**Events only on today appear below.** Today’s events that go on for more than one day appear here ** ** If yesterday’s events show – try refreshing the page. **_Do check_** the detailed events pages linked from these summaries in case you need to book, etc. For events tomorrow, click here. **ShowTrial Studio 1** will take place at Chorlton Library on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 9:00 am - 8:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Drawing/Painting * Visual Arts **MMU SODA Electronic Ensemble** will take place at St Clement's Church on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Other **Susanna Vosper: children’s book launch** will take place at Chorlton Library on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Creative writing * Drawing/Painting * Literary Arts * Visual Arts **A Chime for Manchester (extra event)** will take place at Chorlton Library on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Other * Talk **honours** will take place at St Clement's Church on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Rock/Pop **Space Noodle EMOM** will take place at Dulcimer Bar on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm _Over 16s only_ * Film * Music * Other * Other * Visual Arts **The Joe Meek Commemorative Marching Band** will take place at The Spread Eagle on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Experimental * Music **Solar Salsa (Tuesday)** will take place at The Royal Oak Function Room on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:15 pm - 11:00 pm _adults only_ * Dance * Folk/World * Music * Performing Arts * Workshop **Al Roberts** will take place at The Horse and Jockey on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Singer/songwriter **Barlow International Folk Dance Group** will take place at Wilbraham St Ninian's Church Hall on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm _Over 16s only_ * Dance * Performing Arts **Chorlton Armchair Philosophers** will take place at The Royal Oak Function Room on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm _Over 16s only_ * Other **The History of Chorlton Arts Festival 2002 – 2026 (extra event)** will take place at Chorlton Library on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm __ * Other * Talk

**Events only on today appear below.** Today’s events that go on for more than one day appear here ** ** If yesterday’s events show – try refreshing the page. **_Do check_** the detailed events pages linked from these summaries in case you need to book, etc. For events tomorrow, click here. **ShowTrial Studio 1** will take place at Chorlton Library on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 9:00 am - 8:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Drawing/Painting * Visual Arts **MMU SODA Electronic Ensemble** will take place at St Clement's Church on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Other **Susanna Vosper: children’s book launch** will take place at Chorlton Library on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Creative writing * Drawing/Painting * Literary Arts * Visual Arts **A Chime for Manchester (extra event)** will take place at Chorlton Library on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Other * Talk **honours** will take place at St Clement's Church on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Rock/Pop **Space Noodle EMOM** will take place at Dulcimer Bar on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm _Over 16s only_ * Film * Music * Other * Other * Visual Arts **The Joe Meek Commemorative Marching Band** will take place at The Spread Eagle on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Experimental * Music **Solar Salsa (Tuesday)** will take place at The Royal Oak Function Room on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:15 pm - 11:00 pm _adults only_ * Dance * Folk/World * Music * Performing Arts * Workshop **Al Roberts** will take place at The Horse and Jockey on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Singer/songwriter **Barlow International Folk Dance Group** will take place at Wilbraham St Ninian's Church Hall on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm _Over 16s only_ * Dance * Performing Arts **Chorlton Armchair Philosophers** will take place at The Royal Oak Function Room on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm _Over 16s only_ * Other **The History of Chorlton Arts Festival 2002 – 2026 (extra event)** will take place at Chorlton Library on Tuesday, 12/05/2026 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm __ * Other * Talk

Go back to the programme There have inevitably been some changes from the printed programme, and other last minute changes. These are listed below – full details are on the event pages which you can access with the clickable links to the event or artist name in the details below. _Spotted an error?_ Please do let us know – click to email us or use this form. ### **Extra events** **A Chime for Manchester****:** CAF Artist James Nissen has won the competition to compose new chimes for Manchester Cathedral. He will give a short talk about it, Tuesday 12 May, 6:30 – 7:00, Chorlton Library. The History of Chorlton Arts Festival 2002 – 2026 Local historian Andrew Simpson will join artist Peter Topping to give an illustrated talk on our history. Tuesday 12 May, 8:00 – 9:00. **Kalinka Balalaika Orchestra** have a performance and have-a-go workshop on Monday 11 May _Click for details_ **Paul King **will be hosting a “meet the artist” event in conjunction with his exhibition. _Click for details_. ### **Clarifications, changes and corrections** The event formerly listed under M.J. Lee is now titled Manchester Crime Writers. There are 2 events from this group, a _talk_ and a _workshop_. Helen Jones’s artwork will now be on display at the Royal Oak from 9-16 May. See _Day 1_ and _Days 2-8_. On the printed programme, the wrong location map code is given for the following events: Al Roberts, Horse and Jockey, correct map code is 26. Re-enchantment, Longford Park, map code is 29. ### **Withdrawn events** Alice Laranjeira – exhibition, but other artists are still exhibiting at The Garden Bar. Woioi are no longer able to play, due to unforseen circumstances. The other bands on at the Spreadeagle, evening of 15th May will still be playing.

