Arts & Entertainment

Ukulele fun nights return for 2026 in Wistaston

Ukulele fun nights return for 2026 in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Music lovers across South Cheshire are invited to tune up and turn out for a year of fun with the South Cheshire Branch of the George Formby Society.

The group has launched its 2026 programme of events, which are held on the fourth Friday of every month from 7pm to 10pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

January 15, 2026
Rock & Roll live music nights in aid of Nantwich Mayor’s charities

Rock & Roll live music nights in aid of Nantwich Mayor’s charities

Nantwich Town Council is to stage two fundraising rock and roll nights of live music in aid of the Mayor’s charities.

The Elvis Tribute Night and Slade UK Tribute Show will help raise funds for Cllr Mary Slinn’s chosen causes – The Thursday Dementia Club and The Dogs Trust.

January 13, 2026
“Four Visions of Cheshire” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Four Visions of Cheshire” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new exhibition called “Four Visions of Cheshire” by four Cheshire-based artists has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The display, due to run until Saturday March 28th, explores various landscapes in Cheshire.

January 13, 2026
Megan Lee to headline fundraising concert at Acton church

Megan Lee to headline fundraising concert at Acton church

By Jonathan White
Music lovers are invited to an intimate evening of live music with local vocalist Megan Lee who brings her talents to St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The fundraising event “Megan Lee in Concert” will take place on Friday 6th February 2026, starting at 7pm.

January 5, 2026
Applestump Records unveils Independent Venue Week programme

Applestump Records unveils Independent Venue Week programme

By Jonathan White
Nantwich music store Applestump Records has unveiled its full programme of live shows to celebrate Independent Venue Week in January.

There will be a series of performances including by Bryde, These Towns, Paul Molloy, Max Bianco and Amelia Coburn at the record shop on Oat Market.

December 28, 2025
English Civil War comes to Nantwich in museum events

English Civil War comes to Nantwich in museum events

Nantwich Museum is to host a Civil War exhibition as part of the Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich celebrations.

In 1643, the English Civil War arrived in Nantwich and by Christmas the town was under siege from the Royalist army.

December 23, 2025
Mayor’s charity concert to feature Elvis tribute Larcombe

Mayor’s charity concert to feature Elvis tribute Larcombe

Elvis tribute act Paul Larcombe will perform a special Nantwich Mayor charity concert in January.

Larcombe – known as “Pure Presley” – will be live on Friday January 30 at Nantwich Town football club.

December 20, 2025
Step back in time at St Mary’s Acton Holly Holy Day events

Step back in time at St Mary’s Acton Holly Holy Day events

St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton is stepping back in time to honour the historic Battle of Nantwich with a series of engaging events on Saturday 24th January 2026.

It will coincide with the popular Holly Holy Day celebrations and the Sealed Knot’s parade and battle re-enactment in Nantwich.

December 15, 2025
Nantwich Concert Band bringing festive cheer to the town

Nantwich Concert Band bringing festive cheer to the town

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Concert Band are keeping the festive spirit in full swing in the town with a series of Christmas performances.

They have already played at Nantwich Market with joyful Christmas carols during the Mayor’s Merry Market Day.

December 12, 2025
Ukulele Christmas Party promises festive fun in Wistaston

Ukulele Christmas Party promises festive fun in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The South Cheshire Branch of the George Formby Society is striking up the seasonal cheer as they prepare to host their annual Ukulele Christmas Party.

The musical celebrations take place on Friday 19th December at 7:30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

December 12, 2025
Nantwich Concert Band strikes gold at regional festival

Nantwich Concert Band strikes gold at regional festival

Nantwich Concert Band is celebrating after earning a Gold Award in the Community Wind Band category at the National Concert Band Festival (NCBF) Regional event in Telford.

It marks the band’s first NCBF appearance in many years, making the achievement even more impressive.

December 3, 2025
Aerial shot of St Mary's Church in Nantwich

Joyful bells, tinkling ivories and children’s voices at Nantwich Christmas concert

Youngsters from Nantwich, Acton, Willaston, Sandbach, Madeley and more are coming together to share some festive joy and music.

They will be performing a concert at 7pm this Saturday 6th December at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich which will feature pianists, bellringers and singers aged 5-15.

December 1, 2025
Crowds flocked to Applestump Records for Record Store Day

Crowds flocked to Applestump Records for Record Store Day

Nantwich music fans turned out in force when Applestump Records welcomed eager queues for the annual Record Store Day.

From early morning, collectors and casual listeners lined up outside the independent store on Oatmarket to snap up exclusive limited-edition vinyl, special reissues, and new titles from contemporary artists.

November 30, 2025