Audlem Music and Arts Festival

Following our incredible silver anniversary last year, we begin a new chapter with a festival that reaches every corner of our beautiful village.

Our mission is simple: everyone is welcome. From folk to jazz, rock to choral, we've curated a lineup to suit all tastes. Whether you're a local or a first-time visitor, there's a stage here for you.

From the legendary atmosphere of our Bridge Inn, Lord Combermere, and Shroppie Fly stages, to the wonderful acoustics of Audlem Methodist and St James Churches, the music is everywhere. The Public Hall remains the cultural hub for our fabulous art exhibition, theatre and dance performances, and we are thrilled to introduce new arts and craft stalls at Kingbur Mill for 2026.

Don't forget to follow the melodies to Buskers Alley to discover some fantastic emerging talent.

This year, we are honoured to host the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity team.

Their lovely volunteers will be around throughout the weekend raising vital funds for their Local End of Life Care Fund -a cause close to many in our community.

Please find more details about their incredible work and how you can help later in this programme.

We are proud that since we began in 2000, the festival has remained free for all to attend. This is only possible through the year-round fundraising of our hardworking team of volunteers and the support of partners like our main sponsors, The Shires Energy Hub, who so generously supply and build our three main stages for free. If you would like to help out with our fundraising, please consider joining our lottery, details of which can be found later in this programme.

As you enjoy the festival, we encourage you to support our local businesses and pubs; their continued success keeps our village vibrant.

Above all, we ask that you look out for one another- neighbours and strangers alike-to ensure our 26th year is our safest and most welcoming yet.

Click on the link for the programme  Here