Artists’ sign up will be from November 14th – January 18th. _**Live now**_ – links for artists, venues and volunteers to sign up**HERE.** Consultation drop in sessions will be at the Bowling Green Hotel (come along if you’d like to discuss your ideas or have difficulty signing up) Monday 17th November 7-8.30pm Sunday 7th Dec 11 am -1 pm Weds 7th Jan 7-8.30 pm

**Events only on today appear below.** Today’s events that go on for more than one day appear here ** ** If yesterday’s events show – try refreshing the page. **_Do check_** the detailed events pages linked from these summaries in case you need to book, etc. For events tomorrow, click here. **Co-operative Sewing Group** will take place at Co-Op Community Room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm _Over 16s only_ No Categories **Helen Browne** will take place at St Barnabas Church and Community Centre on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Literary Arts * Poetry/Performance **Juliette Tomlinson** will take place at Chorlton Methodist Church rendezvous room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm _Over 16s only_ * Creative writing * Literary Arts **Kalinka Balalaika Ensemble** will take place at Chorlton Central Church on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Folk/World * Music **Electric Sandwich cancelled** will take place at The Royal Oak Function Room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm _adults only_ * Music * Other **Manchester Wellbeing Cancer Choir** will take place at The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm _adults only_ * Choral * Music **The Communimps** will take place at Dulcimer Bar on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm _Over 16s only_ * Comedy/Stand-up * Performing Arts **The Mad Donnas** will take place at Benito Lounge on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Other

**Events only on today appear below.** Today’s events that go on for more than one day appear here ** ** If yesterday’s events show – try refreshing the page. **_Do check_** the detailed events pages linked from these summaries in case you need to book, etc. For events tomorrow, click here. **Co-operative Sewing Group** will take place at Co-Op Community Room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm _Over 16s only_ No Categories **Helen Browne** will take place at St Barnabas Church and Community Centre on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Literary Arts * Poetry/Performance **Juliette Tomlinson** will take place at Chorlton Methodist Church rendezvous room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm _Over 16s only_ * Creative writing * Literary Arts **Kalinka Balalaika Ensemble** will take place at Chorlton Central Church on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Folk/World * Music **Electric Sandwich cancelled** will take place at The Royal Oak Function Room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm _adults only_ * Music * Other **Manchester Wellbeing Cancer Choir** will take place at The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm _adults only_ * Choral * Music **The Communimps** will take place at Dulcimer Bar on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm _Over 16s only_ * Comedy/Stand-up * Performing Arts **The Mad Donnas** will take place at Benito Lounge on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Other

**Events only on today appear below.** Today’s events that go on for more than one day appear here ** ** If yesterday’s events show – try refreshing the page. **_Do check_** the detailed events pages linked from these summaries in case you need to book, etc. For events tomorrow, click here. **Co-operative Sewing Group** will take place at Co-Op Community Room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm _Over 16s only_ No Categories **Helen Browne** will take place at St Barnabas Church and Community Centre on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Literary Arts * Poetry/Performance **Juliette Tomlinson** will take place at Chorlton Methodist Church rendezvous room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm _Over 16s only_ * Creative writing * Literary Arts **Kalinka Balalaika Ensemble** will take place at Chorlton Central Church on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Folk/World * Music **Electric Sandwich cancelled** will take place at The Royal Oak Function Room on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm _adults only_ * Music * Other **Manchester Wellbeing Cancer Choir** will take place at The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm _adults only_ * Choral * Music **The Communimps** will take place at Dulcimer Bar on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm _Over 16s only_ * Comedy/Stand-up * Performing Arts **The Mad Donnas** will take place at Benito Lounge on Monday, 19/05/2025 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm _Everyone (including families and children)_ * Music * Other

