre Wellington RdSunny 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 […]
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Richard Lock Science Talk
Bollington Arts Centre Wellington RdManchester: 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 RdPresenting 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 […]
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Screaming Beavers
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdWe 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 retro funky soul sound with popular music from the '60s and ‘70s. The evening will be a Soul Sensation!Ticketing arrangements On-line ticket sales will end […]
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Ultimate Coldplay
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdLiving 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’ and ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’. Virtually indistinguishable from the real thing, Bollington, you won’t believe your eyes when Ultimate Coldplay enter the stage.Ticketing arrangements EARLY […]
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Tennis at the Recreation Ground Tennis Courts (Junior & Parent Session)
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdLooking for a fun way to get moving and celebrate health in our community? 🎾 Celebrate the Bollington Festival Weekend with FREE Park Tennis! 🎾 Jon Cain and his team […]
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Orlyk Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdFounded 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 […]
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Karamba
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdKaramba 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 […]
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Bollington Brass Band
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdOur 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 […]
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Lostock Ukes
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdLostock 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 […]
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Oasish
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdWe 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 alright man!'. High praise indeed! The last time Oasish played in Bollington over 800 tickets were sold, so grab yours quick before it's too late!Ticketing […]
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Tennis at the Recreation Ground Tennis Courts (Adult-Only Session)
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdLooking for a fun way to get moving and celebrate health in our community? 🎾 Celebrate the Bollington Festival Weekend with FREE Park Tennis! 🎾 Jon Cain and his team […]
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Geronimo
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdMeet 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, […]
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Who’s Frank?
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdWho’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 […]
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Beer and Hymns
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdCome 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 […]
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Dead Wells
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdDead 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 […]
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Uncle Pleb’s Singaround on the Rec
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdUncle 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 […]
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Party @ the Rec
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdThe 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 decades. Zed Bias, a renowned DJ based in Manchester and considered a 'living legend' in UK club culture, will headline the Festival’s Party @ the […]
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Bollington Fire Engine
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdWho 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 […]
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Bollington Balloons
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdBollington’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 […]
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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 […]
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Rock Choir
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdMembers 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 […]
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Dog Show
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdThe 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 […]
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The Children’s Potting Table
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdWhat 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 […]
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Stilt-walking Cricketers
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdThe 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 […]
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Ballerinas
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdPrima 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 […]
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Acoustibots
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdThe 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 […]
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Flock
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdMeet 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 […]
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Bolly Bubbles
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdBubbles 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 […]
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Dr Joe’s Medicine Show on the Rec
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdDr 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 […]
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Abba Fever
Bollington Recreation Ground Adlington RdFor 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 […]