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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 the season as part of Bollington Festival, we’ve put together a genuinely cracking bill. ⭐ Headliner: Bob Mills A true comedy legend. One of the […]
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 story of Noah’s Arc. The Festival Choir hardly needs any introduction, having performed at every Bollington Festival since being founded over 60 years ago. It […]
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 create. There are two workshops at 11am-midday and 1:30pm-2:30pm and doors open 10 minutes before each workshop. WHAT TO EXPECT FREE FLOW CARTOON ART FUN: […]
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 dances and tunes are Welsh! Caffl is a Pembrokeshire dialect word meaning tangle or coming together. Erin Mansfield, our expert caller, is a nationally recognised […]
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 […]