Go back to the programme There have inevitably been some changes from the printed programme, and other last minute changes. These are listed below – full details are on the event pages which you can access with the clickable links to the event or artist name in the details below. _Spotted an error?_ Please do let us know – click to email us or use this form. _Updated 12 May 2025._ ### **Extra events** **Ben Obi,** established rapper appears at 99 Reasons Friday 16th May – times to be confirmed. _**Three events from Chorlton High School** :_ Composers & Choreographers 2025 (Chorlton High School) – Tuesday, 13/05/2025 – 6:00-7:00 pm CHAT:SS presents….’Free Thought’ (Chorlton High School) – Tuesday, 20/05/2025 – 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Chorlton Young Musician 2025 (Chorlton High School) – Wednesday, 21/05/2025 – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ### **Withdrawn events** Chorlton Park Primary School Electric Sandwich Royal Oak Monday 19/5/25 **band has CANCELLED** ### **Changed events** SUMO collective’s interactive puppet show on 18th May at 11:00 will **not** now be in Ryebank Fields: meet at the entrance and you’ll be escorted to an alternative venue. Singing Workshop at the Samatha Centre on 18 May changed 2.30 to 5pm to **5.30pm to 7pm** Oswald Rd Primary School‘s exhibition is from **Tuesday 20 May** (not Monday 19th) til Friday 23rd, **and only open 2:45-3:15 each day**. ### **Clarifications and corrections** Arts exhibition at Chorlton Methodists (Day 1) – Friday, 23/05/2025 – 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm **Starts at 5:00 not 1:pm**. Apologies for error. Correction to the **printed programme** : dates for _Literary arts_ – Sam Tovey, Suzanne Batty, _Music_ – Georginaelizabeth, Ella Burton, The Lovenotes, Chorlton Ukelele are all on **Thursday 22/05/2025** (the date was correct, the day wrong). Chorlton Writers Café is on **Friday 23/05/2025** not Thurs 23nd (sic) Our apologies to the artists and venues.

Go back to the programme There have inevitably been some changes from the printed programme, and other last minute changes. These are listed below – full details are on the event pages which you can access with the clickable links to the event or artist name in the details below. _Spotted an error?_ Please do let us know – click to email us or use this form. _Updated 12 May 2025._ ### **Extra events** **Ben Obi,** established rapper appears at 99 Reasons Friday 16th May – times to be confirmed. _**Three events from Chorlton High School** :_ Composers & Choreographers 2025 (Chorlton High School) – Tuesday, 13/05/2025 – 6:00-7:00 pm CHAT:SS presents….’Free Thought’ (Chorlton High School) – Tuesday, 20/05/2025 – 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Chorlton Young Musician 2025 (Chorlton High School) – Wednesday, 21/05/2025 – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ### **Withdrawn events** Chorlton Park Primary School Electric Sandwich Royal Oak Monday 19/5/25 **band has CANCELLED** ### **Changed events** SUMO collective’s interactive puppet show on 18th May at 11:00 will **not** now be in Ryebank Fields: meet at the entrance and you’ll be escorted to an alternative venue. Singing Workshop at the Samatha Centre on 18 May changed 2.30 to 5pm to **5.30pm to 7pm** Oswald Rd Primary School‘s exhibition is from **Tuesday 20 May** (not Monday 19th) til Friday 23rd, **and only open 2:45-3:15 each day**. ### **Clarifications and corrections** Arts exhibition at Chorlton Methodists (Day 1) – Friday, 23/05/2025 – 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm **Starts at 5:00 not 1:pm**. Apologies for error. Correction to the **printed programme** : dates for _Literary arts_ – Sam Tovey, Suzanne Batty, _Music_ – Georginaelizabeth, Ella Burton, The Lovenotes, Chorlton Ukelele are all on **Thursday 22/05/2025** (the date was correct, the day wrong). Chorlton Writers Café is on **Friday 23/05/2025** not Thurs 23nd (sic) Our apologies to the artists and venues.

Go back to the programme There have inevitably been some changes from the printed programme, and other last minute changes. These are listed below – full details are on the event pages which you can access with the clickable links to the event or artist name in the details below. _Spotted an error?_ Please do let us know – click to email us or use this form. _Updated 12 May 2025._ ### **Extra events** **Ben Obi,** established rapper appears at 99 Reasons Friday 16th May – times to be confirmed. _**Three events from Chorlton High School** :_ Composers & Choreographers 2025 (Chorlton High School) – Tuesday, 13/05/2025 – 6:00-7:00 pm CHAT:SS presents….’Free Thought’ (Chorlton High School) – Tuesday, 20/05/2025 – 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Chorlton Young Musician 2025 (Chorlton High School) – Wednesday, 21/05/2025 – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ### **Withdrawn events** Chorlton Park Primary School Electric Sandwich Royal Oak Monday 19/5/25 **band has CANCELLED** ### **Changed events** SUMO collective’s interactive puppet show on 18th May at 11:00 will **not** now be in Ryebank Fields: meet at the entrance and you’ll be escorted to an alternative venue. Singing Workshop at the Samatha Centre on 18 May changed 2.30 to 5pm to **5.30pm to 7pm** Oswald Rd Primary School‘s exhibition is from **Tuesday 20 May** (not Monday 19th) til Friday 23rd, **and only open 2:45-3:15 each day**. ### **Clarifications and corrections** Arts exhibition at Chorlton Methodists (Day 1) – Friday, 23/05/2025 – 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm **Starts at 5:00 not 1:pm**. Apologies for error. Correction to the **printed programme** : dates for _Literary arts_ – Sam Tovey, Suzanne Batty, _Music_ – Georginaelizabeth, Ella Burton, The Lovenotes, Chorlton Ukelele are all on **Thursday 22/05/2025** (the date was correct, the day wrong). Chorlton Writers Café is on **Friday 23/05/2025** not Thurs 23nd (sic) Our apologies to the artists and venues.

