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

Drawing Room with 10 year anniversary branding

Until 4 Oct

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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House 10 Year Anniversary

Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.

From £0.00

6 Aug – 28 Aug

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Summer at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Enjoy literary, creative fun with the family this summer.

From £0.00

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

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

A painted and collaged artwork, showing three women standing together one holds a baby, they are all wearing clothes made from bright or patterned fabrics.

Until 7 Sep

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Małgorzata Mirga-Tas at the Whitworth

The Whitworth presents the vibrant textile works of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, which capture the history and daily lives of Roma communities.

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

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 9 Aug

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Duel – Lily Bunney + Rachel Clancy at texture

texture’s exhibition ‘Duel’ facilitates the perfect, slow encounter with two very special paintings by Lily Bunney and Rachel Clancy.

Free entry

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