Every Thursday we round up the best events happening in Macclesfield over the next three-to-four days.

This weekend is a big one, and we've cherry-picked four Macclesfield events that you could all go to this weekend.

All events are all-ages, and all kinds of fun. Don't forget, you can promote your Macclesfield events for FREE on our What's On section.

Here's our picks of the greatest things to do in Macclesfield this weekend.

Bluedot Festival

The first Bluedot Festival in three years will take place this weekend. (Image - Bluedot)

The Jodrell Bank Observatory will become the coolest place on the planet this weekend, as indie and alternative music heroes will perform just metres away from the Lovell Telescope.

Bands include London collective Metronomy, Scottish stalwarts Mogwai, and a Björk Orchestral performance from Iceland's most famous musical export.

Local acts taking to the stage include Sea Fever, and Chester-born Charlatan Tim Burgess. Astronaut Tim Peake is another big name which will appear.

There will also be a celebration of science, comedy and more. Tickets can still be bought here, for day tickets or the whole festival.

Geology Walk

The walk starts at half 10am. (Image - Cheshire East Countryside Ranger Service)

If it is a different kind of rock you are after, a geology walk will take place at Tegg's Nose this Sunday.

The two-and-a-half hour trek promises to explore the geological history of the park and wider Cheshire Plain.

It is a great way to get fit, and work your mind as well.

Find out more info here.

Football

Macclesfield FC's season kick's off at the end of the month, so why not see their final few warm-up games? (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

The Silkmen take on their second former Premier League team this weekend.

Can Macclesfield FC extend their unbeaten pre-season run to six matches, as they take on Huddesfield Town this Thursday and then York on Saturday?

Both games will take place at Macclesfield's Leasing.com Stadium on London Road, and you can get your tickets here.

New signing Dan Cowan could play for the first time following signing for our town's new football club early this week.

Hen Harrier Fest

(Image - GNU Free Documentation Licence bit.ly/3RNJK4h Unchanged Dibeyendu Ash)

A festival dedicated to an under-threat bird will take place this weekend.

Adlington Hall will host Hen Harrier Fest on Sunday, with talks, entertainment and more.

TV's Chris Packham will also be attending.

To get your tickets for this five-and-a-half-hour event, please click here.

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