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<p>We are pleased to announce the dates of the 2025 CAF</p> <p> <strong>16th-26th May 2025</strong></p> <p>There are lots of ways to get involved:</p> <p><strong>Artists: </strong><br/><strong><em>Sign up is open now until the deadline of midnight, February 2nd 2025</em> </strong>(strictly no late applications). To sign up <a data-id="8001" data-type="page" href="https://chorltonartsfestival.org/for-artists-2025/">click here to go to the <em><strong>Artists’ page</strong></em> (2025)</a>.<br/>We will be holding some consultation dates for artists who have any queries or need help to sign up. These will take place at the <a href="https://chorltonartsfestival.org/locations/the-lloyds-2/">Lloyds</a> (unless otherwise notified on the website) 4-6 pm on the following Sundays: January 5th, 19th, and 26^th . Anyone who cannot make these dates is welcome to send their query to <a href="mailto:admin@chorltonartsfestival.org">admin[AT]chorltonartsfestival.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>Venue hosts:</strong> we will shortly be writing to or visiting former venues. 2024 venues can also sign-up again <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7oMl-Gh_FiS1KRdX8wUDrGRymDdvLd7lgBINeos5Ud7CxzA/viewform?usp=sf_link">at this link</a>. If you did not take part in 2024 and would like to in 2025, you can sign up <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWH_92NuaCIJqzJ2B_aM4YTXJcxx_3Oh04t6Z_anko3udb6g/viewform?usp=sf_link">at this link</a>. To discuss potential involvement please contact <a href="mailto:admin@chorltonartsfestival.org">admin[AT]chorltonaretsfestival.org</a></p> <p><strong>Volunteers: </strong>if you would like to volunteer to help out at the Festival, please sign up <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedaVghcFRO45buMNbcF7KiapKwMZB64HeAicgVnA1vxiiufw/viewform?usp=sf_link">via this form</a> or visit one of our Makers Market stalls (monthly, usually second Saturday of the month) in Chorlton.</p> <p><strong>Sponsors</strong>: Chorlton Arts Festival is funded entirely through local donations and sponsors. If you would like to sponsor Chorlton Arts Festival, or would like to discuss the possibility, please contact <a href="mailto:chair@chorltonartsfestival.org">chair[AT]chorltonartsfestival.org</a></p>

<p>We are pleased to announce the dates of the 2025 CAF</p> <p> <strong>16th-26th May 2025</strong></p> <p>There are lots of ways to get involved:</p> <p><strong>Artists: </strong><br/><strong><em>Sign up is open now until the deadline of midnight, February 2nd 2025</em> </strong>(strictly no late applications). To sign up <a data-id="8001" data-type="page" href="https://chorltonartsfestival.org/for-artists-2025/">click here to go to the <em><strong>Artists’ page</strong></em> (2025)</a>.<br/>We will be holding some consultation dates for artists who have any queries or need help to sign up. These will take place at the <a href="https://chorltonartsfestival.org/locations/the-lloyds-2/">Lloyds</a> (unless otherwise notified on the website) 4-6 pm on the following Sundays: January 5th, 19th, and 26^th . Anyone who cannot make these dates is welcome to send their query to <a href="mailto:admin@chorltonartsfestival.org">admin[AT]chorltonartsfestival.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>Venue hosts:</strong> we will shortly be writing to or visiting former venues. 2024 venues can also sign-up again <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7oMl-Gh_FiS1KRdX8wUDrGRymDdvLd7lgBINeos5Ud7CxzA/viewform?usp=sf_link">at this link</a>. If you did not take part in 2024 and would like to in 2025, you can sign up <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWH_92NuaCIJqzJ2B_aM4YTXJcxx_3Oh04t6Z_anko3udb6g/viewform?usp=sf_link">at this link</a>. To discuss potential involvement please contact <a href="mailto:admin@chorltonartsfestival.org">admin[AT]chorltonaretsfestival.org</a></p> <p><strong>Volunteers: </strong>if you would like to volunteer to help out at the Festival, please sign up <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedaVghcFRO45buMNbcF7KiapKwMZB64HeAicgVnA1vxiiufw/viewform?usp=sf_link">via this form</a> or visit one of our Makers Market stalls (monthly, usually second Saturday of the month) in Chorlton.</p> <p><strong>Sponsors</strong>: Chorlton Arts Festival is funded entirely through local donations and sponsors. If you would like to sponsor Chorlton Arts Festival, or would like to discuss the possibility, please contact <a href="mailto:chair@chorltonartsfestival.org">chair[AT]chorltonartsfestival.org</a></p>