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Nantwich band Unit 17 rock packed crowds at music festival

Nantwich band Unit 17 rock packed crowds at music festival

Nantwich band Unit 17 rocked the crowds when they performed a live set at the Isle of Wight Festival at the weekend.

The group, comprising five young talents from Nantwich, performed on the “This Feeling” stage on Friday afternoon.

June 22, 2026
Voting opens for Nantwich Food Festival Awards 2026

Voting opens for Nantwich Food Festival Awards 2026

Organisers have now opened voting for the Nantwich Food Festival Awards for 2026.

The free to enter annual awards – which Nantwich News has helped sponsor in recent years – celebrates the best food outlets in and around Nantwich.

May 7, 2026
Seven arrests made during Nantwich Jazz Festival, say police

Seven arrests made during Nantwich Jazz Festival, say police

Nantwich Police have praised venues, door staff and visitors for making Easter’s Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival one of the safest yet.

Sgt Matt Stonier revealed that just seven arrests were made throughout the whole 5-day festival between April 2-6.

April 11, 2026
Fans watch Teachers Pet on Bank Stage

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival set to begin

Get ready for a five-day bonanza of live music as the 28th year of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival kicks into gear tomorrow (April 2nd).

With scores of live acts and venues taking part across the Easter weekend, there is music to satisfy all tastes.

April 1, 2026
Tug of War fun at Bunbury Village Day

Bunbury Village Day set for June 13th, say organisers

Organisers of the annual Bunbury Village Day festival have confirmed this year’s event will take place on Saturday June 13th.

This will mark the event’s 57th year for the volunteer-led community celebration that has become a firm favourite across Cheshire.

February 18, 2026
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
The Swan at Marbury to stage Beer and Cider festival this weekend

The Swan at Marbury to stage Beer and Cider festival this weekend

The Swan at Marbury will see the return of its Beer and Cider Festival this September – with more local ales than ever and an extra day to celebrate.

The award-winning pub, near Wrenbury, will be staging the festival from Thursday September 4th to Sunday September 7th.

September 3, 2025
Music festival raises thousands in memory of popular Nantwich mum

Music festival raises thousands in memory of popular Nantwich mum

A three-day music festival for family and friends has raised more than £9,200 in memory of a loving Nantwich mum.

MeadowFest was held in Burland to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK.

August 27, 2025
Music Festival returns to The White Lion in Hankelow

Music Festival returns to The White Lion in Hankelow

The “Sounds of Summer” music festival is returning to community pub The White Lion in Hankelow this weekend.

The event is this Saturday August 16 from midday to late and will feature a range of live acts.

August 12, 2025
Nantwich Words and Music Festival unveils plans for 18th year

Nantwich Words and Music Festival unveils plans for 18th year

Nantwich’s popular Words & Music Festival is back for its 18th year and organisers are aiming to schedule the most varied bill ever.

The popular event takes place in October and has brought countless music superstars and two poet laureates to Nantwich in the past.

July 11, 2025
First Youth Arts Festival hailed big success for Nantwich

First Youth Arts Festival hailed big success for Nantwich

Organisers are planning an even ‘bigger and better’ event next year after Nantwich’s first Youth Arts Festival attracted crowds of creative kids.

A of six town councillors, all with children of their own, planned a full programme of activities including art, drama, craft, pottery and theatrical make up.

July 7, 2025
‘First of its kind’ running festival heads to Nantwich

‘First of its kind’ running festival heads to Nantwich

A new running festival is to be held near Nantwich in July.

Crewe-based organisers “Protein Rebel” are staging the event at Aqueduct Marina, at Church Minshull, on July 5th and tickets are now on sale.

May 20, 2025
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival hailed a huge success

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival hailed a huge success

Organisers, venue bosses and emergency services have hailed this year’s Nantwich Jazz Festival as a massive success.

The five-day festival pulled un bumper crowds across all the official venues as revellers enjoyed a wide variety of live acts.

April 22, 2025