Windystock 2026 – Live Music Festival in Macclesfield

Name: Windystock 2026 – Live Music Festival in Macclesfield
Item: Windystock 2026 – Live Music Festival in Macclesfield
Author: Visit Macclesfield - Editor

Windystock 2026 returns on Saturday 25 July for a full day of live music, family entertainment and great food, all in support of a fantastic local charity.

Held at Windyway Head Farm, just outside Macclesfield, Windystock has become one of Cheshire’s favourite independent music festivals. Every ticket sold helps raise money for Windyway Trust, a registered charity dedicated to rescuing, caring for and rehoming animals across the region.

Set in beautiful countryside with views across the Cheshire Plain, Windystock offers over 12 hours of live music, local food and drink, family-friendly entertainment and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Whether you’re coming to discover local bands, spend time with family or simply enjoy a summer day outdoors, Windystock is one of the highlights of the Macclesfield events calendar.

Tickets can be purchased via their official vendor – Click Here

Event Information

📅 Date: Saturday 25 July 2026

📍 Venue: Windyway Head Farm, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 0AP

🕙 Gates Open: 10:00am

🎵 Live Music: 11:30am until approximately 11:00pm

🎟 Tickets: £25 Adults • Under 12s Free

🏕 Camping: Limited camping available (advance booking recommended)

🚍 Free Shuttle Bus: Running throughout the day between Waters Green, Macclesfield and the festival site.

Windystock 2026 Line-up & Set Times

Live music takes place across two alternating stages, meaning there’s always a performance to enjoy throughout the day.

Time	Artist
11:30am	Common Act (Stage 1)
12:05pm	Le Verre (Stage 2)
12:40pm	Blush (Stage 1)
1:30pm	Hugo Kensdale (Stage 2)
2:20pm	Karamba (Stage 1)
3:10pm	Unlucky Strike (Stage 2)
4:00pm	The Waterside (Stage 1)
4:50pm	Black Dog (Stage 2)
5:40pm	Chordiality (Stage 1)
6:30pm	The John Street Revival (Stage 2)
7:20pm	The Restless (Stage 1)
8:10pm	The High Committee (Stage 2)
9:00pm	Sound Machines (Stage 1)
10:00pm	The Big Boss (Stage 2)

From acoustic favourites to rock, indie and party classics, the line-up showcases some of the best local and regional talent, keeping the music going from late morning until the evening finale.

Windystock is a family-friendly festival with plenty to enjoy throughout the day.

Visitors can expect:

Live music across two stages
Beartown Brewery bar
Fresh pizza and festival food
Children’s entertainment
Beautiful countryside setting
On-site camping
Friendly community atmosphere
Charity fundraising activities

Bring a picnic blanket or camping chair, relax with friends and enjoy one of Macclesfield’s best summer events.

Supporting Windyway Trust

Windystock is organised in aid of Windyway Trust, a Macclesfield-based registered charity that has been rescuing and rehoming animals for many years.

By attending the festival, you’ll be helping support the charity’s work while enjoying a fantastic day of live entertainment.

Getting to Windystock

Windyway Head Farm is located just outside Macclesfield on Buxton Old Road.

To make travelling easier, a free shuttle bus will operate throughout the day between Waters Green, Macclesfield, and the festival site.

Parking is available on-site, while visitors wishing to make a weekend of it can book one of the limited camping pitches in advance.

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Windystock 2026 – Live Music Festival in Macclesfield

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