What's on in Stockport this weekend - Blues festival, antiques fair, and more
By Alasdair Perry
19th Sep 2024 | Local News
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There is lots going on in and around Stockport this weekend.
Find a small selection of some of the things to do below.
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Antiques fair | Stockport Town Hall | Sat 21 September | 9am-3.30pm
The much-loved Stockport Town Hall antiques fair is set to make a welcome return on Saturday 21 September.
Over 130 stalls will be set up in the magnificent Town Hall ballroom, offering a fantastic cross-section of the antiques market.
Visitors can count on a good range of vintage and retro items, along with a traditional range of collectables and artefacts.
This particular fair is run by Cheshire Set Fairs, and is the largest event in the organiser's calendar. It has been running for 46 years.
The organisers describe this event as "a well respected and popular fair [that] has survived so long due to the great atmosphere and opportunity to find a bargain".
There is catering available on site, and visitors can make use of the large multi storey car park adjacent to the Town hall on Lacy Street.
The event runs from 9am-3.30pm.
Ticket prices are £2.50 for adults, £2 for concessions, and children aged under 14 can enter for free so long as they are accompanied.
Stockport Blues Festival | The Spinning Top / Garrick Theatre | Sat 21 - Sun 22 September
Rumour has it that legendary blues guitarist Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads, in return for his guitar skills.
The crossroad of Wellington Road South and Exchange Street may be slightly less mysterious, but you can nonetheless find a similar helping of fantastic blues music there at the Spinning Top / Garrick Theatre for this year's Blues Festival.
Returning for the fourth time this year, Stockport Blues Festival features over 30 acts, across two days and three stages. The festival runs from 21-22 September, and takes place across two adjoining venues, The Garrick and Spinning Top.
From the rich sound of the deep Mississippi Delta where the genre originated, through to classic rock and seductive Bonamassa-esque ballads, visitors can expect to find the full length and breadth of this one-of-a-kind genre which changed the course of music.
Browse the full lineup HERE.
Paint Jam | Locations throughout town centre | Sun 22 September | 12-5pm
On Sunday 22 September, more than 50 artists will set up from Merseyway to Canal Street to paint a massive outdoor art gallery.
Named 'Paint Jam', the project will feature renowned artists from across the region, who will paint murals along the route.
Visitors are welcome to come along on the day, and see top artists at work.
Further still, there will also be music, live performances, food and drink, and more.
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