A huge vintage fair is taking over Stockport town centre this summer with market stalls, live music, classic cars, and more.
So Retro Events and Stockport‘s beloved The Vintage Village are joining forces to bring Greater Manchester residents a vintage ‘extravaganza’ next month, with the hall packed to the rafters with vintage stalls selling everything from clothing and homeware, to ceramics, artwork, antiques, vinyl records, and loads more.
Taking over the historic Stockport Market Hall to celebrate 15 years since The Vintage Village opened in the town, fair-goers will also have access to a free vintage styling zone where they can try on loads of outfits and accessories from different decades.
From 50s frocks to 70s jumpsuits, find your style and grab a photo in your retro gear.
You’ll also have the opportunity to have your hair authentically-styled by The Vintage Beauty Parlour on the day too, so if you’ve always fancied a victory roll or kiss curl, then is is your chance.
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Once you’ve browsed the vintage delights of the stalls and been styled to perfection, you can hop on a vintage bus for a free ride around Stockport town centre, thanks to Belle Vue Coaches, and if that’s not enough entertainment for one day, then outside the Market Hall, there’s live music from all-female vocal harmony group The Villanelles.
Plus, there’ll be classic cars and scooters to ogle at throughout the day, and Stockport-based dance school Revolution Dance will be jiving away and hosting a free dance class in the afternoon too.
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Stockport is hosting a huge vintage fair with market stalls, live music, and classic cars / Credit: So Retro Events
So Retro Events founder, Michelle Barratt, says she is delighted to be collaborating on this event to celebrate The Village Vintage’s milestone birthday.
“I used to attend The Vintage Village as a customer,” says Michelle. “I love what [they have] created and it inspired me to start So Retro, so it’s fantastic that we can now work together and create a huge celebration of vintage at the incredible building that is Stockport Market Hall.”
So Retro x The Vintage Village is taking over Stockport Market Hall next month on Sunday 15 June from 10am through to 4pm, and tickets cost £3 on the door – with under 12s going free.
Popular grassroots music festival to return to hidden Manchester street with new fringe events
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s much-loved grassroots music festival is back next month, and this year, there’s some new fringe events too.
Set across a handful of popular venues up on Deansgate Mews – including The Lion’s Den, Low Four Studios and The Mews Bar – Deansgate Mews Festival is returning for its sixth year this late May bank holiday weekend.
More than 40 music artists will be performing on a mix of outdoor and intimate indoor stages.
But that’s not all, as in what’s set to be an exciting new chapter for 2026, the festival is expanding beyond its core programme with the launch of the first-ever Mews Fest Fringe too.
Popular grassroots music festival Mews Fest returns this late May bank holiday / Credit: Supplied
The inaugural Mews Fest Fringe will be hosted in a large unit within Great Northern Warehouse, which will be transformed into a ‘vibrant’ hub celebrating music, art and independent culture.
Designed as a platform for Manchester’s creative community, the festival space will welcome artists, designers, collectors, and creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their work while connecting with festival-goers.
At the Fringe event, you can expect everything from record sellers and vinyl collectors, to vintage clothes, arts and crafts makers, independent creatives, and even bands selling merchandise.
This year there’s also the addition of the Mews Fest Fringe / Credit: Supplied
Already known for its strong grassroots ethos and growing reputation, Mews Fest continues to champion local talent and independent culture – but now with the addition of the Fringe event, the stage is set for its most ‘ambitious and inclusive’ edition to date.
Oh and the best bit? Both festivals will be free to attend, with no need to book tickets beforehand.
Mews Fest and Mews Fest Fringe will take over Deansgate Mews next month on late May bank holiday weekend from Friday 22 – Monday 26 May.
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Peter Kay announces four intimate charity shows in Greater Manchester – but only for these postcodes
Emily Sergeant
Peter Kay has just announced four intimate shows to raise money for a very worthy cause… but you can only get tickets if you live in these particular postcodes.
Comedy legend Peter Kay is set to return home to the Bolton Albert Halls for four very special hometown shows in this summer, marking his first performances at the venue more than two decades.
Taking to the very stage where he recorded the UK’s biggest-selling stand-up DVD, it’s set to be a proper nostalgic homecoming for one of Britain’s most beloved comedians.
The summer shows – which are taking place from 9 – 11 July 2026, even including a matinee performance – this is a rare chance for local fans to be part of something incredibly special, with all funds raised going to Bolton Hospice.
But, there’s a bit of a catch… you’ll only be able to get tickets if you live in Bolton (and some parts of Bury), as it’s strictly limited to BL postcodes.
Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls – 2026 Dates
Thursday 9 July (Evening)
Friday 10 July (Evening)
Saturday 11 July (Matinee)
Saturday 11 July (Evening)
Tickets officially go on sale Friday 24 April at 10am, and you can get your hands on them here.
Emily Sergeant -
14th May 2025 
