Stockport
Nub News Logo
Nub News

What's on in Stockport this weekend - Blues festival, antiques fair, and more

By Alasdair Perry 18th Sep 2025

There is lots going on in and around Stockport this weekend, including a choir workshop, Stockport blues festival, an artisan market, and an antiques fair (Image supplied)
There is lots going on in and around Stockport this weekend, including a choir workshop, Stockport blues festival, an artisan market, and an antiques fair (Image supplied)

What's on Stockport is brought to you by our events sponsors Worker Bee Markets and Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club.

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.

Got an event planned yourself? Submit it HERE.

Stockport Town Hall Antiques and Collectors' Fair | Stockport Town Hall Ballroom | Sat 20 September | 9am-3.30pm

(Image supplied)

Back after its summer break, the popular antiques fair returns to the stunning ballroom at Stockport Town Hall, in what will be its fiftieth year.

There will be 130 stalls selling all types of antiques, vintage and collector's items.

Cash admission is £2.50 per person or £2.00 with concessions.

There is car parking at the rear of the town hall on Lacy Street, and there will also be hot and cold refreshments available in the cafe.

Affinity Show Choir Singing Workshop | Stockroom | Sat 20 September | 10am

(Image supplied)

Love to sing? Come along and join a group of women with a passion for singing. Learn new skills, whether you are new to singing or have experience.

Affinity is a welcoming, fun and supportive group- a great place to follow you passion and make new friends.

Find more information here.

Stockport Blues and Roots Festival | The Spinning Top / Garrick Theatre | Sat 20 - Sun 21 September | from 12pm both days

A description for this event reads:

We are looking forward to this year's Blues & Roots Festival with arguably our strongest line up ever. 

Held both here at The Spinning Top and, in conjunction with our friends, The Garrick Theatre directly above us.

(Did you know that The Garrick Theatre is the oldest little theatre in the country putting on plays since 1901! https://www.stockportgarrick.co.uk/ ) 

Tickets - https://wegottickets.com/event/653275  

2 venues, 3 stages, all in 1 building. Hot & cold food available.

SATURDAY'S LINE UP (doors 12.00, acts from 12.45)

ZZ NOT / BRUNO ROCHA / ROUTE 66 / HOOSON MAGUIRE / EATOCK & MILLINGTON / ROSS HARDING BAND / PAUL BRADDOCK THREE / BECKI / MANDY'S ANGELS / ENUMA ELISH / JESS SCRAGG / BLUES BLASTERS / SANDRAISER / RICK LUCAS / STEVIE WILLIAMS MOST WANTED / ASHLEY SHERLOCK / CAJUN SPECIALS / RIGBY MUSIC SHOWCASE / PAUL MINSHULL  

SUNDAY'S LINE UP (doors 12.00, acts from 12.45)  

NORMAN BEAKER BAND / HEADS WILL ROLL / SARAYA ARTISTI / JOHN W DOYLE BAND / PACKET OF 3 / MONTGOMERY-SWANN / COBALT TALES / DEMI MARRINER / KATIE & THE BAD SIGN / RAIN CITY ROSES / STOCKPORTUGAL BLUES EXPERIENCE / TRILO3Y / OVATE / PAUL MINSHULL 

Weekend tickets are just £28 adv from The Spinning Top Bar OR £30.80 inc booking fee from https://wegottickets.com/event/653275  

That's less than £1 an act! 

Poynton Artisan Market | Poynton Sports Club | Sun 21 September | 11am-4pm

(Image supplied)

You will find an amazing market at Poynton Sports Club this Sunday, for a day of entertainment. Shopping, kids' craft activities galore and live music on Sunday September 21st!

What better way to kick off your Sunday than with: Handpicked artisan stalls, live music, street food to satisfy all cravings, cheeky tipples at the clubhouse bar, FREE kids' craft table with Create Yourself, face painting fun by Rascal Reflections, and more.

All happening at Poynton Sports Club — your perfect spot for food, fun, and community vibes.

~

Free from clickbait, Stockport Nub News is a quality online newspaper for our town.

To get our top stories in your inbox each week, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter HERE.

Please consider following Stockport Nub News on Facebook or X

     

CHECK OUT OUR Jobs Section HERE!
stockport vacancies updated hourly!
Click here to see more: stockport jobs

     

Good reason (not) to support local news.

Local News is essential for Stockport's community.
So, what's the reason not to support local news?

Honest answer:
Not everyone can afford to pay for news.

That's why Stockport Nub News does not have a paywall.
If you are not able to help at the moment -
continue read us for free.
Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience

Share:


Sign-up for our FREE newsletter...

We want to provide stockport with more and more clickbait-free news.

     

...or become a Supporter.
Stockport. Your Town. Your News.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
Your donation makes a real difference.
For monthly donators:
Ad-free experience