Comedy

A humour filled evening? If it’s happening in Macclesfield and the surrounding areas then our Comedy section is the place to tell our readers.

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  • Mon
    23
    Jun
    2025
    Sun
    06
    Jul
    2025
    Wilmslow

    Wilmslow and District Rotary’s annual Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival runs from Monday, June 23 to Sunday, July 6, 2025.

    Since the first festival in 2010, the event has raised thousands of pounds for a number charities and good causes as well as providing hours of fun for scarecrow makers and searchers.

    Club secretary Ian Bradley said: "It is great to see the Scarecrow Festival returning to Wilmslow.

    "Hopefully those living and working in Wilmslow (and the surrounding area) will be able to enjoy it again this year.”

    Entry forms to register a scarecrow can be found at wilmslow-and-district.rotary1285.org or by contacting wilmslowscarecrowfestival@gmail.com.

    There is no charge or fee for entering a scarecrow, other than the time and materials its takes to make one.

    Entrants can also choose to raise some money for charity by encouraging people to support or sponsor their scarecrow.

  • Fri
    04
    Jul
    2025
    Sat
    05
    Jul
    2025
    Glebe Farm, Peel Lane, Astbury, CW12 4RQ

    ASTonBURY 2025 is officially under way!!!
    Early Bird tickets available now!!!!
    Massively reduced tickets available now!
    Friday 4th July from 6pm £5 over 18s,
    free under 18s.
    Saturday 5th July from 4pm over 18s £15 or 12 and over £5. Kids under 12 free.
    Family tickets- Sat 5th. £35 admits 2A + 2C. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/astonburycheshire2025
    Saturday line up, ABBA tribute, Nancy May , John Cooper band and many more fantastic bands!!
    Not to be missed!! ��
    Card fees apply.

     

  • Sat
    05
    Jul
    2025
    10.30 am to 6 pmMacclesfield Market Place

  • Thu
    10
    Jul
    2025
    Sun
    27
    Jul
    2025
    Buxton

    The award-winning Buxton International Festival is an annual celebration of world-class opera, music, books and jazz with over 160 events to choose from every summer.

    Here are five reasons to make Buxton your ‘go-to’ summer festival for 2025 (10-27 July).

    1. Buxton – the beautiful spa town sits in heart of Derbyshire’s Peak District, worth a visit in itself. All the festival’s events are within easy walking distance of each other.

    2. Operas GaloreIn 2024, Buxton staged five new operas in four days and was nominated for an International Opera Award.  2025 sees a yet more impressive plans:

    • Ambroise Thomas’ Hamlet, conducted by Adrian Kelly with the Orchestra of Opera North
    • A double bill of Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Taihiti and Francis Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine, a Buxton International Festival and Norwich Theatre production
    • Opera Zuid production of Mozart’s The Impresario
    • La Descente d’Orphée aux Enfersa Vache Baroque production
    • Shorts – four brand new 20-minute operas by composers 

    Jasper Dommett, Martin Green and Carmel Smickersgill

    3. Jazz Weekender Tickets – Jazz Weekender tickets for just £175 offering 12 world-class gigs varying from jazz, blues, funk and Latin, plus an Oscar Peterson extravaganza. Stand-out artists include Ineza, Graham Clark Quartet, Emily Masser Quartet, Trio JDM, Baiana, Alan Barnes with an all-star band, Dean Stockdale Quartet, Emma Rawicz Quartet and Xhosa Cole Quartet.

    4. Books – 33 book talks including Diane Abbott MP, Baroness Lola Young, Petroc Trelawny, Ben Macintyre and Jonathan Sumption.

    5. Classical Music World-class concerts every day from artists including Steven Hough, Imogen Cooper, Benjamin Grosvenor, Tallis Scholars, English Concert, Simon Keenlyside and Sarah Connolly.

    Box Office – Tel 01298 2072190 

    Booking office opens at 10am on Tuesday 15 April 2025

    Become a BIF Friend for Priority Booking, from just £36 per year.

    Website – http://buxtonfestival.co.uk

  • Sat
    12
    Jul
    2025
    2 pm to 5 pmTownley Street Hall, Townley Street, Macclesfield SK11 6HZ

    Macclesfield's first queer makers market

  • Thu
    24
    Jul
    2025
    Sun
    27
    Jul
    2025
    Royal Cheshire Showground, Flittogate Lane, Tabley
     

    WE'RE TAKING THE ROOF OFF IN 2025

    And here it is!

    A line-up to compliment the hype.

    Not only are we bringing back the usual full on bumper packed schedule for all ages, but this time it’ll be to the sounds of DODGY, EAST 17, ALISON LIMERICK, NIKKI BELLE , SWEET FEMALE ATTITUDE, BRANDON BLOCK and WOODY COOK!

    Lose yourself for 4 days as we transform The Royal Cheshire Showground into the Northwests biggest Campervan family festival.

  • Sat
    23
    Aug
    2025

    The Macclesfield 1261 Festival commemorates the 764th anniversary of the granting of the town charter in 1261.

    But it’s not just a commemoration, it’s a key cultural event – a celebration of the town’s creativity and its communities.

    To encourage community involvement and enrich the festival experience, Macclesfield Town Council are providing a funding stream, enabling local individuals, businesses, and groups to apply for financial help to contribute unique and engaging activities.

    Macclesfield Town Council are offering up to £250 to use towards a project for the festival. Funding can be used to:

    • Host live music performances in bars, cafés, or public spaces.
    • Create costumes, props, or stage designs for performances.
    • Organise live art displays or installations in shops and other venues.
    • Support any other innovative and engaging activity that contributes to the festival atmosphere.

    Activities should be free to access but revenue can still be obtained in usual ways by eg. cafe’s, shops etc.

  • Sat
    23
    Aug
    2025
    2:00 pmPark Green, Macclesfield

  • Fri
    29
    Aug
    2025
    Sun
    31
    Aug
    2025
    Chatsworth House, Bakewell, GB DE45 1PP

    Chatsworth Country Fair is one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events. Held in the 1000-acre parkland surrounding Chatsworth House, tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country join us for a memorable family day out.

    Enjoy three action-packed days of thrilling Grand Ring entertainment, inspirational cookery masterclasses, food, shopping and plenty of have-a-go activities, including a vintage fun fair, children's climbing wall, bungee trampoline and much more.

    Book before 30 June 2025 and save up to 20%.

    Book tickets HERE

  • Sat
    25
    Oct
    2025
    Market Place, Macclesfield SK10 1EA

    Join Macclesfield Town Council for Spooky Saturday!

    All things Halloween - crafty crypt from Artspace, facepainting, pumpkin trail and more!