PERFORMANCE & ACTIVITY TIMES
Stockport Weekender Visitor Guide
Stockport Tastes
Bluey Day
Crafts, games & a whole range of activity inspired by everyone’s favourite Heeler family
Stockport Central Library, SK1 3RS 11am-3pm
Stockport Rising Exhibition & Creative Commissions Showcase:
Celebrating contemporary Stockport artists Eric Jackson, Kate O’Brien, Lucy Burgess, Jackie Wagg, David Chandler
War Memorial Art Gallery SK3 8AB, 10am-4pm
Open Studios:
Explore Stockport’s creative spaces showcasing a range of arts & crafts techniques from screen printing to ceramics, as well as works made during Town of Culture
Arc, SK3 OEU, 11am-2pm
Merseyway Workshop, SK1 1PP, 11am-4pm
Sleepy Parrot Studios, SK1 1LN, 11am-4pm
Underbanks Studios, SK1 1LN, 11-4pm
Small Press Studios, 11am-4pm
Pink Studios, Hilton House, SK1 3NA 11am – 4pm
Wheel Trim Shady:
A stunning display of wheeltrims decorated in a range of styles by the creative talent of Stockport. Organised by the Bank of Creativity.
Chestergate (by taxi rank), SK1 1NE
Museums Free to Explore :
Discover the amazing range of museums in Stockport town centre, 10am-4pm
Air Raid Shelters, SK1 1NE
Hatworks, SK3 OEU
Stockport Museum
Staircase House, SK1 1ES
Taste of Culture
Food and wellbeing stalls at this community showcase
The Space, SK1 1HD, 2pm-5pm
Suffragette Square
Celebration event to showcase the work by Groundwork to improve the space including new planting, artwork & seating. Music & theatre performance
Suffragette Square, SK1 1RS, 1pm-3pm
Strawberry Studios Revealed
Strawberry Studios expert Dr Peter Wadsworth will curate a pop up exhibition of items from the Strawberry Archive, including recordings, equipment and memorabilia from this legendary Stockport institution
Stockport Museum (10) SK1 1ES, 1pm-4pm
Omni Music
Hop into the lift and prepare to be transported into the immersive world of OmniMusic, where you can remix and produce your own track.
Merseyway, SK1 1NT 10am-4pm
Stockport Sings
Hear Stockport in full voice with a showcase of local choirs and vocal groups
@War Memorial Art Gallery, SK3 8AB, 11am-3pm
Stockport Town of Culture Performance Showcases:
Curated by NK Theatre Arts, a programme of music, dance, flashmobs & theatre from local performers
@Merseyway, SK1 1NT, & Market Place, SK1 1ES, 11am-3pm
Stockport Sounds Showcase
Leaf Promotions & local venues curate artists playing a mixture of acoustic, americana, rock & indie pop 1pm-5pm & 8pm-10pm (varies across venues):
The Angel, SK1 1UN
Petersgate Tap (upstairs), SK1 1EB
Magnet Freehouse (upstairs),(off map), SK4 1HJ
Thread, SK1 1UN
Spinning Top, SK3 0EJ
Global Grooves:
Programme of theatre, music, dance & procession & participatory arts
Viaduct Park, SK3 OEU (refreshments available), 11am-3pm
Stockport Town of Culture Performance Showcases:
Programme of music, dance, flashmobs & theatre from local performers
Merseyway, SK1 1NT & Market Place, SK1 1ES, 11am-3pm
Company Chameleon
Programme of contemporary and community dance
St Peter’s Square, SK1 1DH 11am-3pm
Creative Walk
Join Arc for a creative walk round Stockport’s newest space and disover how exploring your surroundings can do wonders for your wellbeing. 11am-1pm.- SOLD OUT
Stockport Gin
Celebrate 5 years of Stockport Gin with this open day which goes behind the scenes of the distillery and shows how this award winning project is made.
19B Petersgate, SK1 1EB, 10am-3pm
Stockport Rising Exhibition & Creative Commissions Showcase:
Celebrating contemporary Stockport artists Eric Jackson, Kate O’Brien, Lucy Burgess, Jackie Wagg, David Chandler
War Memorial Art Gallery, SK3 8AB, 11am-4pm
Open Studios:
Explore Stockport’s creative spaces showcasing a range of arts & crafts techniques from screen printing to ceramics, as well as works made during Town of Culture
Wheel Trim Shady:
A stunning display of wheeltrims decorated in a range of styles by the creative talent of Stockport. Organised by the Bank of Creativity.
