What's On in Nantwich covers events across the town all year round, with this section proudly sponsored by Global Travel & Cruise.

Here are our top picks of what's happening in Nantwich this October weekend. You can find a full line-up of events in Nantwich in our dedicated What's On section.

Thursday to Sunday - Words and Music Festival 2026 @ Nantwich

The Words and Music Festival is in Nantwich until Sunday 18 October (Photo: Supplied).

The Words and Music Festival is an independent festival with special events, intimate gigs, and readings from unexpected artists in Nantwich.

This festival runs until Sunday 18 October. Events are taking place at Nantwich Civic Hall, Red Cow, Nantwich Town FC and St. Mary's Church.

Featuring :

• The Slow Readers Club
• Ward Thomas
• Rumer
• Roger McGough
• Kezia Gill
• Ralph McTell
• When Rivers Meet

For more information and tickets, click HERE.

Saturday - Set In Stone @ The Railway Hotel

Set In Stone are back at Nantwich's Railway Hotel on Saturday 17 October (Photo: Supplied).

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Set In Stone are back at Nantwich's Railway Hotel on Saturday 17 October.

It's been a couple of years, but the band are finally heading back to The Railway.

Set In Stone will crank it up and have a proper rock night with attendees.

This event kicks off at 8.30pm. The Railway is open until midnight.

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