LIVE AT ARLEY Will Host Three Nights of Pop, Disco & Glam Rock in Cheshire

This year's Live at Arley, a weekend of live music in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, will open in two weeks. The 2026 music spectacular is set to take place from Friday, 15 May to Sunday, 17 May in the stunning grounds of historic Arley Hall.

There will be three themed evenings of brilliant live performances from a whole host of talented artists and covering some of the best-loved decades of pop, rock and disco.

Live at Arley opens on the evening of Friday, 15 May when concertgoers are invited to return to the early ‘noughties', with actor, heartthrob and pop star Adam Rickitt headlining the fantastic Mega Y2K concert.

He will be supported in the night of millennium magic and high-octane pop by a selection of top tribute artists including January Butler, the world's number one tribute to Canadian singing star Celine Dion, and Boyz Beyond who celebrate and recreate the chart-topping music of some of the world's best boy bands including Backstreet Boys, Blue and Five.

Then Saturday, 16 May sees the return of the hugely popular Back to Boogie, a dazzling celebration of disco, funk and soul headlined by Imagination featuring Leee John.

The line-up of iconic 70s and 80s superstars also includes Deniece Pearson of 5 Star, Liverpool legends The Real Thing, singer-songwriter Jaki Graham, Italian dance-house group Livin' Joy and Romina Johnson.

Finally, a Glam 70s Revival will bring the weekend to a close in platform boot-stomping style.

The concert on Sunday, 17 May will be headed by the Bay City Rollers featuring Stuart ‘Woody' Wood and Mud ft Ray Stiles and Rob Davis.

And the Seventies superstars will be supported by a trio of top tribute acts – Total Rex, leading David Bowie tribute Paul Henderson and ABBA Revival – to make it a glittering, fun-filled night to remember.

Tickets for all three concerts are on sale now.

Live at Arley will also feature a food and drink square featuring amazing local outlets serving everything from wood-fired pizza to gourmet burgers and authentic Jamaican cuisine, and a Shopping Village with pop-ups from local makers, bespoke gifts and treats for all the family to buy.

Meanwhile this year the VIP area will include access to a Golden Circle offering space close to the stage, as well as access to the VIP marquee with premium seating, premium offerings and posh loos!

Discover Knutsford is the event's Official Town Partner and ticketholders will be able to enjoy exclusive offers in the town over the weekend, while selected Knutsford businesses will be on site at Live at Arley itself.

And the 2026 event is supporting Cheshire-based charity David Lewis. The charity has been supporting individuals and families for more than 120 years, providing education, residential care, supported living and day opportunities that help adults and young people with complex needs lead fulfilling, independent lives.

Funds raised will go directly towards helping David Lewis continue delivering specialist support and life-enhancing services.

Live at Arley event organiser Max Eden, of Cheshire Concerts, says: “Final preparations are in full swing for this year's Live at Arley. We had a fantastic response from audiences in 2025, and I know this year's expanded programme featuring three nights of live music performances from a hugely talented line-up of music favourites from across the decades is going to be even better.

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