STOCKPORT, UK, 5th June, 2025 – This summer, Sofar Manchester, in collaboration with Stockport BID Totally Stockport, presents the Discovering Stockport Sofar Series, a unique three-part live music experience spotlighting some of the town’s most distinctive and under-the-radar venues.
Running from June to August 2025, the series will feature intimate performances from grassroots and acclaimed artists across three special locations reflecting Stockport’s past, present, and creative future.
“This isn’t just about live music, it’s about inviting the community to reimagine the spaces around them,” said Miz Mtetwa, Sofar’s Manchester & Leeds Producer, “Two of the venues have never hosted live performances before, and we’re honoured to help them find their voice.”
Event Dates & Venue Hints:
● 20th June: An amazing community hub featuring a range of immersive spaces and services for the Stockport community.
● 4th July: A Grade I listed landmark at the town’s heart, bridging heritage and contemporary culture.
● 8th August: A celebration of Stockport’s textile legacy and history.
Each show will feature three artists, carefully curated to pair emerging local talent with fan-favourite performers from Sofar’s global roster. Audiences can expect soul-stirring performances in unforgettable settings.
The Discovering Stockport Sofar Series aims to:
● Showcase unconventional and culturally rich venues in Stockport
● Elevate grassroots musicians from the local scene
● Invite new and returning audiences to connect with their community through live music
Tickets are now live via the discovering stockport link, with doors opening at 7:30 PM and performances running from 8:00-10:00 PM. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to soak in the space and the atmosphere.
This series is made possible by Totally Stockport, whose support ensures live music and local culture remain central to the town’s future.
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About Sofar: Sofar is a global community reimagining the art of live experience—turning unconventional spaces in 400+ cities worldwide into intimate showcases for local grassroots art and culture. Born in a London flat in 2009, Sofar began as an answer to a growing problem: live music had lost its magic. It blossomed into a global movement that kept music at its heart while expanding to comedy, dating, food & drink, dance, and more—all connected by Sofar’s renowned track record for discovering rising talent. Countless mainstage performers like Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Chappell Roan, Leon Bridges, YEBBA, Teddy Swims, Remi Wolf, Hozier, and Lola Young have played Sofar shows early in their careers. In the past four years alone, Sofar alumni have earned 129 Grammy nominations and 21 wins.
Each Sofar show is one-of-a-kind due to the surprising pairing of live experience with unconventional space. Sofar shows have taken place in caves; churches; hidden museum rooms; private living rooms, gardens, and rooftops; a ski jump tower; countless boats, ships, and catamarans; a toy shop; a wax museum; and many other delightful places. To learn more, visit www.sofar.com & Sofar Manchester, @sofarmanchester.
About Stockport BID Totally Stockport: Stockport town centre’s Business Improvement District (BID) has been in place since April 2017 following a successful “Yes” vote in 2016. Known as ‘Totally Stockport’, the BID unlocks £2m of additional funding over a 5 year period. This is allocated to priority projects identified by businesses within the BID area. This includes anything from events, to street art, to cultural animations and more. We are funded by a levy from businesses within our town centre boundary so it is thanks to our fantastic businesses we are able to support a range of interesting and exciting projects in Stockport.
