What's on near The King’s School in Macclesfield
Zimbabwean-born artist Anna Mudeka brings Miriam Makeba’s extraordinary life to the stage in a moving tribute of music and resistance.
From £19.00
Art and wellness come together in the beautiful surroundings of Dunham Massey, in ORIGN, a new immersive sound installation.
Free entry
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
The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.
Free entry
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
Free entry
Santiago Yahuarcani’s otherworldly visions come to the Whitworth, in the artist’s first international solo show as part of MIF25.
Free entry
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
Kino present Northern Soul DJs alongside an exclusive documentary about pioneering Black, trans soul singer, Jackie Shane.
From £6.00Where to go near The King’s School in Macclesfield
Charming family-run hotel and restaurant in the heart of rural Cheshire, backing onto the River Bollin.
West Park Museum was purpose built to house the Egyptian collections of Victorian explorer Marianne Brocklehurst, daughter of the Macclesfield mill owner, John Brocklehurst.
Macclesfield’s first ever cinema re-imagined as a gourmet food hall by the minds behind Altrincham Market, Manchester’s Mackie Mayor.
Established in 2010, Deja vu is Macclesfield’s largest independent antique, vintage and retro furniture shop.
An award-winning houseplant company that’ll help you build your own indoor jungle.
An independent bakery with a growing reputation, Flour Water Salt brings fresh sourdough and indulgent pastries to the streets of Macclesfield.
Macclesfield’s Treacle Market takes over the streets and cobbles with over 160 stalls selling local crafts, artisan foodstuffs and vintage treasures.
Fiveclouds Tap and Bottle is a small beer-focused bar and tap room for Fiveclouds Brew Co. Dedicated to serving artisan beers on tap and in bottles.
Cinemac Cinema in Macclesfield is a cinema and live-performance venue which hosts a regular variety of cinema, comedy, theatre and more.
Scoop and Scales is a zero waste shopping cooperative aiming to reduce plastic use in Macclesfield.
Mash Guru is a bar with attitude, eclectic, electric and unexpected on every front. A blend of New York Speakeasy, Berlin underground and 70s Porn Lounge, shaken not stirred.
Located just outside of Macclesfield town centre, Substation is an all-in-one climbing wall, yoga studio, cafe and events space.
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