Chestergate (by taxi rank), SK1 1NE
Street Art Walks
See over 40 murals and learn about the history and different types of street arts and discover what’s happening in Stockport’s Creative Quarters. 11am-12:30pm & 2pm-3:30pm. – SOLD OUT
Museums Free to Explore:
Discover the amazing range of museums in Stockport town centre, 11am-4pm
Hatting Heritage Walk
Walk to explore key locations connected with Stockport’s hatting heritage to mark the full reopening of Stockport’s Hatworks. Led by local hatting expert Sue Lea. 11am-12:30pm Limited places. Booking essential HERE
Merseyway and Modernism Walk
Walk to explore the architecture of Stockport’s groundbreaking Merseyway Shopping Centre and other modern gems. Led by local photographer and artist Steve Marland. 1pm-2:30pm. Limited places. Booking essential. HERE
Stockport’s Music Map Walk
Walk exploring highlights of Stockport’s music history including brand new plaques erected as part of Town of Culture projects. 1pm-2:30pm Limited places. – SOLD OUT
Strawberry Studios Revealed
Strawberry Studios expert Dr Peter Wadsworth will curate a pop up exhibition of items from the Strawberry Archive, including recordings, equipment and memorabilia from this legendary Stockport Stockport Museum (10) SK1 1ES, 11am-2pm.
Omni Music
Hop into the lift and prepare to be transported into the immersive world of OmniMusic, where you can remix and produce your own track.
Merseyway, SK1 1NT , 10am-4pm
Stockport Town of Culture Performance Showcases:
Curated by NK Theatre Arts, a programme of music, dance, flashmobs & theatre from local performers
Merseyway: SK1 1NT 11am-3pm
Market Place: SK1 1ES 11am-3pm
Stockport Sounds Showcase
Leaf Promotions & venues curate a laid back programme of Sunday music 1pm-5pm
The Angel, SK1 1UN
Magnet Freehouse (upstairs),(off map), SK4 1HJ
Stockport Moves Tasters
A chance to try new ways to get active in Stockport’s newest greenspace at Stockport Interchange. Sessions include yoga, Tai Chi and dance. Viaduct Park, SK3 OEU 11am-2pm Pre-booking advised HERE
Stockport Town of Culture Performance Showcases:
Programme of music, dance, flashmobs & theatre from local performers:
Merseyway, SK1 1NT 11am-3pm
Market Place, Market Place, SK1 1ES 11am-3pm
Stockport Mile Gifted Sculpture Trail
Get active by following this mile long temporary sculpture trail created by local artist Sue Vosper and students from Stockport College:
Viaduct Park, SK3 OEU 11:30am
Walkaday Circular Walks
Longer walks on and to local scenic landmarks like Reddish Vale and Mersey Vale Nature Park.
Viaduct Park, SK3 OEU 11:10am & 12pm / Pre-booking advised. You can drop in on the day or secure a place here with the links below:
Reddish Vale Circular Tickets – Sunday @ 11:10am
River Mersey Circular Tickets – Sunday @ 12:00pm
Stockport Moves Dance Workshop
Move, explore and play in this family friendly creative dance workshop led by Company Chameleon.
War Memorial Art Gallery, SK3 8AB 1pm-3:30pm / Pre-booking advised: www.stockporttownofculture.co.uk
Dance Like a Mother – wear your baby!
Dance Like a Mother is the most welcoming, joyful & inclusive Parent and baby class. For Parents with baby’s aged 8 weeks to 2 years. A chance to have fun and get active while ‘wearing’ your baby in a carrier or sling and dancing to awesome tunes.
Bring your own carrier/sling or use ours, you will get baby-wearing support from our experienced & lovely instructors, so your little one gets lots of cuddly bonding time, feeling safe & happy.
Most of all, expect lots of laughter, a really welcoming and non-judgmental space and leave feeling confident & full of joy.
Sunday, 24 March ’24
11:30am – 12pm at Viaduct Park, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 0EU – Book HERE
12:15pm – 12.45 pm at Viaduct Park, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 0EU – Book HERE
