What's on in Macclesfield this weekend including Swimathon and St Patrick's Day celebrations

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 13th Mar 2025

Shamrock Bar is hosting a full weekend of St Patrick's Day celebrations (Credit: Nub News)
Shamrock Bar is hosting a full weekend of St Patrick's Day celebrations (Credit: Nub News)

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As ever, we've saved you the hassle and rounded up everything going on in and around Macclesfield this weekend.

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All weekend - St Patrick's Day Celebrations

St Patrick's Day is almost upon us and where better to celebrate than Macclesfield's very own Irish bar, Shamrock.

The party will go on all weekend, starting with live music from Lucy Cooper on Friday.

On Saturday, it is the final day of the Men's Six Nations followed by a karaoke party.

More live music follows on Sunday with the Hairy Bartenders.

St Patrick's Day itself will see Eugene providing the tunes from 7pm to 9pm.

Saturday (15/03) - Vufold Showroom Opening

Vufold Trade swing open the doors to their new showroom on Queen's Avenue on Saturday.

The Mayor of Macclesfield, councillor Sandy Livingstone, will be in attendance for the official opening.

The launch event, which runs from 10am to 2pm, will be a 'drop in' for guests to explore the new space, with refreshments available.

It will also serve as a fundraiser for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), with Vufold offering a chance to win £500 off a new door.

Find out more here.

Saturday (15/03) - Coffee Morning

Head down to Tytherington Family Worship Church from 10am to midday for a coffee morning.

The event will be in aid of Macclesfield Parkinson's group.

There will be tea, coffee and cake for sale, as well as stalls selling books, jigsaws, crafts and greetings cards.

More details here.

Sunday (16/03) - Swimathon

Macclesfield Castle Rotary's annual 50/50 Swimathon returns this weekend.

From 1.30pm to 5.30pm at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, teams will try to swim as many lengths as they can in 45 minutes.

Funds raised will go towards both competitors own charities and the Rotary's chosen partner charities.

Click here for further details.

Tuesday (18/03) - Burlesque

Professional burlesque artist Lady Wildflower is hosting a one-off 90-minute class at Perform Studios on Union Street.

The session is open to everyone aged 18 and above, regardless of gender, body type or previous experience.

"These drop-in classes are aimed at getting you moving and feeling sassy with some fun choreography," Lady Wildflower said.

To book your place, click here.

Wednesday (19/03) - Macclesfield FC Community Sports Trust meeting

Macclesfield FC Community Sports Trust are inviting the public to find out more about their work.

The meeting takes place at Macclesfield Library next Wednesday.

Non-members are invited to contribute £3 towards the cost of room hire.

Find out more here.

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