Barnaby Festival

The Barnaby Festival is Macclesfield's modern revival of a tradition celebrating the feast day of St Barnabas which began here many centuries ago. There has been a Barnaby Fair since the 13th century, but in recent years, this great local tradition all but died out. But thanks to Macclesfield’s unique community spirit it has now been revived as a weekend festival of arts, culture and fun, showcasing the town's diverse creative talents and rich heritage.
Every year, for one weekend in June, the whole town comes to life with arts events, exhibitions, music and performances in historic buildings and open spaces around the town centre. There’s comedy, opera, classical, rock, jazz and indie music, cabaret, poetry, performance and street theatre.
Café bars and restaurants on the Market Place stay open late into the evening, with a mix of music, performance and live entertainment, and there are free activities for children throughout the festival, including the Family Fete, craft workshops, circus skills and sports activities.
Barnaby Festival is a true celebration of Macclesfield’s heritage, creativity and independent spirit! And it is the perfect event for new visitors to experience the true character of this great silk town.
Click here for full details of this year's Barnaby Festival