What’s On Sat 30 November 3pm - 4pm
StockpART guided exhibition tour Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery Peter Davis, the archivist at Stockport Art Guild, will be giving a free guided tour of ‘StockpART’. This is a fascinating retrospective exhibition showcasing art and craftwork by some of their notable and prize winning artists from the past 100 years. Suitable for ages 16+. Free, just drop in. Sat 30 November to 7 December 7.30pm - 10pm
A Christmas Carol
Garrick Theatre Adapted from Charles Dickens’ 1843 magical short story about Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounters with ghosts and the spirit of Christmas. A perennial favourite, this delightful adaptation is by John Mortimer, creator of Rumpole of the Bailey, and was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company. £10.50. Concessions: £9 www.stockportgarrick.co.uk/how-tobook Sun 1 December to Sun 5th January (not Mondays)
Christmas at Stockport Museum Stockport Museum Visit the galleries to enjoy the North Pole Express. Games, a trail and fabulous fun are just waiting for you! Free
Sun 1 December to Sun 22nd December (not Mondays)
Christmas Post Box
Stockport Museum Father Christmas is waiting to hear from you! Send him a letter via the special delivery post box. Free Sun 1 December 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Carol singing fundraiser
Mersey Square Come to Mersey Square to for a carol singing fundraiser in aid of Kasupe, a charity set up to promote education and good health for the children of Malawi.
Sun 1 December 2.30pm - 5.15pm
Social dance
Stockport Town Hall An afternoon of popular music played on the Wurlitzer Pipe Organ. £9 Sun 1 December 10am - 4pm
Stockport Book and Record Fair
Stockport Market Hall A popular bi-monthly event held on the first Sunday of the month at the town’s historic Market Hall. There will be stalls full of books, records, cassettes, CD’s and other collectable items. £5 at 9am - Free after 10am Fri 6 December 7pm
Christmas Ghost Walk
Meeting point: outside Stockport Plaza “The performance starts outside the Plaza Theatre and then Flecky will guide you Up the steps and down to the depths! As you rise 256 feet above sea level expect to listen to history, strange and funny stories, and ghosts! From Mad Hatters to Haunted Taverns, Devils, Dancehalls and Dungeons” Booking essential: 07787 757642 Adults only Fri 6 December 2pm - 4pm
Precious stones Christmas card workshop
War Memorial Art Gallery Join artist Bee Morrison and create a unique Christmas card created with paint and embellished with precious gems. All materials provided. Suitable for ages 16+ and all abilities. Booking essential: 0161 474 4453 £5 suggested donation Sat 7 December 1pm - 4pm
Fabric collage or felted Christmas decorations War Memorial Art Gallery Produce your own Christmas decorations using either fabric collage or 2D needle felting. Materials and equipment provided. Note: sharp needles will be used during this session so parents are to accompany children under the age of 16. Suitable for ages 16+ and all abilities. Booking essential: 07776 352901
Sun 8 December 10am - 4pm
Vintage Village
Stockport Covered Market Hall Vintage clothing and accessories for men and women, vintage jewellery, homewares, decorative items, textiles, luggage, furniture, curios and collectables. £2. Concessions £1.50. Under 12’s free Sun 8 December 3pm - 5pm
Stockport Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert
Stockport Town Hall Join Blue Peter’s Lindsey Russell, for this Christmas concert, where the Snowman meets Star Trek meets Star Wars meets the Wasps meets, etc. All that plus some festive fun and all Beethoven’s nine symphonies for orchestra. Robert Guy, conductor Lindsey Russell, presenter/narrator Info: www.stockportsymphony.co.uk £15. £13 concession. £5 student. Accompanied children under 16 free Wed 11 December 8pm - 10pm
Adults £8, concessions/under 16s £7 Booking essential: 0161 474 1940 Fri 20 December 4pm - 7pm Sat 21 December 1pm - 4pm Sun 22 December 1pm - 4pm
Father Christmas in the House
Staircase House Visit Father Christmas in his Staircase House grotto (gift included). Write Father Christmas a letter while you wait. £7.50 per child. £1 all adults To book a timed ticket: 0161 474 4444 Fri 20 December 6pm - 9pm
Foodie Friday!
Stockport Market Street food, craft ales, live music and hundreds of people. Sat 21 December 10am - 4pm
Creative Connections @ Stockport Market As 16 November
Sunday 22nd & Monday 23rd December
Stockport Indoor Market
Stockport LGBT+ PLUS Social As 13 November.
Market Place The market opens for last-minute Christmas shopping.
Sat 14 December 10am - 4pm
Sun 29 December 2pm - 3pm
Market Place
Stockport Museum As Sun 24 November
Makers Market
Sat 14 December 10.30am – 3.30pm & Sunday 15 December 11am - 3.30pm
Wartime Christmas Stocking
Air Raid Shelters This magical family favourite event returns! Meet Jangles, the Good Fairy and Father Christmas (if we can find him). Remember to bring your sock for your wartime themed gifts. Children £8, (concessions £7) (one accompanying adult free) Booking essential: 0161 474 1940 Tue 17 December 7pm - 9pm
Wartime Christmas Singalong
Air Raid Shelters Take a tour with ‘George Formby’ as he tells of his wartime experience, shares a few anecdotes and sings some songs (including carols). Seasonal refreshments included.
Strawberry Gallery Guided Tour
Tue 7 to Sat 11January 7:30pm - 10pm
The Children
Garrick Theatre A new thought-provoking play set in the near future. Robin and Hazel are retired nuclear engineers living near the plant where they used to work. The plant has suffered a meltdown.The play questions what kind of world the older generation want to leave for our children. Contains strong language and deals with adult themes. www.stockportgarrick.co.uk/how-tobook £8.50. Concessions £7.50 Sat 11 January 1pm - 2pm
StockpART guided exhibition tour As 30 November