Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Singers to stage “Sing Well” workshop at St Mary’s

Nantwich Singers to stage “Sing Well” workshop at St Mary’s

Nantwich Singers is to stage a workshop on November 1st called “Sing ‘Wellerman’ and Sing Well.

It will be the group’s first event with new musical director Susan Marrs, who has just taken on this role.

October 11, 2025
Nantwich Bookshop brings taste of Oktoberfest to town with Supper Club

Nantwich Bookshop brings taste of Oktoberfest to town with Supper Club

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge will be raising a glass to Germany’s most famous festival when it hosts a special ‘Oktoberfest Supper Club’.

The event at the High Street venue will take place on Wednesday 22nd October.

October 10, 2025
Open Art exhibition entries invited by Nantwich Museum

Open Art exhibition entries invited by Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is inviting applications with the theme of ‘Heritage’ for its 2026 Open Art Exhibition.

Selected entries will form the exhibition which is due to run from Tuesday 31 March 2026 to Saturday 20 June 2026.

October 10, 2025
Words and Music Festival set to wow audiences in Nantwich

Words and Music Festival set to wow audiences in Nantwich

By Emma Randall
Nantwich is again preparing for a week of creativity and storytelling as the Words and Music Festival returns for its 18th year.

The festival, which starts on Monday (October 13th) until Sunday October 19th, will transform the town into a hub of community spirit.

October 8, 2025
Families invited to take part in Nantwich’s Pumpkin Trail this month

Families invited to take part in Nantwich’s Pumpkin Trail this month

Nantwich is staging a new pumpkin trail this month, encouraging families to explore the town and support local businesses.

The trail, organised by Nantwich Town Council, invites families with youngsters to search for 10 pumpkins hidden in shop windows around the town centre.

October 1, 2025
Five top comedians head for Nantwich for latest live show

Five top comedians head for Nantwich for latest live show

Five more top comedians will bring the laughs to Nantwich at the next Very Best In Stand Up show on October 3rd.

Pete Otway will be compering the second show of the new season.

September 28, 2025
Top music act lined up for live show at Nantwich venue

Top music act lined up for live show at Nantwich venue

Acts including an NME Hot 100 and BBC 6 Music’s “hot tip” for 2025 are to headline at an intimate Nantwich venue as part of their UK Tour.

Hang Linton will headline the Granary Arts Café on Saturday October 18 as part of his nationwide Apparitions Tour.

September 27, 2025
Aerial view of the Peacock Railway in Willaston

All aboard for spooky fun at the Peacock Railway in Willaston

The Peacock Railway in Willaston is set to host its first-ever Halloween themed Running Day on Sunday October 26.

The event is set to offer an afternoon of trains, treats, and spooky fun for the family.

September 24, 2025
Author behind “dadverts” to give talk at Nantwich Bookshop

Author behind “dadverts” to give talk at Nantwich Bookshop

An acclaimed non-fiction author who searched for father figures by placing adverts – or “dadverts” – in newspapers and magazines will give a talk at Nantwich Bookshop next month.

Georgie Codd will share the story of her adventure at the talk on Wednesday 29th October.

September 23, 2025
Alt-Rock concert set to thrill St Mary’s Church crowd

Alt-Rock concert set to thrill St Mary’s Church crowd

Nantwich St Mary’s Church will be rocking to a special one-off concert next month.

String quartet Egerton Strings will be staging its concert “Alt-Rock Reimagined: A String Quartet Tribute” at the church on Saturday October 18th.Nantwich St Mary’s Church will be rocking to a special one-off concert next month.

String quartet Egerton Strings will be staging its concert “Alt-Rock Reimagined: A String Quartet Tribute” at the church on Saturday October 18th.

September 17, 2025
Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

The beanstalk is growing fast — and so is the excitement!

Crewe Lyceum and Imagine Theatre have unveiled the full principal cast for this year’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime.

September 15, 2025
Dave Prince makes radio debut at 79 with new show on The Cat

Dave Prince makes radio debut at 79 with new show on The Cat

Veteran Nantwich musician Dave Prince has made his radio debut at the age of 79, writes Jonathan White.

After more than 60 years as a musician, Dave has found a fresh way to share his lifelong passion for music.

September 14, 2025
Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor heads to Nantwich record shop

Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor heads to Nantwich record shop

Pop sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor is heading to Nantwich on Sunday (Sept 14) for a special album signing at the new Applestump Records store.

She will be at the store on Oat Markets between 5pm and 6pm, giving fans a chance to meet her in person and get their records signed.

September 10, 2025