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2025 brings the fifth instalment of Craic by the Creek – a fresh and unique festival celebration of Irish music, nestled into the rolling green hills of Greater Manchester. Think huge weekend St Patricks day celebrations with the added hot summer weather it deserves…
Craic by the Creek brings some of the biggest names in traditional and contemporary Irish music to the Greater Manchester countryside.
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When is Craic by the Creek 2025?
Craic by the Creek takes place Friday 18th - Sunday 20th July 2025.
Where is Craic by the Creek?
Craic by the Creek is located at Whitebottom farm in Etherow Country Park, Compstall, Stockport SK6 5JQ. Use postcode SK6 5HZ and then follow festival signs to the Festival Car Park on Compstall Road, SK6 5HH/
Do I need cash or tokens for the food vendors at Craic by the Creek?
All food vendors and festival market stalls will be cash / card only. They do not use the token system - this is exclusive to the bar.
What time can I access the festival site at Craic by the Creek?
The Craic by the Creek site will be accessible from midday on the Friday morning. The entertainment won't begin until the evening but campers, glampers, Motorhomes / Campervans and Caravan ticket holders can arrive and pitch their tents / get settled from 12pm. The festival bar will be open from midday and food vendors will be on site.
If you are a general admission ticket holder (and are not camping / glamping etc.) you can still turn up from midday if you wish. The bar will be open for you to get a head start on the masses/
What time does the entertainment start and end at Craic by the Creek?
Entertainment at Craic by the Creek will begin from 6pm on Friday evening and will end on Sunday at 9pm. The full music schedule by day will be released closer to the festival weekend.
What time do I have to leave Craic by the Creek?
We kindly ask that all festival goers leave the festival site on Monday. If you're a camper, glamper, or bringing your motorhome, you are welcome to stay on the Sunday night and keep the party going until the early hours. There will be plenty of food and drink to keep you going!
I am staying over at Craic by the Creek, what is allowed and what is not allowed?
Allowed:
Not Allowed: