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There are lots of events going on in and around Stockport this weekend.

Find a small selection of some of the things to do below. You can also browse more in our dedicated What's On section here.

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St Barnabas Community Cafe & litter pick | St. Barnabas Church, Osborne Street | Fri 16 May | 10am-12pm

St Barnabas Church welcomes you to the cafe.

There will be free drinks and cake.

Plus, this week there will be a monthly litter pick from 09:30.

A Midsummer Night's Dream | Chad's Theatre | 9-16 May | 2.30pm

One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, this enchanting tale of romance, magic, and mischief is perfect for summer.

The Duke of Athens, Theseus, is set to marry Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, but their celebrations are disrupted by Egeus, who demands his daughter Hermia marry Demetrius. In love with Lysander, she refuses and faces death or life in a convent.

She and Lysander flee, pursued by Helena and Demetrius, into a mystical forest ruled by the feuding fairy King and Queen, Oberon and Titania. With meddling fairies, magic spells, and a group of bumbling tradesmen rehearsing a play, chaos unfolds!

Stockport Symphony Orchestra: Swan Lake Suite | Stockport Town Hall | Sat 16 May | 7.30-9.45pm

Stockport Symphony Orchestra take to the stage at Stockport town hall for the Swan Lake suite, featuring works from four composers.

• Vaughan Williams: Five Variants on Dives & Lazarus
• Cosma: Euphonium Concerto
• Wagner: Rienzi Overture
• Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite

A description for this event reads: "Everyone will know Swan Lake. A lot of people will know Dives and Lazarus which consistently rides high in the top 100 Classic FM Hall of Fame.

"However, we think not many will know the euphonium concerto. It's a neglected instrument in the classical genre, but tonight's soloist will change minds about the instrument and open ears to an accessible tuneful composer from Romania.

"Vladimir Cosma is an award-winning composer of over 300 film and TV scores in addition to his output for the concert platform and his concerto has become a stand-out work for euphonium players across the world. Parking is free and the bar is open before the concert and during the interval."

Daniel Hohm will be playing the Euphonium. The conductors are Chris Binns and Davide Trolton.

Vinyl record fair | Masonic Guildhall | Sun 17 May | 10am-4pm

This event is a must for all vinyl lovers, featuring traders selling vinyl records, CDs, books, and more.

There is catering on site and the bar is also open.

Entry is £1 per person, or £5 from 9am. The event runs from 10am-4pm on Sunday 17 May.

The organisers gave the following description: "We're rammed full with vinyl records, CDs, and associated memorabilia, with some new traders alongside our regulars.

"You can park at the rear of the venue for £1 in the car park off Brentnall Street.

"Oh, and there's two convenient cash machines close by, at the petrol station and Co-op."

Find more information HERE.

Bramhall Duck Race | Bramall Hall | Sun 17 May | 11am-4pm

The Bramhall duck race is back this weekend, in what promises to be a fantastic day out for all ages.

The race takes place at Bramall Hall on Sunday 17 May 2026 from 11am to 4pm.

The event will feature a packed programme of duck races, from giant specialty ducks through to massive anatidaen marathons featuring a thousand ducks each.

Entry is free to watch the races - however, if you'd like to sponsor a racer, it's £1 to send a duck into the water.

Races will be taking place throughout the day from 11am.

And as well as the main events, there will also be activities for kids such as a fairground and bouncy castle.

There will also be craft stalls selling food, gifts, and more.

Singers and dance groups from the area will be providing entertainment throughout the day.

The money raised will go to the MNDA, Manchester, and other charities and good causes.

And if you're wondering how to get there, there will be buses ferrying passengers to the hall from various locations - find out more here.

The event is being organised by Bramhall Rotary Club, and sponsored by by Leighton Snow and The Vernon.

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