Stockport Town Hall

Chris Horkan Last Updated 21 February 2018

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Stockport Town Hall

Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE

0161 474 3451

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Monday9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday9:00am - 5:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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The town hall for the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport is a unique Grade II* listed building that hosts events, shows and exhibitions throughout the year.

The building can accommodate up to 600 people, and features oak-panelled Committee Rooms, Council Chamber and a Ballroom, which seats 450 people.

What's on near Stockport Town Hall

20 Feb – 22 Mar

ExhibitionsManchester

Electric Echoes at Stockport Air Raid Shelters

A river, abused and neglected, speaks back through an interactive sound installation and sound walk by Maya Chowdhry.

Free entry

A doll with makeup peeks out of a hanging wall of butter yellow fabric. Red and black threads descend and cascade around the doll.

13 Feb – 31 May

ExhibitionsManchester

Delaine Le Bas: Un-Fair-Ground at The Whitworth

The Whitworth showcases one of contemporary art’s most unruly imaginations as 2024 Turner Prize nominee Delaine Le Bas arrives with a major solo exhibition.

Free entry

Until 1 Mar

ExhibitionsManchester

Yuki Kihara: Darwin in Paradise Camp at The Whitworth

Yuki Kihara reframes Pacific imagery through Fa’afafine voices, creating lush, critical artworks that unsettle long-standing colonial assumptions.

Free entry

14 Mar

Walking TourManchester

Alexandra Park and Whalley Range Tour

Take a walking tour of both Alexandra Park and wider Whalley Range, uncovering the tales that lie within its mighty buildings, its churches and its people.

From £20.00

24 Mar

MusicManchester

Bar Italia at Manchester Academy 2

One of London’s most hyped bands of the last few years, Bar Italia are playing Band on the Wall in support of their latest album, Some Like It Hot.

From £19.45

27 Mar

MusicManchester

Thundercat at Aviva Studios

From cult hero to global collaborator, Thundercat is back with his first album in six years, and a headline show at Aviva Studios.

From £37.50

Until 10 Dec

TourManchester

Secrets of The University of Manchester with Interior Visits

Epic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. Explore the rich history of achievement at The University of Manchester.

From £20.00

4 Apr – 5 Sep

TourChorlton

Southern Cemetery Tour

Within Chorlton’s Southern Cemetery lie fascinating stories, beautiful architectural details, and the inspiration behind one of The Smith’s best songs.

From £20.00

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