From flower-filled garden shows to forest-set concerts, June in Cheshire is all about charm and character. Whether you’re discovering new sounds at Delamere Forest, shopping artisan at DogFest, or marking the solstice with science and starlight at Jodrell Bank, the county delivers summer at its most imaginative.
Culture, comedy and creativity take centre stage too — with Reverend Richard Coles, the Royal Cheshire Show, and the much-loved Poynton Arts Festival all offering something distinct. It’s a month that celebrates the outdoors, the offbeat, and everything in between.
Things to do in Cheshire this June
Rhys Darby
Dates: 29 June
Venue: Manchester Opera House
Kiwi Icon, Rhys Darby, is returning to the stage with a brand new stand-up show, The Legend Returns. After almost a decade, Rhys is back on tour with his classic mix of astute observations and physical stand-up cocooned in a fantastical storyline that takes his audience on a hilarious journey. In a world full of AI and Robot tech can a simple dad with slightly tight jeans stay relevant?
Reserve a spot to see Rhys Darby live at the Manchester Opera House
DogFest
Dates: 21-22 June
Venue: Tatton Park
DogFest is all about creating an exciting festival atmosphere that offers something for everyone. Live music, family entertainment and a bustling marketplace featuring artisan food, crafts, and unique shopping stalls. For dog owners, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy with your furry friends, including dog agility courses, expert training sessions, and fun dog shows.
Plan your visit to the Cheshire DogFest 2025
Come Fall in Love
Dates: Until 21 June
Venue: Manchester Opera House
Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical is set in the UK and India and directed by Aditya Chopra, the original director of the record-breaking, award-sweeping Hindi-language film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, also known as DDLJ. DDLJ is the longest-running title in Indian cinema, playing continuously in Mumbai since its release in 1995. Cultures will collide in the stage musical adaptation of the beloved hit romantic-comedy film, set to the exuberant beat of 18 all-new English songs created for the production.
See the record-breaking DDLJ musical at the Manchester Opera House
Reverend Richard Coles
Dates: 7 June
Venue: Storyhouse
Reverend Richard Coles is the only British vicar to have had a number-one hit single and to have appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. He is also an enormously loved broadcaster, and a Sunday Times bestselling author whose new novel A Death On Location comes out this summer. Is this national trinket on the verge of becoming a national treasure?
Book tickets to see Reverend Richard Coles live at Storyhouse
Josh Widdicombe
Dates: 2 June
Venue: Lyceum Crewe
Join Josh as he warms up ahead of his brand-new nationwide tour later in the year. ‘Ace observationalist’ (The Guardian) Josh is a household name. He’s starred in over 30 series of the multi award-winning Channel 4 series The Last Leg, as team captain on Sky Max’s new show Rob Beckett’s Smart TV, and alongside Nish Kumar on Hold The Front Page. Josh has also had multiple appearances on Hypothetical, QI, Live at the Apollo, A League of Their Own, Have I Got News for You and Taskmaster to name a few, as well as performing onstage at the Royal Albert Hall for The Royal Variety Performance.
Book a spot to see Josh Widdicombe’s warm-up show in Cheshire
Poynton Arts Festival
Dates: 21-29 June
Venue: Various
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.
Explore the full Poynton Arts Festival 2025
Summer Solstice
Dates: 21 June
Venue: Jodrell Bank
From thought-provoking discussions and mind-blowing science shows, to out of this world DJ sets, drums, and dancing, there’s something for everyone this Summer Solstice at Jodrell Bank. On Saturday 21st June is The Longest Light, a solar-themed celebration packed with daytime family fun, science shows, and carnival vibes, followed by an exclusive evening of talks, workshops, and live music.
See what’s on for the Summer Solstice at Jodrell Bank
Arley Garden Festival
Dates: 28-29 June
Venue: Arley Hall & Gardens
The Arley Garden Festival is celebrating its 30th birthday this year. This event is a celebration of all things for your garden. You will be able to enjoy Hall & Garden entry, specialist nurseries, garden tours, expert advice and demonstrations, schools gardening challenge and much more including, new for 2025, Creative Corner Garden Design, Jonathan Moseley and Hartford WI.
Plan your visit to the 30th Arley Garden Festival this June
The Royal Cheshire County Show
Dates: 17-18 June
Venue: Cheshire County Showground
This show brings together the many interesting and fascinating aspects of farming and rural life in Cheshire from equine, canine, heavy horses, pygmy goats, dairy goats, honey competitions and so much more. Get ready for exhilarating stunt shows, the world-renowned Sheep Show, live food demonstrations, the Shetland pony Grand National and not forgetting the wonderful Cheshire Farmer’s Market.
View the full schedule for the Royal Cheshire County Show 2025
Forest Live
Dates: 13-15 & 19 June
Venue: Delamere Forest
Forest Live is a major live music series held in our nation’s forest. Join revellers among the trees to hear the best live music, connect with nature and discover unique locations across the country.
This is the ideal concert experience taking place in beautiful natural woodland arenas every summer, with a relaxed atmosphere and an incredible soundtrack. By buying tickets from Forestry England, you are helping to grow and protect our nation’s forests for generations to come. Forestry England plant over 7 million trees in England each year and protect trees and wildlife habitats from climate threats. After all, everyone in England lives within a one-hour drive of one of the nation’s forests.
The line-up for the Delamere Forest gigs looks epic. On 13th June, Snow Patrol and Freya Ridings will be taking to the stage, with Gary Barlow and Beverley Knight the following day. On Sunday 15th June, it’s the turn of Rag’n’Bone Man, Elles Bailey and Kerr Mercer. And, after a couple of days’ break, on Thursday 19th June Busted and Twin Atlantic will keep the party going.
See the Forest Live line-up and book tickets for Delamere Forest
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