Words & Music Festival

03/06/2026

Important information for anyone who bought tickets to see Toby Lee - Refund Update.

To everyone who had tickets for the cancelled Toby Lee show, we have now started processing refunds and some of you should have received yours today.

We hope to have them all issued by the end of this week, but we do ask you to bear with us, as you know, we are a small team

working through a significant number of buyers, with tickets sold through 5 different outlets.

Thank you for your patience, and also for supporting our event in the first place.

03/06/2026

Congratulations to Steve from Winterley, the winner of this year's Roots Festival Raffle.

As always, the guitar was signed by all of the performers, making it a truly unique prize.

Thank you to everyone who attended the festival and supported us by purchasing raffle tickets. Your generosity helps make events like this possible.

02/06/2026

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TOBY LEE -Update about the gig at Nantwich Roots

31/05/2026

We're excited to announce that the opening act on the Roger McGough show will be popular poet and longstanding friend of the Festival - Paul Cookson.

A widely travelled poet who has sold over a million books, he is described by Henry Normal as 'a poet for all seasons'.

Expect laughter, occasional audience participation and moments of quiet reflection.

21/05/2026

We are so excited to announce the first - Nantwich Words and Music Festival - Headliners - 12th - 18th October 2026

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Ward Thomas

Friday 16th October - Nantwich Civic Hall
Ticket price - £30.00
Doors - 7.30pm

Our first headliner announcement WARD THOMAS are the UKs most successful ever Americana / country based act! and they're headed to Nantwich!

Hampshire born sisters Catherine and Liz Ward Thomas were singing together from an early age, and after signing with Sony their album "Cartwheels" became the first country record to reach Number One in the UKs album chart.

Their exquisite harmonies and direct songwriting have made them a favourite both at radio and in live performance. We welcome them to Nantwich for the first time, they play Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday October 16th.

Get your tickets here: https://zurl.co/Nag8i

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Rumer - Special Acoustic Performance

Sunday 18th October - Nantwich Civic Hall
Ticket price - £35.00
Doors - 1.00pm - Matinee Performance

RUMER is a multi platinum artist with the one the most beautiful voices in contemporary music, often likened to Karen Carpenter but essentially with a quality all its own.

She had already been singled out by Burt Bacharach as an outstanding talent when her debut album "Seasons Of The Soul" took up residency at Number One in the UK album chart, with smash hit singles "Slow" and "Aretha" carving out a special place in the nations heads and hearts.

Rumer plays a special intimate matinee show on Sunday October 18th at Nantwich Civic Hall, sharing songs and stories from all stages of her illustrious career.

And we are pleased to announce that MEG LEE - nationally acclaimed jazz singer and Cheshire resident - is going to be her support act.

Get your tickets here: https://zurl.co/QNa5U

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Roger McGough

Saturday 17th October - Nantwich Civic Hall
Ticket price - £25.00
Doors - 1.00pm - Matinee Performance

ROGER McGOUGH is a legend of a poet, a national treasure....

A member of The Scaffold and The Liverpool Scene he rose to fame in the 60s, wrote the Number One hit single "Lily The Pink" and has since become probably England's most famous living poet. He is also a playwright, author and a presenter of BBC Radio 4's "Poetry Please".

We are beyond excited to welcome Roger to perform in Nantwich, he will read from his work at the Civic Hall on the afternoon of Saturday October 18th.

Get your tickets here: https://zurl.co/2bCMt

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Kezia Gill

Thursday 15th October - Nantwich Town Football Club
Ticket price - £27.50
Doors - 7.30pm

KEZIA GILL comes to us fresh from being Number One in the UK country chart with her album "All On Red"..

A flame haired, tattooed powerhouse who combines country, blues and rock, she has a soulful voice and electric onstage energy. An artist on the rise, we welcome Kezia for her first visit to town, she plays Nantwich Town FC on Thursday October 15th.

Get your tickets here: https://zurl.co/UZcMR

18/05/2026

An extraordinary weekend!!

On Saturday Elles Bailey & Demi Marriner took our breath away with their jaw dropping vocals while the band behind them took the roof off the Civic - with guitarist Joe Coombs on fire for the whole evening.

A packed house savoured every moment, the Roots team behind the scenes - led tonight by Deb Rudge - saw to it that things ran smoothly, and sound team Charlie and Egan delivered a fantastic mix.

One of the great Nantwich Roots nights for sure.

17/05/2026

Tonigh - NEWTON FAULKNER plus LITTLE SPARROW

Known for his virtuosic guitar skills and warm, evocative songwriting, Newton Faulkner brings his acclaimed live show to Nantwich Civic Hall for an intimate evening of music.

Best known for hits like Dream Catch Me and Teardrop, Newton has built a career blending intricate guitar work, soulful vocals, and heartfelt lyrics that resonate across generations. His 2024 performances showcase both fan favorites and new material, highlighting his unique style that fuses folk, pop, and acoustic innovation.

Expect a night of intricate guitar melodies, storytelling, and songs that linger long after the final chord.

Date: Sun 17th May 2026

Tickets: £30.00

Doors: 7:00pm

Venue: Nantwich Civic Hall, Market St

Nantwich CW5 5DG

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Join Newton Faulkner at Nantwich Civic Hall for a night of virtuosic guitar and soulful vocals. Expect fan favorites, new songs, and an unforgettable acoustic experience.

16/05/2026

The incredible Elles Bailey and her band with Demi Marriner are raising the roof at Nantwich Civic Hall

16/05/2026

Well Demi Marriner was amazing. Can’t wait for Elles Bailey