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

Friday - Clubland Anthems with Rachel Shenton Live @ The Eight Farmers

Clubland Anthems with Rachel Shenton is live at The Eight Farmers on Friday 28 August.

Come down for Rachel's acclaimed show of music that we know and love.

Starting at 9pm, dig out your glowsticks and join the Crewe pub the biggest party in town

Glow stick giveaways as always… smoke machine at the ready. Expect free milky bars.

Saturday - Crewe Rocks Festival 2026

A brand new 'Crewe Rocks' festival is coming to the town on Saturday 29 August, with performances scheduled at Tom's Tap, Thomas Street, The Borough, Earle Street and The Arena, High Street.

Music at Tom's Tap gets underway at 1pm, with Violet Cry opening the line-up before Oli Ng, Minstrels of Mischief, Something Followed Me Home and We Are Nomad take to the stage every hour after.

The Borough starts earlier at noon with Danny James, followed by Ant Clowes Duo, Sheena Shine, Steve Robinson, Andy Mac and Baxter on the hour.

The evening programme moves to The Arena, with Harry Holmes performing at 7.30pm, Failed To Ignite at 8.30pm and PowerAge UK closing the night from 10pm.

Wristbands cost £5 for daytime access, while an all-day wristband is £10. A Saturday-only Arena ticket costs £8. Purchase tickets HERE.

August Bank Holiday Weekend - Discover Crewe-on-Sea @ Lyceum Square

Crewe's town centre will be transformed into a seaside escape this August Bank Holiday weekend, as a pop-up beach comes to Lyceum Square for three days of free family fun.

Across Saturday 29 August, Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August, there will be real sand, deckchairs and a packed programme of entertainment.

Families can enjoy activities from 11am until 4pm, enjoying a taste of the British seaside without leaving town.

The programme includes:

• Face painting from Pixie Jen
• Children's craft activities with Creative Crewe (Saturday 29th, 11am – 3pm)
• Live music from local DJ Catch92
• A spectacular bubble show from Cosmic Faerie (Bank Holiday Monday)
• Walkabout performances = Giant seagulls, The Lifesaver, All Hands on Deck and The Van Dunk Brothers

The free event is delivered by Crewe Town Council in partnership with Crewe Business Improvement District (BID), and supported by Mornflake.

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Crewe Nub News, supported by Crewe-based family business, Swansway Motor Group, has launched the Crewe Prize Draw.

The Crewe Prize Draw sees one winner take home a cash prize every fortnight, with every ticket purchased helping raise vital funds for community-based causes in Crewe.

The next draw takes place on Thursday 27 August. Buy a ticket for just £2.