19.03.2025
2 min read
Now Northwich, Cheshire’s free international dance and street arts festival is back on Saturday 3 May 2025.
For the fifth year, the streets of Northwich town centre and Barons Quay will come alive with performers, dancers and live music.
Expect the unexpected with high wire acrobatics from Gorilla Circus, energetic dance from Company Chameleon, and giant puppets and live music in Carnival from Global Grooves…and much more! Totally free to attend, activities for all ages will run from 12noon into the evening and feature a host of dance and performance artists who have toured internationally.
From an acclaimed Carnival crew to high wire walkers, contemporary dance artists and the world premiere of an inclusive sensory installation aimed at young people with learning disabilities, producer Cheshire Dance promises there will be something for everyone.
Adam Holloway, Director of Cheshire Dance, said: “Since 2018, Now Northwich has become associated with the very highest quality of dance and street theatre performance – and the very best audiences. The electric atmosphere on the day is a credit to the town and we truly can’t wait for this year’s event.”
Cllr Lisa Denson, Cheshire West and Chester Council Cabinet Member for A Fairer Future with responsibility for Culture, said: “We are very excited to see Now Northwich return for 2025. The festival brings the community together, offers something for everyone, and importantly, is free of charge for anyone who wants to visit. Culture and creativity is a huge part of our towns, and the festival being held across the town centre also enables us to showcase everything Northwich has to offer, as well as increasing footfall from visitors for local businesses.”
Northwich Town Mayor Cllr Kate Cernik, said: “Now Northwich is back in town. In what promises to be an exciting day, internationally recognised dancers will be joined by local groups to provide the town with a fantastic display of talent. I hope that as many people as possible join the crowds for this unique event. Northwich is famous for its events, and this will be amongst the most spectacular so far. All of us at Northwich Town Council look forward to welcoming the amazing performances.”
Explore the full programme on the Now Northwich website.
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The festival is also looking for volunteers for a number of roles on the day, including street ambassadors, artists’ runners, set up crew and evaluators. Complete this short form to express an interest https://forms.gle/nREJBN8ZQMq6YtL88 before the deadline of Friday 25 April 2025.
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Now Northwich
Saturday 3 May 2025 from 12pm
Northwich town centre and Barons Quay
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Now Northwich is delivered by Cheshire Dance with the support of Arts Council England, Without Walls, Chester West and Chester Council, Northwich Town Council, Northwich BID and Barons Quay – Legat Owen. Now Northwich 2025 has received funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, administered by Cheshire West and Chester Council. Now Northwich is a partner in Without Walls, a network of organisations bringing innovative outdoor arts to towns and cities across England. Find out more here.
