What's on in Macclesfield this weekend including Treacle Market and photography workshop
By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 23rd Apr 2026
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The sun is shining and another busy weekend lies ahead!
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 (24/04)
Cold Beer and Tennessee Whisky
Country music fans can look forward to a show featuring two of the UK's most in demand tribute acts.
Like Combs is a Luke Combs tribute endorsed by country legend Darius Rucker.
He's joined on the bill by Anthony Dalton, an award-winning Chris Stapleton tribute act.
More details can be found here.
Saturday (25/04)
Photography Workshop
Are you keen to take part in the Silk Museum's Community FC exhibition but want a bit of help with your photography?
In this two-hour workshop run by Dan Fone, you will learn how to compose an image, explore the challenges of action shots, and discover tips on how to use your phone for photography.
Tickets are free but must be booked in advance - click here for more details.
Sunday (26/04)
Treacle Market
The Treacle Market returns on Sunday, with over 100 stalls filling the town centre from 10am to 3.30pm.
Stalls can be found on Exchange Street, Mill Street, Castle Street, St Michael's Churchyard, The Butter Market, Market Place, Upper Market Place and Chestergate.
This month will also see the new-look indoor Macclesfield Market Hall open alongside Treacle Market.
Monday (27/04)
Hansard
Hansard by Simon Woods arrives at MADS Theatre on Monday, April 27.
This tender and brutal comedy/drama, set around the passing of the Section 28 legislation in 1988, is a witty and devastating portrait of the British governing class.
More information can be found here.
Papier Mache Patty's Pop-up!
Patty's Pop-up Open Studio and Workshop will run for six weeks at the Grosvenor Shopping Centre.
Starting from Monday, Patty will be there each weekday (except Wednesdays!) from 10am till 4pm.
You can drop in for a chat and to see what she's working on at the moment.
She'll also be running workshops each day featuring mixed media art projects, drawing skills, bookmaking and papier mache.
All you need to know can be found here.
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