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Markets & Fairs
This is the place for Markets or Fairs taking place in and around Macclesfield – publicise them here.
If you have an event you want publicised here then please email us via the contact form
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Sun06Jul2025
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Sun06Jul202510 am to 4 pmAright Bianchi, The Silk Road, Macclesfield
Safari Fun Day with Chester Zoo at Arighi Bianchi
Families across Macclesfield are in for a wild adventure this Sunday, 6th July, when Aright Bianchi joins forces with the Chester Zoo Rangers for a one-day-only Safari Family Fun Day. There are both free and ticketed activities to keep young explorers busy from morning ‘til late afternoon.
From pebble painting and hand art to face painting, animal puppets and ranger-led fun, there’s plenty to ignite imaginations. Little ones can follow a free animal trail hidden throughout the store, then refuel with children’s safari lunch boxes in Caffè AB before heading out on their next adventure.
This special day brings Chester Zoo’s mission to connect people with nature right to the heart of Macclesfield. Arighi Bianchi is proud to partner with Chester Zoo to inspire families to learn more about wildlife and conservation - while making magical memories together.
Visitors can also enter an exclusive competition for the chance to win a stay at The Reserve, Chester Zoo’s brand new luxury accommodation, for the ultimate family getaway.
Pre-booking and payment are required for hand art and pebble painting which can be booked here https://www.arighibianchi.co.uk/blogs/events/safari-fun-day-chester-zoo. Guests are encouraged to book slots in advance. Face painting will be available all day with no need to book.
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Wed09Jul2025Sun27Jul2025
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Thu10Jul2025Sun27Jul2025Buxton
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 Galore – In 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 Enfers, a 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
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Sat12Jul20252 pm to 5 pmTownley Street Hall, Townley Street, Macclesfield SK11 6HZ
Macclesfield's first queer makers market
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Wed23Jul2025
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Thu24Jul2025Sun27Jul2025Royal 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.
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Sat26Jul202510 am to 4.30 pmBoyle Street, Cheetham, M8 8UW Manchester, United Kingdom
2025 marks the centenary since Bury Corporation Transport introduced motor buses.
To mark the occasion we'll have a celebration of buses that once served the town, with free rides and displays about the town's transport history
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Fri08Aug2025Sat09Aug2025Sutton Hall, Bullocks Ln, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HE
A family friendly event showcasing our local, national and occasionally global shepherds and their sheep dog competing in Macclesfield.
On Friday evening we have a tug of war competition.
On Saturday there is a craft fair. There’s refreshments and a bar.
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Sat23Aug2025
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.
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Fri29Aug2025Sun31Aug2025Chatsworth 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
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Sun21Sep2025Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, GB CH2 1EU
Run For Nature will take place on Sunday 21 September 2025.
All funds raised will go to supporting the zoo’s charitable conservation efforts to protect highly threatened giraffes.
Participants will take on a route that winds through the zoo. Runners will be able to enjoy glimpses of elephants, lemurs and other incredible species, before heading out into the picturesque Cheshire countryside.
The zoo is inviting runners of all abilities to take part, with a new 5 km run added to the 10 km and one-mile ‘Zoom’ fun run – for children aged 4–15.
With only 2,500 places up for grabs, the event is expected to sell out quickly – with runners supporting a very special cause – the zoo’s giraffe conservation efforts in Africa.
All proceeds will go directly towards protecting Nubian giraffes, which have seen drastic population declines in the wild due to habitat loss, poaching and conflict with humans. The money will support the zoo’s vital conservation work in East Africa, which is safeguarding the species for the future.
Runners will also receive a wooden medal at the finish line and free entry to the zoo for the remainder of the day, giving them the chance to relax and celebrate their achievement among 30,000 amazing animals.
Sarah Jones, Fundraising Lead at Chester Zoo, said:
“We’re thrilled to be bringing back Run For Nature for a third incredible year. We’ve now doubled the distance runners spend inside the zoo, so they’ll pass by even more iconic animals – a really special experience you won’t get anywhere else.
“Not only that, but each person will be supporting our giraffe conservation projects in East Africa, which include monitoring populations in the wild, supporting anti-poaching efforts and working with communities to safeguard vital habitats. This work has already seen the safe translocation of several Nubian giraffes to protected national parks in Uganda to help the species thrive.
“Whether you’re running the full 10km, taking on the 5km challenge, or joining in the Zoom run for kids, there really is something for everyone and each route is relatively flat, so be prepared for a new PB! Registration is now open for all three events, so just sign up online and we’ll post everything you need straight to your door – complete with your bib number and fundraising information. We’re expecting places to go fast, so don’t hang around!”
Top fundraisers will also be in with a chance to win a variety of prizes including annual zoo memberships, animal adoptions and special behind-the-scenes zoo experiences.
To register for Chester Zoo’s Run For Nature 10km, 5km, or Zoom fun run, visit: www.chesterzoo.org/run
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Sun19Oct202510 am to 4.30 pmBoyle Street, Cheetham, M8 8UW Manchester, United Kingdom
Come and see chrome and shiny paint in abundance, as we invite classic car owners and clubs to show off yesteryear's cars in our museum.We'll also operate a free heritage bus service every 30 minutes to and from Shudehill Interchange.See less -
Sat25Oct2025Market Place, Macclesfield SK10 1EA
Join Macclesfield Town Council for Spooky Saturday!
All things Halloween - crafty crypt from Artspace, facepainting, pumpkin trail and more!
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Fri21Aug2026Sun23Aug2026Rode Hall, Scholar Green, Cheshire ST7 3QP
The work we create at Wild Rumpus - be that large outdoor festivals and events, or more intimate creative interventions, invite people out of the real world and into fantastical wonderlands where anything can happen! Just So Festival is our most spectacular, technicolour celebration of this imaginary world, and for 2025 we have taken a pause, a moment to reconnect with its creative vision and to dream up what comes next.
This summer the woods, parkland and lakesides at Rode Hall - home to the festival, will be quieter, waiting patiently for the curious inhabitants of the Wild Rumpus world to emerge once again from between the trees in the joyous burst of magic, performance, circus, music, dancing and community.
We're relaunching Just So with fresh, glittering eyes. Right now as summer is almost upon us, we're busy dreaming, conjuring and distilling the essence of Just So, watching that special, iridescent wonder take shape as Just So Festival 2026.
We can't wait to see you!
Pre sale tickets are available now - sign up for access HERE to join in 2026 as the fantastical world unfolds!
Macclesfield Outdoor Market – Castle Street
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8.30am – 4pm |
| Friday | 8.30am – 4pm |
| Saturday | 8.30am – 4pm |