Party on the Park 2026

Roy G Hemmings With a Backing SingerAudience member in An Illuminated SuitLocal Four-Piece Band Hipster PerformAerial view of Hipster on Stage

Audlem Party on the Park draws hundreds for live music spectacular

Hundreds of people gathered for Audlem's annual Party on the Park, enjoying an evening of live music, picnics and community spirit.

The popular event, organised by Audlem Special Events Team (ASET), took place on Saturday 27th June 2026 on the village playing field off Cheshire Street and once again attracted families and music lovers from across the area.

Blue Sky Radio presenter Scott James kept the crowd entertained as compere, introducing the acts with his trademark humour, reading out audience messages from Instagram, celebrating birthdays and encouraging crowd participation between performances with singalongs to favourites including Vindaloo and Sweet Caroline.

Opening the evening were local four-piece band Hipster, who got the audience dancing with a varied set featuring classics from artists including Thin Lizzy, The Eagles, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Oasis, Kings of Leon and Electric Light Orchestra.

The band also included more recent hits from Chappell Roan and Harry Styles before rounding off their performance with Three Lions (Football's Coming Home) in support of England during the FIFA World Cup.

Headlining the event were Roy G Hemmings and The Dictionary of Soul, who returned to Audlem by popular demand.

Fronted by Roy G Hemmings, the longest-serving member of The Drifters, the band delivered an energetic celebration of Soul and Motown, performing songs made famous by Otis Redding, The O-Jays, The Supremes, The Temptations, The Four Tops and The Drifters.

The performance built to a rousing finale with (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher, bringing many in the audience to their feet.

The colourful atmosphere extended beyond the stage, with many visitors embracing the party theme by wearing bright shirts, sparkling hats and novelty outfits. One attendee even arrived in a multi-coloured illuminated suit, attracting plenty of attention.

Food and drink vendors kept visitors refreshed throughout the evening as hundreds of people of all ages relaxed with picnics and danced into the night. The pleasant weather proved ideal after the hot and humid conditions experienced during the preceding heatwave.

The event was supported for the fifteenth consecutive year by main sponsor EPG Security Systems Ltd; alongside PET Hire of Crewe, Blue Sky Radio and a number of programme sponsors.

Williams of Audlem (ticket office), Audlem Tennis Club (electricity), Audlem Parish Council (Turnpike Field event parking), Yvonne Parker (storage), Audlem Cricket Club (storage), Audlem Online, Audlem Music & Arts Festival Committee, Cheshire East Council, and Audlem Printers are also thanked for their support.

The event was organised by ASET, a small team of local volunteers who also organise the annual Audlem Festival of Transport. The team is always looking for additional volunteers to help with future events. Anyone interested can contact ASET on 07708 354135 or by emailing info@audlem-aset.org.

Looking ahead, ASET's next major event will be the Audlem Festival of Transport on Sunday 26th July, from 11am, with the Gathering of Historic Boats at Audlem Wharf the same weekend.