Chip Wickham
Saxophonist and flautist Chip Wickham performs spiritual jazz and soul-jazz at Band On The Wall.
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You can find live music performances, community gatherings, and youth-led activities across Altrincham between 19 and 26 April 2026. These events take place at venues including the Alty Market House, St Mary’s Church Hall on Broadheath Road, and the refurbished Town Hall building near Stamford New Road. The programme features soul-jazz sessions led by local ensembles such as The Manchester Collective, acoustic sets blending blues with spoken word hip-hop elements, often performed at evening open mics in community centres, and youth workshops focused on digital music production hosted at Altrincham Library.
Family-oriented events are scheduled throughout the week, including interactive storytelling afternoons for children aged five to ten and volunteer-led social clubs designed for teenagers between thirteen and eighteen. These initiatives draw participants from wards across Greater Manchester’s eastern fringe, particularly those near Trafford Park and Wythenshawe, and serve as formal points of engagement with civic programming.
The diversity in format reflects ongoing efforts by Altrincham Town Council's Culture & Community Unit to support grassroots creativity, particularly among residents under the age of twenty-five. The inclusion of informal meet-ups at locations like the Bridgewater Canal footpath and Green Lane Park ensures access for those without transport. Events are accessible without prior booking, no invites required, and times vary from late afternoon slots (14:00–17:00) to evening performances starting from 18:30.
Check listings below for venue-specific details, including parking availability near Market House and Alty Market during peak hours.
Saxophonist and flautist Chip Wickham performs spiritual jazz and soul-jazz at Band On The Wall.
Acoustic blues, vintage soul, and hip-hop blended in a live performance at Band On The Wall.
Olly & Rhys celebrate the release of their new EP with a live gig at The Carlton Club Manchester.
Queer line dancing event in Manchester featuring boot-scootin tutorials and a lively party atmosphere.
A charity gig featuring Sister Envy, Iris, Cutscene, and Honey Motel to support Student Minds.
Pathway Youth Group meets at St George's Parish Centre on Friday, 24 April 2026, at 3:25 PM.
Live R&B, hip hop, and Afrobeats music performed by Manchester artists at The Blues Kitchen.
Acoustic duo Tone Junkies perform live music at Mulligans in Manchester.