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The countdown is on to Hale Barns Carnival with final preparations taking place ahead of this weekend’s unmissable event.

The massively popular annual carnival takes place this Saturday and Sunday 19-20 July with a new location in the grounds of The Bull’s Head and Holy Angels Church on Wicker Lane.

Hale Barns brings the community together for two days of live music, entertainment and family fun including two ticketed evening concerts which both boast a line-up of award-winning tribute acts.

And today full details of all the attractions across the two adjacent sites are revealed, along with programme times for the amazing main stage line-up.

The live music takes place in the grounds of The Bull’s Head on both days.

On Saturday 19 July the carnival’s free daytime music entertainment starts at 12noon with popular Indie covers band Parlaiz getting the party started, followed at 1pm by the irrepressible Hilda’s Flying Ducks, while at 2.20pm Soulvation takes to the stage, and the live music continues with rising star soprano Millie Royle at 3.30pm.

A special DJ set opens the ticketed evening concert at 5pm, before the brilliant Chic Out! takes to the stage at 6pm, with Paula Randell’s terrific Tina Turner tribute at 7.30pm. The Saturday evening concludes with a hotly anticipated appearance by Roxy Magic from 8.45-10pm.

Then on Sunday 20 July the free daytime music programme is launched at 12noon with a rousing Rock Choir appearance. Parlaiz returns to entertain the Sunday crowds at 1pm, with talented singer-songwriter Imogen Paige at 2.20pm and The Music Place Choir between 3-4pm.

Sunday’s special ticketed evening concert kicks off at 5pm with a DJ set, followed at 6pm by the Bootleg Bee Gees and a tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton at 7.30pm before at 8.45pm there’s a chance to go one step beyond with the Ultimate Madness. The music ends at 10pm.

Tickets for the evening concerts start at £28 for adults, with child concessions. There are also a limited number of special premium table tickets remaining.

Meanwhile the daytime events, which are free to attend and open from 12noon to 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, promise fun for all ages.

Attractions in the grounds of Holy Angels Church include more than 30 stalls offering gifts, crafts and other local businesses, a pop-up café, traditional funfair rides and attractions, a kids’ inflatables, community stalls and children’s activities.

On The Bull’s Head site, in addition to the live music stage carnival goers will find large funfair rides to get the adrenaline pumping, a pop-up bar, entertainment area and car displays – sponsored by Howden Insurance – including classic vehicles, supercars, movie automobiles and cars from the stars.

There is also a Foodie Village with local food outlets including wood fired pizza from Wildfire Pizza Company, Gourmet Burgers by Humble Kitchen, authentic Thai and Jamaican cuisine and more.

And in addition, new this year Hale Barns Carnival will be a dog-friendly event, with well-behaved dogs on leads welcome with their owners.

Parking for the event is available at St Ambrose Prep School in Wicker Lane.

Hale Barns Carnival organiser Max Eden said today: “We’ve got a fantastic range of attractions at this year’s Hale Barns, and after all the team’s hard work preparing for this year’s event, I can’t wait for the gates to open on Saturday.

 "There’s a packed programme planned for the daytime on both new sites in Wicker Lane, including great live music, family-friendly funfair rides, some amazing food and drink outlets and offers, a huge number of stalls to browse and a very special car display – and I’m absolutely delighted we’ve been able to make sure entrance to the afternoon remains free.

 “Then on both evenings there’s a chance to really let your hair down and party at our two ticketed concerts, with a brilliant line-up of worldclass tribute acts celebrating stars including the Bee Gees, Madness, Tina Turner and Roxy Music. It’s going to be a memorable weekend.”

 Hale Barns Carnival was founded in 2016 to provide a local large-scale event for all ages to enjoy and raise funds for community causes.

Thanks to the continued support of local residents and sponsors, the event helped make the long-awaited community hall a reality in 2023, and it has welcomed top talent over the years including 10CC’s Graham Gouldman, Rose Royce, Russell Watson, Martin Kemp, Katrina & The Waves and The Real Thing.

This year’s event is proudly supported by Benchmark Security, Howden Insurance, BeFibre, Manchester Airport and Full Circle Funeral Partners.

Tickets and Premium Table Seating for the evening concerts are on sale now at www.halebarnscarnival.co.uk

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 LISTING INFORMATION

 Saturday 19 July 2025 – Tributes to Chic, Tina Turner and Roxy Music

Sunday 20 July 2025 – Tributes to the Bee Gees, Dolly Parton and Madness

Evening concerts (Saturday and Sunday) – gates open 5pm / Show starts 6pm

In the grounds of The Bulls Head and Holy Angels Church, Wicker Lane, Hale Barns, WA15 0HG

FREE daytime activity on Saturday and Sunday from 12noon until 4pm

TICKET PRICES

Individual Evening Tickets* £28 for adults and £11.20 for children.

Weekend Tickets* to cover both concerts £44.80 for adults and £16.80 for children.

Premium Table Tickets* from £67.20 for two (day) and £112 for two (weekend). Tables for four and six also available.

HOW TO BOOK

Online: www.halebarnscarnival.co.uk

*Includes a per ticket booking fee