Stockport sizzles as exciting events announced for summer in Stockport
Despite the sun hiding behind the clouds, Stockport is set to sizzle with a jam-packed calendar of events to mark Summer in Stockport 2024.
With something for everyone, there’s lots to do across the borough and you can keep up to date (as well as adding your own events) by visiting the events calendar on the council’s website: Stockport Events.
This year’s events come on the back of Stockport’s tenure as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture for 2023/24, which welcomed tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country to embrace Stockport’s biggest year yet.
Stock Party Rocks the Town Centre – July 20
Starting on July 20, Stock Party will be rocking the town centre and the Underbanks.
Taking place from 12pm until 9pm, there will be food and drink pop ups in the Underbanks, in addition to vendors in Festival Square in the Courtyard at nearby Robinsons Brewery. To book tickets, visit https://www.wtlgi.co/workshop-tickets/stock-party-20th-july-2024
Merseyway’s Summer of Sport – Launch Party on July 27
Merseyway will be kicking off its Summer of Sport in spectacular style with a launch party of its pop-up Olympic Park on Saturday 27 July from 11am to 3pm. Visitors can also enjoy free craft sessions and get a temporary Team GB tattoo.
The shopping centre’s popular free outdoor beach, Merseybay is also back for 2024 and officially opens on the same day and will be given an Olympics twist including the chance to try the long jump. The centre’s selection of summer rides is also returning, with entry payable per ride.
Merseyway will be hosting an indoor pop-up Olympic Park throughout the summer featuring a running track, winner’s podium and basketball hoop, with additional sports activities running every Wednesday from 7 August to 28 August, while over at Viaduct Park, located on top of the town’s new transport interchange, there will be a range of free sports activities on offer every Thursday from 8 August to 29 August. Free sports-themed crafting sessions will also be taking place at each event at too, with activities taking place from 11am to 3pm at both locations.
Children will also be encouraged to pick up their very own free ‘Sporty Stockport Passport’, available at locations across Merseyway, where they can keep a diary of all the sports-related activities they’ve taken part in this summer to see just how active they’ve been.
Krazy Races Returns – July 28
On Sunday 28 July, Totally Stockport will be bringing its successful brand of Krazy Races Events back to the town centre. The event kicks off in St Peter’s Square at 10.45am with racing taking place throughout the day. The free to attend event promises to bring all manner of wild and zany races to the town while raising thousands for local charities, including The Christie and St Ann’s Hospice.
Jetting out of the starting blocks in St Peter’s Square, the teams will tear down towards Mersey square past the iconic Plaza building, where racers will have to navigate a sharp right toward Stockport’s famous Air Raid Shelters. The event route will be made up of chicanes, obstacles and more with racers expected to be cheered on by more than 15,000 locals.
For more information visit https://www.krazyraces.co.uk/stockport-krazy-races/spectator-info/
Health and Wellbeing Fun Day – August 14
Join the Health and Wellbeing Fun Day at North Reddish Pavilion on Longford Road North from 1 pm to 4 pm. Get your blood pressure checked, watch a match by Reddish North End FC, participate in a treasure hunt, and meet local GP staff.
Cllr Frankie Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said:
“Stockport’s successful Town of Culture events offers the borough a great springboard for its Summer activities, from the revamped Hat Works to sell-out gigs and heritage walks, Stockport is the place to be.
“We’ve seen time and time again how much Stockport values events, whether that be food and drink at the Underbanks, Merseyway’s jam packed summer activities or the fantastic Krazy Races making a racing return to our town centre, we can’t wait to see our residents enjoy these free or low-cost events in Stockport without having to break the bank this Summer.”
If you’re holding an event in Stockport this summer, please add it to our what’s on guide at https://www.stockport.gov.uk/events
You can also visit the Stockport Town of Culture website for the latest events and to find out more about our low cost/free to visit museums and wide ranging parks and green spaces.
