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

Until 9 Nov

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I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell is an immersive exhibition taking over the Grade II*-listed Elizabeth Gaskell’s House all summer and into autumn as part of the ten-year celebrations.

From £8.50

A stormy landscape scene, in watercolour, painting by JMW Turner

Until 2 Nov

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JMW Turner: In Light and Shade at the Whitworth

The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.

Free entry

Until 31 Dec

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Sacred Harp Singing in Whitworth Gallery

Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.

Free entry

Colorful artwork showing dolphins and mermaids swimming together in a rich blue ocean.

Until 4 Jan 2026

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MIF25: Santiago Yahuarcani – The Beginning of Knowledge at the Whitworth

Santiago Yahuarcani’s otherworldly visions come to the Whitworth, in the artist’s first international solo show as part of MIF25.

Free entry

Sarah-Clare Conlon. Photo by Nic Chapman

22 Nov

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Peter Barlow’s Cigarette at the Carlton Club

Our favourite “afternoon of alternative poetries” Peter Barlow’s Cigarette marks its 50th event with a bumper four-strong line-up on 22 November.

Free entry

31 Oct

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John Adams Festival: RNCM Symphony Orchestra at RNCM

The RNCM Symphony Orchestra charts a musical journey through 20th century American life in its contribution to the Hallé’s John Adams Festival.

From £12.00

Promotional image of Branford Marsalis playing saxophone

Until 13 Dec

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RNCM Autumn Season

The RNCM unleashes a season of daring stories, fearless players and performances ranging from jazz and opera to film scores and full-blown orchestral spectacle.

From £8

21 Nov

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Faust: A German Folk Legend at RNCM

F. W. Murnau’s silent-era masterpiece Faust: A German Folk Legend gets the big screen treatment at the RNCM, with a live improvised organ score.

From £12.00

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