Event: Lucinda Light
Date: 9 August
Location: New Century Manchester
Lucinda Light, the hugely popular star of the most recent series of Channel 4’s Married At First Sight Australia, has announced an intimate UK tour for this summer. An expert in emotional intelligence (EQ), Lucinda will greet the audience with her toolkit of grounding exercises before speaking about her experiences on Married At First Sight Australia and, crucially, what she learned throughout her time on the show. Fans will also have the opportunity to take part in a Q&A during the show, joining Lucinda on stage to ask her a question in front of the audience.
Event: Happy Place Festival
Date: 31 August
Location: Tatton Park
Following on from a phenomenal summer in 2023 that saw two packed-out weekends across London and Cheshire, Fearne Cotton is excited to announce the return of the Happy Place Festival. This creative space for self-love and happiness includes a stellar line-up of talks, live podcast recordings, drop-in classes, entertainment on the outdoor stage, book signings, an area for kids to unwind, and much more to be announced.
Music: Tom Jones
Dates: 17-18 August
Location: Salt and Tar
Get excited for a weekend of legendary music artists performing in Liverpool at Salt and Tar, a new 3,000-capacity multi-use outdoor events venue in Bootle. The venue features a food court with a selection of street food traders and bars open from 4 pm, with live music acts supporting the legendary headliners. On 16 August, Status Quo takes to the stage, but the highlight will be Tom Jones on 17-18 August.
Film: Frontier Sapiens
Date: 21 August
Location: Walton Hall & Gardens, Warrington
Experience outdoor cinema like never before. The Frontier Sapiens Film Festival in Warrington features an evening under the stars watching a collection of five extraordinary short films that include epic adventures, cultural stories, and environmental issues from some of the world’s best filmmakers. Highlights include new ski descents on Baffin Island, the rehabilitation of racehorses in Mallorca, and a visionary base jump in Pakistan.
Event: Just So Festival
Dates: 16-18 August
Location: Rode Hall
The magic of the Just So Festival truly lies in the participation of festival-goers. This unique event invites you to bring your skills, talents, and ideas to its curious world. Whether you can juggle, read stories around the campfire, or play an instrument, this festival promises a memorable experience for you and your family.
Art: Open Exhibition
Until: 29 September
Location: Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
The Warrington Museum & Art Gallery Open Exhibition returns for 2024 as part of the Warrington Arts Festival. Curated by Warrington artist Sarah Harris, the exhibition celebrates the town through arts, culture, people, and place with contributions from the local community, young people, and creatives.
Film: Pulp Fiction
Date: 9 August
Location: Moonlight Flicks Open Air Cinema, Grosvenor Park
Enjoy a screening of the iconic film Pulp Fiction as part of Moonlight Flicks, now at a new home in Grosvenor Park. Directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and Uma Thurman, this outdoor cinematic experience promises a fresh and exhilarating atmosphere for film enthusiasts.
Enjoy a variety of exciting events and activities in Cheshire this August!
