What's on in Macclesfield this weekend including annual Packfest music festival
By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 8th Sep 2026
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Remember, the guide below is just a taste of what to expect. Head to our What's On section here to discover even more events.
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Friday (11/09)
Dance class

Have you always wanted to learn ballroom and Latin dancing but never known where to start?
DanceTech Ballroom Academy is launching a new adult beginners class on Friday at Bollington Civic Hall.
The class is designed for complete beginners, so no previous dance experience is necessary.
You can read our full story about the resurgence of ballroom dancing in Bollington here.
Saturday (12/09)
Packfest

The annual Packfest music festival returns this weekend!
Expect fantastic live music, delicious food, and family entertainment.
Tickets are priced at just £2 for adults and £1 for children.
The Real Thing

The Real Thing's run at MADS Little Theatre comes to an end this Saturday.
Written by Tom Stoppard, it is described as a 'dazzling comedy of love and language, and the acquisition of self-knowledge through pain'.
For more details, including how to get tickets, click here.
Repair Cafe

Macclesfield Repair Cafe celebrates its fifth birthday on Saturday.
Wondering if something can be fixed? Take it over to Duke Street Community Centre and they'll tell you!
Their team can repair clothing, textiles, electricals, electronics, woodwork, mechanical items, toys, and more.
Sunday (13/09)
Emergency Services Day

Bollington Recreation Ground is hosting a free Emergency Services Day on Sunday.
Head over from 11am to 3pm for the chance to meet emergency services and rescue personnel, see the equipment and inside their vehicles.
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