Poynton Arts Festival celebrates all the creative arts: theatre, music, comedy, singing, poetry, painting and more besides.

The festival brings together a huge array of talent with around fifty events taking place at over twenty venues over nine days.

“Thoroughly enjoyed being part of Poynton Arts Festival. A fabulous crowd turned out to the music” – Fiddlestix ” You were an amazing audience! Thanks to the organisers of Poynton Arts Festival for inviting us.” – Order of the Magi” I had a totally magical night. It was a joy to share some of my songs and stories” – Ric Neale “Our poetry event at The Snap Tin went really well. We will definitely be back next year” – Stockport Write Out Loud “Poynton festival was such a pleasure to perform at. The venue and the audience really engaged with my performance. ”  – Georgina Williams “Hope Green hosted a full day of events” – Hope Green Care Home
Poynton is a lively community located in North Cheshire, just 20 minutes by train from the centre of Manchester. Spread across nine days, Poynton Festival is a showcase for art and performance from all over Poynton and beyond. Whether you’re into classical music, folk or rock, we’ve got it as well as Theatre , Comedy, Choral events, Art Exhibitions, Workshops and even Magic! Venues include pubs, schools, churches, cafes, clubs and restaurants.

If you would like to take part of PAF ’27, click here


Poynton Arts Festival ’26 (with song ‘Poynton yearning’)

Poynton Arts Festival ’25

Poynton Arts Festival Merchandise:- T-shirts – click here; Coffee Mugs – click here