Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th July 2025

Various town centre locations

What is Crewe Day?

Crewe Day, which takes place on 4th July, commemorates the anniversary of the first trains passing through Crewe Station, during the opening of the Birmingham to Manchester and Liverpool line on 4 July 1837. This is a key moment in the town's industrial heritage.

To a lot of people, Crewe is the place you change trains or a stop on a journey to somewhere else. It's somewhere you've passed through but never had a reason to explore. But Crewe is amazing – it's a place that deserves to be celebrated for its community, heritage and unique identity!

Crewe Day Festival is a vibrant town-wide event that will be built with the people of Crewe at its heart.

Thursday 3rd July 2025

Take part in Parade Workshops with local groups!

If you are a community dance, theatre or gymnastics group looking to get involved please get in touch on: [email protected]

Friday 4th July 2025

Another chance to take part in Parade Workshops with local groups, ready for the big Parade on the Saturday!

If you are a community dance, theatre or gymnastics group looking to get involved please get in touch on: [email protected]

An invite-only evening launch event will be held for acts, community participants and dignitaries.

Saturday 5th July 2025 (12pm – 6pm)

Join us for cultural carnival parades, giant mechanical puppets from Global Grooves, the giant wheel from Autin Dance Theatre, street performers – and so much more!

Take part in arts activities, watch community performances, listen to live music and browse the fabulous artisan markets brought to us by JDL Mini Markets.

12pm – 6pm

Live Performances (Memorial Square)

Community Performances (Lyceum Square)

Workshops and Activities (Market Square)

Artisan Market (Queensway and Victoria Street)

Sunday 6th July 2025

Community activities and events – details coming soon!

Get involved

If you are a performer, trader, artist, maker or community group who is interested in getting involved, email: [email protected]

Find out more:

https://www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/crewe-day-festival/

Photo credit: Global Groove.